Rigton Hill, North Rigton

Shambles Cottage is a unique, beautifully presented, three/four bedroom character-filled detached home occupying a prime, hillside location with stunning south facing views of Lower Wharfedale. Situated in the popular village of North Rigton, five miles to the south west of Harrogate, this 17th century farm cottage and attached barn has been much updated by the present owners to provide versatile living spaces with private outdoor terraces and well stocked gardens. The property has original features in abundance including beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and reclaimed timber flooring. Reclaimed, hand-made tiles with underfloor heating feature throughout. The property is ideally situated for short commutes by car to Leeds and Harrogate and is an easy 1.2 miles from Weeton railway station on the Leeds, Harrogate, York line.

The ground floor accommodation comprises: front entrance hall leading to a light-filled vaulted ceiling open plan kitchen/dining room with bespoke oak kitchen cabinets, three oven Aga, large walk in pantry and unrestricted views of open countryside. Double doors give access to York stone outdoor living spaces and rear garden. Steps lead up to the living room with original inglenook open fire and to the snug, which doubles as a fourth bedroom when required and features original beams, fire surround and wood burning stove. There is a generous storeroom with access to the oil central heating boiler.

A short corridor from the living room to the study provides access to the utility room and downstairs shower room/wc.

The study offers dual aspect views of the Wharfe Valley and the private rear garden. Stairs lead to three double bedrooms: the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and an en-suite with a roll top bath with overhead shower and countryside views. Bedroom two is generously proportioned and has an en-suite shower room. Bedroom three overlooks the rear garden.