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4 bedroom property
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Property description & features
Playing an interesting role in the town's history, 24 Rectory Lane was originally constructed as a School for girls in 1814 on land gifted by the Skipton Castle Estate and is also understood to have been used as the Estate's Bailiff's quarters during the later Victorian era.
The property is situated in a superb location just off 'The Bailey' close to the town's iconic Medieval Castle and with the very popular Marks and Spencer's Food outlet only circa 200 yards away via the nearby historic Jenny Croft which once served as Skipton's open air Cattle Mart. The name Skipton originates from the term 'Sheep-Town' with the town being famous for its agricultural trading heritage which has taken place for centuries, originally on the High Street itself.
Internally the property benefits from an excellent range of attractive character features such as original folding window shutters, elegant decorative ceiling coving and numerous feature fireplaces with arched alcoves and with two of which including solid fuel stoves. The deceptively spacious accommodation is predominantly planned at ground floor level including a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom, a stylish house shower room with underfloor heating, a utility room, a front reception hall, a rear entrance porch and hallway, two well planned reception rooms and a spacious open plan living/dining kitchen with impressive range of hand crafted fitted units by local bespoke joinery firm Manor Barn. To the first floor a further double bedroom leads to an adjoining single bedroom/study whilst the first floor also benefits from a further house bathroom. The layout is likely to appeal to a growing family or perhaps those searching for a unique alternative to a bungalow, with the two main bedrooms and bathrooms being at ground floor level. The property is equipped with gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing set within complementary light oak coloured frames externally.
Externally, as previously described, there is a generous private block paved driveway with remote controlled gates leading to a double garage/workshop also having light, power and remote controlled up and over doors. Above the garage is a self-contained fully furnished annexe/holiday let apartment equipped with UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a separate gas central heating system. The accommodation is currently let via an Agency with regular bookings and includes one double bedroom, one single bedroom, a four piece bathroom and an open plan living room with kitchen area having open elevated views and patio doors leading onto a small private patio/sitting area. There is a further patio/sitting area adjoining the entrance door, also having views. Further details on the current annual letting income and agency arrangements can be obtained from Harrison Boothman on request.
Despite the property being situated in such a convenient central location, the attractive landscaped gardens enjoy an excellent degree of privacy with views towards the moors and incorporate a range of trees and evergreen hedging together with well stocked colourful borders, two lawned areas, resin bound patios and pathways, beautiful stone built retaining walls, a superb mature copper beech tree and also a delightful timber summerhouse with power.
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 canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' four days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafes in addition to having well known branded stores 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 towns enjoys an annual programme 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 the UK.
Certainly representing an extremely rare and exciting opportunity, this truly unique home comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL
With leaded glazed oak front entrance door. Single glazed light over. Period ceiling coving. Central heating radiator. Arched alcove.
LIVING ROOM
16'7" x 13'10" with cast iron multi-fuel stove set within a recessed opening incorporating stone hearth and oak mantel. Two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to the front incorporating panelled window shutters. Two central heating radiators. Ceiling coving. Picture rails. Fitted cupboards to arched alcoves. Stairs leading off to the first floor with spindled balustrade. Three wall light points.
INNER HALLWAY
With column central heating radiator. Deep built-in cloaks cupboard. Tiled flooring. Deep built-in cupboard underneath the stairs. UPVC sealed unit double glazed door leading to:
REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
With UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows and door. Stone flagged flooring.
LIVING/DINING KITCHEN
16'10" x 9'6" plus 15'4" x 9'4" The kitchen area is superbly appointed with a range of bespoke hand made fitted units by local joinery manufacturer Manor Barn incorporating soft-close drawers, dovetail joints and contrasting white granite worktop surfaces. One and a half bowl sink with drainer grooves into the worktop surface. Integrated Hotpoint dishwasher. Tall larder cupboard. Rangemaster electric range incorporating six ring ceramic hob together with matching extractor over. Point available for gas cooker if required. Engineered oak flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Matching UPVC sealed unit double glazed twin patio doors leading onto the rear garden incorporating fitted shutters. Large square opening incorporating exposed lintel leading through to the living/dining area with period cast iron open fireplace with arched grate together with stone hearth. Fitted cupboards to arched alcoves. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the rear garden incorporating panelled shutters. Central heating radiator. Engineered oak flooring. Picture rails.
