Overdale, Burnsall, Skipton, BD23

Welcome…

Commanding an elevated position, Overdale has magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales’ rolling hills, steep fells and River Wharfe, which meanders through the valley. Dating back to 1906, the home has many Edwardian features, with the more recently extended part of the property being very modern, perfectly blending the old and the new.

In your car, proceed through the electric gates, up the tarmac drive and around to the rear of the home, where you will find a large paved driveway and a double garage.

Come on in…

The terrace wraps around the front of the home, leading to the entrance where the original stained glass fanlight around the front door welcomes you. With its turned wooden handrail, the staircase rises to the first floor as light cascades down from the picture window.

Regal Reception Rooms…

The reception rooms are at the front of the property, on either side of the entrance hall. They each have large east-facing windows that welcome the morning sun with magnificent views.

The sitting room has calming, neutral tones, elegant coving and windows to the south and east, giving a light, airy, sophisticated feel. It also has a wood burner recessed into an original fireplace with moulded cast iron panels for extra cosiness on chilly days.

The living room has a less formal feel but still has an original fireplace as a focal point. It is an ideal space for snuggling up with the family on winter evenings for movie nights.  

The heart of the home…

"I love how the light is reflected around this room."

The kitchen is not just a family room where everyone gathers but also a highly functional space. Limestone flooring reflects the light that pours in from the many full-height windows, bouncing prisms of rainbow light off the crystal handles in the kitchen. The graphite grey wooden cabinetry, accented with solid walnut inlay, is topped with granite, providing plenty of work surface and an abundance of storage. There is a central island designed with convivial seating in mind. Topped with quartz and housing an oven and hob, it provides an ideal focus to the room for cooking and socialising.  

"We turn the Aga off during the summer because it is warm enough, but it is a lovely ambient temperature throughout the cooler months."

There is space for a family-sized dining table and comfortable sofas too, positioned to take in the views. The bi-fold doors create a seamless connection with the outdoors, opening onto a patio area, perfect for enjoying an al fresco lunch or a crisp white wine on a summer's day, allowing you to really make the most of living in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The turret corner creates a lovely nook where you can curl up with a good book, and there is a wood burner to keep this part of the room and the rooms above nice and warm.

"We call the family kitchen the 'sun room' because the sun just fills the space, even on a gloomy day."

After long walks in the Dales or even just a walk around the garden, the large porch is ideal for muddy boots and coats and for dogs and children to pile in after being outside. There are fitted cupboards in the boot room for further storage and a useful WC. A lockable door leads to a staircase down to the basement, where you will find a pantry/storeroom, the oil central heating boiler and a utility room with a door leading to the outside, making the area very functional and easily accessible.

"We've had some great parties here over the years; the family room is great for hosting everyone."

Beautiful Bedrooms…

The principal bedroom, located in the Edwardian part of the home, exudes elegance with its coved ceiling, feature fireplace and fitted wardrobes. This room is the epitome of luxury, offering a perfect place to retreat at the end of the day. The en-suite, tiled in aqua and white, features a large walk-in shower, adding to the luxurious feel of the room.

The second bedroom has a coved ceiling and a lovely bay window with delightful views and an abundance of natural light. It also has an en-suite with a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin in a vanity unit.

The family bathroom's panelled walls are painted a rich blue, perfectly setting off the crisp white of the roll-top bath. Sink into a luxurious bubble bath, perfectly angled to take in the views after a long day in this luxurious bathroom. To finish this lovely bathroom, there is also a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.

From the landing, you will find the study, where you can access the newer part of the first floor. There are two sizeable bedrooms, one with a quirky turret corner to mirror the family room, the other with Velux windows that open up fully to the floor and give access to a balcony at the rear of the home. These two bedrooms are linked by a Jack-and-Jill-style en-suite shower room and a mezzanine landing that looks over into the family kitchen.

"The newer 'wing' of the home was great for the teenagers; they had their own space and used the study to hang out and play games or do their homework."

Gorgeous Gardens…

Landscaped gardens cascade from Overdale's front entrance, with steps leading past tiered flower beds to the lawn and traditional ha-ha wall beyond. Enjoy privacy and unspoilt views as you make the most of British summers in this wonderful garden.

At the rear is a large block-paved driveway with ample parking leading to the double garage, which has an electric up-and-over door and useful storage in the rafters above. There is also a further seating area to enjoy the beautiful sunsets on a summer evening.