Yorkshire manor house near Harrogate
With origins in the 17th century, this Grade II listed property has been the subject of an outstanding modernisation programme
Blubberhouses Hall is a very commanding Grade II listed country house in Yorkshire, situated near Harrogate. The house has an elevated setting and a commanding exterior, while inside the rooms have been modernised to provide comfortable family living.
The ground floor accommodation is centered around a large panelled hall, off which are the elegant drawing room and a wonderful formal dining room. The study is well-proportioned while the breakfast kitchen has been updated to provide all the necessary modern conveniences.
The first floor houses the guest suite and three further double bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Upstairs the second floor comprises the master suite with an extensively-fitted dressing room and an adjoining sitting area which could be used as a gym.
Outside are professionally landscaped gardens and grounds including a gently sloping formal lawn and an ideal play area in an enclosed garden to the west of the house.
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Blubberhouses Hall is situated around ten miles to the west of Harrogate, and 26 miles from Leeds.
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The guide price is £1.45m. For further information please contact Knight Frank on 01423 530 088 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk. * Country houses for sale
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