Summary - ORCHARD COTTAGE SWARCLIFFE BIRSTWITH HARROGATE HG3 2JG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious period cottage with large gardens, country views and excellent connectivity to Harrogate.
Large detached stone cottage circa 2,204 sq ft, period character with modern upgrades
Four bedrooms and two bathrooms; versatile multi-storey layout for family living
Two large reception rooms with patio doors opening to the garden
Dining kitchen with bespoke units, Belfast sink and gas-fired AGA
Very large landscaped garden, summerhouse with power and long-distance views
Ample off-street gravel parking plus additional allocated space
Shared septic tank (no mains sewer) — important running consideration
Rural hamlet location: quiet and private but less convenient for frequent town trips
Orchard Cottage is a substantial, newly refurbished period home set in an established farming community near Birstwith. The stone-built detached house combines traditional character with modern living: two large reception rooms open onto the garden, and a well-equipped dining kitchen features an AGA and bespoke fittings. With generous internal space (approx. 2,204 sq ft) and adaptable rooms across multiple storeys, the house suits growing families seeking countryside living within reach of Harrogate.
The property’s principal appeal is its extensive, landscaped garden and elevated southerly views towards open fields. Multiple outdoor sitting areas, a summerhouse with power and long-distance vistas, greenhouse and garden sheds create strong scope for family entertaining, home working in the summerhouse, or hobby gardening. Off-street gravel parking accommodates several cars and there is additional allocated parking on the approach drive.
Practical positives include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, mains services connected except for a shared septic tank, and recent comprehensive improvements following a 2008 extension. The hamlet setting offers privacy, low crime and an affluent local community with nearby village amenities and good schools; Harrogate is about a 15-minute drive.
Buyers should note material considerations plainly: the property uses a shared septic tank (no mains sewerage), council tax is expensive, and the location is rural—quiet but less immediate for frequent town-centre trips. The house has ample space and a large plot which may suit owners wanting flexibility, but ongoing maintenance for a sizeable garden and older stone fabric should be anticipated.
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