The Old Station, Bell Busk, BD23 4DT

Built in a mock Tudor style, Bell Busk railway station first opened in July 1849 and later underwent a full conversion in 1982, transforming it from a working station into a private guest house before becoming a private dwelling. Today, this detached four bedroom, four ensuite property stands as a distinctive home of real character, with its origins still visible in the architectural detailing and the generous proportions typical of Victorian railway buildings.

The property also enjoys a notable movie connection, having featured prominently in the opening sequences of the 1951 feature film Another Man’s Poison starring Bette Davis. Set within its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside, it offers a rare blend of heritage, privacy, and long distance views across the Yorkshire landscape.

This exceptional property provides well equipped and beautifully presented accommodation including the advantages of UPVC sealed unit double glazing, oil central heating and quality contemporary fittings and fixtures throughout.

Very strongly recommended for inspection, this unique property certainly provides a very attractive opportunity, comprising briefly:
An entrance hall, an open plan living dining room, a hobbies room, a study, a sitting room, a downstairs w/c, a large dining kitchen with quality contemporary wall and base units incorporating matching island/ breakfast bar peninsular, a snug/ground floor bedroom, a four-piece ensuite bathroom with walk in wardrobe and a conservatory with views over the garden and beyond, up to Haw Crag. Whilst on the first floor a landing leads to three double bedrooms all enjoying fine long-distance views and including ensuites. Externally the property is approached by a driveway leading up to a turning circle providing parking for multiple vehicles. There is a landscaped lawned front and side garden backing onto open fields and an enclosed low maintenance rear garden.

The picturesque hamlet of Bell Busk is situated only circa four miles away from Malham, three miles from Gargrave and approximately seven miles away from Skipton.

Adjacent to the River Aire and the Leeds/Liverpool canal, the very popular nearby village of Gargrave is served by a good variety of local amenities including everyday shops, a chemist, a Co-op, a primary school, a Church, public houses/restaurants, a village hall, community events, sports clubs, a bus service and a railway station offering a regular service to Skipton, Keighley, Bradford and Leeds together with the scenic Settle to Carlisle line.

The historic market town of Skipton known as 'The Gateway to the Dales' provides extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with a choice of excellent secondary schooling.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.

The spacious and flexible layout will appeal to a wide range of buyers, including families seeking generous living space, those looking for a home suitable for multigenerational living, or purchasers wanting a property with potential for guest accommodation. The Old Station comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
With double entrance timber glazed entrance doors. Oak effect flooring. Double internal doors through to:

OPEN PLAN LIVING DINING ROOM
26’08” x 24’08” (Both Maximum) With dual aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Feature stone fireplace with cast iron wood burning stove. Oak staircase leading to first floor landing. Built in storage cupboard. Three central heating radiators. Oak effect flooring. Open through to:

HOBBIES ROOM
18’ x 7’05” With UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiators. Range of built in base cupboards incorporating solid wood worktop surfaces.

SITTING ROOM
28’ x 11’05” With dual aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazing. UPVC sealed unit double glazed sliding patio doors. Cast iron multi fuel stove. Central heating radiator.

STUDY
13’10” x 10’ With UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Oak effect flooring.

DINING KITCHEN
26’09” x 12’04” Superbly appointed range of contemporary two-tone wall and base units incorporating granite effect worktop surfaces and matching upstands. Matching island/ breakfast bar peninsular. Double bowl composite sink. Two built in electric ovens. Five ring induction hob with extractor over. Integrated fridge and freezer. Integrated fridge. Integrated microwave. Integrated dishwasher. Dual aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazing. UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio doors leading to garden. Tiled flooring.

UTILITY CUPBOARD
With plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Fitted worktop.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM/ SNUG
11’07” x 9’08” With UPVC sealed unit double glazed sliding doors to conservatory. Central heating radiator. Timber fireplace.

ENSUITE BATHROOM
Well-appointed four-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c, pedestal hand wash basin, fitted bath and walk in shower enclosure housing overhead and hand-held thermostatic shower. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Contemporary wall and floor tiles. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Walk in wardrobe.

CONSERVATORY
11’01” x 10’09” With UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying views over the garden. UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio doors. Wood effect flooring.

DOWNSTAIRS W/C
Well-appointed two-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c, and hand wash basin set on worktop surface. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With oak spindle balustrade. Central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying fine long-distance views over fields to the countryside beyond.

BEDROOM ONE
21’ x 12’09” (Maximum) With UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying fine long-distance views over fields to the countryside beyond. Central heating radiator.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well-appointed three-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c, pedestal hand wash basin, fitted bath with thermostatic shower and glass shower screen. Wall and floor tiles. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Ladder central heating towel radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazing.

BEDROOM TWO
16’ x 12’ With UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying fine long-distance views over fields to the countryside beyond. Central heating radiator. Range of built in wardrobes.

ENSUITE BATHROOM
Well-appointed four-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c, hand wash basin set on vanity cabinet, fitted bath and shower enclosure with overhead shower. Contemporary wall and floor tiles. Ladder central heating towel radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. UPVC sealed unit double glazing.

BEDROOM THREE
21’05” x 11’09” With dual UPVC sealed unit double glazing enjoying fine long-distance views over fields to the countryside beyond. Two central heating radiators. Walk in wardrobe.

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Well-appointed three-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c, pedestal hand wash basin, shower enclosure with overhead thermostatic shower. Wall and floor tiles. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Ladder central heating towel radiator.

OUTSIDE

A long driveway with lawned area either side leads up to a turning circle providing parking for multiple vehicles.

To the front and side of the property is a large, landscaped garden backing onto open fields enjoying fine long-distance views featuring a large lawn area, colourful flower beds, stone flagged patio, garden sheds, green house, and vegetable patch.

The low maintenance enclosed rear garden provides a further private sitting out area also including a timber garden shed and leading round to an externally accessed boiler room housing oil fired boiler.

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

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

SERVICES No mains gas is available; the central heating system is oil fired. Drainage is to a shared septic tank, and the property is connected to mains water.

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.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

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.

Ref: AJT270726

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