A RARE AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A SUBSTANTIAL 2 BEDROOMED DETACHED STONE BUILT BUNGALOW WITH A 25% DISCOUNT BELOW OPEN MARKET VALUE - OPEN ONLY TO THOSE WHO CAN SHOW LOCAL HOUSING NEED IN THE PARISHES OF COWLING, GLUSBURN, LOTHERSDALE AND SUTTON-IN-CRAVEN
 
 
 
STONEY CROFT
FOLD LANE
COWLING
 
PRICE:  £235,000

Built almost 20 years ago in natural random Yorkshire stone covered with a traditional blue slate roof, this imposing property occupies an elevated position at the top of Fold Lane on the very edge of open fields and countryside and in consequence enjoys an open uninterrupted aspect with fine long distance views.

Cleverly designed and laid out with generously proportioned rooms which include 2 Halls, 2 Reception Rooms a Sun Room and a well equipped Kitchen and Bathroom, the 2 Bedroomed accommodation could be further extended into the boarded overall roof void, subject to obtaining the usual Building Regulation approval.

Externally the property has excellent on-site parking and stands amidst very good sized mature lawned gardens, bounded by an attractive stream, the whole representing sensible value for money for a house of this calibre for those who can satisfy the conditions and show a genuine housing need.

Particularly worthy of inspection, the property is served by gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing set within timber frames and in detail comprises:

TO THE GROUND FLOOR

Part glazed Entrance Door with bevelled glass to:

ENTRANCE PORCH: 5’9” x 5’7” with parquet flooring, delph rack, coved ceiling and part glazed leaded inner door to:

HALL: 12’0” x 21’3” (max) L-shaped with delph rack, coving and access to fully boarded overall roof void storage area.

SITTING ROOM: 26’3” x 13’0” with cast iron multi-fuel stove with carved surround and flagged hearth, Pitch Pine beamed ceiling, coving, 2 ceiling roses, windows on 3 sides and glazed doors through to:

SUN ROOM: 7’6” x 6’3” with Vinolay floor covering, part exposed stone walls, display shelving and part glazed door with coloured and leaded glass to the garden.

KITCHEN:  12’8” x 10’1” with range of contemporary base units with working surfaces over incorporating a 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, recess for cooker, washer plumbing, recess for fridge, windows on 3 sides, beamed ceiling, wall cupboards, coving, part tiled walls, Vinolay floor covering and folding part glazed doors to:

DINING ROOM: 12’7” x 9’1” with corner Aga cast iron multi-fuel stove on stone flagged hearth with display shelving behind, beamed ceiling, coving and glazed doors to the rear garden.

SIDE ENTRANCE HALL: 7’0” x 4’6” with Main gas fired central heating boiler, Vinolay floor, side window, coat hooks and part glazed door with bevelled glass and cat flap.

BEDROOM 1:  17’0” x 9’0” (front) with full bank of fitted wardrobes, coved ceiling and long distance views.

BATHROOM with 4 piece suite in cream comprising panelled bath, corner shower cubicle with Gainsborough unit and folding glazed screen in fully tiled walls, low suite w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, beamed ceiling, Airflow extractor fan and pull light switch.

BEDROOM 2: 12’8” x 9’1” (rear) with beamed ceiling.

TO THE OUTSIDE

There is a timber gated entrance and concrete drive leading to a blue slate quarry waste parking area for several vehicles.  The gardens are laid down to lawns with hedge borders containing shrubs, plants and trees including Beech, Elderberry, Hornbeam, Plum, Damson, Silver Birch and Walnut and there is a useful range of outbuildings including 2 storage sheds and a greenhouse.

There is also a vegetable patch, a useful cold water tap and raised flower borders with stone boundary walls.  Part of the site is bounded by an attractive watercourse as previously mentioned and the whole is a haven for those with gardening interests.

SERVICES: Mains gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Water is from a shared borehole supply. The heating/electrical appliances and any fixtures and fittings included in the sale have not been tested by the Agents and we are therefore unable to offer any guarantees in respect of them.

COUNCIL TAX: Verbal enquiry reveals that this property has been placed in Category D.

POST CODE:  BD22 0BQ

TENURE: The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion of the sale.

CONDITIONS: This property is subject to a Section 106 Agreement and is available only to those who currently reside in the parishes of Cowling, Glusburn, Lothersdale or Sutton-in-Craven.

Potential purchasers will have to show a housing need and approval and consent will have to be obtained from The Craven District Council. An interview with The Local Authority is likely to be requested.

VIEWING: Please contact the selling Agents, Messrs. Wilman and Wilman on telephone 01535-637333 who will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements and supply any further information.

PRICE: £235,000