Scotton Lodge is a much admired detached property of a style rarely found in the Harrogate area and offers superb family accommodation of classic Georgian proportions. It occupies a lovely south facing position and enjoys superb views over its own beautiful gardens. The property is Grade II Listed and is believed to have been constructed in the early 19th Century. In more recent years the property has been sympathetically and painstakingly improved to the highest of standards, resulting in the creation of an outstanding period house. <br><br>The well presented accommodation includes a reception hall, drawing room, dining room/study, sitting room, breakfast kitchen with an extensive range of bespoke units together with a full range of appliances, utility/laundry room, cloakroom and an excellent family room with an adjoining bar area. On the first floor is a landing, principal<br>bedroom with a dressing area and an en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a house bathroom. <br><br>Outside, the property is approached off Mire Syke Lane via a tarmacadam driveway with double wrought iron electrically operated entrance gates leading into a gravelled drive, which in turn leads to the detached double garage. Above the garage is an excellent studio room which is suitable for a variety of uses including a home office or separate guest accommodation.<br><br>The property faces due south to the front and features a lovely walled garden with a central flagged pathway, flanked by flowering roses, which leads up to the front door. There are lawned areas to either side of the pathway with borders stocked with a variety of roses, shrubs and flowering plants. Beyond, to the east, is a further lawned garden with steps leading up to an area of woodland. To the rear is a further sizeable lawned garden, being enclosed by laurel hedging. <br><br>The property is located on the southern edge of the popular village of Scotton, conveniently located within approximately 2½ miles of the historic market town of Knaresborough and 6 miles of the extensive facilities available in Harrogate. Scotton village has a public house and church with nearby Lingerfield having a primary school. There is also a range of facilities available in the nearby Estate village of Ripley. The A1(M) is about 8 miles away. Railway stations in both Knaresborough and Harrogate connect directly to York and Leeds, with InterCity rail services to London's King's Cross being within 2/2½ hours travelling distance.