The village of Thornton-in-Craven has a strong and vibrant community who work together in keeping the village attractive, resulting in it being awarded the 'Dalesman' Best Kept Village award several times, as well as scooping the prestigious Britain in Bloom award for small villages in 1989. There is a respected Primary School in the village and a historic church. The market town of Skipton is approximately 5 miles away and offers a wide range of shopping, social and recreational facilities as well as the highly regarded Ermysteds Grammar and Skipton Girls' High Schools. The town's railway station has services to Leeds, Bradford and London. Colne is also some five miles away and provides access to the national M65/M6 motorway network. Many West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business centres are within reasonable commuting distance. 

This wonderful country cottage home offers good sized living accommodation with two bedrooms to the first floor which benefit from the far reaching views to the rear and delightful sitting room with exposed beams. To the outside is a spacious garden to the rear and the front benefits from driveway parking for one car.

Brown Croft Cottage is an excellent Grade II listed property featuring a sitting room, downstairs WC, kitchen, two bedrooms, house bathroom, and rear garden. The property benefits from a gas fired combination boiler and double glazed windows throughout. The rooms are described in brief below using approximate room sizes:- 

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE HALL An inviting and spacious entrance that provides excellent space for boots and coats with tiled flooring for easy maintenance. Radiator.  

SITTING ROOM 12' 11" x 12' 7" (3.94m x 3.84m) A charming and spacious sitting room full of charm, with window seat, exposed beams to the ceiling and double glazed window to the front. Tiled inset fireplace with wooden surround. Radiator.  

INNER HALL An airy hallway with access out the rear door onto the garden. Benefitting from built in storage cupboard and access into the downstairs WC. Radiator.  

DOWNSTAIRS WC 5' 02" x 4' 07" (1.57m x 1.4m) A two piece suite under the stairs with a low level WC and a hand basin. Benefitting form further storage under the stairs.  

KITCHEN 11' 00" x 7' 10" (3.35m x 2.39m) A good sized kitchen with solid wood fitted wall and base units with built in appliances comprising:- Electric oven, electric hob and an extractor hood. Double Stainless steel sink. Part tiled walls. Space for fridge freezer and washing machine. Benefitting from a large double glazed window to the rear with one of the most impressive views over the distant moors.  

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING A split landing leading to the bedrooms and house shower room, the landing has a solid wooden bannister and a built in storage cupboard.  

BEDROOM ONE 13' 2" x 12' 7" (4.01m x 3.84m) A good sized double bedroom with high ceilings two double glazed windows to the front with the lovely feature of stone mullions. Window seat. Radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 9' 5" x 7' 9" (2.87m x 2.36m) A good sized bedroom with breathtaking far reaching views out the rear double glazed window. Radiator.  

SHOWER ROOM 8' 5" x 7' 10" (2.57m x 2.39m) A three piece shower room in white comprising :- Step in shower cubicle, hand basin and low level WC. Window to the rear. Radiator.  

OUTSIDE To the front is a stone wall surrounding the driveway parking, with stone steps leading down to a flagged area outside the front door. To the rear is a generous garden consisting of three levels with flagged stairs leading from top to bottom. The terraced levels are gravelled with well established shrubs and hedges to the borders creating a beautiful seating area and ideal for keen gardeners. Benefitting from the far reaching views, this is the ideal place to sit out and enjoy the sun.  

PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.  

FINANCIAL SERVICES Dale Eddison Limited and Linley and Simpson Sales Limited are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. You can decide whether you choose to deal with Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. Should you decide to use Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited, Linley and Simpson Sales Limited will receive a payment of £347.50 from Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited for recommending you to them. 

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Money Laundering Regulations (Introduced June 2017). To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until appropriate identification has been provided. 

COUNCIL TAX This property is in Council Tax Band C. For further details please visit the Craven District Council website. 

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS We would be pleased to arrange a viewing for you. Please contact Dale Eddison's Skipton office. Our opening hours are:-
Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm

Please note - with the current Covid 19 viewing guidelines, for the safety of our clients, customers and staff we ask that only two people attend a viewing at any one time. We politely request that all viewers wear protective gloves and a face mask or form of face covering.  

DIRECTIONS From Skipton proceed on the A59 in the direction of Clitheroe. Just past The Bull at Broughton, bear left at the roundabout onto the A56. On entering Thornton in Craven proceed straight forward in to the village and Brown Croft Cottage is located on the left hand side and will be identified by a Dale Eddison For Sale Board.