5 bed detached house for sale

Wetherby Road, Knaresborough HG5

The Gables offers a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional 5 bedroom detached stone-built family home, offered with no onward chain, beautifully arranged over two floors and set within generous grounds located on the edge of the the highly sought-after market town of Knaresborough. The property offers self-contained accommodation for a dependant relative/guest wing to the side with a bedroom, shower room and utility/potential kitchen. Extensive block set and gravelled driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, detached stone built double garage, good sized enclosed lawned gardens and flagged sandstone patios ideal for entertaining together with a additional summerhouse outbuilding.

The property built in the 1970’s is approached via a spacious driveway offering ample off-street parking, leading to an inviting entrance hallway. To the front elevation sits an elegant lounge featuring a large window, decorative ceiling cornicing with spotlights, a feature gas fireplace, and attractive wood flooring, creating a warm and welcoming living space.

To the rear, the impressive modern kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home, fitted with a range of contemporary units and complemented by wood flooring and a feature breakfast bar. Large windows flood the space with natural light, while the open-plan layout flows seamlessly into a beautifully designed conservatory. Elegantly shaped, this bright additional living area enjoys French doors opening directly onto the rear garden.

The ground floor further benefits from a bright double bedroom, utility room, WC, and a stylish shower room, offering flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or home working.

Externally, the enclosed rear garden is both spacious and private, featuring a patio seating area, gravelled section, and lawned garden which extends around the side of the property to a second patio - ideal for outdoor entertaining. A 7’7” × 14’1” Summer house provides a versatile space suitable for storage, relaxation, or hobby use. To the front, the property further benefits from an attractive stone-built double garage with electric doors.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with a modern en-suite shower room. The contemporary house bathroom is beautifully appointed, featuring a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Situated in the historic market town of Knaresborough, the property enjoys an enviable setting combining picturesque surroundings with excellent everyday convenience. The town is renowned for its charming riverside walks along the River Nidd, independent shops, cafés, and well-regarded schools, while neighbouring Harrogate offers a wider range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities. Excellent transport links include easy access to the A1(M) for commuting further afield, with regular rail connections providing direct routes to Leeds and York, making the location ideal for both families and professionals.

Garden

Large enclosed garden to the rear with patio seating areas, bordered by mature planting beds and tall hedging. Wrapping around the side of the house to a lovely Summer house.

Parking - Double Garage

Separate stone-built double garage building.

Parking - Driveway

Large private forecourt to the front of the house with room for several vehicles. Shared access by property to the rear as a through road.