Tempest Cottage, 5 St Stephens Place, Skipton, BD23 1FU

This truly outstanding contemporary three-bedroom, three-bathroom property is situated in the sympathetically renovated former St. Stephen's School. The former School dates back to 1854 and is packed with beautiful original features that have been carefully resorted, from the decorative stonework to the lancet windows.

Providing the perfect blend of modern specification, including a high level of insulation, gas fired underfloor heating, sprinkler system, sealed unit double glazing and original character features the property includes the advantage of an enclosed rear garden together with private parking, whilst only being short walking distance to Skipton town centre amenities. Tempest Cottage is described very briefly,

A living/ Dining room, a dining kitchen including contemporary base and wall units having granite worktop surfaces and built in appliances, a downstairs w/c, to the lower ground floor is a further sitting room. On the first floor a landing leads to two well planned double bedrooms both with three piece en-suite shower rooms, whilst on the 2nd floor a landing leads to the master suite, with a large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and enjoying fine long distance views over Skipton to the moors beyond together with a four piece bathroom including a freestanding bath and separate shower. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden providing a very pleasant sitting out area and designated private parking. There are also communal gardens.
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, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities.

The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' four days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs, and cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The towns 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.
With much to commend it the property comprises in further detail:
LIVING/ DINING ROOM
19’01” X 13’09” With substantial timber entrance door. Sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Built in cupboard. Staircase leading to first floor landing. Zoned under floor heating. Karndean parquet flooring. Entrance door leading to enclosed rear garden. Open to:
DINING KITCHEN
13’08” x 12’02” Superbly appointed quality contemporary range of forest green wall and base units with contrasting granite worktop surfaces having metro tiled surrounds. Matching island/ breakfast bar unit. Inset sink with drainer grooves in worktop surface. Rangemaster electric oven with five ring gas hob and Rangemaster extractor over. Integrated fridge and freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated washing machine. Karndean parquet flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Dual aspect feature sealed unit double glazed windows. Zoned under floor heating.
DOWNSTAIRS W/C
Well-appointed two-piece white suite incorporating low suite w/c and floating hand wash basin. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Zoned under floor heating. Karndean parquet flooring.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
SITTING ROOM
15’10” x 13’03” With dual aspect sealed unit double glazing. Zoned underfloor heating. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Understairs storage.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With spindle balustrade. Built in linen cupboard.
BEDROOM TWO
11’11” x 10’05” With dual aspect sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Central heating radiator. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well-appointed three-piece white suite compromising walk in shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower, floating hand wash basin and low suite w/c. Partial ceramic wall tiles. Ladder towel radiator in chrome finish. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.
BEDROOM THREE
13’08” X 11’11” With feature sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well-appointed three-piece white suite compromising walk in shower enclosure housing thermostatic shower, floating hand wash basin and low suite w/c. Partial ceramic wall tiles. Ladder towel radiator in chrome finish. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
With spindle balustrade. Built in wardrobe.
BEDROOM ONE
12’03” x 11’09” With feature sealed unit double glazed window enjoying fine long-distance views over Skipton to the countryside beyond. Central heating radiator. Feature original fireplace. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Karndean parquet flooring.
HOUSE BATHROOM
Well-appointed four-piece white suite compromising, free standing bath, shower enclosure housing thermotic shower, hand wash basin set on vanity cabinet and low suite w/c. Ladder towel radiator in chrome finish. Karndean parquet wood flooring. Sealed unit double glazing. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed beams. Built in wardrobe. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
There is an enclosed rear garden, including a stone flagged patio and planted flowerbeds providing a very appealing sitting out area.
TWO PRIVATE DESIGNATED PARKING SPACES
COMMUNAL GARDEN – Including greenhouse and raised vegetable beds.
COMMUNAL BIN STORE
COMMUNAL ELECTRIC CAR CHAGER
VISITOR PARKING

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold. There is a management company in existence for the communal areas, the current service charge is circa £400 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: E

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

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.

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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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