An immaculately presented barn conversion with beautiful grounds, situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park DescriptionWhite House Barn sits in a quiet position in the beautiful village of Cracoe, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This immaculate barn conversion stands in an impressive plot with panoramic views across the beautiful garden and surrounding countryside. First developed in 1999, the current owners have sympathetically extended and improved the property to create a well presented five bedroom home. The property has a contemporary feel whilst still maintaining plenty of character with wooden beams, Indian stone flagged flooring, oak floorboards and a striking stone fireplace.Extending to over 2,300 square feet, the accommodation flows particularly well with large spacious rooms arranged over three floors. The ground floor has been extended into the original garage to create an impressive 23 foot sitting room which flows into the dining room, with bi-folding doors opening to the garden, and a shared double sided wood burning stove. Both rooms have the benefit of dual aspects windows, creating bright rooms with attractive aspects. The kitchen is fitted with wooden units, granite worktops and built in appliances, a large electric range oven and space for a kitchen table. Continuing through the ground floor there is a separate utility room, WC and bedroom five, ideally for guests or as a study/ playroom. The first floor is home to the well appointed house bathroom, a study fitted with built in solid wood furniture and two double bedrooms. The impressive principal bedroom suite benefits from a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Both rooms have fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms three and four can be found on the second floor, both spacious rooms with Velux windows, ideally suited for guests or teenage children. The property is equally as impressive externally, with beautifully designed, tranquil gardens including a large stone paved patio area leading to a large lawned area with well planted borders, mature trees and shrubs. There is a detached garage to the side with a store behind and parking space in front.- An additional parcel of meadow dotted with fruit trees adjoining the current garden is available by separate negotiation. This has been thoughtfully designed and maintained by the current vendors as a natural wildlife garden, dissected by a series of ponds fed by a natural spring -LocationThe charming village of Cracoe has a thriving community, famously known as the home of the real life calendar girls, the village has a renowned public house, an active cricket club, a primary school and an excellent farmshop.Between Cracoe and Burnsall lies the Cracoe Reef Knolls, a collection of low lying limestone hills which contain the remnants of a pre-historic ocean which once covered the land.Threshfield village is just under three miles away, situated just over the River Wharfe from Grassington. Threshfield has its own shop/cafe, public house, primary and secondary schools and renowned rugby union club. Grassington about three and half miles away and offers a wide range of shops and facilities, as well as an array of events throughout the year including the annual Grassington Arts Festival and the Dickensian Festival Weekends which take place each November/December. The historic market town of Skipton is about six miles to the south with its excellent choice of shops and amenities, and a railway station offering services through to Bradford, Leeds and a daily direct return service to London Kings Cross. Skipton has two excellent selective state schools; Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls High School. Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.Square Footage: 2,371 sq ft For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i71771337
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A fabulous four/five bedroomed detached house with ample reception accommodation situated in the idyllic village of Flasby. With outside storage, plenty of parking and a set within approximately an acre of stunning woodland garden that stretches a considerable distance from the house. Entrance is through double doors leading into the hallway which is open to the kitchen. The kitchen has a selection of base units, Belfast sink, granite worktops, a Nobel range and feature stone walls. The kitchen is open to the wooden conservatory which provides stunning views of the garden. From the kitchen is the utility room with plumbing and off this is a three piece suite with shower, w.c., wash hand basin and tiled flooring. Into the Inner hall with storage cupboard, wonderful beams and stone pillars which is open plan to the sitting room, also with stone pillars, a fabulous stone fireplace with inset fire and a staircase leading to the first floor. The dining room with exposed stone walls, an Aga and stripped wood flooring provides stunning views across neighbouring fields. From here is the study/bedroom with exposed stone wall and a doorway out to street level. Onto the family room with a wood burning stove, windows and double doors to the front and a spiral staircase leading to the first floor. To the first floor, the galleried landing has windows to both the front and rear, beams