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"A beautifully appointed family home with four generous bedrooms and elegant, modern d cor throughout. Set on a highly desirable residential road in the popular and historic town of Harrogate. The handsome period house features stone elevations and tall sash windows, complementing the attractive styling inside.

The property
14 St. Mark s Avenue is a magnificent four bedroom period house that is arranged across three beautifully presented floors offering 2,446 sq. ft of light filled accommodation.

A bright porch provides useful space for coats and shoes and opens into the welcoming hallway with wooden parquet flooring and flows into the 29ft sitting room. Originally two separate reception rooms, this generous space has been thoughtfully opened up to create a bright, airy area, perfect for family living or entertaining guests. It has delightful ornate cornicing and an attractive colour palette and an air of modern sophistication. The front of the room has a large bay window with fitted wooden shutters and a wood burning stove. Whilst to the rear there is a modern inset real flame electric fireplace and French doors to the garden.

The fabulous extended, social dining kitchen has skylights overhead and bi fold doors opening onto the garden creating a seamless connection to the outside. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base Shaker style units as well as a large central island with marble worktop and a breakfast bar. There are integrated appliances by Miele, including a double oven, an induction hob and an extractor hood. The dining area has fitted seating and space for a family dining table. Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom.

The first floor has two double bedrooms, including the sizable, luxury principal bedroom with its front bay window, dressing area, study area and en suite bathroom with a freestanding rolltop bath and a separate walk in shower enclosure. There is also has a fantastic family bathroom also with a freestanding bath and a walk in shower.

The two remaining double bedrooms are found on the second floor and are of similar proportions, both with dormer windows, plus a shower room.

Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage

Outside
At the front of the property, a wrought iron gate opens onto the pathway leading to the front door, with the low maintenance front gardens featuring gravel terracing, various shrubs and space for pot plants. Parking is available along St. Mark s Avenue, as well as along the access lane to the rear. The walled garden to the rear provides further low maintenance space in which to relax, including raised timber decking and patio areas for al fresco dining with built in bench seating and a timber framed pergola. Raised railway sleeper beds contains various shrubs and trees, while there is also a small ornamental pond. Gated access from the rear gardens opens onto the lane behind the house.

Location
The desirable Harrogate is a popular spa town which offers a street scene showcasing Georgian and Victorian architecture.

The property enjoys an idyllic position close to the 200 acres green open space of The Stray, whilst also being a mere half mile from the town centre which has excellent shopping, leisure, and cultural facilities, plus a number of supermarkets and the world renowned Bettys Caf Tea Room. Leeds Road local amenities are also within close proximity and includes a Sainsbury s Local, a M&S Simply Food store, a pharmacy, bars, and restaurants. The beautiful RHS Harlow Carr gardens is also close by, while golf is available at Pannal Golf Club. The stunning countryside of the Nidderdale National Landscape, with its many walking, cycling and riding routes, is also within easy reach.

Rail services can be accessed at Harrogate station for journeys to Leeds, York, and London Kings Cross 2 hours 54 minutes , with services also available from nearby Hornbeam Park.

The area is well connected by road with the A59 linking to the A1 M for onward journeys northwards to Edinburgh and London to the south. There is also a superb choice of schools, both state and independent, within Harrogate and the surrounding areas."