Enjoying a delightful rural setting having views over open fields and countryside on the southern boundary of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, this impressive stone built double fronted character cottage offers deceptively spacious four bedroom accommodation including two ground floor reception rooms, two bathrooms, a fitted utility room and a magnificent living/dining kitchen to the lower ground floor which has been imaginatively refitted with a superb range of bespoke hand made fitted units incorporating oak worktop surfaces, twin Belfast sink, Range cooker, a wood burning stove and two sets of doors leading out onto the attractive south facing rear garden.

Originally thought to have been two separate cottages and including a range of interesting internal character features such as exposed beams and stonework, this very appealing home certainly has much to commend it with the well proportioned south facing rear garden providing a particularly attractive feature including lawn and patio areas surrounded by well stocked colourful borders and vegetable beds together with a gated rear access and a timber garden shed.

Ideally positioned only circa 2.5 miles away from the increasingly popular market town of Skipton with its wide range of amenities, the property enjoys a delightful setting within the exclusive rural hamlet of Eastby which shares a range of amenities with the adjoining village of Embsay including a well respected primary school and nursery, a Church, a village store/sub post office, two public houses, a village hall, sports clubs, a bus service and the Embsay to Bolton Abbey Heritage steam railway line holding regular special events.

The nearby historic market town of Skipton known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' provides an extensive further range of shops, pubs and other amenities including highly regarded secondary schooling and a railway station with daily services to Leeds, Bradford and London Kings Cross. Further well respected secondary schooling is available at Upper Wharfedale in the village of Threshfield to the north whilst the popular tourist hot spots of Bolton Abbey, Burnsall and Appletreewick are only a short fifteen minutes drive away over the scenic Barden Moor to the east.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance whilst the popular Spa towns of Ilkley and Harrogate are also less than an hours drive away.

Equipped with mains gas central heating together with two solid fuel stoves, this very substantial four bedroom cottage comprises in further detail:


GROUND FLOOR


SITTING ROOM
19'11" x 12'6" with beamed ceiling together with exposed timber floor boards. Original stone feature staircase to one corner (no longer in use). Sealed unit double glazed sash style window to the front enjoying views over the surrounding fields and countryside. Timber stable door to the front with glazed panel. Central heating radiator. Recessed alcove with stone shelving.

LIVING ROOM
19'4" x 14'1" (both maximum forming an L-shape) with timber single glazed sash window enjoying views over open fields and countryside to the front. Panelled window shutters. Beamed ceiling. Exposed floor boards. Two central heating radiators. Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear.

LANDING
With spindled staircase leading up to the first floor and also down to the lower ground floor. Central heating radiator. Single glazed window.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR


REFITTED DINING KITCHEN
19'1" x 12'2" superbly appointed with a range of bespoke hand made fitted units by local joinery manufacturer 'Eastburn Country Furniture' incorporating contrasting solid oak worktop surfaces with geometric pattern tiling above. Twin bowl Belfast sink. Integrated dishwasher. Smeg electric range cooker. Exposed stone feature wall incorporating a Charnwood wood burning stove sat on a stone hearth. Beamed ceiling. Bespoke larder cupboards. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window incorporating stone sill together with window shutters. Two sets of twin sealed unit double glazed patio doors leading onto the rear garden with views beyond.

UTILITY ROOM
Superbly appointed with a range of fitted base cupboards and worktops to match the kitchen. Sink and drainer unit. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window and stable door leading to the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Geometric pattern wall tiling. Recessed shelving area.

FIRST FLOOR


BEDROOM ONE
13'5" x 12'2" (both maximum) with two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying southerly views over the rear garden whilst incorporating fitted shutters. Central heating radiator.

HOUSE SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed with a contemporary white suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin and a wide multi-jet shower enclosure. Contrasting wall and floor tiling. Chrome towel radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.

The first floor is split level and also includes stairs leading up to a further:

LANDING AREA
With exposed beams. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Deep airing cupboard housing the Worcester gas central heating boiler together with the modern hot water storage cylinder. Fitted light.

BEDROOM TWO
14' x 11'2" with single glazed window enjoying views towards open fields at the front. Central heating radiator. Exposed floor boards.

BEDROOM THREE
12'10" x 11'5" with single glazed window also enjoying views towards open fields and countryside at the front. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
9'3" x 7'11" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying southerly views at the rear. Central heating radiator. Exposed beams. Double glazed velux roof window. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

LUXURIOUS HOUSE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a contemporary white suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin and a free-standing bath with chrome central mixer tap/hose attachment. Wall and floor tiling. Chrome towel radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Single glazed window.

OUTSIDE
Street parking is available to the front. The property benefits from a small enclosed gated front yard with views over the surrounding fields and countryside. External lighting.

To the rear there is a delightful well proportioned south facing enclosed garden with gated access from a rear access lane. The rear garden includes a good sized lawn together with generous stone flagged patio area, well stocked colourful borders, raised vegetable beds, a pine tree and a timber garden shed. Security lighting. External cold water tap.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: E

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

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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.

Ref: SBS110924

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