Tatham House, Airton
TATHAM HOUSE The most stunning house situated in an elevated position with an attractive outlook over the popular village of Airton. Completely refurbished and extended to exacting standards eight years ago by the current owners. Now offering superbly presented contemporary living space, set in very generous and beautifully presented gardens, this immaculate property offers a chance to own what has to be one of the most stunning homes to come on the market in 'The Dales' in recent years. Ideal for a family, or as a retirement home and offering a mix of the traditional and the contemporary with exposed oak, wrought iron balustrades, modern lighting, boutique bedrooms and a magnificent living room with full-width extended bay. Floor coverings are Sisal natural carpets or Crema Marfil floor tiles (most of which has underfloor heating) and there is a modern and spacious breakfast kitchen made by Hacker of Germany. Multiple sliding doors open onto the gardens from the snug, kitchen and 2 of the bedrooms. Viewing of this fine home is essential to absorb the quality and attention to detail that took the owners12 months to complete. Worthy of a separate mention is the fantastic roof garden which splendid views and making for a great place to relax or entertain. ENTRANCE HALL Approached off the tarmacadam driveway and front gardens through a large solid oak door having large floor to ceiling double glazed windows to either side, providing panoramic views across the gardens and village. Opening into a spacious and light reception area with Crema Marfil flooring, recessed lighting, central heating radiator with period style cover and with space for display furniture. UTILITY ROOM Having a base unit with marble worktops over and incorporating an under-mounted stainless steel sink with mixer lever tap over and with granite worktops and splash-back. With space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. A 3/4 height door gives access to an under-stairs cupboard which also houses the property's indirect hot water tank. Having recessed lighting, Crema Marfil flooring running through from the hall, and also providing space to hang outdoor coats. CLOAKROOM Incorporating a two piece suite with a dual-flush contemporary shaped WC and matching full pedestal wash basin with contemporary mixer tap over. Finished with attractive half timber panelling with classic wall coverings above, heating radiator, recessed lighting, extractor fan and Crema Marfil flooring. RECEPTION-DINING ROOM Approached from the entrance hall below via a straight flight of stairs with striking, wrought-iron contemporary balustrade. Having great amounts of natural light from the full width double glazed feature window to the front of the property with stunning views across the village towards Malham. An impressive entertaining space and with Crema Marfill underheated flooring throughout and ample space for an eight or ten seater dining suite. A further flight of stairs, again with contemporary wrought iron open balustrade leads up to the home office mezzanine. This is a stunning room and links the sleeping accommodation to the living accommodation, and having further natural light from a double glazed window looking out onto the roof garden. HOME OFFICE A feature contemporary wrought iron balustrade looks down onto the panoramic windows in the dining room and with further high-level, double glazed windows to the mezzanine area itself. Featuring an excellent range of quality cupboards providing storage and incorporating a central desk area with oak top, and with further space for display furniture or office storage. Sisal natural carpet to the floor area. SNUG Being partially open plan to the breakfast-kitchen and with Crema Marfil under-heated flooring and featuring a contemporary black granite recessed fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove. Having space for chairs and tables providing an attractive snug area, with great natural light from the French doors opening on to the roof garden and also from the wide sliding doors which open onto the rear sun terrace and gardens. A delightful space and with the log burner, no doubt used throughout the winter months. ROOF GARDEN A bespoke and delightful outside space, built over the double garage and with contemporary design wrought iron balustrade and a spacious timber decked area. Providing great entertaining and everyday relaxing space, with elevated views over the village and catching the sun all day long. With ample space for an outside dining suite and planters, making the most of this delightful and private sitting area.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN A spacious and superbly designed breakfast-kitchen and featuring a quality Hacker (of Germany) designer kitchen. Offering large amounts of cleverly designed storage with 'touch' openers. Having granite worktops and upstands and with a feature centre island with under-mounted stainless steel sink with mono-block mixer tap over. Also providing a 4 person breakfast bar area and incorporating a Miele full sized dishwasher and Neff electric fan oven and grill. Further integrated appliances include a Miele larderfridge and larder-freezer. Central to this great cooking and baking space is the Electric double-oven / twin hotplate Aga, finished in high gloss black and having contemporary splash-back and canopy hood over with built-in extractor fan and multi point adjustable spotlights. There are 2 two sets of high quality sliding doors, with recessed lighting, opening onto the sun terraces and providing a delightful outlook onto the rear gardens. This room provides a superb everyday space, no doubt the hub of the house and with Cremar Marfil under-floor heated tiles, recessed wall mounted TV area and multipoint adjustable spotlights. SITTING ROOM An elegant and spacious sitting room with much to commend it and featuring a superb walk-in bay window with mullions and double glazed units to all three elevations providing the most impressive views over the gardens and onto the hills towards Skipton; and with bespoke decorative heating radiator covers below. The central feature to this magnificent room is a recessed open fireplace (please note that the dog grate is not included in the sale) with ornate timber