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This property is listed with:
Dacre, Son & Hartley
32, Sheep Street, Skipton, N. Yorks,
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01756 701010
 

Full Details for 3 Bedroom Detached for sale in Skipton, BD23 :

A superbly appointed listed three bedroom family home with a wealth of delightful features, ample parking, stables, large gardens and paddock/croft, in all stretching to approx 1.416 ha (3.5 acres), in this truly idyllic Dales setting.

Nether Hesleden Cottage forms the majority of a listed period farmhouse with date stones dating to 1703 and is built of stone, set under a pitched slate roof.   It is part of a collection of three houses in this idyllic setting close to Hesleden Beck. During our client's ownership the original character of the property has been enhanced with the exposure of stone and timberwork and exposed lathes to one of the hall walls. Behind the scenes there are modern services including an oiled fired central heating system and filtration system to the spring water supply and there is private drainage as well as mains electricity. The arrangement of the rooms provide for all year living with two substantial reception rooms, fitted kitchen having several appliances and utility room, whilst to the upper storey are three bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities and a house bathroom. It has been run successfully as a holiday home and information is available concerning income generated from this business.   

Not only is the property delightful, it stands in the idyllic setting amidst the most magnificent countryside of Upper Littondale.   There are gardens to its side, being gently sloping with mature shrubs and trees, whilst there is ample parking facilities and also a two berth stable with the facilities to be converted into a garage. To the front of the property is a substantial levelled lawned garden area abutting Hesleden Beck whilst a bridge leads to a paddock/croft on the other side of the beck, in total there is approximately 1.416 ha (3.5 acres).

The property is situated approximately one mile from the unspoilt village of Litton and is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There is a village inn. The village is set between Halton Gill and Arncliffe, within a couple of miles of each.   Littondale is a steep sided valley, an area of dramatic countryside with many varied walks. Settle is within some 12 miles, Grassington approximately 9 miles and the market town of Skipton is some 17 miles.   From Settle and Skipton a regular train service leads to Leeds and Bradford.

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Hall part panelled and part glazed with a feature beamed ceiling and exposed timber lathed wall, stone flagged floor, radiator with fretwork cover.

Inner Hall with fine original oak staircase having panelling, turned balustrades and useful understairs store.

Sitting Room having feature beams and window with panelled shutters, original stone recessed fireplace with stone interior, raised stone hearth and Esse cast iron multi-fuel stove. Open display alcove to one side and recessed cupboard to other side of fireplace. Television and Sky point, radiator with fretwork cover and feature exposed timber flooring with hand made nails.

Living Room/Dining Room with beamed ceiling and windows to two sides including panelled shuttered window to front, recessed fireplace with stone lintel, raised stone hearth and cast iron multi-fuel stove. Telephone point.   Two radiators.   Grained effect laminate flooring. Arch to:-

Kitchen having beamed ceiling, entrance door and a range of fitted base and wall units with cream shaker style facades, Travertine tiled splashbacks and oak coloured worktops. Inset white glazed belfast sink unit, black two oven Esse electric range, quarry tiled floor.

Utility with beamed ceiling and a range of fitted base and wall units having cream coloured shaker style facades and work surfaces, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Filtration system for private water supply.    Recessed original cupboard with panelled door, radiator and quarry tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing having window and seat to half pace together with feature timberwork.

Master Bedroom handsome room with beamed ceiling, panelling to window reveals. Recessed low voltage lighting. Bathroom Area with part panelled dado, pedestal washbasin and free standing bath with claw and ball feet, mixer tap and telephone shower fitting.   Two radiators with fretwork covers and wooden flooring stretching into Separate WC with panelled dado and low suite wc.

Bedroom Two having painted stone fireplace surround with cast iron interior, panelled reveals to window, two radiators with fretwork covers and grained effect laminate flooring.

Bedroom Three with large access to roof void, window seat and radiator.

House Bathroom having recessed lighting, panelled dado and airing cupboard housing hot water heater cylinder and immersion heater. Tiled and glazed shower cubicle with Mira thermostatic shower fitting and ceiling mounted extractor fan/light.   Freestanding bath with claw and ball feet, mixer tap and telephone shower fitting. Pedestal washbasin with mixer tap, low suite wc.   Heated towel rail/radiator and original boarded floor.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a private drive leading from the Litton Halton Gill Road serving this and four other properties. Through a 5 bar gate, the lane leads past delightful landscaped gardens to either side with mature trees, shrubs, lawns and a decked sitting out area. There is also an enclosed lawned area for children's games and summer entertaining abutting Heselden Beck. Beyond this area, a lane leads to a bridge crossing over Heselden Beck to an owned paddock area being enclosed and gently sloping of approximately 1.416 ha (3.5 acres) ideal for a couple of ponies.    There is a timber framed two berth Stable Block, also with garage doors having light and power installed. Abutting the property is a tarmac/concrete parking area for several cars with an easily managed gravelled raised garden, outside tap. To the rear of the house, steps lead up to a raised area leading to the rear garden with a lean-to shed housing an oil fired boiler together with an adjacent house and oil tank.

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