to ceilings and exposed stone walls. To one side is the master bedroom having beams and an en-suite including an oversized shower cubicle, concealed cistern w.c., a slipper bath and double wash hand basins. Across the galleried landing through to a second landing area which provides beautiful views, ideal for a reading room. Bedroom two has stone walls and double doors providing access to the balcony. There is a further bedroom to the rear and another bedroom to the front with an external staircase. The house bathroom with a four piece suite offers a modern roll top bath, a corner shower cubicle, low flush w.c. and wash hand basin. There is also a cupboard housing the water tank. Outside, to the garden side of the property is a covered area with a storage shed and shed housing the oil boiler. The rear garden is stunning woodland with a well maintained lawn to one side and a multitude of sheds and outbuildings. The garden stretches through to a second part with a further lawned area along with trees, shrubs and bushes. There is a gravelled driveway along with a stable giving ample parking.Water.The water is managed via the Flasby water alliance. It is a shared supply by 5 homes including High Barn,The supply is on a separate electricity meter at the bottom of the path from High Barn to the lane. Meter is read by the electricity company and the bill divide by 5. Average costs For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i70218126
NO ONWARD CHAIN - A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning country residence in an enviable elevated position in the popular hamlet of Skyreholme. An amazing opportunity to reconfigure with approved planning permission in place C/02/42N. Set in gardens of around 0.35 acre this imposing detached family home flexible accommodation. The main entrance hallway with quarry tiled floor, understairs storage cupboard has a staircase to the first floor and access to most of the principal rooms. From the hall, the study with an open fireplace and dual aspect windows. The sitting room has panelled walls, an inset fireplace and a bay window giving views over the valley. The main living room is a fabulous room with dual aspect windows, views, part panelled walls and measuring 27'6 x 15'0. To the rear of this part of the house stand the fabulous kitchen diner which opens to the adjoining breakfast area, also off the kitchen is the larder and utility room which houses the gas boiler and provides space for a washing machine. From the breakfast room sliding doors access the second hallway and the second part of the downstairs accommodation. In this side there is a playroom with sliding patio doors and a separate three piece shower room. The staircase from the second hallway leads to the first floor landing giving access to three bedrooms, a tank cupboard and a bathroom with great views over open fields. To the first floor from the principal staircase has a stunning coloured leaded glass window and landing which provides access to the master bedroom with panelled wardrobes, storage cupboards and cupboard having a shower and wash hand basin. The family bathroom includes a bath, close coupled w.c. and a wash hand basin with vanity unit. There are two further bedrooms and a shower room providing a corner shower cubicle, a Sani flow w.c., and a wash hand basin. Externally, to the front of the property there is a decorative lawned area surrounded by bushes, hedging, mature shrubs, a raised patio area and a decked area giving the best of the views of the valley. To the side is an imprinted concrete driveway which leads down to the roadside along with a shed, oil tank(which fires the heating system), a summerhouse and ample parking. The garage houses a second boiler and has power, light and an open and over door to the front. A septic tank for the property is located on the neighbours land with access and shared responsibilities. The part of the shared cost for this is £309PA.The planning permission is an amazing opportunity whether completed in part or full. This is for the demolition of rear single and two storey extensions and removal of octagonal summer house and other garden structures; erection of replacement single storey rear orangery extension and erection of additional floor above existing single storey living room; erection of new garage with first floor space for a workshop and garden store. This can be accessed via this link Banquet House is surrounded by open fields which are a delight all year but especially in springtime. Beyond are stunning views in all directions especially up to Simon's Seat. The Parcevall Hall and grounds are a few hundred yards distant whilst Burnsall is a short distance away from the property and includes church, primary school and well known hostelry as well as The Fell Hotel. Grassington which offers a much wider range of amenities is within five miles, Skipton approximately eight miles and Bolton Abbey some six miles with Ilkley a similar distance beyond that. Bradford and Leeds are within easy commuting distance. From Appletreewick proceed in the direction of Pateley Bridge and about half a mile from the village take the right hand turn signposted for Skyreholme, which is also signposted Parcevall Hall. On entering the village the property will be seen as the last house on the left hand side where it can be identified by our Dacre, Son & Hartley 'For Sale' board. What3words elevate.radically.firmly For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i71693718
