Willow House FarmCocksford | Stutton | Tadcaster | North Yorkshire | LS24 9NG

W I L L O W H O U S E F A R M

A fantastic equestrian opportunity boasting

approximately 8 acres of land with exceptional state of the art facilities, including stabling, a floodlit ménage and paddocks.

KEY FEATURES

Willow House Farm is enviably tucked away in the village of Stutton enjoying a rural and peaceful setting. The property has re-designed and extended by the current owners and completed in 2019. This stunning five bedroom family home boasts the finest example of contemporary living and has been finished to an exemplary standard throughout spanning just shy of 4000sqft laid out over two floors.

Ground FloorThe generous accommodation provides spacious and flexible living space to the ground floor including a sensational open plan kitchen/dining room having high quality integrated appliances with granite worktops and bi-folding doors leading out to an extensive patio area taking in wonderful views. This room really is the hub of the house and leads to a fabulous bar room which is ideal for those who enjoy entertaining guests. In addition there’s a stylish family room, a formal and elegant sitting room equipped with log burner, a spacious utility room with generous fitted storage units, a boot room and a guest WC.

Our large open-plan kitchen/diner is definitely my favourite part of the house,” says Kellie. “We can cook, eat, chat, watch a bit of TV and entertain in there, and when the sun is shining we can open up the bi-folds and extend the space out onto our huge patio terrace.”

SELLER INSIGHT Before we purchased Willow House Farm, we were only living a few miles up the road so we knew the area well and we’ve always

absolutely loved it here,” says Kellie. “It’s so peaceful and so beautiful, and yet it’s not a place where we’ve ever felt isolated. There are a number of lovely little villages close by, and Tadcaster, which is a busy market town, is only minutes away by car, so I suppose it’s one of those places where you can enjoy the best of both worlds.”

“The house was terribly rundown when we first came here, so we knew we had a project on our hands when we bought it, but it had bags of potential and having all this land meant that my daughter, who’s a very keen rider, could keep her horses at home. We’ve done so much work to the whole property over the past couple of years so it’s almost unrecognisable from the one we bought, but it’s transformed a rather ramshackle house into an outstanding family home.”

“We added a large extension which gave us the fabulous open-plan kitchen/diner that everyone wants these days, and we’ve added bi-folding doors which create a superb feeling of connection with the garden. We’ve also taken out all of the dark wood that was making the whole house feel drab and replaced it with light oak, we’ve added a gorgeous oak staircase with glass balustrades and we’ve decorated throughout. Outside we’ve converted the old stables into two quite substantial self-contained annexes, one for my mother and the other for our daughters, we’ve built new stables as well as a tack room and feed room with a little kitchen and bathroom above, and we also have a home gym. We’ve not long finished the work, so it’s all fresh and new and ready for the new owners to enjoy, and I’ve no doubt that they will.”

“What make the setting so very special is the fact that when you sit outside and gaze at the fabulous views you really do feel miles from anywhere, and yet we have a number of well-served towns and villages within striking distance and we’re almost equidistant between York and Leeds.”

“As well as a lovely big garden, we have some fantastic equestrian facilities. In all we have around eight acres of land, which incorporates seven paddocks, a manege, six stables as well as a tack room and feed room. We also have separate access so nothing to do with the horses needs to come past the house.”

“What will I miss most? Absolutely everything,” says Kellie.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First FloorA solid oak wood staircase leads to the first floor accommodation which provides five double bedrooms with two contemporary en-suites and a fabulous house bathroom. The sumptuous master suite offers panoramic views across the gardens and grounds whist also providing a stunning walk in wardrobe/dressing room and a luxury four piece en suite.

ExternallyWillow House Farm is approach via secure electric gates leading to extensive parking for multiple vehicles. Additional electric gates open onto a generous block paved court yard which in turn leads to two stunning and fully self-contained cottages making this is an ideal opportunity for those looking for extended family living. Both cottages benefit from two double bedrooms, living room, a kitchen diner with high quality integrated appliances and a contemporary shower room. Alternatively these dwellings could be used as Holiday Lets providing an additional income.

Equestrian Facilities:The property provides excellent equestrian facilities with three paddocks and a floodlit ménage. The newly built stable block incorporates six stables, a feed store, tack room along kitchen and bathroom above.

For me it’s the lifestyle that this place has afforded us that makes it so special,” continues Kellie. “Being able to take the horses out on a whim has been wonderful, inviting friends over perhaps for a gym session or an alfresco meal out on the terrace, and having my family so close by has also been fantastic… I’d say it’s the simple pleasures

that I’ve enjoyed the most.”

The landscaped gardens are a real selling feature and are beautifully maintained enjoying complete privacy. A paved footpath leads to a stone built outhouse ideal for storage or kennels for dogs. There is a wonderful water feature with the paddocks beyond and access to a purpose built gym room.

Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 03787696.Registered Office 1 Manning Stainton Limited, Leigh House, 28-32 St Pauls Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 2JTcopyright © 2020 Fine & Country Ltd.

INFORMATIONThe village of Stutton with its’ renowned country public house, is located just over one mile south west of the market town of Tadcaster, which has a wide range of day to day amenities; banks, building societies, doctors, dentists, shop, cafes, restaurants and public houses. The nearby A1M link also allows quick easy access to Leeds City Centre, York and Harrogate and other major national networks. The house also falls in close proximity to the highly acclaimed Tadcaster Grammar School.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 06.01.2020

FINE & COUNTRYFine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.

Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques.

We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness.

Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

THE FINE & COUNTRYFOUNDATION

STEVE RILEY MNAEA BSC (HONS)

BRANCH MANAGER

follow Fine & Country Wetherby on

Fine & Country Wetherby43 Market Place, Wetherby LS22 6LN Tel: +44 (0)1937 223016 | wetherby@fineandcountry.com