A substantial & well-appointed stone built period home providing spacious accommodation over four floors of some 3250sqft, blending period charm with contemporary family living. It is positioned on the prestigious Duchy conservation area of the town which offers exclusivity, yet is convenient for the town centre.
The ground floor is approached through a covered entrance porch leading to the reception hall with leaded stained glass windows and door which then in turn gives access to the drawing room which includes a study area and a sitting/music room, each having feature fireplaces, wall panelling, stained and leaded windows and ornate ceiling plasterwork. A staircase then leads down to the lower ground floor where you find the less formal family living space which includes a dining, sitting and kitchen areas. There is also a utility room and cloakroom and bi fold doors opening to the rear garden. To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a house bathroom with two further bedrooms and a house bathroom on the second floor. To the outside, there are formal lawned gardens to the front enjoying privacy, private parking at the side and an enclosed rear garden.
THE PROPERTY
The property retains much of its period splendour which includes beautifully proportioned rooms which are flooded with light creating a feeling of space and grandeur, whilst the ground floor has been altered to create a wonderful open plan family living space which includes a formal dining area, a comfortable seating area and a fully equipped kitchen with bi-fold doors opening directly to the level rear garden which is ideal for alfresco entertaining.
The ground floor is approached through a covered entrance porch leading to the reception hall with leaded stained glass windows and door which then in turn gives access to the drawing room with study area and a sitting/music room, each having feature fireplaces, wall panelling stained and leaded windows and ornate ceiling plasterwork. A staircase then leads down to the lower ground floor where you find the more informal family living area which includes a dining, sitting and kitchen areas. There is also a utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a house bathroom with two further bedrooms and a house bathroom on the second floor.
OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the road behind double gates and a mature hedge where you will find a south facing lawned garden at the front with a paved patio area and a private gated parking area. To the rear, there is a private sunny enclosed garden with raised borders.
LOCATION
76 Duchy Road occupies a prominent position on this prime residential road in a conversation area well known for its individual and exclusive homes that are close to both the Valley Gardens and Pinewoods. It is also convenient for walking into Harrogate town centre which offers an excellent and varied range of shopping and recreational facilities including a train station providing regular services to mainline stations at York and Leeds. For the commuter, it is well positioned for accessing the surrounding commercial centres of North & West Yorkshire and Leeds Bradford airport approximately 13 miles away.
