House For Sale £1,750,000
A significant Grade II listed period family residence together with two storey stone barn and adjoining outbuildings all set in beautiful private formal gardens of approximately 1 acre enjoying views over the adjoining Harewood Estate.
The sale of 1 The Avenue, Harewood represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of Harewood’s signature homes on the east fringe of this sought after village. Designed by renowned architect John Carr around 1780 and who was responsible for the renowned Harewood House, an outstanding stately home built in the 18th century. The property is arguably the primary residence at the beginning of a charming avenue and homes built for the Lascelles family again in the 18th century.
The principal dwelling is a lovely comfortable family home with a wealth of original period features successfully combined with quality modern appointments. Immediately adjacent to the house is a two storey stone barn with coaching archway with large first floor entertainment room suitable for a variety of uses including ancillary accommodation for a dependent relative if required. In addition to the barn is a long run of single storey stone outbuildings which also include a separate home office suite which is much sought after in the current climate. Overall, therefore the property holds a great deal of flexibility in terms of its potential uses.
Harewood itself has retained its traditional village feel and includes a public house, village hall, primary school and doctor’s surgery. Furthermore, the highly regarded Leeds Grammar School and Gateways School are both close by, the latter being literally on the doorstep. Harewood is perfectly located almost midway between the vibrant city of Leeds and the spa town of Harrogate, and the market town of Wetherby and the historic city of York are readily accessible. The A1/M1 motorway is within 4 miles offering access to the regions motorway infrastructure and Leeds Bradford Airport is only some half an hour’s drive.
The well-presented accommodation is approached through a charming reception hall with oak flooring and feature cast iron fireplace, display recess and access to a guest cloakroom with vanity unit and circular wash hand basin, oak panelling and flooring leading to a separate WC. The staircase hall leads up to the first floor and has oak flooring which continues through to the inner hallway with oak display shelving. The three main reception rooms comprise a drawing room which opens into a wide walk-in double glazed bay window with French doors leading out onto a terrace and the private gardens beyond. There is oak flooring which leads through to the adjoining dining room, separated by a two way fireplace with period surrounds on each side and sharing a living flame gas fire in a dog grate. The sitting room features a minster stone fireplace with handmade brick interior, fitted gas fire and oak mantel, full height display recess and characterful full width bay window. There is a side entrance with lovely heavy oak studded outer door and travertine tiled floor which continues through into the adjoining breakfast room with feature red gas fired aga in tiled recess and the room then opens through into a comprehensively fitted breakfast kitchen with a range of wall and base units in cream complemented by black granite preparation surfaces and a large central island with mahogany workspace. There are two inset stainless steel sinks with mixer tap and waste disposal, wine racks, illuminated dresser with glazed crockery display cabinets, concealed pelmet lighting, illuminated tile recess with Rangemaster cooker, housing for American style fridge-freezer and marble travertine tiled flooring. A second rear entrance lobby also provides access to the second cloakroom, the utility room, a stainless steel sink and fitted storage cupboards. Leading off the kitchen and a lovely feature of the property is the large orangery with marble travertine tiled floor with underfloor heating, double glazed windows to three sides and French doors opening out into the private garden.
At first floor level the accommodation includes the principal bedroom with lovely views over the gardens and countryside beyond. There is a range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dressing table, double bed recess with bedside cabinets and a range of wardrobes with concealed access into the en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower cubical, vanity unit with twin inset wash hand basins and WC. There are then five additional double bedrooms, tiled house bathroom with roll top bath and a separate tiled shower room.
Outside, the property is initially approached from The Avenue down a block paved driveway through an impressive stone arch with wrought iron entrance gates. The driveway then passes adjacent to the principal dwelling and leads through the coaching arch of the detached barn into an extensive walled parking courtyard for numerous vehicles. The detached stone barn provides a covered parking area and ground floor workshop. An enclosed staircase leads up to a first floor entertainment room currently used as a games room with adjoining store/gymnasium.
Running the full length of the courtyard is a range of stone single storey outbuildings comprising the former tack room with original stabling, garage with further storeroom off adjacent former stables/garden store and home office suite with two separate rooms.
Another delightful feature of the property are the private and well stocked formal gardens principally to the east and enjoying lovely views over the adjoining farmland in the ownership of the Harewood Estate. The gardens are arranged in two sections which are principally lawned with well stocked borders and mature trees and shrubs, extensive terrace and separate seating areas. The ‘secret garden’ beyond features a summer house opening onto a patio area orientated virtually due south.
