1 bed flat for sale

Eshton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23

A beautifully appointed first floor one bedroom apartment within this magnificent Grade II listed country house located on the outskirts of Gargrave at the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. This apartment is spacious and filled with a good amount of natural light, high ceilings and large windows. It is, in our opinion, tastefully decorated and has been carefully maintained by the current owners.
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Eshton Hall is one of the most commanding country houses in the area, dating back to 1186. Once the home of the Wilson family, one of whom was a local mp and celebrated by his statue outside Skipton library. The historic house was used as a boarding school, relocated from Scarborough during WW2 and then converted into 18 apartments and mews houses between 2003 and 2005 and has been finished to a very high standard retaining and enhancing some of the beautiful period features, a property of this stature enjoys.

Eshton Hall stands in well maintained landscaped grounds of approximately 2.7 acres, and has far reaching views over the surrounding countryside whilst enjoying the many amenities the village of Gargrave has to offer, being just over a mile away. The approach to the property is through electronic wrought iron gates.

On entering Eshton Hall, through into the main communal hallway, having an ornate oak sweeping staircase and ornate glass atrium, leading to the first floor landing where number 8 can be accessed.

The main living room is of a great size with high ceilings and stunning views to the front elevation looking out on to the open countryside. This room is open plan through into the kitchen which offers space for dining, fitted with a selection of base, wall and drawers units with worktops over, stainless steel sink and drainer with beautiful views to the front. Integrated appliances include a five ring gas hob with electric oven below and extractor fan above, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The shower room is also located to the ground floor, with useful storage cupboard. The shower room is well presented with a white three piece suite comprising of a large shower cubicle, low flush w.c., hand wash basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan and partially tiled walls.

Access to the mezzanine bedroom is via the spiral staircase from the living room, which is a superb size, benefitting from fitted wardrobes and window so you can appreciate the extensive parkland views towards the hills of Rough Haw and Sharp Haw.

There are two allocated car parking spaces included in this sale, as well as visitor parking within the grounds. In addition, the Hall includes beautifully landscaped communal grounds, a very private and secure environment with electronically operated entrance gate.

Local Authority & Council Tax Band
• North Yorkshire Council
• Council Tax Band D

Tenure, Services & Parking
• Leasehold, 999 years from 2005, service charge £2,710.76 per annum reviewed annually, including ground rent costs, £198.75 annual charge for buildings insurance
• Mains electricity and water are available. Drainage is to communal water treatment plan. Lpg gas fires the boiler and heating system
• Two allocated parking spaces are on site
• The property is Grade II listed, located in a conservation area and within the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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The nearby village of Gargrave is within one and a half miles and offers a good range of local amenities whilst the historic market town of Skipton is within some five miles and offers a comprehensive range of facilities including railway station with services to Leeds, Bradford and London. Some of the most renowned villages and landscape features of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are within a short driving distance.

Proceed out of Gargrave on the Malham Road and Eshton Hall is on the right hand side immediately after the turn off for Hetton. Entrance into the grounds can only be gained through the electronically controlled gates which are 'security code operated'.