4 bed detached house for sale

Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23

Honoured to bring this wonderful farmhouse to the market, dating back to 1671 and steeped in period features and charm and boasting A large barn, beautiful gardens, parking and A purpose built outdoor studio.

The Mount is a beautiful farmhouse situated in the Dales village of Long Preston close to all the local amenities. Sat in a fabulous plot with ample parking and stunning wildlife gardens. Four generous bedrooms, family bathroom, two reception rooms and a farmhouse kitchen. There is also a large outdoor barn which is ripe for conversion and a really versatile outdoor studio.

Located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounded by scenic countryside, Long Preston has much to offer – it has a strong local community, a village hall, primary school, general store, church, choice of pubs and a railway station with services operating between Leeds and Carlisle. The market town of Settle is four miles away with a wider range of shops and schools catering for all age groups, and Skipton is around 11 miles to the south.

The property benefits from timber double glazed windows, an Eco tec Plus gas fired central heating system, hand carved internal doors, Solar Thermal Tubes to the barn roof and lime plaster to some walls and is described in brief below using approximate room sizes:-
Ground floor


Living room 16'4" x 13'7" (4.98m x 4.14m)
A beautiful living space welcoming you into this fabulous home with a feature stone fireplace with Oak lintel, stone hearth and cast iron multi fuel stove, timber panelled window and bespoke Oak handmade stable door. Feature radiator.

Sitting room 13'7" x 12' (4.14m x 3.66m)
A characterful sitting room benefitting from new timber wide flooring using traditional methods and bespoke tall skirting boards, picture rail and another stone fireplace with cast iron multi fuel stove. Feature radiator. A timber panelled window to the front.

Kitchen 16'4" x 10'9" (4.98m x 3.28m)
A true farmhouse kitchen with two free standing pine units that give ample storage units and an inset ceramic sink unit and a free standing electric Rangemaster with triple oven and six electric ring hob. Double radiator. Vinyl flooring, window overlooking the gardens to the rear and stairs to the first floor.
WC

A two piece suite with handbasin and low suite WC with frosted window, exposed stone wall and radiator.
Rear porch

With direct access to the outdoors this is a perfect entrance for muddy boots and dogs with a vinyl flooring and ample space for coats. Radiator.
Pantry

A large walk in pantry with the original slate floor and original slate shelving. It also has power.
First floor

landing

A very generous and bright landing, which could also be utilised as a further reading room. Newly carpeted and a window over the gardens.

Bedroom one 13'7" x 9'10" (4.14m x 3m)
A large double bedroom to the front of the property currently used as a home office with a radiator.

Bedroom two 13'7" x 8'10" (4.14m x 2.7m)
Another double bedroom to the front of the property currently used as a craft room with a radiator.

Bedroom three 13'7" x 9'10" (4.14m x 3m)
A lovely double bedroom, which currently functions as the master suite. This room easily accommodates a King size bed and an extra large free-standing wardrobe. Timber panelled window and window to the front elevation. Radiator.

Bedroom four 10'9" x 9'10" (3.28m x 3m)
To the rear of the property with lovely views over the garden is this fourth double bedroom situated in the oldest part of the house with radiator and exposed beam.
Bathroom

A large family bathroom with a three piece suite in white with panelled bath and shower over, which is directly connected to the thermal hot water heating tubes with the addition of being electronically temperature controlled via the Eco Plus heating system control panel. Low suite WC and hand basin. Vinyl flooring, part tiled walls, frosted window and built in closet.
External

barn

Attached to the side of the main farmhouse is this large barn area that offers so much potential with the original stone cobbled flooring, oak roof beams and a mezzanine level for further storage. The heating system can also be found within the barn. The barn houses a large built in workshop / potential utility area. This could easily be, with the correct planning consents, a great addition to the farmhouse or additional living accommodation for an Airbnb or holiday let. The barn benefits from dual windows providing natural light and access to the front and rear of the property. There is also a separate outdoor WC which could have a multiple uses but would make a great outdoor bar area.
Studio

In the rear garden is a purpose built studio / home office, which was once the old village dairy and is now home to the seller's studio space. With light, power and internet access, a cast iron stove with a stone hearth, exposed beams and two Velux windows. Bespoke double glazed hardwood double doors lead onto a further garden area having further fruit trees with views of the surrounding countryside.
Parking

To the rear of the garden is an off street parking area providing parking for approximately four cars. To the side is the original Edge stone.
Gardens

To the front of the property and barn is a well stocked planted area with shrubs and flowers, giving a pretty kerbside appeal. To the rear of the property are just the most beautiful wildlife gardens with two lawned areas, well established trees, shrubs and hedges, apple trees and a wildlife pond. A further lawned area to the rear next to the parking provides further seating or parking areas. To the side of the property are the remains of the old piggery which could be converted into outhouses or log stores etc and gated access to the front. To the rear (right-hand side of the property) is private parking with space for 3-4 cars.
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

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.
Tenure

We understand the property to be Freehold.
Council tax

North Yorkshire Council Tax Band F. For further details on North Yorkshire Council Tax Charges please visit .
Directions

Entering Long Preston on the A65 from Skipton the property can be found on the right hand side just after Moor Lane.

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