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Listed as a Grade II Building of Historic and Architectural Interest, this charming, characterful two bedroomed stone cottage of distinction enjoys a picturesque and very central location on the level in a conservation area. The cottage enjoys an almost magical setting, discreetly standing in a hidden-away square only a few steps away from Skipton's famous High Street accessed through an historic stone flagged passageway. In the other direction it is only a short walk down to the Springs Canal and onto the pretty tree-lined towpath that skirts past Skipton Castle and leads to Skipton Woods.
Including a private car parking space, an easily manageable garden area and an enclosed private yard which provides a pleasant sitting out area, this very appealing cottage has the advantage of gas central heating throughout and certainly offers a particularly rare opportunity.
With much to commend it, the property comprises briefly:
A living room with a gas fireplace and a fitted kitchen with appliances whilst on the first floor are two well planned bedrooms and a bathroom with a white suite including an electric shower to the bath. In front of the cottage is a stone cobbled street and a stone flagged pathway. To the rear is a private car parking space, a small garden and an enclosed yard which provides a very pleasant sitting out area.
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 can 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 cafes in addition to having well known branded store 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 program 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 Europe.
Certainly providing an ideal opportunity for a wide variety of purchasers and investors, the property comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
LIVING ROOM
15'2" x 12'1" with a traditional partly glazed front entrance door. Sash window. Gas fireplace. Twin square display alcoves. Fully carpeted. Central heating radiator. Useful deep store place under the stairs with light and power.
FITTED KITCHEN
7'9" x 5'7" with a range of white base and wall units, worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds and a composite sink with matching drainer. Double oven with a four ring ceramic hob. Central heating radiator. Pleasant views at the rear across the courtyard towards Hallams yard. Built-in store cupboard under stairs. Sash window. A traditional partly multi-paned rear entrance door.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING AND HALF LANDING
With an attractive multi-paned arched window. Pleasant aspects at the rear across the courtyard towards Hallams Yard.
BEDROOM ONE
9'3" x 7'7" including a traditional sash window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Fully carpeted. Walk-in wardrobe/store cupboard.
BEDROOM TWO
9'3" x 6'1" including a traditional sash window to the front elevation. Central heating radiator. Fully carpeted.
BATHROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a panelled bath having a Mira Sprint electric shower over together with a pedestal hand wash basin and a low suite WC with concealed cistern. Contrasting partial wall tiling. Sash window to the rear elevation. Large cupboard housing the gas combination boiler.
OUTSIDE
In front of the cottage is a stone cobbled street and a stone flagged pathway.
To the rear of the cottage is a:
PRIVATE CAR PARKING SPACE
Easily manageable garden area with a pebbled bed. Also at the rear is an enclosed concreted yard with attractive stone boundary walls whilst providing a very pleasant sitting out area - enjoying aspects across the courtyard towards Hallams yard.
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: MGLEDHILL0921
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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.