NO FORWARD CHAIN
Representing a rare and exciting opportunity, this improved three bedroomed traditional stone terraced cottage provides imaginatively planned accommodation arranged over three floors including outside space and enjoys a very convenient central location set back from the lower end of Raikes Road on a cobbled front lane, approximately 200 yards from the High Street and with all other shops and useful amenities nearby.
Believed to date back to the late 17th Century, this interesting and characterful house includes the advantage of gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing and is strongly recommended indeed for inspection. Comprising very briefly:
A living room housing a period fireplace with a cast iron gas stove. Fitted kitchen with a built-in Zanussi oven whilst on the first floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a modern three piece white suite/shower. There is a generous attic third bedroom on the second floor with velux window and staircase access. To the rear of the property there is a shared stone flagged rear yard area and an out-building/store place.
The historic market town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales'; with beautiful open countryside and rural villages to explore exploring it. The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its medieval Church and castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled setts four days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of highly regarded bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The town enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism.
This property providing accommodation of considerable character, comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
GENEROUS LIVING ROOM
18'9" x 13'6" with traditional timber entrance door. Two UPVC sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Double central heating radiator with display shelf. Recessed stone feature fireplace in inglenook style with substantial timber lintel and cast iron solid fuel style gas stove on a stone hearth. Built-in pine fronted floor to ceiling cupboards. Fitted base cupboard unit housing utility meters. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the rear elevation with exposed stonework surround. Dark wood panelled staircase off to the first floor.
FITTED KITCHEN
8'10" x 8'8" with a range of base and wall units in natural wood style providing contrasting worktop surfaces having multi-coloured tiled surrounds. Composite sink and drainer unit. Multi-coloured slate flooring. Built-in Zanussi oven with contrasting four ring gas hob having concealed fold-away extractor hood above. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted Worcester gas combination central heating boiler. Display alcove with stone shelf. Traditional stable type timber rear entrance door.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With spindled stair rails and matching balustrade. Fully carpeted.
BEDROOM ONE
14'3" x 11'4" (
BOTH MAXIMUM) with central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed sash window. Fully carpeted.
BEDROOM TWO
9'9" x 9'8" with central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobes. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window with two openers. Fully carpeted.
BATHROOM
With modern three piece white suite comprising panelled bath having splash-back wall panelled surround together with low suite WC and pedestal hand wash basin with tiled splash-back. Built-in floor to ceiling airing cupboard with a central heating radiator. Central heating radiator with display shelf above. Extractor fan.
SECOND FLOOR
ATTIC THIRD BEDROOM
17' (
MAXIMUM INTO RECESS) x 14'4" (
MAXIMUM INCLUDING STAIRWELL) with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front elevation. Large Velux window to the rear providing plenty of natural light. Double central heating radiator. Exposed timber beams. Fully carpeted.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property there is a
shared stone flagged rear yard area and an out-building/store place. Between the cottage and Raikes Road is a stone cobbled former 'street' providing a picturesque frontage although the property does not own this.
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.
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
Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.
These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.
Ref: MG230819
If you are thinking of selling your property
HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a
FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.
These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.