5 Park Wood, Skipton, BD23 1UY
£450,000Sold Subject To Contract
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This spacious individual detached stone bungalow enjoys a superb elevated position in an exclusive small cul-de-sac within a prestigious residential area just off Gargrave Road whilst only circa three quarters of a mile away from Skipton town centre amenities.
Commanding superb long distance views at the front and also backing onto a field with fine aspects at the rear, this unique property includes gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing and a security alarm whilst also offering significant potential for a modernisation and improvement scheme.
Strongly recommended for inspection, the property comprises very briefly:
A flight of several steps from the driveway gives access to an open storm porch. There is an entrance hall, a through living room and dining area, a separate dining room/study or fourth bedroom, a fitted breakfast kitchen with built-in appliances, an inner hall, three further bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The raised lawned front garden commands long distance views across the Aire Valley towards the hills. A private tarmac driveway provides parking for vehicles and gives access to the large integral double garage beneath the bungalow. The well proportioned established rear garden provides an attractive feature - including lawn, bushes, two mature trees and a flagged patio which offers a very pleasant sitting out area. The upper section of the rear garden backs onto a field with long distance views across countryside towards Sharphaw and Roughaw.
The increasingly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. 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' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafés in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable 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. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.
The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.
With much to commend it and certainly providing a very rare opportunity, the property comprises in further detail:
A flight of several steps from the driveway gives access to the:
OPEN STORM PORCH
ENTRANCE HALL
With a substantial hardwood front entrance door and sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Security alarm control. Built-in cloaks and store cupboard.
THROUGH LIVING ROOM AND DINING AREA IN L-SHAPE
19'7" x 15' plus 9'6" x 6'8" with sealed unit double glazing to front and rear elevations, the latter including a patio door to the attractive rear garden. Seasonal long distance views at the front. Double and single central heating radiators. Recessed stone fireplace with a substantial oak mantel/lintel, a stone flagged hearth and an open grate with a fluted inner canopy. Fitted display shelves and cabinets.
DINING ROOM/STUDY OR FOURTH BEDROOM
11'7" x 9'7" with sealed unit double glazing and a central heating radiator.
FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN
13'9" x 10'9" well equipped with a range of white fronted units providing contrasting worktop surfaces having complementary tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink and double drainer. Built-in Neff oven with a matching four ring gas hob in stainless steel finish including a fitted Neff extractor hood above. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Double central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant aspects across the attractive rear garden. Partly glazed external door to the side elevation.
INNER HALL
With a central heating radiator and wall light points.
BEDROOM ONE
14'4" x 11'2" with sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views beyond Skipton across the valley towards countryside and the hills. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
14'4" x 9'1" with sealed unit double glazing providing views as described above. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
12' x 9'6" with sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views. Central heating radiator.
BATHROOM
With a four piece Sun King suite comprising a pedestal wash basin, a bidet, a low suite WC and a panelled bath including a screen and a shower to the mixer tap. Contrasting wall tiling. Sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Shaver point.
SHOWER ROOM
With a three piece pampas suite comprising a pedestal wash basin with a tiled surround, a low suite WC and a shower cubicle incorporating full height wall tiling together with a thermostatic shower. Sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Shaver point. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards including the hot water cylinder and a Worcester gas central heating boiler.
OUTSIDE
There is a raised lawned front garden including bushes and commanding long distance views across the Aire Valley towards the hills.
A private tarmac driveway provides parking for vehicles and gives access to the:
LARGE INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE BENEATH THE BUNGALOW
20'8" x 15'6" plus 19'9" x 5'9" with a remote controlled double up/over door, windows, electricity sockets, electric lights and a cold water tap.
The well proportioned established rear garden provides an attractive feature - including a lawn, bushes, two mature trees and a flagged patio which offers a very pleasant sitting out area.
The upper section of the rear garden backs onto a field with long distance views beyond a stone boundary wall - across countryside towards Sharphaw and Roughaw.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: G
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.
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.
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