2 & 3 The Bailey, Skipton,

This truly outstanding, unique and unusually spacious stone residence of distinction provides superbly appointed four double bedroomed en-suite accommodation of exceptional merit - also including a self contained one bedroom apartment, an integral annex/studio and a contemporary high quality 'shepherds hut' together with a delightful large garden, a generous private driveway and two integral garages.

The property enjoys a truly enviable location, close to Skipton's historic castle and adjacent to a paddock, with superb views whilst only circa 200 yards away from the town's High Street with extensive shops, amenities and services all nearby. Excellent primary and secondary schooling are also available within minutes walking distance.

This versatile property certainly provides a wonderful home for a family - although also has an enviable track record of success as a very profitable, market leading holiday business - with accounts available on request.

Including gas central heating, partial sealed unit double glazing, a security alarm, period features, quality contemporary fittings and fixtures, this very appealing property certainly provides an extremely attractive opportunity and is strongly recommended indeed for inspection.

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' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafés 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 town 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.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.

Described in more detail, number 2 & 3 The Bailey, Skipton, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL
With a substantial front entrance door and a numbered top light. Two central heating radiators. Security alarm controls. Sash window to the front elevation. Staircase leading to the first floor with a spindled and polished balustrade. Deep built-in cloaks/store cupboard.

SITTING ROOM
22'8" (into bay) x 12'3" With a sealed unit double glazed sash style splay bay window to the front elevation including a window seat. Two double central heating radiators. Oak flooring. Historic carved stone surround to a fireplace with an antique style cast iron multi-fuel stove and a slate tiled hearth. Built-in alcove cupboard and display shelves. Sealed unit double glazing and matching French doors to the delightful rear garden. Wall light points. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Ceiling cornices.

DINING ROOM
16'6" x 13'9" With windows and a French door to the delightful rear garden. Vertical central heating radiator and a skirting radiator. Through fireplace with a cast iron multi-fuel stove. Ceiling cornices.

FITTED DINING KITCHEN
18'6" x 12'10" - Well equipped with a range of contemporary units providing contrasting oak block and also granite effect worktop surfaces. Twin Belfast sinks. Plate rack and an integral wine rack. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Built-in double range oven with a grill and seven ring gas hobs whilst recessed into the style of a former fireplace with an extractor hood above, a pitch pine lintel and built-in recessed low voltage spotlighting. Windows to front and rear elevations including a matching external door to the delightful rear garden. Through fireplace with a cast iron multi-fuel stove as previously described from the dining room. Built-in store cupboard. Central heating radiator. Oak flooring. Breakfast bar. Negotiable butchers block. Pendant lighting and recessed low voltage ceiling spotlighting. Walk-in shelved pantry including a cold shelf.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL
With quarry tiled flooring, a double central heating radiator and the security alarm control. Sash style sealed unit double glazing providing fine views across the adjacent paddock. Return staircase to the first floor. Access door through to the apartment. Traditional partly glazed external door to the rear elevation.

SHOWER ROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin, a back-to-wall WC and a shower cubicle including a thermostatic shower. Sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Full height wall tiling. Quarry tiled flooring. Fitted mirror with over-lighting.

UTILITY ROOM
10'8" x 10' (maximum) With windows to three sides including sealed unit double glazing. Pleasant views across the delightful rear garden and the adjacent paddock. Quarry tiled flooring. Belfast sink. Fitted cupboards and worktop surface. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Double central heating radiator. Dimplex electric radiator.

CELLAR
11'9" x 9'6" With a sealed unit double glazed sash style window. Double central heating radiator. Oak style flooring. Electricity sockets. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Access door to the integral garage beneath the apartment.

BASEMENT
With staircase access from the entrance hall - whilst providing:

CHILDREN'S/GAMES ROOM AND STORAGE AREA
16' x 11' plus 11' x 7' (maximum) with a subterranean UPVC sealed unit double glazed escape window. Electricity sockets, lighting and recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Two electric radiators. Extractor fan. Storage recess.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AND HALF LANDING
With a feature arched and multi-paned window providing fine views across the delightful rear garden. Spindled balustrades. Built-in safe. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed sash style windows to the front elevation providing views towards the grounds of Skipton Castle. Window seat.

BEDROOM ONE
16'8" x 14'7" with stone mullioned sash style windows providing fine views across the delightful rear garden and the adjacent paddock. Double central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard. Ceiling cornices.

BEDROOM TWO
12' x 12' with sash style windows providing fine views as described above. Window seat. Central heating radiator. Deep built-in wardrobe. Ceiling cornices.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a quality four piece white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin with a tiled splash-back, a low suite WC, a roll top double ended bath and a large shower cubicle including a glass screen, a full height tiled surround, a hand held shower and an overhead drench shower. Partial wall panelling. Oak style flooring. Sealed unit double glazed sash style window providing fine views towards the grounds of Skipton Castle. Dual fuel ladder radiator in chrome finish. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM THREE
13' x 12' With a sash style window providing fine views across the delightful rear garden. Double central heating radiator. Access door to the house bathroom - enabling an optional Jack and Jill facility.

INNER HALL
With a return staircase to the ground floor.

