Enjoying a delightful semi-rural location within this popular village, backing directly onto open fields and countryside whilst including excellent well established gardens to both the front and the rear, this superbly appointed two double bedroom link detached bungalow has been subject to significant improvement in recent years and also benefits from a useful attic room together with private driveway parking and an adjoining single garage with remote controlled door.
This extremely well maintained and beautifully presented home will appeal to those searching for a well positioned, ready-to-occupy property within this desirable village setting and the much improved accommodation comprises very briefly:
A front entrance vestibule with feature stained glass panelling leading to a reception hallway with stylish oak internal doors, a front sitting room with gas fire and bay window having a lovely open aspect, a superbly appointed re-fitted dining kitchen equipped with high quality granite worktop surfaces, curved corner cupboards and open views towards fields at the rear, a useful rear entrance lobby/utility room providing additional storage, two well planned double bedrooms - both having views and a house bathroom equipped with independent shower over the bath. From the main reception hall there is a loft hatch with substantial wooden drop down ladder leading to an impressive attic space, suitable for a variety of uses having a good degree of natural light via a velux roof window whilst being fully decorated and carpeted with lighting, power and eaves storage cupboards.
Externally there is a good sized raised level lawn to the front whilst to the rear the property benefits from a delightful garden backing directly onto open fields and farm land whilst having a good level of privacy and seclusion. The rear garden enjoys peaceful views and includes a raised lawn with small wildlife pond, a useful timber garden shed and rear pedestrian access door leading to the adjoining single garage with light, power and cold water supply.
In recent years the property has been fully re-roofed whilst in addition a number of the external walls have also been insulated internally in order to provide a higher level of comfort and energy efficiency. The property is equipped with UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows, a high quality composite front entrance door and an efficient condensing combi boiler providing mains gas central heating and hot water.
Surrounded by beautiful open countryside on the route of the famous 'Pennine Way', the pretty village of Thornton in Craven is conveniently situated to the west of the historic market town of Skipton and benefits from an active village community offering a range of amenities including a well respected primary school, a playing field/cricket club, a village hall, a Medieval Church, a nine hole golf course and an award winning Country Farm Park/Family Visitor Centre. An extensive range of further amenities are available in the nearby towns of Skipton, Barnoldswick and Earby whilst the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the North. In addition the scenic Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is equally close by the the West.
The increasingly popular market town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and provides a wide range of everyday shops and amenities together with excellent secondary schooling. The town benefits from a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds, Bradford and beyond.
Certainly having much to comment it being offered in such excellent condition throughout and situated in this very appealing semi-rural setting, this high calibre link detached bungalow is strongly recommended indeed for inspection and the accommodation comprises in further detail:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With quality composite sealed unit double glazed front entrance door. Wood effect laminate flooring. Feature stained glass panel with adjoining door leading to:
RECEPTION HALL
8'5" x 8'4" With central heating radiator. Wood effect laminate flooring. Stylish oak internal doors. Loft hatch with substantial wooden drop down ladder leading to the:
FIRST FLOOR
USEFUL ATTIC
17'6" x 10'7" (both maximum including stairs) With double glazed velux roof window enjoying views at the rear. Fully decorated and carpeted incorporating lighting and power points. Central heating radiator. Eaves storage cupboards.
GROUND FLOOR CONTINUED
SITTING ROOM
14'5" x 13'5" (both max into bay window) With UPVC sealed unit double glazed bay window enjoying a delightful open aspect over the front garden. Two central heating radiators. Living coal effect gas fire set within a black granite hearth and interior together with oak surround. Ceiling coving.
RE-FITTED DINING KITCHEN
13'7" x 10'5" (both maximum) Superbly appointed with a range of stylish modern fitted light sage coloured wood grain finished wall and base units incorporating a soft-close mechanism to the doors together with curved corner cupboards and impressive mottled granite worktop surfaces. Complementary wall tiling above. One and a half bowl composite sink and drainer unit. Luxurious sandstone effect floor tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying delightful views towards fields at the rear. Central heating radiator. Pull out larder cupboard. Built-in twin cavity electric fan oven/grill. Four ring induction hob with contemporary extractor fan over. Built-in lighting under the wall cupboards. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Space for a tall fridge/freezer. Space for a dryer. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Door leading to:
REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY/UTILITY ROOM
Having quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Wall mounted Baxi gas central heating boiler. UPVC sealed unit double glazed rear entrance door. Central heating radiator. Fitted shelving.
BEDROOM ONE
12'2" x 11'6" With central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying a delightful open aspect over the front garden. Ceiling coving.
BEDROOM TWO
12'5" x 9'6" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoy delightful views over the rear garden and towards fields beyond. Central heating radiator. Ceiling coving.
BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a modern white three piece white suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin set on a vanity cupboard and a panelled bath with Triton independent shower over. Attractive complementary wall tiling which is full height around the bath. Chrome ladder style radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Illuminated wall mirror. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
There is a delightful front garden incorporating a raised level lawn surrounded by well stocked borders and conifer hedging whilst enjoying a pleasant aspect with long distance views. Block paved pathway/sitting area adjoining the house and leading to a gated footpath access at the side. External lighting. There is a sloping private tarmac driveway providing ample parking for two cars whilst leading to the:
ADJOINING SINGLE GARAGE
16'8" x 9'1" With remote controlled up and over door to the front. Light, power and cold water tap. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window and rear entrance door adjoining the rear garden. The garage includes roof and wall insulation.
To the rear the property benefits from a further attractive enclosed garden backing directly onto open fields and countryside with delightful views and a good level of privacy. The rear garden includes a raised lawn incorporating colourful well stocked borders and a small wildlife pond. Timber garden shed. Pedestrian access door to the back of the garage.
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: D
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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