A FAMILY home with 'breathtaking' views over the Wharfe Valley has gone on sale for nearly £1 million.

Smithy House, at Low Braythorne - near Stainburn, north of Pool-in-Wharfedale - is on the market with an asking price of more than £925,000.

Estate agents Linley & Simpson describe the five bedroom property, which is a short walk away from Almscliffe Crag, as being 'steeped in history'.

Prospective buyers will be able to find out more at an open-to-view event at Smithy House that will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, August 18.

Linley & Simpson’s Head of Residential Sales, Mark Christopher, said: "This is a property brimming with character and boasting a south-facing view over the Wharfe Valley for as far as the eye can see 0 it really is breath-taking.

"It sits in a prime position, basking in beautiful countryside with Almscliffe Crag on its doorstep, yet is only a short drive away from Otley, Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate.

"It is this location, wedded to the huge potential for its new owners to upgrade the property and put their own personalised design stamp on it, that really does set Smithy House apart.

"The property itself retains the charm of a former Smithy and, with huge potential for substantial enlarging or remodelling, offers its new owners the rare chance to create an outstanding home in tranquil countryside."

The house, which has not been on the market for 35 years, also has extensive private gardens with fruit trees, a separate paddock, a stone-built stable, a patio and cottage garden, a green house and a garage.

For more details visit www.linleyandsimpson.co.uk or call the firm's Harrogate office on (01423) 540054.