The Old Post Office, Draughton,

Standing in an unusually large enclosed garden which provides a very attractive feature, this well equipped, spacious and family sized individual four bedroomed property includes the unique advantage of an easily manageable self contained one bedroom annex which is integral on the ground floor whilst ideal for a dependant relative.

Enjoying a picturesque location in Draughton village centre with beautiful open countryside nearby, this unique property has been the subject of considerable expenditure on an imaginative modernisation and improvement scheme during recent years to provide a superbly appointed home of particular merit which is very strongly recommended indeed for inspection.

Including oil fired central heating, UPVC sealed unit double glazing, charming character features, boarded oak internal doors, quality fittings and fixtures, this outstanding property - formerly three separate cottages now combined - comprises very briefly:

An entrance porch, a superbly appointed family dining/living kitchen, a sitting room, a cloaks/WC and an inner hall whilst on the first floor are four bedrooms and the main bathroom. There is a stone cobbled frontage. Immediately behind the house is an integral store place and a stone flagged yard area with steps leading up to the unusually large delightful gardens - also including an enclosure with timber out-buildings. There is gated access to the Main Street. The gardens enjoy open aspects and views towards trees. The integral self contained annex - on the ground floor - comprises a bed sitting room, a kitchenette and a stylish contemporary shower room. The self contained annex has the advantage of a stone cobbled frontage and a stone flagged rear yard/patio which provides a very pleasant secluded sitting out area.

The exclusive village of Draughton is surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The historic market town of Skipton, known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' is only circa three miles away to west whilst Ilkley is situated just over six miles away to the East.

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

Certainly providing a unique opportunity, The Old Post Office comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH
With a substantial timber front entrance door. UPVC sealed unit double glazing and stone window sills. Stone flagged flooring. Exposed stonework to one wall. Half height wall panelling. Exposed beam. Multi-paned inner door through to the:

FAMILY DINING/LIVING KITCHEN
24' x 14'9" - superbly appointed with a quality range of contemporary cream fronted units providing contrasting granite worktop surfaces having matching upstands. Metro tiled surrounds to one wall. Soft closures. Glazed and illuminated wall display cabinets. Built-in white glazed Belfast sink with a worktop drainer. Built-in Rangemaster double range oven and grill including an induction hob and a concealed extractor hood above in a canopy. Built-in eye level Bosch microwave. Integrated Blomberg dishwasher. Built-in Indesit automatic washing machine. Integrated fridge and freezer. Built-in storage baskets. UPVC sealed unit double glazing to front and rear elevations including stone mullions and a window seat. Double central heating radiator. Stone flagged flooring with under floor heating. Inglenook style stone fireplace with a carved stone surround, a stone chimney breast and a cast iron wood burning stove on a stone flagged hearth. Display alcove with fitted oak shelves. Ceiling beams. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights. Down-lights beneath the wall units. Traditional partly multi-paned and sealed unit double glazed stable type external door to the rear gardens. Oak window sills. Carved stone steps up to the:

SITTING ROOM
14'4" x 13' (maximum) with UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Stone window sills. Double central heating radiator. Ceiling beams. Inglenook style stone fireplace with a carved stone surround and a cast iron electric wood burning style stove on a stone flagged hearth. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights.

CLOAKS/WC
With a two piece white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin and a low suite WC. Central heating radiator. Velux window.

INNER HALL
With stone mullioned UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Two velux windows. Central heating radiator. Half landing and a staircase to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With UPVC sealed unit double glazing, a window seat, a display alcove, two double central heating radiators, ceiling beams and fitted spotlights.

BEDROOM ONE
14'(maximum) x 11'9" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Stone window sill. Fine views. Double central heating radiator. Display alcove. Exposed stonework to one wall. Ceiling beams.
WALK-IN WARDROBE (potential en-suite) with UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views across the rear garden.

BEDROOM TWO
12'6" x 10'8" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing including an oak window sill. Double central heating radiator. Exposed stonework to one wall. Ceiling beams.

BEDROOM THREE
11'6" x 9' with UPVC sealed unit double glazing including a window seat. Double central heating radiator. Two display alcoves. An exposed stone lintel and an exposed timber lintel. Built-in cupboards. Ceiling beams.

BEDROOM FOUR
11'6" x 8'10" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing including a window seat. Double central heating radiator. Exposed stonework to one wall. Ceiling beams.

BATHROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a panelled bath having a screen and an overhead drench shower together with a low suite WC and a hand wash basin which is recessed into a vanity cabinet unit. Built-in alcoves/recesses. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Underfloor heating. Ceiling beams. Fitted spotlights.

OUTSIDE
There is a stone cobbled frontage and flowerbeds.

Immediately behind the house is an integral store place - and a flagged rear yard area including a cold water tap together with the external oil fired central heating boiler.

A stone staircase with a wrought iron rail - leads up to a:

Delightful lawned garden including flowerbeds, bushes, conifers, small trees, a garden shed/summerhouse and a feature historic 'well'. Stone boundary walling. Gateway through to the:

Unusually large enclosed upper section of the garden - with lawn, flowerbeds, a variety of mature trees and an enclosure - including timber out-buildings. Gated access to the Main Street. Stone boundary walling and fencing. Water supply. Open aspects and views towards trees. Water supply.

THE ADJOINING SELF CONTAINED GROUND FLOOR ANNEX - Comprises:

BED SITTING ROOM
14'4" x 11'2" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Stone and panelled window seat. Underfloor heating. Full height exposed stonework to one wall. Display alcoves. Exposed beam. Built-in wardrobe/store. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights.

KITCHENETTE
7' x 5'10" with provision for services/fittings etc. Double central heating radiator. Velux window. Exposed stonework to one wall. Fitted spotlights. Traditional stable type external door including multi paned sealed unit double glazing. Underfloor heating.

STYLISH SHOWER ROOM
With a quality contemporary white suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle having a thermostatic shower, together with a low suite WC and a hand wash basin which is recessed into a vanity cabinet unit. Half height wall panelling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Fitted ceiling spotlights.

OUTSIDE
There is a stone cobbled frontage.

Stone flagged rear yard/patio - providing a very pleasant secluded sitting out area - with stone boundary walling to enhance privacy.

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

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

SERVICES Mains electricity, drainage and water are installed. The central heating is an oil fired system. Mains gas is not available.

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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Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.