Occupying a delightful position within the highly regarded village of Goldsborough, Oak Tree House is an impressive, individually designed family home offering luxurious accommodation, exceptional south-facing gardens and wonderful views across the adjoining historic parkland. Originally constructed in the early 1980s, the property has been significantly extended and remodelled by the current owners to create a substantial home, combining high-specification contemporary interiors with generous, flexible accommodation ideally suited to modern family life and entertaining.

Approached through attractive electrically operated wrought-iron entrance gates, a sweeping gravelled driveway leads through beautifully established gardens, framed by mature specimen trees, colourful planting and manicured lawns, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion.

The magnificent south-facing gardens are undoubtedly one of the property's outstanding features. Extensively landscaped and carefully planted by the current owners over the past 21 years, they have matured into an exceptional garden of year-round interest, with sweeping lawns, richly stocked borders, ornamental planting and established trees. Enjoying a high degree of privacy, the gardens also command delightful uninterrupted views across the adjoining parkland.

Equally impressive are the extensive outdoor entertaining facilities, thoughtfully designed to provide a variety of distinctive spaces for dining, relaxation and social gatherings. These include elegant open-air terraces, heated covered dining areas, a fully equipped outdoor bar and kitchen, sheltered gazebos, a summer house and a dedicated firepit area, together with a hot tub, creating a wonderful setting for entertaining throughout the seasons. Oak Tree House offers a rare combination of luxurious, spacious accommodation, truly exceptional gardens and outstanding outdoor entertaining facilities, all within a beautiful and private semi-rural setting, conveniently placed for Knaresborough, Harrogate and York.

PLEASE NOTE: Existing Planning Permission Planning permission was granted in 2021 for a contemporary open-plan living and dining area with expansive bifold doors opening onto the south-facing gardens, together with a new entrance hall, rear terrace and further improvements. With elements of the scheme already completed, purchasers have the opportunity to continue the approved works and further enhance this substantial family home.
Planning Reference: 21/04309/FUL

Reception hall
An impressive and beautifully appointed reception hall sets the tone for the accommodation, combining generous proportions with elegant contemporary finishes. Rich timber flooring flows throughout, complemented by decorative lighting, refined detailing and a graceful archway leading through to the inner hallway. A large window overlooks the established front gardens, bringing natural light into the space. A striking staircase with glass balustrading and polished handrail rises to the first floor, adding a contemporary architectural feature, while glazed double doors open into the sitting room, creating a wonderful sense of space and continuity between the principal reception rooms. Further doors provide access to the adjoining ground floor accommodation.

Sitting Room
An impressive and beautifully appointed sitting room of generous proportions, thoughtfully designed to provide an elegant yet comfortable space for both relaxation and entertaining. The room is arranged in two distinct but interconnected areas, creating a wonderful sense of space and versatility, with rich timber flooring, sophisticated decorative finishes and contemporary feature lighting throughout. A particularly striking feature is the large picture window, which perfectly frames delightful views across the established gardens towards the adjoining parkland and mature trees.

Glazed French doors open directly onto the garden terrace, providing a lovely connection between the interior and outside entertaining areas whilst allowing natural light to flood the room. The sitting room also benefits from glazed double doors connecting to the adjoining kitchen and dining area, enhancing the flow of the ground floor accommodation and making this a particularly sociable and versatile reception space.

Family Room
A beautifully presented and elegant family room, providing a more intimate and comfortable reception space, ideal for relaxing or enjoying quieter evenings. The room features tasteful contemporary décor and a striking open fireplace with limestone surround, decorative arched Art Deco metal inset and contrasting black granite hearth, creating a lovely focal point. Full-height glazed French doors open directly onto the garden terrace, allowing natural light to fill the room whilst providing delightful views across the established gardens. Library /

Ground Floor Fifth Bedroom
A versatile and well-proportioned room, positioned to the front of the property, with a large picture window enjoying lovely views across the established gardens. Originally designed as a ground-floor bedroom for a dependent relative, the room is currently used as a library and additional sitting room and could easily revert to a fifth double bedroom or serve equally well as a hobby room, music room or other flexible accommodation.

Dining kitchen
An impressive contemporary dining kitchen of excellent proportions, bespoke-designed and installed by Alsans of London, combining sophisticated styling with exceptional quality and functionality.

