Bog Lane, Skipton, North Yorkshire

High Barn is a four-bedroom family home that features light, airy accommodation with plenty of character, including exposed stonework and attractive timber panelling.

The country style kitchen includes wooden units to base and wall level, terracotta floor tiles and an Aga as well as a utility room that offers further space for appliances and home storage. The dual aspect formal dining room features wooden panelling, while the useful study is ideal for home working and cloakroom.

The heart of the home and the main reception room is the impressive galleried living room, that exudes rustic charm and runs from the front to the rear and includes exposed stone walls, a double-height ceiling, a fireplace with a woodburning stove, and windows to the front and rear, welcoming plenty of natural light. A bespoke wooden staircase leads to the mezzanine galleried landing and onto the four well-presented double bedrooms and two-family bathrooms, one of which has an over-bath shower.

Services: Mains electricity and solar panels. Private water and drainage which we believe may not comply with the relevant regulations.

Outside
The property is approached from the road via a private single-track driveway, which leads through peaceful woodland to a parking area at the front of the house. The driveway continues to the side of the house, where there is an integrated garage and car port which provides further parking. At the front, the garden includes an area of lawn and various mature trees, which run into the wooded area. There is also an EV charging point by the front entrance.

At the rear the garden includes a patio for al fresco dining, an area of lawn, border beds and a summer house. The garden is enclosed by established hedgerows. In addition, the property includes a large grassy field of approximately 4.16 acres, with its own trough and water supply which is ideal for grazing livestock.

Location
High Barn enjoys an enviable degree of privacy in a delightful rural position. It is set back from a quiet country lane with stunning views over beautiful open countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, whilst only two miles away from Skipton town centre.

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 – including Ermysed’s Boys Grammar School; and Skipton Girls High School – together with easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. Intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal, it 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. There is an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants.

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.

There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. There is also a daily service to and from London Kings Cross – either direct or changing at Leeds.

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