This beautiful stone built late Victorian period terraced property has been sympathetically modernised and updated retaining many charming character features whilst standing in an idyllic semi-rural location within this sought after village backing on to the banks of the scenic River Aire whilst commanding superb open long distance views over the surrounding fields and countryside to both the front and the rear.
Presented in excellent condition throughout whilst offering a spacious and versatile internal layout, ideal for both families or those now working from home, including three well planned bedrooms together with a useful attic space, this very appealing property also benefits from a delightful south facing rear garden incorporating a colourful enclosed patio area whilst also featuring an impressive first floor balcony/roof terrace offering a wonderful outdoor sitting out area designed to take advantage of the remarkable, open southerly aspect over the surrounding fields and farmland. On street parking is directly available outside whilst the residents at Airebank Terrace also benefit from further parking along a section of Mill Lane just before the row of houses.
Internally the property offers numerous attractive features such as period ceiling coving, large feature windows, a multi-fuel stove, a duel fuel range cooker and Victorian panelled cupboards and complementary doors. An entrance vestibule with 1930's 'rising sun' design glazed door leads to a traditional reception hall with oak flooring and deep walk in store room. There is a tastefully updated sitting room to the front with feature fireplace whilst to the rear a spacious dining kitchen leads to a utility room, a modern ground floor bathroom and a useful conservatory extension. A good sized first floor landing leads to a very spacious master bedroom at the front having two windows enjoying outstanding open views. There is a further double bedroom together with a single bedroom leading to the impressive balcony area. From the landing a steep fixed staircase leads to a useful attic room with light, power and two Velux roof windows. Externally, in addition to the delightful garden areas, there is excellent secure storage including two useful outhouses and a timber garden shed.
On the route of the River Aire and the Leeds/Liverpool canal the popular and 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 Co-operative 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 and the canal towpath.
The historic market town of Skipton known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' is only circa four miles away, providing extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with excellent secondary schooling. The scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park is easily accessed to the north whilst the business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are also within comfortable daily commuting distance.
Equipped with gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing the accommodation comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With substantial timber front entrance door with coloured light over. Lincrusta feature wall coverings. Wall light. Period ceiling coving. Part glazed 'rising sun' 1930's door leading to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With oak flooring. Central heating radiator. Period ceiling coving and archway. Staircase leading off to the first floor. Deep built-in store cupboard.
FRONT SITTING ROOM
11'5" x 11'1" with cast iron multi fuel stove set within a recessed brick opening incorporating substantial timber over mantel and stone hearth. Attractive fitted cupboards and shelving to both alcoves incorporating panelled doors. Period ceiling coving and rose. Tall UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front. Central heating radiator. One wall light point.
DINING KITCHEN
16'2" x 12'5" (both maximum) superbly appointed with a range of modern 'in-frame' fitted wall and base units incorporating contrasting solid wood worktop surfaces together with complementary travertine wall tiling above. White enamel sink with inset draining board. Rangemaster duel fuel range cooker incorporating a five ring gas hob set within a recessed chimney breast opening together with traditional timber mantel over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Concealed strip lights mounted under wall cupboards. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window having long distance views to the rear. Central heating radiator. Built in cupboard underneath the stairs. Door leading to:
INNER HALLWAY/UTILITY ROOM
With plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fitted base cupboards and worktop surfaces. Wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. Recessed shelving. Tiled flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazed door leading to the conservatory. Further door leading to:
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a modern white suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin and P-shaped bath with Triton independent shower over. Full limestone style wall tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to both sides. Chrome towel radiator. Extractor fan.
CONSERVATORY
10'4" x 5'3" with power point. UPVC sealed unit double glazed widow and door leading to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With spindled balustrade. Original Victorian style stripped panel doors leading to all rooms. Patterned glazing adjoining the second bedroom providing borrowed light. Door leading to the attic room.
SPACIOUS FRONT BEDROOM
14'11" x 11'7" with two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying superb long distance views over fields and countryside at the front and towards Sharphaw. Two central heating radiators. Arched alcove.
BEDROOM TWO
12'7" 9'3" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window having long distance views over the river at the rear. Built-in cupboard. Central heating radiator. Deep built in wardrobe/cupboard underneath the stairs. Patterned glazing adjoining the landing.
BEDROOM THREE/HOME OFFICE/SNUG
9'1" x 8'11" with central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed door enjoying superb views at the rear whilst leading to the:
IMPRESSIVE BALCONY
11'5" x 8'1" with timber decking and balustrading. Superb panoramic views over the surrounding fields, countryside and farmland.
SECOND FLOOR
ATTIC
14'3" x 6'11" (plus eaves) (restricted head height into eaves) with two sealed unit double glazed Velux roof windows. Built in store cupboards.
OUTSIDE
To the front there is a shared access road with on street parking available directly outside. Further parking nearby along Mill Lane. Stone paved front garden with stone boundary walling and traditional wrought iron gate. To the rear there is an enclosed paved yard area providing space for the refuse bins and a coal bunker. Two useful outhouses. Outside tap. A shared access leads to a particularly attractive garden providing a delightful outdoor space with views over the River Aire and towards the surrounding fields and countryside beyond. Paved hard standing for a timber garden shed. Gravel pathway. Enclosed stone paved patio area incorporating stone walling with planted tops, an arbour and a built-in barbecue.
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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