Hetton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23

A thoughtfully extended five bedroom home set in the heart of this highly regarded southern Dales village, complemented by lovely, well stocked gardens and far reaching views towards the distant fells. An exciting opportunity combining a sought-after location with good accessibility to Harrogate, the West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business districts.

Accommodation Summary:
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall; Living Room; Dining Room; Garden Room; Family Room; Breakfast Kitchen; Utility Room; Boot Room; Cloakroom/WC; Boiler Room.

First Floor: Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and Ensuite; two further Double Bedrooms, one with Ensuite; House Bathroom.

Second Floor: two Double Bedrooms and a WC.
Outside: To the front, a generous parking court and driveway leading to the property’s integral garage. Delightful terraced gardens to the rear.

General Remarks:
Built in the late 1800s as a country retreat for a West Riding businessman, Thorncliffe enjoys an elevated position within the heart of the village a Hetton - a testimony to the pride and confidence of the Victorian period and a setting taking full advantage of delightful views towards the dramatic fells above Rylstone.

The house, whilst retaining its core proportions, has been significant upgraded over time, most recently with a single story extension running across the rear elevation adding considerably to the principal day space. The layout now provides three elegant reception rooms as well as a garden room and splendid, well-appointed breakfast kitchen which enjoys lovely garden aspects

The upper floors provide five well-proportioned bedrooms across the first and second floor, with a pair enjoying en suite facilities, supplemented by the first floor house bathrooms. The primary bedroom suite combines a contemporary bathroom as well as a separate dressing room fitted with a comprehensive range of fitted furniture.

The gardens to Thorncliffe are a delight, those to the rear being well stocked with a sweeping lawn, extensive planting and central terrace area - ideal for alfresco dining. All in all, a discreet haven within which to relax, entertain and play.

The sale of Thorncliffe offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial and well-proportioned home within the heart of one of The Dales most sought after communities.

Hetton is without question one of the most desirable of the southern Dales villages, occupying a beautiful location whilst enjoying excellent accessibility to the bustling market town of Skipton, some 5.5 miles to the south and forming a hub from where there are excellent commuter links with Harrogate and also Clitheroe and East Lancashire. The setting offers seemingly endless opportunities for breathtaking walks, cycling and other country pursuits.

Skipton provides excellent shopping, with ‘high street’ stores rubbing shoulders with a colourful array of independent shops. There are numerous dining, sporting and other social amenities, whilst from the town’s railway station there are regular services throughout the day into both Leeds and Bradford, with regular onward connections to London Kings Cross.

The large villages of Gargrave (4.5 miles), and Grassington (5 miles) are both just a few minutes’ drive away and enjoy a broad provision of facilities to satisfy everyday needs.


Local Authority & Council Tax Band
• North Yorkshire Council
• Council Tax Band G
Tenure, Services & Parking
• Freehold
• The property is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
• Mains electricity, water and drainage are installed. Domestic hot water and heating is provided by an oil fired boiler.
• Parking court and garage.
Internet & Mobile Coverage
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From Skipton take the B6265 signposted for Grassington. Upon entering Rylstone turn left by the village duck-pond, proceed under the railway bridge into the centre of Hetton. Proceed past the Angel public house, where the property will be seen on the right hand side.