A stunning five bedroomed detached period home set in a secluded position providing amazing views over the Hartlington hills and offering fantastic family accommodation along with a fabulous garden and garage. Entry into a grand hallway with wooden floor and decorative pillars, understairs storage cupboard, a Cloakroom with two piece suite and a Staircase leading to the first floor. Along the spacious hallway double doors provide access into the formal living room with an open fire and windows and doors to two sides overlooking the stunning garden. From the living room further double doors lead into a fabulous dining room with windows to two sides taking in views of the hills and garden. Also accessed from the hall is a snug with two windows and a gas fire and also the kitchen. The kitchen with tiled flooring offers a selection of wall, drawer and base units with worktop surfaces over, fabulous pantry, an Aga and two windows overlooking the garden. Open to the breakfast room which has a bay window overlooking the garden and provides access to the small sun room providing a storage room to the rear and double doors which give access out to the stunning garden. Off here is the utility room with plumbing for a washing machine, space for dryer and a window looking out to the garden. From the sun room there is also an internal access door to the garage which has remote control sectional twin doors, a store and rear access to the back garden.To the first floor there is a central galleried landing with windows to the front and rear. The master suite is to one end of the property with a dressing room having wardrobes to one side and a seating area with a window providing stunning views over the valley. Into the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, drawers, dresser and windows to two sides providing fabulous views. At the opposite end of the seating area there is a further bedroom with dual aspect windows. A family bathroom offers a four piece suite which includes a bath, bidet, low flush w.c., wash hand basin, karndean flooring and a window to the roadside. To the opposite wing a further hallway provides access to a stunning bedroom with Juliette balcony having doors which open and provide views over the garden. A second bedroom has twin windows overlooking the garden and a third bedroom provides fitted wardrobes with a window looking over the driveway. The bathroom is central to these rooms and offers a five piece suite which includes twin wash hand basins, corner shower cubicle, w.c., bath and airing cupboard with tank.Externally, there is a large stunning garden with a formal paved area, lawned area, Arbor, vegetable patch, fruit tree garden, summerhouse, pond to the front, a rambling woodland to the side and driveway parking leading to the garage. From the village of Burnsall proceed over the bridge signposted for Appletreewick. On entering the hamlet of Hartlington take the first left onto Hartlington Raikes. Proceed up the hill where the property is located first on the right marked by our Dacre, Son & Hartley 'For Sale' board.What3words outwards.marginal.trading For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i71090265
A commanding executive home sat within the popular village of Hetton, offering fabulous family accommodation over three floors, with four reception rooms and a kitchen diner serviced by a utility room and boot room. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a proportionate garden to the rear along with ample parking and garage to the front. A grand entrance hallway with original tiled flooring providing access to all principal rooms and a staircase to the first floor with mahogany balustrade. First, through to the living room with a feature radiator, original cast iron fireplace, wood burning stove and a window to the front. Second, the sitting room with wood burning stove set in stone fireplace, a feature radiator and a window to the front and a doorway to the kitchen diner. The formal dining room has access both from the main hall and the rear hall and double doors lead into the music/garden room with a stone floor and further double doors providing views and access out into the garden. Off the rear hall is a storage cupboard and a w.c., with two piece suite having a window to the rear. The rear hall provides access through to the kitchen diner, with the dining area having a wooden floor, glass display cabinet and a feature radiator. The kitchen with three windows to the rear and oak flooring offers a selection of bespoke maple wall, drawer and base units by Charles Yorke with granite worktop surfaces over, a double Belfast sink, induction hob, two Miele ovens, an extractor above, an integrated Siemens dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer along with an Island unit offering a second sink and storage. Through to the utility room with wall drawer and base units, tiled flooring, radiator, space for a washing machine and dryer and a doorway out to the garden. The utility leads through to a useful boot room with power and light. To the first floor landing with a window looking out onto the garden and a walk in