Book End Farm is a handsome stone built property situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which has been sensitively restored, re-built and re-modelled by its owners to include extensive ancillary accommodation. The accommodation flows from a bright reception hall and comprises a garden room with lofty double-height ceiling and mezzanine level above, double doors onto the rear terrace, and a sizeable family room adjacent. The family room and snug have original stone feature fireplaces, one with a log-burning stove. The three rooms flow naturally from one to another, creating an airy feel and providing excellent entertaining space. There is also a study and a home office on the ground floor level both benefitting from a variety of bespoke Neville Johnson cabinetry. The generous Smallbone kitchen and breakfast area offers a range of stylish wall and base units, an inset 4-oven AGA range cooker with stainless steel splashback and striking stone surround, an AGA electric companion oven, a central granite and woodtopped island with sink, built-in microwave and an additional large butler sink. The further formal dining room also has a cast iron feature fireplace, with a useful utility room sitting alongside. A practical cloakroom and a storeroom complete the ground floor.
The spacious landing on the first floor branches out onto five generous bedrooms, as well as a sitting room with vaulted beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling windows and double doors onto a balcony with a glass balustrade, an ideal spot to enjoy south facing views. The principal bedroom has bespoke built-in wardrobes, as well as an en suite bathroom. A second bedroom also with a modern en suite shower room, whilst two further rooms benefit from a Jack and Jill en suite shower room. A fifth bedroom and a family bathroom with jacuzzi bath and steam shower complete the floor.
The property occupies an attractive plot, with the various buildings arranged in a courtyard layout. A central cobble laid driveway offers ample parking, while two substantial outbuildings provide additional accommodation and parking. There are two double garages, one of which is two-storey with a self-contained one-bedroom annexe on the first floor and a storeroom and cloakroom on the ground floor. The second outbuilding contains a workshop and purpose built gymnasium and further storeroom. A tailormade dog kennel and log store also occupy the plot, whilst level lawns and a wraparound garden with wildlife pond offer an abundance of aspects in which to enjoy the picturesque countryside surroundings.
A sunken terrace encircles the home, providing the perfect spot for al fresco dining, with a pergola below the balcony offering shade and a vegetable garden with raised beds, various planters and a greenhouse. The property also enjoys an area of ancient woodland and a wild duck pond.
The house and garage /annexe has full security alarm systems together with CCTV covering the yard and the perimeter of the house.
Book End Farm is situated in a tranquil rural location, with scenic walking, cycling and riding routes on its very doorstep, as well as a popular public house, The Timble Inn and active village hall. Located 7 miles from the thriving market town of Otley in the Wharfe Valley, which offers a wide range of day-to-day amenities, Waitrose and Sainsburys supermarkets and many independent shops, as well as traditional and popular public houses and well-regarded schools for all ages. Harrogate is just under 10 miles distant and provides an even more extensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities.
The nearby mainline railway station in Ben Rhydding provides mainline links, with connections to Leeds in as little as 25 minutes. Leeds/Bradford Airport is also just 10 miles distant for those travelling further afield. Road links are convenient, with the A1(M) within easy reach of the property, providing useful connections to the M1 and further motorway network.
The variety of highly-regarded independent schools in the surrounding areas includes Westville House School, Moorfield School, Belmont Grosvenor School, Harrogate Ladies' College, Bronte House and Woodhouse Grove.
The next steps...
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Establish funds
How will you fund the purchase?
Before making an offer on a property you will want to consider your financial situation, your income and outgoings.
Will you finance the purchase of your next property from the sale of an existing property which can put you in a chain, arrange a mortgage through your bank or buy the property outright.
To help you finance your next property purchase, we have a long established relationship with an independent mortgage broker who can discuss your situation with you.
They do all the legwork for you, working on your behalf with the lender
They compare wholesale mortgage rates from a large number of banks and lenders all at once
Their wholesale interest rates can be lower than retail (bank branch) interest rates
They offer more loan options because they work with numerous banks and lenders
They can finance tricky deals because of their knowledge and various lending partners
They are typically easier to get in contact with, and are less bureaucratic.
However advantages of working with your bank are:
You may be able to build off an existing relationship (and gain discounts if you have a checking or savings account)
You may already know the banker who will handle your mortgage
Banks may be more accountable than a smaller shop
They may offer lower interest rates in some cases
Their ability to add mortgage to existing banking profile and make automatic payments from linked account.
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Making an offer
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Once you’ve found a property you want to buy, it’s time to make an offer. A bit of negotiation is to be expected, however don't offer so little that you end up in a lengthy negotiation process, as you might lose the property altogether if someone else makes a higher bid.
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