Hallgarth is a substantial six-bedroom, four-reception room semi-detached family home, originally four cottages dating back to the 17th century. The property oozes character and charm, offering a blend of historic features and modern living. It boasts a superb private rear garden and enjoys stunning views over open countryside extending to the River Wharfe and beyond.
Summary
Hallgarth, originally four period cottages dating back to the 17th century has been reconfigured and significantly extended to the rear, now offering a highly versatile and spacious family home with over 3,500 sq. ft. of quality living accommodation. Lovingly maintained by the current owner for over 40 years, the property benefits from double-glazed and secondary-glazed windows, oil-fired central heating and a blend of modern comforts and charming period features.
To the ground floor, entrance hall that leads to the staircase and a cloakroom W.C . There are three comfortable reception rooms, including a 22 ft lounge featuring an eye-catching oak-framed rustic inglenook fireplace, original beamed ceiling and French doors opening to the rear garden. The sitting room includes a modern wood-burning stove, while the dining room reveals characterful ceiling beams and has a secondary staircase to the first floor. A standout feature of this home is the stunning open-plan living kitchen/diner boasting a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen with Quartz worktops, Quooker tap, Bora hob, quality Miele integrated appliances and an impressive central island with breakfast bar. The kitchen is enhanced by attractive stone floor tiles from Kendal, with the comfort of underfloor heating. The space opens onto a beautifully maintained private rear garden through 5-leaf aluminum bi-folding doors, with an additional stable door to the side. A generous utility room with matching cabinetry and worktops provides practical storage. The recent ground floor extension also includes a spacious home office with a vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a delightful view of the rear garden.
To the first floor, which comprises six bedrooms, three of which are currently used as bedrooms, two serve as an additional living room and a separate therapy room with a vanity wash basin and finally a spacious dressing room. The principal bedroom is generously proportioned, featuring built-in wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom. There is also a house bathroom and a separate W.C.
To the outside, a generous driveway runs along the side of the property to the rear, leading to a large detached double garage with an electric up-and-over door, EV charging point and a personnel door opening to the gardens. The rear garden is both private and sheltered, with a large level lawn flanked by well-stocked herbaceous borders, established fruit trees and mature hedging. A generous stone-flagged patio accessible directly from the kitchen diner provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and 'al-fresco' dining.
Hallgarth is a truly unique property, modernised and skilfully extended by the current owner yet retaining many of its original architectural features from the 17th century. Located in this historic unspoilt village conveniently positioned for ease of access to York, Tadcaster and Leeds with views over open countryside to the River Wharfe and beyond.