surround, panelling and mantel to the chimney breast. There is ample space for two or three sofas and sitting room furniture and with further natural light from three double glazed windows, all with delightful views. Having two classical wall lights mounted to the chimney breast, further picture light and quality Sisal natural carpet throughout. INNER HALL Off from the dining reception area, a spacious inner hall with natural light from a double glazed window with lovely views across the gardens towards the limestone scars above Malham, and with heating radiator below. Having recessed lighting, loft hatch with drop down ladder giving access to the roof space, which is boarded; and with Sisal natural carpets running throughout. MASTER BEDROOM Of L-shape in design, a striking bedroom finished in soft creams and with great amounts of natural light from the high quality sliding doors opening onto the sun terraces and gardens and a further double glazed mullion window with a double panelled heating radiator below. Over the bed area, there is an ornate lowered ceiling with recessed lighting. To the dressing end of this high quality bedroom there is a range of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes with interior fittings. The room is finished with Sisal carpet, recessed lighting and a further heating radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With tiling to the under-heated floor and to the walls; a spacious wet room featuring a walk-in shower with glass partition, encompassing a thermostatic shower valve with drench head. A French style close coupled WC with matching full pedestal wash basin with antique style taps. Natural light from a double glazed window with chrome heated towel rail below. Also having recessed lighting, extractor fan and large built in mirror over the wash basin area. BEDROOM 2 Situated to the front of the property with great amounts of natural light from the large double glazed mullioned window overlooking the gardens towards Malham, and with heating radiator below. A double bedroom with ornate cornice to the ceiling and a timber panelled headboard. A range of high quality fitted wardrobes provide good hanging and storage space. Feature chandelier style light fitting and Sisal carpet. BEDROOM 3 The third and final bedroom with ample space for a King-Size bed and fitted or free-standing furniture. Double heating radiator and delightful views and great amounts of natural light from the high quality sliding door, opening onto the sun terraces and rear gardens. With recessed lighting and natural Sisal carpets. HOUSE BATHROOM A smart contemporary bathroom with underfloor heating to the tiled floor and with matching tiling to the walls and enjoying good amounts of natural light from an eye-level, panoramic double glazed window. Featuring a Villeroy and Boch bath with tiled panel and having thermostatic shower valve incorporating a waterfall filler with drench shower head over and a glass over- bath shower screen. Duravit full pedestal wash basin with waterfall filler, and matching dual flush WC. Further features include a recessed glass shelved display area with lighting, contemporary lighting to the ceiling, a chrome ladder style heated towel rail and an extractor fan. GARAGE A double garage accessed by two up and over doors, one being remote controlled and with painted breeze block walls and painted concrete floor, providing parking for two vehicles. With a range of quality high gloss cupboards providing good storage and with the LPG boiler, overhead lighting, water supply, power sockets and trap door giving access to an under drawing for further storage.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a private tarmacadam driveway opening onto the front gardens which are for the main laid to lawn but with well stocked borders including specimen trees and shrubs and providing for an attractive approach to this contemporary fronted property. There is a stone flagged path running down through this area of the garden into the village. To the side of the property, again laid mainly to lawn, there are further substantial gardens, being well stocked including mature trees and having 'chocolate box' views onto neighbouring properties and the village green. With drystone walled boundaries, a potting shed (under the house), a timber gazebo and with a wrought iron gate opening onto the rear sun terraces. At the rear of the property, a substantial stone flagged sun terrace running along the length of the previously mentioned sliding doors from the snug, breakfastkitchen and master bedroom suite. This in turn leads onto extremely well thought out and well maintained gardens. Featuring planted gravelled and stone flagged areas for sitting out and entertaining, a feature ornamental pond with timber surround and opening onto further substantial lawned gardens with delightful borders surrounded by box tree hedges. With further lawns and wide borders at the very back of the gardens offering further private sitting out areas. Further pathways lead to a bin area and a stone built garden shed and log store, before once again returning to the front of the property via a wrought iron gate. The gardens are an absolute delight, being enclosed, extremely private, beautifully designed and maintained and of generous proportions. COUNCIL TAX BAND tba Do you have a property to sell? We would be delighted to arrange an appointment to carry out a market appraisal of your property and discuss our marketing strategy. This is without obligation and free of charge. Do you require a Mortgage? Have you got the best deal? Our whole of market Mortgage Advisor can check this for you during a 10 minute conversation over the telephone. No need to come into the office. DISCLAIMER These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances - All measurements are approximate. SERVICES Mains water, LPG gas, mains electric and mains drainage
Viewing Arrangements Strictly by prior appointment through the agent Hunters Procter & Co 01756 700544 Website: www.hunters-exclusive.co.uk A Hunters Franchise owned and operated under licence by Procter & Co Ltd Registered No: 07255887 England and Wales VAT Reg. No 993 5861 61 Registered Office: Mickle Hill House, 5 Mickle Hill Mews, Gargrave, Skipton, North Yorkshire. BD23 3RR