4 bedroom detached house

A truly rare opportunity to own a house within walking distance of the centre of Skipton, the popular market town known as "The Gateway to the Dales."
Primrose Cottage has been in the same family for over 50 years and has never been on the open market. Substantially upgraded and improved in recent years the house occupies an elevated position in Skipton woods behind Skipton Castle at the head of the High Street.
A substantial family home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2/3 reception rooms and the possibility for annexed accommodation without extending, The property also has superb potential to extend (subject to planning consent).
The gardens and grounds are extensive and surround the house, offering privacy and space. Inspection is advised.

Located to the rear of Skipton Castle, Skipton Woods extend to approximately 36 acres and are managed by The Woodland Trust. Primrose cottage is one of a handful of dwellings located in this area which is a 5 minute walk to the town centre.

The property occupies a large plot extending to almost 2.5 acres and has been in the same family for over 50 years. This is a superb family home, briefly comprising:-

Entrance hall leading to utility room and ground floor W.C. Spacious Sitting room with superb stone fire place, dining room combined with modern kitchen, there is also a substantial snug at the far end of the property. To the first floor are four generous bedrooms, 1 of which is ensuite and there are two separate house bathrooms.

With a medieval castle standing at its centre, Craven's key town of Skipton is known as 'the gateway to the Dales' for its location just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Regularly topping the list as the best place to live in the country in the Sunday Times and with fantastic road and rail connections, Skipton and its surrounding villages offer both the peace and quiet of the countryside and the hive of activity afforded by a tourist hub.

Craven offers some of the finest dining venues in the country, with Michelin stars, AA Rosettes and National Restaurant Awards all having been awarded to local restaurants. As well as fine dining, Skipton and the local villages also offer an excellent array of coffeehouses and tearooms, micro pubs, cocktail bars and traditional Yorkshire pubs.

The area borders the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is within easy commuting distance of many of the West Yorkshire and East Lancashire Business centres. Skipton has a wide range of amenities including Grammar schools, supermarkets and a train service to Leeds, Bradford and Carlisle. Mainline services to London are available via Leeds.

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