An extremely rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a spacious extended three bedroom stone built character home including a south facing rear garden together with an additional generous plot of land to the front. The property is situated in an exclusive, rural location on the southern fringe of Embsay village, conveniently only circa 1.5 miles from Skipton High Street yet commanding the most spectacular open panoramic views over the surrounding fields and countryside and towards Embsay Crag and Crookrise to the north.
This delightful home is one of three properties forming part of 'Manby Castle', standing in a magnificent elevated position raised up above the main village itself and surrounded by open fields, countryside and woodland. This unique home truly requires a first hand inspection in order to fully appreciate both the desirable rural setting and also the wonderful external space on offer.
Externally to the rear there is a fully enclosed, south facing garden including lawn and patio areas enjoying delightful country views. To the front a shared access driveway provides parking directly outside whilst the property also benefits from a good sized plot of land, part of which is enclosed by post and wire fencing and with the remaining upper portion including a further driveway area together with a magnificent detached timber garden office/summerhouse equipped with power and water. The summerhouse would be ideal for outdoor entertaining and/or working from home. In addition both the land and the summerhouse also benefit from the spectacular, long distance open views.
Internally this delightful home has been imaginatively extended to provide a spacious living/dining kitchen to the rear whilst the ground floor also includes a front entrance hall/boot room, a utility room/WC and a cosy living room with cast iron multi-fuel stove and remarkable open views to the front. To the first floor there are three planned bedrooms and a stylish modern four piece bathroom. All three bedrooms enjoy superb open views whilst two of the rooms also include fitted wardrobes/cupboards.
Manby Castle was originally constructed by a much admired local Victorian businessman, Fredrick Manby, who owned a foundry works in Skipton manufacturing fireplaces and other household items that were sold from an ironmongery store on the end of 'Middle row', just off Skipton High Street and adjacent to the entrance to 'Manbys Yard'. This landmark shop is now the popular 'Phase Eight' clothing retailer however this area of the High Street is still commonly known by the locals as 'Manbys Corner', denoted by the distinctive clock (with inscription) mounted on the wall above the equally distinctive 'fireplace window' to the first floor.
Surrounded by beautiful open countryside on the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the very popular village of Embsay is served by a variety of local amenities including a sub post office/general store, two public houses, a well respected primary school and preschool, a Church and Chapel, a village hall and a bus service. The village is home to the Embsay to Bolton Abbey Heritage Steam Railway line holding regular special events.
The historic market town of Skipton known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' is less than two miles away providing extensive shopping and recreational facilities including a high street market four days a week.
Individual, stone built character homes situated in such a peaceful rural setting rarely become available within such close proximately of Skipton town centre and considering the fabulous external space also on offer, this property certainly represents a very exciting opportunity indeed. Equipped with oil fired central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing, the accommodation comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL/BOOT ROOM
With quality composite sealed unit double glazed front entrance door. Central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Door leading to:
UTILITY ROOM/GROUND FLOOR WC
8'6" x 3'11" Equipped with low suite WC together with a pedestal hand wash basin. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine together with shelf for stacked appliance over. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan.
LIVING ROOM
17'6" x 11'11" (both maximum) With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window commanding spectacular long distance views at the front over the village towards Crookrise and Embsay Crag. Recently installed cast iron multi-fuel stove set upon a stone hearth. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Stairs leading off to the first floor incorporating a two-tone spindled balustrade.
SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN L-SHAPED LIVING/DINING KITCHEN
11'4" x 10'3" to the kitchen area plus 17'8" x 8'3" to the living and dining area - Superbly appointed with a range of modern cream fronted fitted wall and base units incorporating contrasting wood effect laminate worktop surfaces and matching breakfast bar peninsular. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Built-in electric oven. Four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel splash-back and extractor over. Integrated fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Pull out larder cupboard. Strip lights mounted under wall cupboards. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window commanding delightful southerly views over the rear garden towards the fields, countryside and woodland beyond. Built-in wine rack. Dining area with twin UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio doors leading onto the rear garden whilst also having views. Central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Living area with space for a sofa whilst incorporating an excellent range of fitted cupboards/shelving and recess for a flat screen television.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With recessed ceiling spotlights.
MASTER BEDROOM
13'11" x 12' (both maximum including wardrobes) With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying spectacular long distance panoramic views over the village and towards Crookrise and Embsay Crag. Central heating radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Built-in double wardrobe.
BEDROOM TWO
11'7" x 10'3" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying delightful rural views at the rear. Loft hatch with drop down ladder leading to a loft storage void. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobe/cupboards.
BEDROOM THREE
10'11" x 8'6" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window also enjoying superb views at the front. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator.
LUXURIOUS FOUR PIECE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a modern white suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin, a panelled bath and a corner shower enclosure housing a chrome mixer shower. Mermaid style shower wall boarding. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a shared access lane from the Main Road passing under a bridge serving the steam railway line. The access lane leads up to the properties and is shared by the three properties at Manby Castle. There is a gravel driveway directly in front of Manby House providing parking and a right of access at all times to the neighbouring property. Electric car charging point. External lighting.
From the driveway there are steps leading down to a generous lawned garden commanding spectacular rural views and incorporating a hardcore parking area, a timber garden shed, a mature leylandii tree and also a:
SUPERB DETACHED TIMBER GARDEN OFFICE/SUMMERHOUSE
16'7" x 8'9" Equipped with power and water. With double glazed windows and twin entrance doors. External tap/boot wash area. External power point. Further section of sloping grassed land beyond being enclosed by post and wire fencing and incorporating specimen trees.
To the rear of the property there is a delightful south facing garden backing onto open fields and enjoying views towards the hills and woodland beyond. The rear garden incorporates a full width stone flagged patio area incorporating a recessed barbecue area together with steps leading up to a raised lawned garden including a further stone flagged patio, timber decking and planted borders. Stone boundary walling to the rear together with a proposed right of access on foot (exact details to be discusses/finalised). Small pond/water feature. Security lighting. External power point. External cold water tap. External Worcester oil central heating boiler.
DIRECTIONS
Entering Embsay from the direction of Skipton, pass under two bridges before you reach the main village. After passing under the second bridge, take the next right into a lane passing over a cattle grid before you reach the next hump back bridge at the entrance to the main village. Continue up this lane, passing under a railway bridge. Continue uphill to reach Manby House and Castle.
TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: C
SERVICES Mains water and electricity are installed. Main gas is not connected. The central heating is oil fired and the property includes an oil storage tank to the rear in the land belonging to the neighbouring property. Drainage is to a septic tank shared by the three properties at Manby Castle. The septic tank is positioned on the neighbouring property's land.
PLEASE NOTE
The draft boundary plan shown along with the photographs is for illustrative purposes only and is not a legal document. The title plan, boundaries and any proposed rights of way are still to be discussed/finalised.
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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