Milner Lane, Scotton, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Low Mill Hall is an impressive, detached family home that offers 3,682 sq. ft. of light, airy and attractive accommodation including the annexe. Once the site of the Scotton Linen Mill, Low Mill Hall is an exceptional property which enjoys a tranquil riverside setting adjacent to the river Nidd, yet close to local amenities.

The ground floor of the house has a well proportioned sitting room with a brick-built fireplace and a triple aspect, including two sets of French doors opening onto the garden that floods the room with natural light. There is also a useful study, with the heart of the home being the 36ft open-plan family room, dining room and kitchen. The room features tiled and wooden flooring, a wood burning stove, French doors to the garden and space for a seating area and a dining table. The kitchen itself has shaker-style units in grey, a central island with a breakfast bar and an oil Aga.

Upstairs there are five well-presented, comfortable double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, including the principal bedroom with its large, luxury en suite bathroom. The first floor also has a family bathroom with a roll-top bathtub and a separate shower unit.

A self-contained annexe provides excellent accommodation, ideal for an office space, a dependant relative or holiday let.

Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage which we believe is compliant to the current regulations. Oil-fired central heating.

The property is approached through electric gates and is set in enchanting gardens and grounds, in a sheltered position facing south with views over the beautiful River Nidd. There is parking at the front on a block paving driveway, with access for vehicles to the detached triple garage block. Further outbuildings include a boat house and a barn and provide plenty of potential for development, subject to planning. The garden includes rolling lawns and meadows, patio areas for al fresco dining, various established shrubs, trees and hedgerows and secluded ancient woodland areas amounting to approx. 16.5 acres, a fabulous place to relax and enjoy the miles of woodland walks. The woodland boasts a mass of native bluebells throughout the Spring.

The property is in a rural position, a haven for a wide variety of wildlife including deer, kingfisher, otters and red kite, yet close to the village of Scotton and two miles from the bustling town of Knaresborough. Scotton has a local pub and a village hall, while further amenities are easily accessible in Knaresborough, with its' choice of shopping, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and supermarkets.

Harrogate has a wider variety of shopping, plus an array of excellent facilities, including the superb Harrogate Golf Club, private schools and cultural attractions, including cinemas, theatres and galleries. Outstanding-rated schooling in the area is available at Meadowside Academy in Knaresborough, St. Robert’s in Harrogate, and for secondary, St. John Fisher in Harrogate. Knaresborough’s mainline station provides services towards London, changing at York, while the A1(M) is just six miles away.