Croft Barn, Kildwick Grange, Near Skipton

This truly outstanding, individual extended stone barn conversion offers extremely spacious four/five bedroom en-suite accommodation of exceptional merit incorporating a range of exquisite character features such as exposed beams, trusses and stonework whilst enjoying a delightful rural setting within this exclusive residential conversion of a former farmstead commanding fine long distance views across the valley whilst benefiting from extensive private gated parking and the most magnificent, well stocked and beautifully landscaped gardens which must be experienced first hand in order to be fully appreciated.

Certainly possessing a considerable degree of charm and character whilst offering spacious rooms of excellent proportions, the versatile internal layout would be ideal for a growing family or indeed those now working from home and comprises very briefly:

A bespoke hand made fitted dining kitchen with twin hotplate Aga, a magnificent 30ft living room which is open to a galleried landing with original barn door opening and superb stone inglenook fireplace, a delightful garden room extension, a useful ground floor bedroom/home office, a utility/boiler room and a ground floor cloak room leading to a WC whilst the first floor includes a superb landing with exposed beams and trusses, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, a luxurious four piece house bathroom with roll top bath and a further bedroom/sitting room with feature cast iron multi-fuel stove. The accommodation is equipped with stylish, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout which perfectly complement the range of rustic exposed stone and timber features. Externally the property is accessed via a private gated entrance which leads to a large cobbled driveway parking area surrounded by well stocked colourful borders together with an attractive patio area in front of the original barn door recess. As previously described, the magnificent gardens provide a particularly attractive feature, predominantly extending to the side and rear and having been cherished by the current vendors for the last fifteen years being imaginatively designed and extremely well stocked with a beautiful array of specimen flowering plants and shrubs whilst enjoying fine long distance elevated views. The garden also features a superb patio/sitting area adjoining the house together with a fruit garden/mini orchard with greenhouse and two timber sheds.

Kildwick Grange is situated in a delightful elevated rural position on the Aire Valley hillside between the popular village of Kildwick and the equally popular town of Silsden with its wide range of shops and other amenities. Further shops and amenities are available in the nearby village of Cross Hills whilst the nearby village of Steeton includes a railway station with services to Leeds, Bradford and London Kings Cross.

Kildwick is within comfortable daily commuting distance of the business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire whilst the popular 'Spa' towns of Ilkley and Harrogate and the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park are also only a short driving distance away.

The nearby market town of Skipton known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' offers extensive shopping and recreational facilities and there is an excellent choice of secondary schooling nearby including Ermysteds Boys Grammar School, Skipton Girls High School and South Craven Comprehensive.

Equipped with oil fired central heating together with majority UPVC sealed unit double glazing, the extremely well presented accommodation comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

DINING KITCHEN
18'8" x 13' superbly appointed with a range of bespoke hand made fitted wall and base units incorporating complementary solid wood worktop surfaces. Belfast sink with drainer grooves into the worktop surface. Cream twin hotplate oil fired Aga with recessed spotlights over. Integrated dishwasher. Beamed ceiling. Tiled floor. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Store cupboard housing the pump for the water supply. UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to both sides together with matching rear door leading to the garden. Sealed unit double glazed timber door to the front. Exposed stone wall and feature windowsills. Stone steps and door leading to:

OPEN PLAN HALLWAY
11'9" x 8'4" with open spindled staircase leading to the first floor. Sealed unit double glazed timber door to the front. Exposed stone wall. Door leading to the cloak room, WC and the utility room. Open through to the:

SPACIOUS AND IMPRESSIVE OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM
29'5" x 19'7" plus 10'2" x 5' A magnificent living space having two feature staircases leading off to a galleried landing above whilst also incorporating the original arched barn door opening to the front having sealed unit double glazing and commanding long distance views across the valley. Beamed ceiling. Further sealed unit double glazed window to the rear. Exposed stone features. Full width stone display shelving. Recessed central heating radiator. Cast iron multi-fuel stove recessed into an impressive stone inglenook fireplace incorporating substantial stone hearth and timber lintel over. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the side. Five wall light points. Further recess to the front providing space for a desk/furniture and with door leading to the ground floor office. Central heating radiator. Further UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Low level electric plinth heater. UPVC sealed unit double glazed door with matching side panel leading to:

GARDEN ROOM
10'4" x 10' with UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to two sides together with twin matching doors leading to the patio. Beamed ceiling. Oak flooring. Exposed stone feature wall and windowsills.