cupboard also provides access to the staircase leading to second floor. On the first floor, the master bedroom has a window to the front and access to the en-suite with shower cubicle, spa bath, colour keyed towel radiator, vanity unit with square basin, concealed cistern w.c., oak floor and a window to the front. Also a fabulous dressing room with wardrobes to three sides offers multitudes of storage space, loft access and a window to the front. The bedroom to the rear also having an ensuite with oversized shower cubicle, wash hand basin with vanity unit, concealed cistern w.c., chrome heated towel rail and wooden flooring. The next bedroom is to the front having a cast iron fireplace and a window. The family bathroom, is to the rear with an oversized shower cubicle, low flush w.c., stand-alone modern roll top style bath, period radiator with integrated chrome towel rail, ceramic sink with vanity unit below, marble tiles from Lapicida, oak flooring and a window. To the second floor landing with two storage cupboards and a Velux window provides access to two further bedrooms both with Velux windows and one with under eaves storage. On the half landing is a w.c. with a two piece suite.Externally, to the front of the house are wrought Iron gates leading to ample parking with box hedges surrounding and decorative shrubs. Also with access to the garage with remote control door and electric charging point. Indian stone flags are to the side of the property which lead to a private rear garden. To the rear there is a low level patio area in Indian stone, a wood store to one side and rising up to a nice, secluded circular patio area. To the rear of this a sweeping lawn stretching along the back with decorative borders, trees and shrubs. An extra section on the title to the rear provides a greenhouse and patio area.Agents NotesMains electricity, water and drainage are installed. Domestic hot water and heating is provided by an oil fired heating and hot water system and boiler.Hetton is one of the Yorkshire Dales' best known village communities, set just some 4 miles or so to the north of Skipton, and within a mile or so of Cracoe. The larger village community of Gargrave is also just a short drive away. Hetton is home to the renowned Angel Inn, whilst at Cracoe local amenities include a well-used village hall, primary school, a farm shop and the Devonshire Arms public house. There is well regarded secondary schooling within the area, including Skipton Girls High and Ermysteds Grammar School, whilst private schooling for children of all ages is within comfortable daily travelling distance. For the commuter the road network from Skipton provides excellent links with business centres as far apart as Harrogate, the East Lancashire conurbation, Leeds and Bradford. From Skipton's railway station there are frequent services throughout the day into Leeds and Bradford and from the former there are also regular onward connections to London Kings Cross. An international airport is just some 25 miles distant. From Skipton take the B6265 signposted for Grassington. Upon entering Rylstone turn left by the village duck-pond, proceed under the railway bridge into the centre of Hetton. Proceed past the Angel public house, where the property will be seen on the right hand side. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i71149514
Pickhill Cottage is located in the small Hamlet of Elslack being situated close to The Tempest Arms. An exceptional property set in the style of an old Yorkshire Long House, offering executive family accommodation with six bedrooms and four bathrooms along with a superb garden and paddock extending to approximately 3/4 of an Acre with the whole site being circa 1.5 acres. Entrance hallway with wooden door, white tiled flooring, glass wall and through a frameless glass pivot door into the Inner hallway. The Inner hallway provides access to all principal rooms on the ground floor. The kitchen diner offers a selection of modern units with Corian worktop surfaces over, double sink, a Quooker tap, integrated Fisher & Paykel ovens, hob and griddle, a pair of full size John Lewis fridge/freezers with wine fridge and a Corian central island unit with hob and extractor above. With mood lighting throughout and windows and doors to two sides including the fabulous bi-folding doors leading out to the formal patio and decked area. Off the central hallway is the utility room with cupboards, worktop surfaces over, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for a dryer and a Velux window. The hallway leads to the Snug with wood burning stove and a window to the roadside. A dining room with tiled floor and a window to the garden along with a Velux window and next a study with a window overlooking the garden. Passing through the rear hall with feature beams, an elevated window, a contemporary Oak staircase with glass panels, understairs storage and access through to the formal living room. The living room is split level with feature beams, a wood burning stove set into a stone fireplace, windows to three sides and French doors provide access to the terrace. A further sitting room has windows to two sides and a storage cupboard. The ground floor w.c., offers a two piece suite along with a storage cupboard. The first floor landing which runs the whole length of the