Georgian Villa in Richmond on the River Swale

Beautiful Georgian house situated on the banks of the River Swale in Richmond with established, peaceful gardens leading down to the river. It has spectacular views of Round Howe, a National Trust area of outstanding beauty with beautiful woodland and riverside walks and fishing rights at the bottom of the garden. A short walk from the centre of Richmond with its wonderful restaurants, shops, cafes, historic attractions and local cinema. Sleeps 13 guests. Parties and events are not allowed. The space This Grade II listed historic family home retains many of its original features but provides easy modern living with a mix of period and modern furnishings. It was built in 1826 and was a working paper mill, hence its proximity to the beautiful River Swale. There are historic, special places and surprises throughout the house and in the gardens to explore. The main living area is on the first floor providing stunning views of the river Swale and gardens. These consist of a Drawing Room with baby grand piano, Dining Room, Living Room with wood burner and Smart TV, Kitchen/breakfast room with a two oven Aga and electric oven and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Upstairs on the top floor there is the Master Bedroom with a four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with a luxurious 2 person bath and a large walk in shower with beautiful views down the river and a television. There are also two other bedrooms (one king and one superking) and family bathroom on this floor with a free standing bath and a walk-in shower. On the ground floor there is a beautiful entrance hall with a sweeping staircase and three more bedrooms, one of which is self-contained and has its own private entrance, kitchenette, en-suite walk-in shower room and superking bed. Another is a kingsize bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower room and the third bedroom has a double and single bed in it overlooking the nature pond. Guest access Guests can access the whole house and gardens and will have this space to themselves for the entirety of the stay. Other things to note Hot tub available - contact the host - but must be booked in advance. There is Sky Q TV. Yoga/exercise studio. Full use of the gardens and private wooded walk. The cellar is full of logs and coal which are free to use. There is a wood burner in the living room and gas fires in both the sitting and dining room. There is a travel cot and highchair available on request. There are two ponds in the grounds and a river at the end of the garden with access in two places. There is a bike store available. Up to 13 cars can park at the house. Barbecue available.