4 bed detached house for sale

Coniston Cold, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23

Dating back to 1665 this yorkshire stone built country home is packed to the rafters with charm and character with exposed beams, thick walls and georgian style windows and light and spacious living. A purpose built annexe forming A perfect home office but could be developed further, beautiful views over st peters church, stunning landscaped gardens and ample parking make this property A fabulous family home.

The Old School House has been a much loved family home and is now ready for a new family to enjoy its space and charm and put their own stamp on it. Enjoying three reception rooms with the main sitting room boasting an impressive Inglenook fireplace and a country cottage dining kitchen. Four bedrooms to the first floor including one ensuite and a family bathroom to the first floor.

A detached annex to the rear of the plot has so much potential and versatility currently used as a home office and storage area but could easily be converted into a liveable space and make an ideal granny flat or teenage pad but also a studio or home gym.

Externally the property has fabulous landscaped garden which you can see the love and hard work the current owners have put into it with well stocked rockeries, lawned gardens and established borders and ample seating areas to enjoy the views.

There are gravelled driveways with parking for approximately four cars and the potential to install a garage if desired. All watched over by the local cows and with lovely views over St Peters Church.

Midway between Skipton and Settle, Coniston Cold is a rural village with its own Church and the much acclaimed Coniston Hotel & Country Estate with its recently-opened Spa and excellent dining and recreational facilities. Just a couple of miles down the road is the larger village of Gargrave with shops, doctors, railway station, primary school and sporting amenities, and there is a choice of secondary schooling at both Skipton and Settle. The good road network makes Coniston Cold a great choice for anyone wanting easy access to business cities combined with splendid scenery and walks on the doorstep. The Michelin star Angel at Hetton a short distance away to enjoy great food and wine.

Benefitting from oil fired central heating system and newly fitted Georgian style double glazed, acoustic windows and is described in brief below using approximate room sizes:-
Ground floor

entrance hall

Through a wide solid Oak and glazed front door and setting the scene for this characterful home to a spacious hallway with radiator.

Sitting room 22' x 16'6" (6.7m x 5.03m)
A beautifully presented and spacious sitting room with windows to three sides letting the light flood through with window seats. A feature stone Inglenook fireplace with electric stove and wonderful exposed beams. Alcove bespoke wood shelving and two radiators.

Dining room 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m)
A formal dining room with a polished wide, wood plank flooring, stone arch ornamental fireplace adding character and charm to the room. A window to the front with window seat, inset wood shelving and a radiator.
Inner hallway

With stairs to the first floor and a lattice window on the turn of the stairs letting the light flow down, under stairs storage ideal for boots and coats.

Farmhouse kitchen 17'6" x 11'3" (5.33m x 3.43m)
A real country cottage kitchen with solid wood wall and base units and a marble work counter creating ample meal preparation space. Charming antique bricks surround the electric Aga, which has two hotplates and two ovens, with an oak lintel. A tiled floor, window overlooking the patio and gardens. Space for a washing machine, dryer and fridge freezer and integrated Whirlpool electric hob and hood.

Garden room 22' x 8' (6.7m x 2.44m)
Having a real holiday feel with a terracotta tiled floor and newly fitted, self-cleaning, glass roof making it a perfect place to enjoy sunny evenings. Full surround windows with lovely views over the garden and door giving access to the rear.
First floor

landing

Window to the rear and loft access which is insulated and houses the water cylinder.

Bedroom one 13'6" x 11'3" (4.11m x 3.43m)
A generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, window to the front with a lovely window seat and exposed feature stone wall.

Bedroom two 12'9" x 12 (3.89m x 12)
Another generous double bedroom to the front of the property and a radiator.
Ensuite shower room

A smart and stylish ensuite with shower cubicle with mermaid board surround, handbasin, low suite WC and chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom three 13'6" x 9'3" (4.11m x 2.82m)
A double bedroom to the front of the property with radiator.

Bedroom four 11'9" x 6'9" (3.58m x 2.06m)
A generous single bedroom to the rear with beautiful views over the garden, farmland and church. Exposed beams, built in closet and radiator.
Bathroom

A family bathroom with a four piece suite in white with grey part tiled walls. With a corner bath, shower enclosure, hand basin and low suite WC. Exposed beams, windows side and rear and a radiator and chrome heated towel rail.

Home office suite/annexe 34.3 x 13.6
This is an incredibly versatile space which has so much potential. It could be used as it is currently for storage and a home office as the office space has broadband and a direct dial phone line or it could be converted further to make a granny flat or teenage annexe. A reception area greets you with a tiled floor and three windows with a separate WC with handbasin. A storage area measuring 9'7 x 6'6 could make a great kitchen area as well as the current storage room. The office area measures 16'3 x 13'6 and is light and spacious with two windows and two velux and is fully insulated in both the walls and floor. Broadband and a direct dial phone line make it a perfect home office space.
External

parking

To the rear of the property is gravelled driveway parking for approximately 6 cars and the potential to create further parking or erect a garage (subject to any necessary planning consents) on the grassed, gated area at the rear.
Gardens

To the front of the property is a beautiful cottage garden with stone wall and gated access with paved pathway leading to the side and rear.

To the side of the property is large lawned garden perfect for children's play and an established planted rockery for all the gardeners out there. An orchard of fruit trees and vegetables growing and with a shed and greenhouse.

To the rear is a sunny paved patio which is great for entertaining and a tiered rockery garden with established beds and borders stocked with perennials, in spring daffodils and tulips and roses and lilies in the summer. Elevated seating areas to enjoy the evening sun with a drink and good company.
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 the website.

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