house with the corridor to the back, with all rooms facing the garden. The master bedroom with a window and Juliet balcony providing views over the garden, paddock and neighbouring hills includes a walk in wardrobe area and a Villeroy and Boch en-suite with a roll top bath and waterfall tap, concealed cistern w.c., double wash hand basin with vanity unit below and an impressive walk in shower cubicle with a Velux window, rain hood and shower attachment. There are 5 further well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are ensuite. Also to this floor is an airing cupboard with tank and a separate shower room providing an oversized shower cubicle with rain hood and shower attachment, a wash hand basin with vanity below, a close coupled w.c., and a heated towel rail. Externally, access is through electric gates to a tarmac driveway providing ample parking and leading to a stone built triple garage with a car wash area to the side. There is separate access to a gymnasium/home office above the garage via an external staircase. Within the garden there is a large stone terrace with electric and a decked area with fitted lighting providing views of Broughton Beck and the Paddock to the side. Stairs provide access to a lower level where there is a large lawned area and the timber stables buildings sit to the side of the garden with cobbled access.Agents note: This property is served by oil fired heating, a septic tank shared with the Tempest Arms. A private water supply is from a spring on the estate. From Skipton, proceed on the A59 in the direction of Clitheroe towards Broughton and past The Bull public house, after which bear left at the roundabout onto the A56. Then take the first left at the Tempest Arms where the property is located immediately after. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i70286274
Exceptional 6 bed Family Home in stunning location.Pickhill Cottage is a stunning 6 bedroom family home located in a quiet yet convenient location in the village of Elslack, 2 miles from Skipton in North Yorkshire.Pickhill Cottage has been lovingly restored, extended, upgraded and improved over the last 15 years and is now a superb family home. The house sits in a spacious plot tucked away behind the Tempest Arms pub and the roadside elevation hides a truly impressive property.Access is through the electric gates to a large tarmacadam driveway with plenty of parking and turning room. There is stone built triple garage with car wash area, and an external staircase to an elevated terrace providing access to the large Gymnasium / office area above the garage which could be a superb annexe space if required.The house is approached across a large stone terrace which is in the sun from late morning throughout the day. There are designated seating areas and access to an enclosed lawned area on a lower level.Internal space has been thoughtfully created and it has a perfect blend between contemporary and traditional finishes which will not disappoint.The property briefly comprises:-Entrance hall with white tiled floor and glass wall with frameless glass pivot door. Inner hallway providing access to ground floor and first floor with impressive curved walls. The hallway leads to a Snug with wood burning stove, a fully fitted utility room, and on to a superb dining kitchen. The kitchen dining area has bi-fold doors to the terrace area. The kitchen is modern with large Corian central island unit with Hob, Griddle and steam oven. There are high quality integrated appliances including Fisher & Pakel ovens, triple dishwashers, boiling water tap, waste disposal unit and cavernous John Lewis Fridge Freezer and wine cellar.Off the hallway is a separate dining room with atmospheric ceiling lighting and to the rear of the dining room is a quiet study with window overlooking the garden area. passing through the rear hall there is a contemporary staircase to the first floor with storage cupboards underneath, a ground floor W.C. and access to a large split level lounge with feature beams and stone fireplace containing a wood burning stove. There are French doors to the terrace.At the far end of the house is a further reception room perfect for a kids lounge or TV room.To the first floor a linear landing provides access to all of the bedrooms and bath rooms. In total there are six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Three of the bedrooms are ensuite. At the far end of the house the master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe area, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with with Villroy & Boch suite and a large bedroom open to eaves with Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. The remaining 5 bedrooms are all of generous proportions. Externally within the garden there are some timber stables as well as a large lawn beneath the terrace. To the side of the garden is a paddock extending to just under 1 acre and is bordered by a stream - please note that the boundary line shown on the photographs is approximate. The whole plot including the footprint of the house extends to approximately 1.41 acres.Elslack village is well known for its popular destination pub The Tempest Arms. its located 4 miles West of Skipton town centre and is close to the Yorkshire/Lancashire border. 