1 Wedderburn House is an impressive residence occupying the main part of the handsome Grade II listed Wedderburn House. The house, which dates back to 1786, features high ceilings and elegant, traditional styling, while benefitting from a sought-after location overlooking The Stray.

The ground floor is mostly to a semi open-plan layout and features oak flooring and high ceilings with intricate cornicing. The two main reception areas are the sitting room with a fireplace fitted with an open fire and access out to the garden, and the dining room with a large bay window that welcomes plenty of natural light. The galleried style kitchen has fitted units to base and wall level, a stainless-steel range cooker with an extractor hood, and space for all the necessary appliances. Completing the ground floor is a welcoming reception hall with cloakroom.

Upstairs there are three well-presented double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with built-in storage, en suite bathroom and large bay window. The first floor also has a family shower room.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage

Outside

Outside Access for vehicles is via a long private driveway that passes across The Stray and leads to the paved parking area and turning circle, which is lined and bordered by colourful beds with various shrubs and flowering perennials. At the rear, the private garden is southeast-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day, it includes paved and gravel terracing and pathways, a timber pergola, raised beds, border shrubs and hedgerows and a central lawn. The property also has a single garage.

Situation

Location The property is located less than a mile from the centre of the historic and popular spa town of Harrogate, overlooking the wide open green space of The Stray. The town boasts a wealth of fine Georgian and Victorian architecture, and has excellent shopping, leisure and cultural facilities, plus several supermarkets, and a choice of superb schools, both state and independent, including including Belmont Grosvenor, Brackenfield and Harrogate Ladies’ College.

The area is well connected by road, with the A1(M) just 7.2 miles from the property, offering easy access to the north and south, while Harrogate mainline station offers direct services to London Kings Cross in three hours. The beautiful RHS Harlow Carr gardens is a short drive away, while golf is available at Pannal Golf Club. The stunning countryside of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its many walking, cycling and riding routes, is also within easy reach.

Directions

Drive west on the Knaresborough Road (A6040) from the roundabout where it joins the Wetherby Road (A 661) and the Skipton Road (A59). Straight away you come to a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights. Immediately after the crossing turn very sharp left to cross the Stray to Wedderburn House on the private drive.