West Street, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most spacious and beautifully presented two bedroom apartments, situated on the first floor, set within the historic Grade II Listed main house.

On entering the apartment into the entrance vestibule, which offers access to the handy wine store room and through into the handsomely proportioned living/dining room with high ceilings, optimyst flame effect fire set in a marble hearth, an array of fitted units and dual aspect windows with access to the private balcony looking out onto the beautifully maintained communal grounds and the surrounding open countryside views. Following the property through, down to the superbly presented and upgraded breakfast kitchen, which offers a selection of soft closing base, wall and drawer units, breakfast bar, sunken sink and drainer with window looking out to the communal gardens, space for a fridge/freezer as seen from our images, double electric oven, induction hob with extractor fan above and integrated dishwasher and washing machine. From the kitchen, is the landing that provides access to the remainder of the accommodation that this property has to offer, leading to the useful cloakroom with a two piece suite in white comprising of a pedestal hand wash basin, low flush w.c., along with extractor fan and radiator. There is also secondary access into the apartment, as well as having an independent utility area allowing for further storage and plumbing/space for a dryer.

The spacious master bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, installed by the present owners, stunning views and access to the en suite facilities. Again updated in recent years, this en suite with a four piece suite comprises of a walk in shower unit, stand alone single ended slipper bath, low flush w.c., hand wash basin, radiator, wall mounted towel rail, extractor fan and the unique features of electric underfloor heating and automatic night lighting. The second bedroom, which is again of a good size, also includes fitted furniture, views and access through to the en suite with a three piece suite comprising of a walk in shower cubicle, low flush w.c., pedestal hand wash basin, extractor fan and radiator.

Externally, there are two allocated parking spaces easily number identified and a secure storage unit. There is ample visitor parking available on site. Lift access is also available to the back door.

Local Authority & Council Tax Band
• North Yorkshire Council,
• Council Tax Band G

Tenure, Services & Parking
• Leasehold, 999 year lease from 16/09/2008, £100 pa ground rent with no review, and service charge of £3,272.16 pa reviewed annually.
• Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are installed. Domestic heating is from a gas fired boiler.
• Two allocated parking spaces and visitor parking on site.
Please note that this property is in a conservation area.

Internet & Mobile Coverage
The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages.

Flooding
Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK indicate the long term flood risks for this property are: - Surface Water - High; Rivers & the Sea - Very low; Groundwater - Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area; Reservoir - Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

Gargrave House, completed 1917 by architect James B Dunn for J W Coulthurst Esq, is set on the edge of Gargrave village, an entirely private location with the parkland grounds cleverly screened by established woodland. Gargrave is a popular residential village which straddles the River Aire and the Leeds/Liverpool canal it borders scenic countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and there is easy access to a wide variety of scenic walks. The village includes a range of shops and railway station. The market town of Skipton is within some 5 miles including a comprehensive range of shops and other amenities and with rail services to Leeds, Bradford and London. Many West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business centres are within reasonable commuting distance.

Enter Gargrave from Skipton continue past the cricket ground on the right and then at the sharp left hand corner turn off right into North Street continue straight ahead and then at the next corner turn off right and continue over the canal and straight ahead, the impressive drive entrance to Gargrave House will be seen on the left hand side proceed through the parkland grounds to arrive at the main house with clearly marked visitors parking spaces.