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. East Lancashire, and Yorkshire business centres as well as the northern motorway network are all within striking distance. Travel distances are approximate, Skipton 4 miles / Barnoldswick 4.3 miles / Leeds 33 miles / Manchester 42 miles / Leeds Bradford Airport 24 miles / Manchester International Airport 56 miles.To find this property please download the what3words app:- After downloading the app please add the address below and this will direct you to the property.///bound.blackmail.ruffleMains ElectricityPrivate Drainage to two Septic Tanks. One tank is shared with The Tempest Arms One is private to the house. Elslack water supply - With private treatment plant adjacent to the garage - Monitored by the council for water quality.Oil Fired Central Heating - Parts of the house have a zoned wet and electric underfloor heating system. The remaining areas are heated by radiators.Council Tax Band - FCraven District CouncilFreehold tenure.EPC - D For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i71244944
Home Farm is a splendid Grade II Listed stone-built farmhouse that dates originally from 1621. The property features magnificent original details, including exposed timber beams and stonework, flagstone flooring, ornate, decorative wooden panelling and grand open fireplaces.The accommodation can be arranged into two dwellings either side of a central reception hall or used as one larger residence. In the west wing of the house there is a well-proportioned drawing room, an adjoining music room, a useful main utility room and a large formal dining room. The eastern section of the property has an L-shaped sitting room, a library and a further formal dining room. The kitchen features wooden units, an Aga and space for a breakfast table for informal dining.The first-floor accommodation is arranged in two separate areas, accessed by staircases in each section of the house. One side has three double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. While the second area has a further two double bedrooms, both of which are en-suite with bathtubs and separate shower units. All the bedrooms are generously proportioned and well-presented.Services: Mains electricity, Water and DrainageThe property features an attractive ornamental garden, with beautifully maintained hedgerows and shrubs, paved terracing and a variety of elegant features. There are several areas of lawn and a gravel area with box hedging and various plants and shrubs.The property also includes a double garage block with a paved driveway to the front. The double garage has a utility room to its rear, with a WC. There is also a stone barn, providing almost 1,400 sq. ft. of further storage space. The barn has previously had planning granted for an indoor swimming pool with building works started but not completed.The property is set in the small hamlet of Starbotton, surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sitting in the valley of the meandering River Wharfe, the farmhouse is surrounded by the towering hills of Birks Fell, Great Whernside and Buckden Pike, providing breath-taking walks and cycling routes. Nearby Kettlewell provides a selection of everyday amenities, including a local shop, a village hall and several pubs and caf©s, as well as a primary school. The town of Grassington provides further amenities, including the outstanding-rated secondary, Upper Wharfedale School. A little further south, Skipton offers a choice of shops, large supermarkets and leisure facilities. The A59 at Skipton provides access towards the A1(M) and the historic town of Harrogate. Skiptonas mainline station provides services to Leeds, where connections can be made to London Kingas Cross. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i70494139
High Hall, Appletreewick - an outstanding Grade II* period home, enjoying a beautiful setting in the heart of Wharfedale, providing characterful and well appointed family living of generous proportions. Overlooking delightful landscaped gardens with an extensive range of outbuildings and garaging. The whole extending to around 0.76 of an acre (0.39 Ha), with additional grazing land of 3.6 acres (1.45 Ha), available by separate negotiation. "Nowhere in all the Dale, perhaps, will you understand so completely as here at High Hall the meaning of England her strength.' The Striding Dales by Halliwell SutcliffeGeneral RemarksThe sale of High Hall offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a stunning home in a beautiful and accessible area of Wharfedale, within the Yorkshire Dales National ParkSteeped in history, High Hall stands in the heart of Appletreewick, itself an unspoilt and highly desirable community. The property has been in the same family ownership for the last twenty five years a period when considerable sympathetic improvements have been made, successfully combining the demands of modern-day family life with the deep intrinsic character of this fine grade II * listed home.Planned over four floors in all the property offers very practical living, with three well-proportioned reception rooms to the ground floor, complemented by a lovely breakfast kitchen fitted with comprehensive units by Smallbone, along with a four oven Aga and further appliances by Miele and Sub Zero. The principal bedroom suite is to be found on the first