HISTORY OF GARGRAVE HOUSE Gargrave House is a Grade II listed historic country house designed by the renowned architect James Dunn of Edinburgh on behalf of local land owner J.W. Coulthurst, with works completing in 1917. Originally the intention was to alter and enlarge the formerly existing mansion house, but subsequently it was decided to build a new house on an entirely new site.

Planning permission was granted to convert the property into 12 stunning dwellings with works completing approximately 10 years ago. 

THE AREA Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, the picturesque countryside around Gargrave is popular for activity holidays and weekend breaks including fishing and shooting. Also there are plenty of walking routes available, from smaller routes in Skipton, Grassington and Malham to more strenuous routes such as the famous Three Peaks Challenge Walk and also Simon's Seat Walk which starts at Bolton Abbey. Other long distance walking routes pass through the area such as The Pennine Way, Lady Anne's Way and The Dales Way

The historic town of Skipton provides comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities together with excellent primary and secondary schooling. The town's railway station has regular services to Leeds, Bradford & Lancaster/Carlisle and a daily service direct to London Kings Cross. The major towns of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire are all within easy commutable distance  

RECEPTION HALL Accessed from the communal waiting room, the reception hall gives direct access into the sitting room, kitchen, both double bedrooms and the house bathroom. 

SITTING ROOM 21' 2" x 19' 3" (6.45m x 5.87m) A superb living room with two large sliding sash windows offering views of the winding entrance drive. Original period features include intricate ceiling plaster work and ornate coving. Outstanding original fireplace and period style cast iron heating radiators. 

KITCHEN/DINER 14' 9" x 12' 4" (4.5m x 3.76m) A modern high quality kitchen with a range of off white shaker style wall and base units, decorative cornice and pelmets. Granite worktops incorporating a four ring gas hob with chimney hood, matching built in fan oven and microwave. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink set under a tall sliding sash window with views over the gardens and onto the open farmland beyond. Integrated appliances including a full height fridge freezer and dishwasher. Decorative plaster ceiling cornice and recessed lighting. 

MASTER BEDROOM 24' 6" x 21' 1" (7.47m x 6.43m) (Maximum) A fantastic, large master bedroom with tall sliding sash windows to two walls, decorative ceiling plasterwork and cornice, two handy storage rooms within the original window bay, and a superb fireplace. Cast iron feature radiators. 

HOUSE BATHROOM A lovely house bathroom with a close coupled dual flush WC, modern oversized wash hand basin and bath with mixer tap. Walk-in shower with glass door and thermostatic shower with drench style000 shower head. Tiling to the walls and floor, recessed lighting and extractor fan. Fitted wall mirror and cupboard provides additional storage. 

DOUBLE BEDROOM TWO 13' 8" x 12' 1" (4.17m x 3.68m) A good sized double bedroom with two large sliding sash windows. Excellent views over the gardens and farmland beyond with retro heating radiator below. Tall ceilings with decorative cornice and ceiling rose with attractive chandelier style light fitting. 

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Accessed from the entrance lobby and adjacent to bedroom two, comprising a close couple dual flush WC, corner pedestal wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle with thermostatic controls. Fully tiled walls and floor 

DRESSING ROOM Accessed from the master bedroom, with a range of fitted wardrobes providing storage along with built in dresser unit and a large mirror over. Large sliding sash window with heating radiator below. High ceiling and chandelier type light fitting. 

EXTERNAL AREAS & FURTHER INFORMATION With tall hedges and trees providing a good level of privacy, to the front of the building there are well maintained spacious country house gardens (the upkeep is included in the maintenance charges) including lawn and mature well stocked borders, shrubs and trees. There is a residents parking area, with dedicated visitor parking and a useful secure storage shed found at the far side of the main house.

Gargrave House sits on a 6 acre site and the picturesque communal lawns and gardens are broken by a sweeping drive which is the main approach to the building.

All mains services are connected to the property

The premises are leasehold on 999 year lease running from circa 2012. Ground rent is currently £100 per year. The service and maintenance charges are currently £3108 per annum and includes all external maintenance of the grounds and building fabric which includes all planned painting of the exterior of the building i.e., windows and doors, all garden maintenance to allgrounds, driveway and buildings insurance. Maintenance and services to both security and fire/smoke alarms. Cleaning and maintenance of the common internal areas. 

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the agents Carling Jones - contact a member of the team at the Skipton Office on[use Contact Agent Button] 

SERVICES We have not been able to test the equipment, services or installations in the property (including heating and hot water systems) and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check the relevant installations before entering into any commitment 

AGENTS NOTE & DISCLAIMER These details do not form part of an offer or contract. They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but neither the vendor nor Carling Jones accept responsibility for any errors it may contain. Purchasers or prospective tenants should satisfy themselves by inspecting the property 

COUNCIL TAX BAND & TENURE Council Tax Band : E
Tenure : Leasehold (989 years)