Middle Redcar Farm Cottage, Whitley Head, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6QX

Superbly renovated in accordance with exceptionally high standards throughout incorporating quality contemporary fittings and fixtures together with a range of charming character features, this outstanding two double bedroomed stone built farm cottage enjoys a stunning rural location positioned on the hillside above Steeton village, commanding spectacular long distance open views across the surrounding fields and countryside whilst benefiting from the unusual advantage of a private driveway for two vehicles together with a generous enclosed lawned garden area providing a particularly attractive feature.

This beautifully updated home has been imaginatively transformed to provide two double bedroom accommodation, incorporating an impressive open plan living space to the ground floor with a recently installed high quality bespoke fitted kitchen by 'Eastburn' including built-in appliances, together with a living room incorporating a cast iron Hunter Herald multi-fuel stove set in a feature inglenook stone fireplace. The ground floor also includes a boot room/study which is suitable for a variety of uses, whilst on the first floor are two double bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with a quality contemporary three piece white suite incorporating a shower above the bath. There are delightful open views from virtually all rooms in the house with the rear commanding spectacular elevated long distance panoramic views across the valley towards Skipton and the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park beyond.

The interior has been professionally renovated in a contemporary style, including neutral décor and quality fitted carpets whilst retaining a range of attractive character features such as exposed beams, lintels and stonework. The cottage has been re-wired, re-plumbed and re-plastered and also benefits from stylish 'Pavilion Grey' painted internal panelled doors. The sale also includes tastefully chosen fitted blinds to all of the windows. A roof overhaul was carried out in 2021.

Externally, as previously described, the property benefits from a generous level parking area with space for two vehicles. Alongside the driveway there is a very good sized enclosed raised lawned garden immediately adjoining open fields and countryside whilst providing a very attractive sitting out area enjoying delightful long distance views.

Middle Redcar Farm Cottage is situated in an unspoilt rural setting on the southern edge of the village, ideal for those searching for a more relaxed and peaceful lifestyle and with immediate access onto the beautiful surrounding countryside. For those interested in nature and the outdoors, the scenic Keighley Tarn is only a short walking distance away attracting a wide variety of birds and other wildlife.

Despite being situated in such an idyllic rural location, the towns of Skipton, Ilkley and Colne are all only approximately twenty minutes travelling distance away by car whilst the business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are also within comfortable daily commuting distance. Keighley town centre is less than three miles away and the picturesque Bronte locality is only a short distance beyond.

The very popular village of Steeton is served by a good variety of local amenities including a mini supermarket, a primary school, a Church and chapel, a public house, a hotel/restaurant, a bus service, a doctors surgery, Airedale hospital complex and also a railway station which provides a regular service to Skipton, Keighley, Bradford and Leeds. The nearby village of Cross Hills includes the well respected South Craven secondary school.

Equipped with sealed unit double glazing and a CCTV system together with modern thermostatically controlled programmable electric radiators, this superbly appointed character cottage comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

BOOT ROOM/STUDY
8'7" x 7'7" With an individually crafted substantial stable type front entrance door. UPVC sealed unit double glazing with fitted blinds and an exposed timber lintel. Modern programmable electric radiator. Built-in cupboard including the electric consumer unit and the now redundant previous water filtration/pump system. Limestone tiled flooring. Loft hatch. Space for fitted worktops if required.

LIVING ROOM
14'8" x 12'3" With a Hunter Herald cast iron smokeless multi-fuel stove set in a beautiful inglenook stone fireplace incorporating a substantial stone hearth. Stone mullioned UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying delightful views towards the garden with fields and countryside beyond. Fitted blinds with an exposed stone and timber lintel above the window. Modern programmable electric radiator. Neutral décor and fitted carpets. Ceiling beams and exposed timber lintels. Deep built-in store/utility cupboard under the stairs including plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Wide square opening leading through to the:

REFITTED KITCHEN
9'6" x 8'3" Superbly appointed with a quality range of individually crafted bespoke units by 'Eastburn' including contrasting quartz worktop surfaces having matching up-stands. Belfast sink with a pillar tap and worktop drainer. Built-in Neff oven with a matching induction hob having a stainless steel finish backing plate and a Neff extractor hood above in a chimney style canopy. Limestone tiled flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Exposed beam and lintel. Two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows commanding superb long distance panoramic views across the valley at the rear. Modern electric programmable radiator. Open staircase leading off to the first floor with neutral décor and fitted carpets.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With neutral décor and fitted carpets. Loft hatch giving access to the loft space including a velux window. Built-in cupboard including the hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM ONE
12'7" x 9'11" (both maximum) With two UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows commanding spectacular long distance panoramic open views across the valley towards Skipton and the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park beyond. Exposed timber lintels over the windows. Fitted blinds. Neutral décor and fitted carpets. Modern electric programmable radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
12'8" x 8'6" With stone mullioned UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing superb long distance open southerly views across the fields and countryside at the front. Fitted blinds. Exposed timber lintel over. Neutral décor and fitted carpets. Modern programmable electric radiator.

BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a quality contemporary white suite comprising a low suite WC, a hand wash basin and a panelled bath having a screen together with a thermostatic shower. Partial grey limestone style wall tiling. Limestone tiled flooring. Chrome ladder radiator. Shaver point. Fitted mirror fronted and illuminated/heated wall cabinet. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a shared lane serving four properties - leading to a:

PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
Providing private parking for two vehicles whilst also including an EV charging point.

Adjoining the driveway there is a good sized raised and landscaped lawned garden providing a particularly attractive feature, immediately adjoining open fields and countryside whilst commanding delightful long distance southerly views beyond. The garden also includes a stone flagged patio/sitting out area and there is stone boundary walling adjoining the shared access lane together with steps and a hand rail. Two modern timber garden sheds (one including the bore hole filtration system together with an electric consumer unit, electricity sockets, an electric light and an anti-frost heater).

The property also includes a small enclosed stone flagged/gravel yard/patio area immediately outside the front entrance door with stone boundary walling, a wrought iron gate and security lighting.

SERVICES
Mains electricity is installed. Drainage is to a shared septic tank which currently serves three properties. Water is supplied via a private bore hole which was installed during 2022. Mains gas is not available.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: B

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

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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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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