floor and provides a pair of bedrooms as well as an ensuite bathroom and dressing room. The provision of the second bedroom within the suite offers scope to create additional dressing facilities or a more private study or office area. Also at this level is a charming minstrels' gallery which overlooks the splendid 'Great Hall' with its magnificent mullioned windows.There are a further five double bedrooms, four of which are ensuite, across the third and fourth floors. The former is also the setting for a further reception room The Earl of Craven's Withdrawing Room a truly impressive reception/family space enjoying dual aspects across open countryside.High Hall stands amidst mature gardens, landscaped to provide privacy and interest. Sweeping lawns contrast with mature hedging and trees, whilst pathways meander past a charming carp pond and folly. The are a couple of useful stores and a kitchen garden to the western gable. The property is approached through a splendid gateway leading to a parking court, off which is a double garage and a small single with adjacent storage. A studio/playroom is positioned to the rear of the larger garage.Historical NoteSir William Craven was born in the mid 16th C, reputedly in a small cottage opposite High Hall which subsequently became part of the village's St John the Baptist Church. His life lead him to London where he prospered as a business man, becoming Lord Mayor of The City in 1610. Over the years he bequeathed significant sums to numerous causes, primarily educational and ecclesiastical, throughout England.William's son, also William, lived from 1608 to 1697 and led a colourful life, both at the Royal Court and in Europe. He supported The Royalist cause during the English civil war; lost much of his lands and wealth, only to receive significant reward following the restoration. The County of Craven in North Carolina is named after William, who secured the titles Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in 1627 and subsequently Earl of Craven in 1664.LocationThe village of Appletreewick is one of the 'jewels in the crown' of the Yorkshire Dales, the community occupying a beautiful and accessible location in the heart of unspoilt countryside, overlooking the upper reaches of Wharfedale. A collection of cottages, family homes and farmsteads, the village has a couple of popular pubs and forms an ideal base from which to enjoy rugged hill walking, road and mountain biking. The adjacent village of Burnsall has additional amenities including a parish church, chapel and primary school the latter Grade II listed, is in the original 1602 grammar school building, itself a legacy of William Craven of Appletreewick's High HallNearby Grassington and its immediate neighbour Threshfiled, form a thriving and picturesque community providing a surprisingly broad range of everyday amenities including local shops, pubs/restaurants, a medical centre and sports clubs. Appletreewick falls within the catchment areas of the highly regarded selective schools Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls High School, although a number of private schools are located within comfortable daily driving distance including Ashville in Harrogate, The Grammar School at Leeds and Giggleswick to the north west.Skipton is around 8 miles to the south, with Ilkley 11 miles distant and Harrogate around 21 miles (approximately half an hour), to the east. Both local towns offer frequent rail services into the nearby cities of Leeds and Bradford, with regular onward daily connections from the former to London Kings Cross, with some trains from Leeds reaching the capital in around just two hours. Leeds Bradford International Airport is some 21 miles distant, whilst the M65 motorway leading into the East Lancashire conurbation can be joined at nearby Colne (20 miles).Agent's notes:Tenure Both the principal lot and grazing land are freehold, held on separate titles.Local Authority & Coucil Tax BandHigh Hall is presently used to provide holiday accommodation and as such is subject to business rates. The current ratable value is £5800, and the multiplier (for 2023/24), 49.9 pence in the £. However the property benefits from small business rates relief for the full charge. When taxed under Council Tax rules the property was assessed to fall within band H. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Valuation Office Agency or Local Authority.Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are installed. Heating is from an oil-fired boiler.Parking Driveway parking and garaging.Internet and Mobile Coverage Information obtained from the Ofcom website indicates that an internet connection is available from at least one provider. Mobile coverage (outdoors), is also available from at least one of the UKs four leading providers. For further information please refer to: From the roundabout on the A59 at Bolton Abbey take the B6160 towards Burnsall and Grassington, passing the Devonshire Arms Hotel. After around 3.7 miles, turn right at Barden, following the road for C. 4 miles to a T junction. Turn left towards Appletreewick. High Hall will be clearly visible on entering the village to the left-hand side. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_skipton-d197016/for-sale_i70364110
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