GROUND FLOOR HOME OFFICE/STUDY
14'9" x 9'6" (both maximum including raised area) with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window incorporating a stone sill. Deep stone plinth to outer wall. Central heating radiator.

INNER HALLWAY
With built-in cloaks cupboards incorporating the water purification system. Tiled flooring. Doors leading to the WC and the utility room.

GROUND FLOOR WC
Superbly appointed with a traditional white suite comprising low suite WC with concealed cistern together with a floating hand wash basin. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Painted timber panelling to the lower walls. Tiled flooring. Two wall light points.

UTILITY/BOILER ROOM
7' x 5'1" with plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Space for other appliances. Oil fired central heating boiler. Water filtration system. Tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING
Incorporating a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses. Spindled balustrade. Two central heating radiators. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the rear incorporating exposed stone sill. Recessed stone feature nooks. Sealed unit double glazed window to the front with stone sill. Twin multi-paned glazed doors leading to:

FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR
18'11" x 13'2" with vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams. UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to three sides incorporating a tall feature window to the gable commanding long distance views across the valley and an impressive stone mullioned window to the side . Morso cast iron multi-fuel stove set within a recessed opening incorporating substantial stone hearth. Two central heating radiators. Two wall light points.

MASTER BEDROOM
14'5" x 10' with exposed beams and trusses. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying long distance views across the valley. Exposed stone feature wall. Central heating radiator. Door leading to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well appointed with a traditional cream suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin set on a vanity cupboard and a shower enclosure housing a chrome dual/drench head mixer shower. Partial ceramic wall tiling. Beamed ceiling. Double glazed velux roof window. Central heating radiator. Built-in store cupboard having a latched door.

BEDROOM TWO
15'5" x 9'11" with vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams and trusses. UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows to the side and rear overlooking the garden and incorporating stone sills. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
14'8" x 10'11" (both maximum) with vaulted ceiling incorporating exposed beams and trusses. Two sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking the garden incorporating stone sills. Central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard.

SPACIOUS AND LUXURIOUS HOUSE BEDROOM
Superbly appointed with a modern four piece suite comprising low suite WC, wide floating hand wash basin, a free standing roll top bath with Victorian style mixer tap/hose attachment and a separate shower enclosure housing a Victorian style chrome mixer shower. Travertine wall and floor tiling. Sealed unit double glazed velux roof window. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Chrome towel radiator. Feature stone nooks. Built-in cupboard. Loft hatch.

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from access over a shared cobbled driveway which then leads to a private gated entrance providing access to a generous private stone cobbled driveway offering excellent parking for several cars and being enclosed by attractive stone boundary walling together with well stocked colourful borders. Superb York stone patio area adjoining the house commanding long distance views. External lighting. Log store. Concealed refuse bin and oil tank/storage area.

Gated access to the rear/side garden which provides a particularly impressive and attractive feature commanding magnificent long distance southerly views across the valley whilst featuring a stone paved patio area adjoining the house with steps and ramp access leading up to a good sized raised lawned garden surrounded by extremely well stocked colourful beds and borders.

The side garden leads up to a further fruit garden/mini orchard extending to the rear incorporating two timber garden sheds, a greenhouse, a compost bin area and a variety of fruit trees and bushes.

DIRECTIONS
When travelling from the direction of Kildwick towards Silsden, Kildwick Grange is circa half a mile out of the main village on the left hand side. Turn left immediately after passing the post box situated on the gable end of Grange Barn. Continue up this cobbled driveway keeping to the left and passing through the gated entrance to Croft Barn.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: G

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

SERVICES Mains electricity is installed. Water is supplied via a bore hole which is shared with one neighbouring property and is situated under the driveway to Croft Barn. Mains gas is not available. The central heating is oil fired. Drainage is to a septic tank which is shared with seven properties and is situated on the other side of the main road. We are informed that the septic tank has been updated in recent years to comply with modern regulations.

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.

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These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.