EAST End Manor may date back to the 16th century in parts and boast a grade II listing for the characterful features from the era it includes, but it is a home perfectly suited to modern families and contemporary lifestyles.

That's thanks, in the main, to the fact that it encompasses a self-contained two-bedroom cottage, making it ideal for an extended family that wants to live together but enjoy the independence of having separate homes. More of that later...

A stunning period home, East End Manor has been home to the vendors for more than 40 years, during which time they have enjoyed its stunning private setting.

Darlington and Stockton Times: East End Manor, Harrogate - Hopkinsons

Briefly, the accommodation in East End Manor's original main house – which dates back to circa 1560 – comprises a reception hall with a guest cloakroom; two interconnecting reception rooms, both with impressive feature Inglenook fireplaces, exposed wood ceilings with feature beams and leaded windows in stone mullion frames; a separate sitting room also with a fireplace and a modern breakfast kitchen also with timber ceiling and beams. A standout feature of the ground floor – and indeed the home – is a vaulted pantry which could be used as a cold store for produce.

Two separate staircases rise to the first floor, which is home to a private study/nursery, two family bathrooms and four bedrooms. These include one with an en-suite and the master suite with a bedroom, en-suite and dressing room.

The landing could be easily opened to provide a flow-through from either side.

The property features a wine cellar, original ice house and a good range of storage rooms on the ground floor, on top of which sits a large self-contained studio home office with kitchen, shower room and toilet, which could be used as a magnificent playroom/office and gym area.

Darlington and Stockton Times: East End Manor, Harrogate - Hopkinsons

The barn provides approximately 2,600sq.ft of accommodation over two floors which, if added to the main dwelling, would offer a total of 6,200sq.ft of versatile accommodation!

Then there's the well-presented centrally heated two-bedroom cottage that offers a great space for a dependent relative, nanny or adolescent children, and could even be used as a holiday cottage subject to obtaining the necessary consents. It comprises a hallway, cloakroom, sitting room and kitchen on the ground floor and a bathroom and two bedrooms upstairs.

For the car enthusiast, East End Manor has a 63' x 26' garage block with four remote doors, hydraulic ramp with an inspection pit, and space to tinker with all things mechanical! Additionally, there is a further single garage with a detached garden store.

The extensive gardens offer a beautiful well-maintained space ideal for relaxing with ample seating areas.

Darlington and Stockton Times: East End Manor, Harrogate - Hopkinsons

There is also a stunning garden room with a kitchen area, providing a delightful space for outdoor entertaining when the weather's suitable.

East End Manor is set in 4.9 acres of enclosed landscaped grounds which offer plenty of space and privacy for a growing family as well as a home to an abundance of wildlife.

The property is located approximately 15 minutes' drive from the centre of Harrogate, but also has both Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs on its doorstep, offering the opportunity for long walks in stunning surroundings.

East End Manor, Norwood, Harrogate, is on the market at £2.5m. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Hopkinsons Estate Agents' Harrogate office on 01423 501201.