An exceptional five bedroom period property set in an idyllic private and secluded location with superb gardens, land and swimming pool as well as breathtaking views over Swinsty Reservoir.Four Reception roomsBreakfast kitchenWine cellarMaster bedroom with dressing room and en-suiteFour Further bedrooms (two with en-suites and two with mezzanine levels)House bathroomStudy and two OfficesLandscaped gardens and OrchardSwimming pool, Double garage and Garden storeWoodland, two Stables and two PaddocksSalt Pie Farm is a truly unique property presented to a high standard offering spacious and well thought out accommodation that has a clever mix of period and modern features yet still maintains a feeling of intimacy. This glorious country house sits in an elevated position approximately 7.5 miles from Harrogate town centre and offers an extremely high degree of privacy as well as exceptional views over the surrounding countryside.A useful stone built entrance porch opens into a stunning galleried reception hall that gives the first impression of this superb property. The hall is flagged with Yorkshire stone flooring. A Stovax multi-fuel stove, timber beams, exposed stone walls, with a glass roof which floods the entrance with warmth and light, creates a wonderful centre piece for the property. The majority of accommodation can be accessed from here and includes an impressive dining room with an open fire and a glass door out to the beautiful gardens. Adjacent is a cosy sitting room with built in shelving and cupboards to two sides as well as a corner fireplace with a stone hearth. The generous breakfast kitchen benefits from a good range of floor and wall units, wooden work surfaces and a double butlers sink. There is a centre island with a kirkstone surface with a sink and a traditional French range including electric and gas ovens, gas hobs, a hot plate and char grill. The dining area at the far end with the original range provides an attractive feature. Beyond this is the garden room/gym with double doors that lead out onto the patio and swimming pool, there is also a sauna and a separate shower. The magnificent drawing room is accessed from the reception hall through double doors and up four steps. The Yorkshire stone floor continues from the hall. The south facing aspects and glass picture door make this a particularly bright room and there is a grand open fire place with an exposed stone chimney breast that adds to the character of the room.A spiral staircase in the corner gives access to the study and to the two further offices, all of which have their own exterior access and offer a variety of uses as well as the potential to create a self-contained unit. The ground floor also boasts a utility room, WC and a wine cellar. The immaculate attention to detail continues on the first floor. The galleried landing provides access to the master bedroom suite and a guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom is a large room that takes advantage of the breathtaking views with a generous dressing room with fitted wardrobes to three sides and an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower. Steps lead up from the galleried landing to a hallway off which are three further bedrooms, two of which have mezzanine levels which provide space for an additional bedroom, a play area or study area, these are ideal for teenagers. The third bedroom benefits from a luxury modern en-suite bathroom which is accessed via a staircase and boasts a roll top bath, a separate walk in shower and a separate WC. This bedroom also has its own exterior access and has in the past been a separate unit for a housekeeper/nanny.The beautiful landscaped gardens of Salt Pie Farm surround the property on all sides making it wonderfully secluded and private. A tarmacadam drive leads up to a generous gravelled parking area with a double garage with electric up and over doors and a separate workshop/garden sto
