5 bedroom detached house for sale

A privately situated detached family residence, standing in mature grounds extending to around six acres, with exceptional views over the River Wharfe Description Collingham Wood House is an impressive detached property occupying a very private hillside position, above the River Wharfe, overlooking the Wetherby Golf Course and Linton Village beyond. As well as its extensive gardens, the house stands in approximately 5.88 acres of mixed woodland which provides a haven for wildlife and an excellent screen from the outside world. The property itself is ideal for everyday family living and provides extensive space both inside and out. It offers well presented accommodation with the principal rooms and outside large decked area all take full advantage of the private and elevated position. The well presented accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a covered entrance which leads into a reception hall with a cloakroom off, drawing room with an open fire and double doors which lead to the orangery with French doors opening onto the decked area and also leading around to the dining room. Off the hallway there is a sitting room and breakfast kitchen with a range of units by Country Woodwork and an adjoining utility room with access to the fuel store, garage and a secondary staircase to the first floor. On the first floor there is a landing, principal bedroom having French doors overlooking the golf course, en suite bathroom and a dressing room. Bedroom two has fitted furniture and an en suite bathroom with an adjoining sitting room with French doors looking to the Golf Course and could be used for a variety of purposes. There are then two further bedrooms and a shower room. Bedroom five is currently used as a gym having a wet room and sauna and access to the back stairs with a box room off. It could easily be changed to provide a further bedroom suite or annexed space. Outside, the property is approached through electrically operated cast iron gates with a driveway sweeping down to the house with a large parking and turning area and access to the garaging. There are large lawned areas both adjoining the house and down towards the river with an additional garage/garden store to one side. To the west of the drive there is extensive woodland with picturesque walks. The property enjoys in excess of 1,100 feet of river frontage and benefits from both boating and fishing rights. It is significantly elevated above the river so there is no risk of flooding. Location Collingham Wood House occupies a discreet position between the market town of Wetherby and the village of Collingham. Despite its privacy and the leafy surroundings, it is highly accessible to the surrounding towns of Harrogate and Wetherby with their extensive shopping and recreational facilities. There are also some excellent schools nearby for children of all ages including Leeds Grammar School, Gateways Independent School, Ashville College and Harrogate Ladies College. For the commuter, the nearby commercial centres of Leeds and York are both within comfortable commuting distance via the nearby A1(M), which gives excellent access to the local A road and national motorway network. Square Footage: 4,325 sq ft Acreage: 5.88 Acres