Covid-19: Should you wish to arrange a viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be restricted to a limited time period and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering and gloves as you may not be allowed to enter the property without them. For more information please go to the website under Guidance > Government Advice on Home Moving during the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
The sale of 1 The Avenue, Harewood represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of Harewood’s signature homes on the east fringe of this sought after village. Designed by renowned architect John Carr around 1780 and who was responsible for the renowned Harewood House, an outstanding stately home built in the 18th century. The property is arguably the primary residence at the beginning of a charming avenue and homes built for the Lascelles family again in the 18th century.
The principal dwelling is a lovely comfortable family home with a wealth of original period features successfully combined with quality modern appointments. Immediately adjacent to the house is a two storey stone barn with coaching archway with large first floor entertainment room suitable for a variety of uses including ancillary accommodation for a dependent relative if required. In addition to the barn is a long run of single storey stone outbuildings which also include a separate home office suite which is much sought after in the current climate. Overall, therefore the property holds a great deal of flexibility in terms of its potential uses.
Harewood itself has retained its traditional village feel and includes a public house, village hall, primary school and doctor’s surgery. Furthermore, the highly regarded Leeds Grammar School and Gateways School are both close by, the latter being literally on the doorstep. Harewood is perfectly located almost midway between the vibrant city of Leeds and the spa town of Harrogate, and the market town of Wetherby and the historic city of York are readily accessible. The A1/M1 motorway is within 4 miles offering access to the regions motorway infrastructure and Leeds Bradford Airport is only some half an hour’s drive.
The well-presented accommodation is approached through a charming reception hall with oak flooring and feature cast iron fireplace, display recess and access to a guest cloakroom with vanity unit and circular wash hand basin, oak panelling and flooring leading to a separate WC. The staircase hall leads up to the first floor and has oak flooring which continues through to the inner hallway with oak display shelving. The three main reception rooms comprise a drawing room which opens into a wide walk-in double glazed bay window with French doors leading out onto a terrace and the private gardens beyond. There is oak flooring which leads through to the adjoining dining room, separated by a two way fireplace with period surrounds on each side and sharing a living flame gas fire in a dog grate. The sitting room features a minster stone fireplace with handmade brick interior, fitted gas fire and oak mantel, full height display recess and characterful full width bay window. There is a side entrance with lovely heavy oak studded outer door and travertine tiled floor which continues through into the adjoining breakfast room with feature red gas fired aga in tiled recess and the room then opens through into a comprehensively fitted breakfast kitchen with a range of wall and base units in cream complemented by black granite preparation surfaces and a large central island with mahogany workspace. There are two inset stainless steel sinks with mixer tap and waste disposal, wine racks, illuminated dresser with glazed crockery display cabinets, concealed pelmet lighting, illuminated tile recess with Rangemaster cooker, housing for American style fridge-freezer and marble travertine tiled flooring. A second rear entrance lobby also provides access to the second cloakroom, the utility room, a stainless steel sink and fitted storage cupboards. Leading off the kitchen and a lovely feature of the property is the large orangery with marble travertine tiled floor with underfloor heating, double glazed windows to three sides and French doors opening out into the private garden.
At first floor level the accommodation includes the principal bedroom with lovely views over the gardens and countryside beyond. There is a range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dressing table, double bed recess with bedside cabinets and a range of wardrobes with concealed access into the en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower cubical, vanity unit with twin inset wash hand basins and WC. There are then five additional double bedrooms, tiled house bathroom with roll top bath and a separate tiled shower room.
Outside, the property is initially approached from The Avenue down a block paved driveway through an impressive stone arch with wrought iron entrance gates. The driveway then passes adjacent to the principal dwelling and leads through the coaching arch of the detached barn into an extensive walled parking courtyard for numerous vehicles. The detached stone barn provides a covered parking area and ground floor workshop. An enclosed staircase leads up to a first floor entertainment room currently used as a games room with adjoining store/gymnasium.
Running the full length of the courtyard is a range of stone single storey outbuildings comprising the former tack room with original stabling, garage with further storeroom off adjacent former stables/garden store and home office suite with two separate rooms.
Another delightful feature of the property are the private and well stocked formal gardens principally to the east and enjoying lovely views over the adjoining farmland in the ownership of the Harewood Estate. The gardens are arranged in two sections which are principally lawned with well stocked borders and mature trees and shrubs, extensive terrace and separate seating areas. The ‘secret garden’ beyond features a summer house opening onto a patio area orientated virtually due south.
Covid-19: Should you wish to arrange a viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be restricted to a limited time period and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering and gloves as you may not be allowed to enter the property without them. For more information please go to the website under Guidance > Government Advice on Home Moving during the Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
