Including the great advantage of excellent private driveway parking together with a particularly generous enclosed rear garden with two stone out-buildings and a timber summerhouse with power, this beautiful Grade II Listed stone built character cottage enjoys a convenient location on the level close to all shops and other amenities within this highly sought after village and was subject to a comprehensive scheme of renovation and improvement circa eight years ago to provide an extremely high standard of accommodation which is presented and maintained in outstanding condition throughout.
This immaculate property certainly represents an ideal opportunity for those searching for a ready made second home or investment/letting property within such a delightful village location close to the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park or is also likely to appeal to anyone searching for a superbly appointed, easy to maintain character home with excellent parking and garden space within this desirable village only ten minutes drive from the increasingly popular market town of Skipton.
Featuring a range of attractive character features such as exposed beams together with mains gas central heating and a wood burning stove to the living room, the cosy yet surprisingly spacious one bedroom accommodation comprises very briefly:
A living room with feature stone inglenook fireplace and fitted alcove cupboards, a refitted dining kitchen with range of integrated appliances, a first floor landing with useful store cupboard, a spacious bedroom with beamed ceiling and window seat and a spacious modern four piece bathroom with double-ended bath. Externally there is space to park two small cars to the front whilst to the rear there is a wonderful enclosed garden of excellent proportions being well stocked with a variety of mature plants, shrubs and small trees whilst also including two useful stone out-buildings, patio/sitting areas, a timber shed and a good sized timber summerhouse with power.
On the route of both the River Aire and the Leeds/Liverpool canal, the highly sought after village of Gargrave is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and is only circa four miles away from the historic market town of Skipton. The village offers a variety of everyday shops and other amenities including a Cooperative Food grocery store, a village hall, a well regarded primary school and nursery, a church, a railway station and a good selection of venues to eat and drink. The village is blessed with many delightful walks including scenic level routes along both the river and the canal towpath.
The historic market town of Skipton, known as 'The Gateway to The Dales', is only circa four miles away providing extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with excellent secondary schooling. The scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park is easily accessed to the North whilst the business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.
Strongly recommended for inspection, the accommodation comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
LIVING ROOM
12'4" x 11'11" with superb stone inglenook fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove together with substantial stone hearth. Beamed ceiling. Sealed unit double glazed multi-pane window set into an arched opening incorporating attractive window seat below. Fitted alcove cupboards. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Timber front entrance door. Open stairs leading off to the first floor. Multi-paned glazed door leading to:
DINING KITCHEN
12'8" x 10'8" (both maximum into recess) superbly appointed with a range of stylish modern fitted cream fronted wall and base units in a farmhouse style incorporating contrasting walnut block effect worktop surfaces together with complementary tiling above. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Built-in electric oven/grill. Four ring electric hob. Stainless steel extractor over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Concealed washing machine. Concealed Worcestor gas central heating boiler. Beamed ceiling. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Multi-paned single glazed window. Substantial latched timber 'brace and ledge' rear entrance door. Folding door leading to a useful shelved storage area underneath the stairs. Concealed strip lights mounted under wall cupboards.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With loft hatch. Central heating radiator. Useful built-in store cupboard over the bulk-head. Exposed beam.
SPACIOUS BEDROOM
13' x 13' with exposed beam. Multi-paned sealed unit double glazed timber framed window with attractive window seating below. Central heating radiator.
LUXURIOUS FOUR PIECE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a stylish modern white suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin, a double ended bath with central mixer tap and a separate curved shower enclosure house a chrome Grohe mixer shower. Partial ceramic wall tiling. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Exposed beam. Extractor fan. Central heating radiator. Single glazed window. Chrome towel radiator.
OUTSIDE
There is a private level tarmac driveway for two small cars to the front together with a pebbled border/rockery planned for ease of maintenance.
To the rear there is an enclosed yard area with right of way on foot for the neighbouring property together with two stone out-houses and steps leading up to a further generously proportioned enclosed garden providing a particularly appealing feature being well stocked with a variety of plants. Gravel pathway together with paved patio/sitting area. Gate and trellising leading up to a further paved garden area with steps leading up to a patio area in front of the:
TIMBER SUMMERHOUSE
Twin glazed doors.
There is a further area behind the summerhouse incorporating a timber garden shed and a further paved patio and pebbled bed.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: C
TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.
SERVICES All mains services are installed. We are informed that the property is Grade II Listed.
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.
VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with
HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our
PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.
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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