Gainsborough Court, Skipton Well presented & maintained Family sized home 4 bedrooms & 2 bath / shower rooms Double garage and off street parking Well stocked, low maintenance gardens Breakfast-kitchen & utility room Quiet yet central location Close to excellent schools & train station Asking Price: 447,000
An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented and maintained family home right in the heart of the market town of Skipton, being very convenient for access into the Town Centre, yet a peaceful and quiet back water on a no-through road. Also in close proximity to the excellent grammar schools, as well as easy access to green space for walking, including the beautiful Skipton Woods and open spaces of Aireville Park. The property comprises of a four bed detached with double garage, set in a slightly elevated position to the rear of Gainsborough Court with ample on street parking as well as two further parking space on the driveway itself. With delightful and very well kept gardens to the front and the rear, catching the sun nearly all day long, this immaculately kept property has much to offer. In brief the property comprises of; entrance hall, living room partially open to a dining room, breakfast-kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor there are four bedrooms, three of which are double, the master being en-suite and a house bathroom. LIVING ROOM Featuring a splay-bay double glazed window with an attractive outlook across the gardens and with some long distance views onto the moors. Having two heating radiators, ample space for two sofas and an armchair along with a television area. Decorated to a high standard with coving to the ceiling, centre light point and featuring an Adamsstyle fireplace with marble backing and hearth, incorporating a living flame, coal-effect gas fire. SKIPTON The historic market town of Skipton (in Craven) is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and provides extensive recreational facilities with stunning open countryside nearby. On the cusp of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with excellent walking, climbing and fishing including the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Craven has its fair share of gourmet pubs, restaurants and excellent sporting facilities including a state of the art swimming pool and gym. Leeds and Manchester are within comfortable daily commuting distance and direct trains to London s Kings Cross as well as Leeds, Bradford and the Settle to Carlisle line, run regularly. Skipton offers a wide range of shopping with High Street brands including Marks & Spencer s Food as well as a diverse range of private retailers and regular markets. Another central attraction is the Leeds Liverpool Canal which provides fishing, boat hire and sightseeing trips as well as walks on the level. Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved in the UK. There are very well respected primary and secondary schools within the town including Skipton Girls High & Ermysteds Grammar. DINING ROOM Open to the living room by way of a double width archway and providing space for a six person dining suite, ideally situated adjacent to a pair of Georgian-style double glazed French doors opening onto the stone flagged alfresco dining area and gardens. With coving to ceiling, centre light point and heating radiator. ENTRANCE HALL Approached from the attractive front gardens via flagged steps with wrought iron railings to a timber and glazed door, opening into the entrance hall. With double panel heating radiator, wallpapered walls, coving to ceiling and stairs to the first floor.
BREAKFAST-KITCHEN More recently refurbished with a range of high gloss base and wall units with brushed stainless steel handles, to include deep pan and crockery drawers and pull-out spice and larder units. Having woodeffect worktops over the base units incorporating a composite one and a half bowl sink set below a large Georgian-style double glazed window offering a view onto the delightful gardens. A Hotpoint oven and grill sits below a four ring gas hob, both finished in brushed stainless steel and with a matching extractor canopy over. A full height door gives access to a walk-in under stairs cupboard providing excellent storage, along with the property's intruder alarm panel. With Camaro Polyfloor, central heating radiator, multi-point adjustable spotlights and with space for a breakfast table and chairs. LANDING Approached from a straight flight of stairs out of the entrance hall onto a spacious landing with return balustrade, having painted spindles and handrail and with a loft hatch giving access to the roof space. MASTER BEDROOM Set to the front of the property with two Georgian style double glazed windows providing good natural light from this south facing position as well as some long distance views onto the moors, and with heating radiator below. A range of fitted bedroom furniture provides good wardrobe space with storage above, and there is a fly-over pelmet to the bed area with recessed lighting. Having coving to ceiling, centre light point and an en-suite shower room. UTILITY ROOM Every house should have one. A well planned utility space with room for a dishwasher, washing machine and tall fridge-freezer along with fitted shelving, laminate flooring, heating radiator and a timber and glazed door leading out onto the rear gardens. ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM A modern en-suite featuring a quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatic shower and mermaid boarding, along with a WC and vanity wash basin. With natural light from an autumn leaf glazed window, slate effect laminate flooring, central heating radiator, shaver point and tiling to the vanity basin area. BEDROOM TWO Set to the front of the property with some lovely long distance views onto the moors from the two Georgian style double glazed windows with heating radiator below. Having ample space for a double or king size bed, as well as tables and fitted or free standing furniture. CLOAKROOM With a full pedestal basin and WC both finished in white, with natural light from a double glazed window with autumn leaf glass. Having Camaro Polyfloor and the walls are finished in soft pastel colours,. Centre light point and heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE To the rear of the property, a smaller double bedroom currently set up as a spacious single with an attractive outlook onto the rear gardens from the double glazed Georgian style windows with heating radiator below. Having ample space for a double or three quarter bed and with laminate flooring and centre light point. GARAGE Having separate vehicle doors and providing covered parking for 2 vehicles. There is lighting, power outlets and a water supply. The garage also houses the GAS heating boiler. BEDROOM FOUR/HOME OFFICE A single bedroom currently set up as a home office with a range of fitted desk and filing drawer units, with good natural light to the desk area from a double glazed window to the south facing front of the property. With half height door giving access to a good sized over stairs storage cupboard, and a separate telephone line is installed for business use if required. HOUSE BATHROOM A traditional style suite including a full pedestal wash basin with antique style taps, matching WC and panelled bath with shower head attachment. Being half tiled throughout with attractive listello and with natural light from an autumn leaf glazed window. Having heating radiator, shaver point, centre light point and with a full height door giving access to the property's airing cupboard which incorporates an indirect hot water cylinder, and fitted shelving for linen storage. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a quiet no through road onto a double width tarmacadam drive providing good parking and access to the double garage doors. With well stocked and well maintained borders and lawn area to the front which provides an attractive approach to the main door. There is a timber gate off to the side of the garages that leads round to the fully enclosed rear gardens. The rear gardens include a large Indian stone flagged alfresco dining patio with matching steps leading up to the second tier of the garden which has a small raised vegetable and compost area, and a decking area which we are reliably informed catches the sun from early morning to late afternoon. Attractive gardens, being very well stocked with specimen trees and shrubs yet offering easy maintenance and certainly a private and tranquil place to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun, perhaps with a glass of wine or a meal. There is an outside tap for watering the garden.
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