Castle Mills, Waterside, Knaresborough, HG5

Fine & Country take great pleasure in offering to the market for the first time this rare and truly unique development opportunity situated in one of Knaresborough?s most prime and highly sought-after locations enjoying sensational, uninterrupted views over the River Nidd.

Forming part of the exclusive Castle Mills development, a former linen mill converted in the 1980?s to an imaginative residential complex blending traditional conversions and new homes, the dwelling is set in a simply magnificent and private setting with its own private garden, off street parking and double garage.

Proposed Plans ? Four Double Bedrooms Residence;

Planning permission has been granted to convert this generous dwelling from two flats into one substantial four double bedroomed, two-bathroom property with a further side extension allowing the discerning purchaser to create something rather special. Architect plans, drawings and reports are all available upon request.

To the ground floor the proposed plans include a welcoming reception hall with access to a guest WC, utility room and staircase leading to the first-floor accommodation. A door leads into a magnificent open plan living space being light and airy having multiple windows to side and rear elevations with two sets of French patio doors opening out to a delightful, private and enclosed garden. The kitchen, dining area and generous sized living room all enjoy wonderful views and further access is gained into a cinema room/snug leading to a side extension of an additional reception room offering great flexibility having windows to the side elevation with twin French patio doors leading out to the aforementioned garden.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms all benefitting from wonderful views and a house bathroom. The master suite benefits from twin aspect windows and an en-suite bathroom.

Externally, the garden extends from the rear of the property round to the side and is low maintenance being fully paved, providing a wonderful relaxing and entertaining space, perfect for outdoor dining and socialising with a built-in gas fire pit whilst enjoying the fabulous views. There are further lawned communal gardens and the property also benefits from fishing and boating rights, off street parking and a double garage.


Current Layout ? Ground Floor Apartment;

The ground floor apartment is a stunning and spacious two bedroomed, two-bathroom property finished off to an exacting standard throughout. The property is approached via its own private entrance door leading into a welcoming reception hall having solid wood flooring and giving access to all the principal rooms of the property. The wonderful open plan living space features a fabulous modern kitchen having attractive shaker style units fitted at floor and wall height with extensive counter level work tops incorporating an array of high spec appliances, open access to a spacious dining area and continuing into the stylish living room having multiple windows to the rear elevation enjoying wonderful views over the River Nidd and French patio doors leading to a fabulous, paved patio area. The master bedroom is a generous size and is serviced by its own en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two is another great size double and is complemented by a contemporary house bathroom comprising a three-piece white suite with shower unit over the bath. Completing the accommodation is a useful utility room having shaker style units fitted at base level incorporating a single sink unit with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is underfloor heating throughout. Externally, the ground floor apartment benefits from off street parking, a single garage and, as previously mentioned, the wonderful, enclosed garden area.

Current Layout - First Floor Apartment;

Situated directly above is the second, spacious two double bedroomed apartment that requires upgrading throughout. An external staircase leads to the private entrance door and in turn to the reception hall. The kitchen has units fitted at floor and wall height with integrated appliances and benefits from fantastic views over the river. The generous size living room is light and airy having windows to side and rear elevations, again enjoying fabulous views. There are two, great size double bedrooms with the master being serviced by its own en-suite shower room. The house bathroom comprises a three-piece suite with shower unit over the bath. Externally the apartment benefits from a river-facing veranda, allocated parking, a single garage and access to a communal garden and beach area.

Location
The property is situated in one of Knaresborough?s most prime and sought-after residential locations being conveniently located with direct access to the Waterside cafes, boats and riverside walks. Excellent shopping, recreational and schooling facilities are all in easy reach offered along with Knaresborough train station providing services to Leeds, York and London Kings Cross respectively. The southern bypass is also convenient and the A1(M) gives direct access to the commercial centres of North and West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and York.

With such a significant private plot very rarely available, this property presents an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone to either create and develop a truly unique home in a magnificent location or to live in one of the dwellings whilst generating a great rental income from the other.

NB: This is a freehold dwelling however, there is a ?350.00 per annum service charge for the maintenance and upkeep of the communal grounds and carpark.