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1 bedroom cottage

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Features and description

  • Sought after gargrave road area of skipton
  • Close to high street
  • Character features
  • Easy to manage
  • Gas central heating
  • Ideal investment opportunity
  • Viewing essential
Conveniently situated in the highly sought after Gargrave Road area of Skipton, only a few minutes walk from the High Street and with all other town centre amenities immediately on hand, this individual stone fronted through terraced cottage offers compact and easy to manage one bedroom accommodation incorporating a range of charming character features including a spacious master bedroom with exposed floorboards and a beautiful period cast iron fireplace.

Certainly representing an ideal opportunity for a landlord/buy-to-let investor or perhaps those searching for a delightful holiday cottage within such close proximately of the centre of Skipton, being only a few hundred yards from the entrance to Skipton Woods, the Castle and the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal; this interesting property is also likely to be of interest to first time buyers, those down-sizing or indeed any couple or single person searching for an affordable cottage style home within this increasingly popular market town.

The extremely well presented accommodation comprises very briefly:

A shared entrance vestibule, a living room with gas fire, a fitted kitchen, a small keeping cellar, a spacious first floor bedroom and a bathroom with white three piece suite incorporating shower over the bath. There is a shared yard/patio area at the rear. Time restricted street parking is available on Water Street at the front whilst it is also possible to buy an annual residents permit for parking in the nearby Coach Street car park only circa 200 yards away. The current amount for a permit 2022 is £335 via Craven District Council.

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.

Equipped with gas central heating together with sealed unit double glazing the accommodation comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

SHARED ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Owned by no. 22 and providing access to both 22 & 22a Water Street. With further lockable door leading to:

LIVING ROOM
13'6" x 11'5" (both maximum) with contemporary pebble effect gas fire set upon a stone hearth. Recessed alcoves incorporating fitted base cupboards to one side. Picture rails. Sealed unit double glazed window to the front. Central heating radiator. Door leading to the stairs to the first floor. Further door leading to:

KITCHEN
15' x 7'3" (both maximum) equipped with a range of fitted white wood grain fronted wall and base units incorporating contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces together with complementary ceramic tiling above. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Built-in electric oven. Four ring gas hob with concealed extractor hood over. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Sealed unit double glazed rear entrance door and window. Central heating radiator. Door leading to:

SMALL KEEPING CELLAR
Including a fitted light.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With Glow Worm central heating combination boiler. Door leading to:

SPACIOUS BEDROOM
13'6" x 11'5" (both maximum) with period cast iron fireplace incorporating stone hearth. Wide exposed floorboards. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window. Fitted store cupboard. Loft hatch.

BATHROOM
Equipped with a white three piece suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin and a panelled bath with Triton independent shower over. Sealed unit double glazed window. Extractor fan. Loft hatch. Central heating radiator. Shaver point.

OUTSIDE
Time restricted street parking is available on the opposite side of Water Street. It is also possible to buy an annual Residents Permit for parking in the nearby Coach Street car park only circa 200 yard away. The current amount for a permit 2022 is £335 via Craven District Council. Further information can be found on their website.

To the rear there is a yard and raised patio area which we are informed is shared with no 22a. There is a shared outhouse and a right of access through a gated alleyway at the side of number 20 Water Street who we are informed also have a right of way over the rear patio to access their own outhouse.

AGENTS NOTES
We are informed that the front entrance vestibule is within the ownership of 22 Water Street however this provides shared access to both number 22 and number 22a.

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.

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: SBS090522

If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.


These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.

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