UTILITY ROOM
10'1" x 6'5" superbly appointed with a range of modern cream fronted wall and base units incorporating contrasting oak effect laminate worktop surfaces. Composite sink with spray head mixer tap. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Space for a dryer. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Oak effect laminate flooring. Concealed gas central heating boiler.
BEDROOM TWO
9'11" x 9'10" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front incorporating panelled window shutters. Central heating radiator. Picture rails.
HOUSE SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed with a low suite WC with concealed cistern, hand wash basin set on a vanity cupboard and a walk in shower housing a chrome mixer shower. Travertine wall and floor tiling incorporating electric underfloor heating. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Chrome towel radiator. Stained glass UPVC sealed unit double glazed window.
DINING ROOM
13'10" x 12'2" (both maximum) with Hamlet cast iron multi-fuel stove set within a recessed opening incorporating stone hearth. Period ceiling coving and rose. Arched alcoves with decorative pilasters. Two wall light points. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front incorporating panelled window shutters. Central heating radiator. Steps and door leading to:
MASTER BEDROOM
19'10" x 9'10" with vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams and trusses. Two sealed unit double glazed remote controlled velux roof windows incorporating fitted blinds. Circular feature window to the rear. Two central heating radiators. Fitted wardrobes/cupboards. Light wood effect laminate flooring. Door leading to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well appointed with a modern white suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin set on a vanity cupboard and a shower tray with chrome mixer shower. Grey wood grain shower wall boarding. Slate effect flooring. Central heating radiator. Ideal gas central heating boiler. Chrome towel radiator. Sealed unit double glazed remote controlled velux roof window.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM THREE
9'6" x 9'4" plus raised area 8'3" x 5'10" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Raised landing area with spindled balustrade. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window with black-out blind. Central heating radiator. Door leading to:
INTERCONNECTING BEDROOM FOUR/HOME OFFICE
17'2" x 8'3" (split into two levels) with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window incorporating a black-out blind. Exposed beam.
HOUSE BATHROOM
Well appointed with a modern white suite comprising low suite WC, bowl style hand wash basin and a p-shaped jacuzzi bath with Mira Sport independent shower over. Contemporary shower wall boarding. Complementary chequerboard flooring. Large vanity shelf. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window. Extractor fan. Chrome towel radiator. Exposed beam. Large linen/airing cupboard.
OUTSIDE
There is a colourful raised garden frontage incorporating wrought iron railings, stone boundary walling and mature shrubs and climbing plants.
PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY
To the side with remote controlled gates leading to a further generous block paved driveway area which also leads to the:
DOUBLE GARAGE
19'3" x 18'9" with light and power. Twin remote controlled single up and over doors to the front.
To the side of the garage there are steps leading up to a:
SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE/HOLIDAY LET APARTMENT
GROUND FLOOR
SIDE ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With composite front entrance door. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Cloaks rails. Central heating radiator. Multi-paned glazed door leading to:
HALLWAY
With recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Picture rails.
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN
25' x 10'3" (both maximum) with UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying long distance views. Matching twin patio doors to the side leading to a small gravel patio/sitting area. Two central heating radiators. Two wall light points. Remeha gas central heating boiler. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of fitted base cupboards together with contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Electric cooker.
BEDROOM ONE
10'7" x 9'4" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Picture rails.
BEDROOM TWO
9' x 7'11" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator.
BATHROOM
With modern white four piece suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin, shower enclosure housing a chrome mixer shower and a panelled bath with Victorian style mixer tap/shower hose attachment. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Towel radiator. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the main house there area attractive landscaped gardens providing a particularly appealing feature enjoying a pleasant degree of privacy with views towards the moors. The gardens include lawns together with resin bound pathways and patio/sitting areas and also feature mature hedging, attractive stone built retaining walls, a summerhouse with power, a mature copper beech tree and well stocked borders. External lighting and cold water tap. Above the garden area there are raised/vegetable beds together with a further gravel patio area alongside the annexe, also enjoying a good degree of privacy being enclosed by mature hedging. Further external cold water tap.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: F
TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.
SERVICES All mains services are installed. We are informed that the annexe has its own electricity supply but it is on the same utility bill. We are informed that the annexe has a separate gas utility bill. Various items of furniture and appliances are available to be included in the annexe by negotiation.
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: SBS200722
If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a 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.
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