Cowling, North Yorkshire, BD22

Set on the edge of Cowling village amidst lovely, mature landscaped gardens, offering five bedroom accommodation of considerable presence – significantly upgraded by the present owners and with many of the rooms enjoying views to some of the area’s most stunning open countryside. With a private driveway and ample parking along with garaging, stable block and surrounded by 7 acres of grazing land. Finished to the highest of standards this property must be seen.

On entering the property through into the spacious entrance porch with stone flagged flooring, flowing into the grand entrance hall. This area includes many character features such as beautiful exposed stonework, revealed timbers and deep stone window sills, staircase leading to the first floor, further sitting area with the feature of a wood burning stove, access to the downstairs w.c. with two piece suite in white comprising of a hand wash basin and low flush w.c., as well as access to the separate cloakroom providing further storage.

The living room is well proportioned with woodburning stove set in a stone fireplace, wood flooring, exposed beams and stunning views of the nearby open countryside through the picture window. The dining room, again of a great size, is also situated on the ground floor with wood flooring, exposed stonework and window looking out to the private garden. Following the property through to the dining kitchen, which has been considerably upgraded by the present owners, including an array of base and drawer units with wooden worktops over, Belfast sink and drainer, boiling water tap, an electric range cooker, integrated dishwasher, breakfast island with granite top and base units, stone flooring, exposed stonework/beams and door leading to the pantry which offers access to the rear garden. Off the kitchen, is the open plan family area with Velux window allowing for natural lighting and access down to the utility room, again with Velux window, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, base, wall and drawer units, sink and drainer, w.c. with a two piece suite comprising of a hand wash basin and low flush w.c., as well as access to the rear garden.

To the first floor landing, providing access to all five double bedrooms. First, the master bedroom with dual aspect windows providing exquisite views overlooking the front garden and beyond, exposed beam, wood flooring and the feature of a walk in wardrobe. The en-suite offers a corner shower cubicle, modern roll top bath, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, low flush w.c., tiled walls and flooring and electric underfloor heating. Bedroom’s two and three are located to the rear of the property, both offering long distance views and ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom separating the two rooms. This extremely well presented bathroom includes a P shaped bath with rainfall shower over, low flush w.c., hand wash basin with vanity unit below, partially tiled walls, towel rail and window to the rear. The final two double bedrooms are to the far side of the property, as well as the house bathroom, which has been upgraded to the highest of standards, includes a large modern roll top bath, wet room style shower, low flush w.c., bidet, two hand wash basins, towel rail, extractor fan, tiled flooring, exposed beam and electric underfloor heating.

The second floor, has been crucially renovated by the present owners making this entire floor more useable. The landing includes Velux window and useful eaves storage room, then through into the large room currently set up as a Gym, with eaves storge to both sides as well as two Velux windows. Off this room, the vendors currently have this room set up as a working from home office space, including Velux window and eaves storage to both sides.

Externally, to the front there are formal gardens with lawned areas with decorative and mature bushes and trees, Indian stone paved seating area, surrounded by dry stoned walls. The private driveway provides ample off street parking, leading round to the detached garaging and stables. To the rear and side of the property, there is further Indian stone paved seating area which allows for more privacy. The gateway access to the 7 acres of grazing land including in this sale is to the top of the driveway.

Cowling is a thriving village with shops, a public house, primary school, places of worship etc. It is readily accessible to the larger village of Cross Hills which has a supermarket and a wide range of facilities. Skipton is a few miles distant with superb school facilities and is handily placed for the commuter with a regular train service running to Leeds, Bradford and London.

Proceed through Cowling village in the direction of Colne and at the top of the village, opposite the turning for Ickornshaw, turn left (signposted Oakworth Old Road), proceed past the cemetery on the right, past the cottages for about a mile, where there is a sharp left hand bend. Continue to the left and after a short distance, the property will be the first property to be seen on the left hand side.