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of sleek, high-gloss cream cabinetry, complemented by polished black granite worktops and matching splashbacks. Premium appliances include a Smeg six-zone induction hob, two integrated Neff double ovens and a wine fridge, together with a dedicated space for an American-style fridge freezer. Grohe mixer taps and an integrated waste disposal unit complete the high-quality specification. A wide window above the sink enjoys lovely views across the gardens, whilst the distinctive green Indian marble flooring adds a luxurious finishing touch and extends throughout the kitchen and dining area.

The generous dining space comfortably accommodates a substantial table, with a bespoke wine storage unit providing an elegant and practical feature. French doors open directly onto the garden terrace, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the beautifully landscaped gardens, and providing an exceptional setting for both everyday family living and entertaining.

Utility Room
A well-appointed utility room, fitted with matching contemporary cabinetry, polished black worktops and a deep Belfast-style sink. A window overlooks the gardens, whilst the continuation of the tiled flooring provides a practical and cohesive finish. The room offers useful additional storage and preparation space, neatly separated from the main kitchen.

Cinema Room
The impressive cinema room has been purpose-designed to create a sophisticated and luxurious home entertainment space, combining generous proportions with a bespoke recessed media wall and carefully considered lighting. Concealed speaker cabling and wiring infrastructure for a 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround-sound system provide an excellent foundation for a purchaser to install their own preferred audiovisual equipment and create a truly personalised home cinema experience.

A striking monochrome photographic wall adds character and individuality, whilst soft carpeting, discreet recessed ceiling lighting and feature fire contribute to the room's comfortable and atmospheric setting. With ample space for generous seating arrangements, this is an exceptional room for film nights, gaming and entertaining family and friends. Despite its dedicated entertainment design, the room enjoys excellent natural light through a window overlooking the gardens, together with French doors opening directly onto the terrace. This connection with the outside space adds to the room's appeal and versatility, offering considerable flexibility for alternative family or leisure uses.

Study
A well-proportioned study enjoying a peaceful outlook across the established gardens through a large picture window, providing excellent natural light. Offering a quiet and comfortable space for working from home, the room is equally suited to use as a home office, hobby room or additional flexible accommodation.

Principal Bedroom Suite
An exceptionally spacious and beautifully appointed principal bedroom suite, enjoying magnificent views across the gardens and open countryside. French doors open directly onto a private sun terrace, creating a wonderful sense of space and providing a peaceful retreat from which to enjoy the surrounding landscape. A dedicated dressing area features an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and leads through to a luxurious en-suite bathroom, beautifully finished in natural stone and polished marble. The elegant appointments include a double Aquaspa Whirlpool bath, a generous walk-in rainfall shower with integrated seating, a striking stone wash basin set upon a polished black vanity unit and WC.

The private south-facing balcony is a particularly special feature of the suite, enjoying an elevated outdoor space with uninterrupted views across the gardens and parkland providing a wonderful setting for relaxing in complete privacy.

Guest Bedroom Suite
A beautifully presented and generously proportioned guest bedroom, enjoying a delightful dual aspect with views across the established gardens and glimpses of the countryside beyond. Elegantly decorated in soft neutral tones, the room is wonderfully light and spacious, with ample room for a king-size bed and additional bedroom furniture. A range of fitted wardrobes provides excellent storage, whilst the peaceful garden outlook adds to the appeal of this lovely guest accommodation.

The adjoining en-suite bathroom is well appointed, featuring a generous bath with overhead rainfall shower and separate handheld attachment, a pedestal wash basin and WC. Finished with contemporary tiling, decorative mosaic detailing and polished chrome fittings, the bathroom benefits from two windows providing excellent natural light and attractive views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. Two further beautifully appointed double bedrooms offer elegant and comfortable accommodation, both enjoying excellent natural light and delightful outlooks over the gardens.

Bedroom Three is a generously proportioned double room, finished in soft neutral tones and featuring an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and a central mirrored panel. A large window overlooks the sun terrace and beautifully established gardens.

Bedroom Four is another charming double bedroom, enjoying lovely views across the gardens towards the open countryside. Light and airy, with ample space for bedroom furniture, it provides a peaceful and comfortable retreat for family or guests. These two bedrooms are complemented by a well-appointed house bathroom, conveniently positioned to serve both rooms.

House Bathroom
The elegant house bathroom is finished with a combination of warm natural stone and contrasting dark grey tiling, creating a sophisticated and luxurious feel. The stylish white suite includes a panelled bath with traditional-style chrome fittings and a separate glazed shower enclosure with thermostatic shower. A classic pedestal wash basin and WC are complemented by a chrome heated towel rail, while recessed ceiling lighting enhances the refined finish. A thoughtfully designed bathroom combining traditional detailing with contemporary comfort.

