Including the great advantage of a large double garage/workshop together with a truly delightful rear garden leading down to the banks of the scenic River Aire and enjoying stunning open views towards fields and countryside beyond, this superbly appointed mid terraced cottage has been beautifully updated and extended in recent years to provide an extremely high standard of accommodation, ideal for a single person or couple and incorporating a range of attractive character features.
Offering far more than at first meets the eye, this deceptively spacious and imaginatively extended individual one bedroom home is situated in an exclusive semi-rural courtyard setting on the south side of the river just off Marton Road and within walking distance of all village amenities. The interior is equipped with stylish fixtures and fittings throughout including copper slate effect floor tiling, oak internal doors, an oak spindled staircase, beamed ceilings, contemporary column style radiators and a superb recessed brick feature fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove.
The well planned accommodation comprises very briefly:
A delightful living room leading through to an attractive 'garden room' extension with patio doors, a stylish refitted dining kitchen with solid wood worktops and range of integrated appliances, a spacious double bedroom with deep walk-in wardrobe and a fabulous refitted five piece bathroom equipped with traditionally styled suite incorporating a free-standing oval bath and large walk-in shower. The property was re-roofed during the extension and also benefits from excellent internal storage with a foldout wooden ladder leading up to a good sized boarded loft void. In addition there is a useful open porch/canopy to the front together with an entrance vestibule incorporating stone flagged flooring and a good sized rear entrance lobby/hallway forming part of the extension.
The imaginatively landscaped and predominantly level rear garden provides a particularly appealing feature including a gravel pathway leading through well stocked colourful borders together with a small pond, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and an impressive raised decking area with summerhouse - both enjoying wonderful views over the adjoining River Aire.
In addition to the large double garage/workshop equipped with light, power and remote controlled access door, there is visitor parking available in the adjoining communal/residents courtyard.
Situated on the route of the River Aire and also the Leeds/Liverpool canal, the 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 bank and the canal towpath.
The nearby historic market town of Skipton is only circa four miles away providing extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with a High Street market four days a week. 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.
Equipped with all mains services including gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing, this extremely well appointed cottage comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
OPEN PORCH/CANOPY
With feature timber support. External lighting. Space for a fuel/log store. UPVC sealed unit double glazed door leading to:
ENTRANCE PORCH/VESITBULE
With substantial stone flagged flooring. Contemporary column style central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Attractive oak/stained glass door leading to:
REFITTED DINING KITCHEN
13'3" x 13' (both maximum including stairs) Superbly appointed with a range of stylish modern fitted light sage fronted wall and base units incorporating contrasting solid wood worktop surfaces together with complementary ceramic tiling above. One and a half bowl composite sink and drainer unit incorporating a traditional mixer tap. High level AEG twin cavity electric oven/grill. Four ring AEG induction hob with matching extractor canopy over. Integrated AEG microwave oven. Integrated refrigerator. Integrated AEG washing machine. Pull-out LeMans style corner base cupboards. Concealed wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. Beamed ceiling incorporating recessed spotlights. Superb open spindled oak staircase leading off to the first floor. Copper slate effect floor tiling. Contemporary column style central heating radiator. LED spotlights mounted under wall cupboards. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front. Two wall light points. Part glazed oak door leading to:
LIVING ROOM
13'4" x 13' With wood burning stove set within a superb recessed brick feature fireplace incorporating stone hearth and exposed timber lintel. Beamed ceiling. Four wall light points. Copper slate effect floor tiling. Contemporary column style central heating radiator. Part glazed oak door leading to the rear entrance hall/lobby. Large square opening leading through to the:
GARDEN ROOM EXTENSION
8'6" x 7'10" With twin UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio doors leading to the rear garden. Copper slate effect floor tiling. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window. Contemporary column style central heating radiator.
REAR ENTRANCE HALL/LOBBY
With UPVC sealed unit double glazed rear entrance door. Copper slate effect floor tiling. Contemporary column style central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With contemporary column style central heating radiator. Oak doors leading to both rooms.
BEDROOM
13'7" x 13'1" (both maximum) With two sealed unit double glazed velux roof windows including integrated blinds and insect screen. Display shelving to the eaves. Exposed beam. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Two wall light points. Contemporary column style central heating radiator. Loft hatch with substantial wooden fold out ladder leading to a useful boarded loft space with fitted lighting. Door leading to a:
DEEP WALK-IN WARDROBE
Including fitted hanging rails, shoe racks, recessed ceiling spotlights and a contemporary column style central heating radiator.
LUXURIOUS REFITTED FIVE PIECE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a traditionally styled suite comprising a free-standing oval bath with Victorian style mixer tap/hose attachment, Sanitan WC together with matching pedestal hand wash basin, bidet and a wide walk in shower incorporating chrome drench head mixer shower together with granite effect wall boarding. Karndean flooring. Two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows. Exposed beam. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Shaver point. Contemporary column style central heating radiator with integrated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a shared access courtyard which leads to a private communal/residents courtyard area with space for visitor parking. The courtyard then leads to the:
LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP
22'11" (deep) by 19'8" (wide) with remote controlled full width sectional style up and over door to the front. Pitched roof. Light and power.
To the rear of the property there is a generous enclosed landscaped garden providing a particularly attractive feature being predominantly level and leading directly down to the banks of the River Aire. The garden includes a stone flagged patio area, a gravel pathway leading through well stocked colourful borders, a pond, raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and an impressive raised decking area with summerhouse equipped with power. The decking area and summerhouse enjoy stunning views over the adjoining River Aire and towards the fields and countryside beyond. The rear garden includes an external cold water tap together with power points adjoining the rear of the house. There is a right of access on foot.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: D
TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.
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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