One of a pair of newly renovated stone built cottages, this truly outstanding two bedroom semi-detached character home is positioned in a delightful location in the centre of this sought after village enjoying open southerly views over the beck and towards the hills and countryside beyond.

Truly requiring a first hand inspection in order to appreciate the extremely high standard of accommodation on offer, this beautifully updated property has recently been subject to an imaginative scheme of modernisation and improvement throughout incorporating a range of high quality fixtures and fittings complemented by bespoke internal joinery and other attractive original features such as exposed beams, lintels and trusses.

To the ground floor there is a delightful living room enjoying pleasant southerly views towards the hills at the front. The living room includes cushioned window seating together with a superb cast iron multi-fuel stove set within a feature fireplace. There are fitted cupboards to both alcoves together with a panelled cloaks/coat peg area. The living room is open plan to a superbly appointed refitted kitchen including a range of built-in appliances, Belfast sink and solid wood worktop surfaces incorporating a large matching breakfast bar peninsular. Adjoining the kitchen is a useful store/utility cupboard equipped with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. An exposed staircase with impressive range of bespoke fitted cupboards and shelving alongside leads to the first floor landing including feature pendant lighting and window providing natural light. Oak doors lead to all rooms including a fabulous master bedroom with exposed beams and trusses together with space saving staircase leading up to an impressive mezzanine/study area above. The mezzanine also includes a range of fitted cupboards equipped with hanging rails whilst the main bedroom area features a large picture window, again with cushioned window seating and enjoying the delightful southerly views over the beck and towards the hills beyond. There is a good sized second bedroom, also having views together with exposed timber features. The bathroom has been tastefully re-fitted with a traditionally styled suite incorporating a claw foot bath with mixer shower over together with a distinctive choice of tiling.

Externally there is an easy to manage paved patio garden area extending to the rear together with the historic use (not included on the deeds) of a parking area to the side. In addition street parking is available directly in front.

The popular and highly sought after village of Cononley offers a good range of local amenities including a well respected primary school and nursery, a village hall, two public houses and a railway station. Direct train to Leeds City Centre - circa 40 minutes. Skipton town centre - only 8 minutes. The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance by car.

This traditional Yorkshire village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and farmland and enjoys a very active village community, having a regular programme of local events including an annual gala, scarecrow festival, beer festival and duck race.

The nearby market town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and offers extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with excellent secondary schooling.

Equipped with brand new fitted carpets and flooring whilst having been rewired and re-plastered throughout together with new décor, a brand new central heating system, hard wired heat/smoke detectors, ample TV and power sockets throughout including antique brass electrical faceplates and impressive hand made timber sealed unit double glazed windows and matching stable style external door, this unique cottage property certainly has much to commend it and the accommodation comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR


OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN
The living area measures 13'4" x 11'8" and is equipped with a cast iron multi-fuel stove set upon a stone hearth together with exposed timber lintel over. Quality sealed unit double glazed timber stable style front entrance door. Wide mullioned sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying southerly views towards the hills at the front and incorporating cushioned window seating and an excellent range of built-in cupboards beneath. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Fitted cupboards to both alcoves. Central heating radiator. Panelled cloaks/coat peg area. High level TV and power point. Door leading to a UTILITY CUPBOARD equipped with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Oak worktop. Light and power. Wall mounted Navien gas central heating combination boiler. Extractor fan. From the living area a superb oak breakfast bar peninsular leads through to the:

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN
11'9" x 9'1" Superbly appointed with a range of newly fitted light sage wood grain fronted wall and base units incorporating contrasting solid wood worktop surfaces together with the aforementioned breakfast bar peninsular. Half height four door larder unit. Belfast sink. Lamona four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor canopy over. Built-in electric oven. Integrated refrigerator. Integrated freezer. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear. Stairs leading off to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR


STAIRS AND LANDING
Incorporating an extensive range of fitted cupboards and shelving to the staircase. Exposed beam. Sealed unit double glazed window. Feature pendant lighting. Painted timber panelling to the lower walls. Recessed ceiling spotlight. Oak doors leading to all rooms.

LUXURIOUS REFITTED BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a traditionally styled suite incorporating high level cistern WC, a recessed hand wash basin set on a vanity cupboard and a superb claw foot bath with Victorian style mixer tap/hose attachment and complementary mixer shower over. Stylish patterned floor and splashback tiling. Sealed unit double glazed window. Chrome towel radiator. Extractor fan. Exposed beams and trusses. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM ONE
14'9" x 8'10" (plus mezzanine above) With wide sealed unit double glazed mullioned windows enjoying delightful southerly views over the village beck and towards the hills beyond. Exposed timber lintel together with cushioned window seating below. Central heating radiator. Tall contemporary column style central heating radiator. The bedroom is open to the roof rafters above displaying the original beams and trusses and with a space saving/alternating tread staircase leading to the:

MEZZANINE LEVEL
14'8" x 5'10" (both maximum including restricted head height) With exposed beams and trusses. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Spindled balustrade overlooking the bedroom area. Two built in double cupboards incorporating fitted hanging rails.

BEDROOM TWO
11'6" x 6'6" With exposed beams. Sealed unit double glazed window enjoying pleasant views over the village to the side and incorporating an exposed timber lintel together with cushioned window seating. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

OUTSIDE
Street parking is available directly in front of the property. There is an area of land to the side of the property which, although not included in the sale or on the deeds, has historically been used for parking by the previous owners of Birch Cottage.

To the rear there is a delightful paved patio area providing an attractive sitting out space with adjoining bin store.

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

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Tel: Skipton 799993

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These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

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