Gardens and Grounds
Oak Tree House occupies a delightful, secluded position within the highly regarded village of Goldsborough, surrounded by magnificent mature gardens and grounds enjoying a high degree of privacy and beautiful open views across the adjoining old deer park. Established trees and well-defined boundaries create a peaceful setting, whilst the principal gardens benefit from a particularly desirable south-facing aspect.

Undoubtedly one of the property's most appealing features, the gardens have been extensively landscaped, developed and carefully planted by the current owners over the past 21 years. The result is a wonderfully mature garden offering year-round colour and interest, with sweeping lawns, specimen trees, richly stocked herbaceous borders and an abundance of thoughtfully selected planting. Meandering pathways lead through the grounds, revealing a series of distinctive garden areas, whilst an attractive wildlife pond provides a further point of interest.

The extensive outdoor entertaining facilities are a particular highlight, offering an impressive choice of covered and open-air spaces for dining, relaxation and social gatherings. Generous terraces provide lovely settings for alfresco dining, whilst sheltered and heated seating areas allow the gardens to be enjoyed throughout the seasons. A superb outdoor kitchen and fully equipped bar create a wonderful entertaining space, equally suited to informal family gatherings and larger summer parties. Attractive gazebos provide more intimate spaces for relaxation, complemented by a dedicated firepit area and hot tub, offering further opportunities to enjoy the gardens during the day and into the evening. A charming summer house provides a peaceful retreat overlooking the grounds, together with useful garden storage.

Throughout the gardens, carefully positioned seating areas take full advantage of the sunny southerly aspect, wonderful privacy and uninterrupted views across the adjoining old deer park. The established landscaping provides a beautiful natural backdrop, with each area offering its own individual character. These are gardens designed not simply to be admired, but to be enjoyed. Their maturity, privacy, south-facing aspect and remarkable range of outdoor entertaining facilities are amongst the defining features of Oak Tree House, providing a truly special setting for this substantial family home.

Driveway and Front Gardens
An impressive approach through electronically operated wrought-iron entrance gates opens onto a sweeping gravelled driveway, framed by mature specimen trees, ornamental shrubs and colourful planting. The driveway leads through the beautifully maintained front gardens, providing generous parking and turning space. Sweeping lawns, richly planted borders and established trees create a wonderful first impression, with the house sitting comfortably within its mature surroundings. Outdoor Dining Terrace and Pavilion Immediately adjoining the house, an attractive natural stone terrace provides a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with French doors opening directly from the principal reception rooms. Framed by mature climbing plants, colourful flowering borders and carefully positioned ornamental planting, the terrace enjoys a delightful sense of privacy whilst retaining lovely views through the gardens towards the adjoining parkland.

A short distance from the main terrace, nestled amongst mature trees and established planting, is a charming timber-framed covered and heated dining pavilion. With its pitched roof, natural timber detailing and paved floor, this delightful outdoor room provides a sheltered and comfortable setting for dining and entertaining throughout much of the year. Surrounded by lush planting and enjoying glimpses of the open countryside, it offers a more intimate space in which to relax and enjoy the gardens. Together, these thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces provide a wonderful extension of the living accommodation, offering a choice of settings for everything from leisurely summer lunches to evening entertaining, all against the beautiful backdrop of the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Firepit Terrace, Summerhouse and Hot Tub

A further delightful feature of the gardens is the secluded firepit terrace, thoughtfully designed to create a wonderful space for relaxation and evening entertaining. Beautifully paved in natural stone, the terrace centres around an impressive circular brick-built firepit, with ample space for comfortable seating. Surrounded by mature trees, colourful climbing plants and established hedging, this charming area enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy. Attractive pergolas and carefully maintained pathways connect the various garden spaces, with glimpses of the adjoining parkland adding to the exceptional setting.

Adjacent to the terrace is an attractive timber summerhouse, providing an additional garden retreat with a light and comfortable interior, vaulted ceiling and double doors opening onto the surrounding terrace. Generous windows frame lovely views across the gardens and adjoining open countryside, creating a peaceful setting in which to sit and enjoy the changing seasons. Completing this wonderful outdoor leisure area is a hot tub, discreetly positioned amongst mature planting and overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens and neighbouring parkland. Together, these individual spaces create a particularly appealing environment for outdoor living, offering an exceptional combination of privacy, relaxation and entertaining facilities within the landscaped grounds.

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