BEDROOM FOUR
11' (average) x 9' With sash style sealed unit double glazing to two sides providing superb views. Double central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Built-in display shelves.

HOUSE BATHROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a panelled bath having a screen, mermaid wall panelling, a shower to a mixer tap and also an overhead drench shower together with a low suite WC and a hand wash basin which is recessed into an integral worktop including a tiled splash-back, a shelf above and storage beneath. Shaver point. Sealed unit double glazed sash style window providing fine views towards the grounds of Skipton Castle. Victorian style central heating radiator with a chrome towel rail surround. Built-in shelved wall cupboard. Extractor fan. Partial half height wall panelling. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Door giving access to bedroom three enabling an optional Jack and Jill facility.

THE APARTMENT IS SELF CONTAINED AND PLANNED AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL WITH ACCESS FROM AN EXTERNAL STAIRCASE TOGETHER WITH OPTIONAL ACCESS FROM THE MAIN HOUSE. COMPRISES:

LIVING ROOM
18' x 10'8" With sealed unit double glazing to three sides including a large picture window providing superb views across the adjacent paddock with views also at the rear towards the grounds of Skipton Castle. Two central heating radiators. Oak style flooring. Traditional stone fireplace with a cast iron log burning stone. Exposed beams. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. External door to the external staircase.

INNER HALL

FITTED KITCHEN
8' x 7' With a range of base and wall units providing contrasting oak block worktop surfaces. Double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Built-in Beko oven with a four ring ceramic hob. Plumbing for a dishwasher and an automatic washing machine. Wall mounted Remeha gas combination central heating boiler. Feature beamed ceiling. Built-in shelved pantry/store cupboard. Additional built-in store cupboard. Sealed unit double glazed sash style windows providing fine views towards the grounds of Skipton Castle.

DOUBLE BEDROOM
10' x 9'3" With sealed unit double glazed sash style windows providing fine views across the adjacent paddock towards central Skipton. Central heating radiator. Range of built-in wardrobes. Exposed beams.

BATHROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a panelled enamelled bath having a glass screen and a thermostatic shower together with a pedestal wash basin and a back-to-wall WC. Full height wall tiling. Sealed unit double glazed sash window. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Shaver point.

INNER HALL
Optionally giving access to the main house. Includes a central heating radiator, a built-in linen cupboard and access to a:

SHOWER ROOM
With a contemporary three piece white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin, a low suite WC and a shower cubicle having a thermostatic shower. Full height wall tiling. Dual fuel ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Extractor fan.

Also beneath the apartment is a:

SELF CONTAINED STUDIO/ANNEX
18'6" x 11' With a substantial external door. Windows to three sides. Fine views across the paddock. Electric radiator. Lighting and electricity sockets. White glazed sink with a cold water tap.

SEPARATE WC
With a two piece white suite including a low suite WC and a hand wash basin. Extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
There is a easily manageable raised front garden including flowerbeds, mature bushes and stone boundary walling.

The delightful, unusually large, enclosed and landscaped rear garden provides a very appealing feature including an extensive lawn, colourful well stocked flowerbeds, a variety of established bushes and trees together with stone flagged and cobbled patios providing delightful sitting out areas. There is a pergola, an outside tap, lighting, and two sets of electricity sockets.

A GENEROUS PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY
Provides parking and turning for several vehicles. EV charging point and an exterior tap with adjustable temperature.

INTEGRAL GARAGE BENEATH THE APARTMENT
20' x 17' (both maximum) with twin external doors, electric lights, electricity sockets, plumbing for an automatic washing machine, a large hot water cylinder and system. There is also a wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. Pedestrian access through to the:

ADDITIONAL INTEGRAL GARAGE AT THE FRONT
20'2" x 9'6" With a remote control up/over door and a beamed ceiling.

THE CONTEMPORARY SHEPHERDS HUT
Measures circa 21' x 9' - Whilst including:

KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE
With twin sealed unit double glazed and multi-paned external doors. Quality range of contemporary units including a white glazed Belfast sink and an oak block worktop surface. Built-in Lamona oven and grill. Two ring ceramic hob. Integrated Lamona fridge. Oak style flooring. Sealed unit double glazing to three sides. Cast iron wood burning stove. TV point. Fitted shelves and cloaks hooks. Tongued and grooved wall panelling including the ceiling with LED lighting.

BEDROOM AREA
Includes sealed unit double glazing to two sides providing fine views. Oak style flooring. Built-in double bed with storage. Fitted double wardrobe. Wall mounted electric heater. Tongued and grooved wall panelling including the ceiling with LED lighting.

SHOWER ROOM
With a quality three piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin standing on a worktop and drawer/storage unit, a low suite WC and a large shower cubicle incorporating a Triton independent shower together with mermaid wall panelling. Tongued and grooved wall panelling including the ceiling with LED spotlighting. Oak style flooring. Sealed unit double glazing. Electric ladder radiator in chrome finish. Fitted mirror and wall shelf. Extractor fan.

AGENTS NOTES
1) Many windows have been replaced.
2) The central heating in the main house and apartment can be controlled remotely on a smart phone.

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: F

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.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN

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.

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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