WOODLAND VIEW

ESHTON ROAD

GARGRAVE

A MAGNIFICENT 6 BEDROOMED DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE STANDING AMIDST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GARDENS WITH AN EXCELLENT RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND SUPERB SOUTH FACING VIEWS IN A STUNNING RURAL LOCATION 

PRICE GUIDE:  £850,000

Predominantly constructed in handsome dressed Yorkshire stonework, this unique property once formed part of the Eshton Hall Estate and has an interesting history, being built by Sir Matthew Wilson Bt – The first MP for the constituency of Skipton.  The principal house has been used as a prep school and a nursing home during the past 40 years but has more recently been converted into a selection of highly regarded individually designed apartments. 

Similarly, Woodland View has been painstakingly restored to provide truly spacious 6 Bedroomed family accommodation extending to almost 4,000 sq ft, having rooms of pleasing proportions which include: an impressive Entrance Hall, a Cloakroom, a Breakfast Kitchen and Utility with 3 separate Reception Rooms and 2 luxury Bathrooms, 1 En-Suite to the principal Bedroom.

There are a useful range of outbuildings, the one attached being eminently suitable as a holiday home, for staff accommodation, or indeed as an office (subject to obtaining the usual consents).

The village of Gargrave and the historic market town of Skipton are both close to hand offering an excellent range of Schools, Shops, Services and other facilities, whilst Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate are all within acceptable daily commuting distance. 

  

Approached over a sweeping drive through substantial security gates, the property stands in a first class residential location and is served by oil fired central heating and leaded double glazing, with the accommodation in detail comprising:

TO THE GROUND FLOOR

Part leaded side Entrance Door to:

PORCH:  7’3” x 7’3” with tiled floor with louvre cupboards on 2 sides and multi paned inner door to:

BREAKFAST KITCHEN: 22’1” x 19’2” with 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, comprehensive range of Oak fitted floor and wall units with marble effect working surfaces over, incorporating an AEG electric oven and grill, an Ariston 4 ring gas hob with an extractor hood over, washer plumbing, tiled floor, coved ceiling, downlights and ceiling fans, Breakfast Bar, Dining Area with tiled floor and concealed lighting. 

SECONDARY KITCHEN/ UTILITY AREA:  with range of floor units, double sink, Zanussi hotplate, washer plumbing, wall cupboards, Xpelair extractor fan, ceiling spotlights and tiled walls.

INNER LOBBY AND HALL: 29’6” x 11’9”with ceiling Rose, coving, ornate pillars and open staircase off.  Double doors to:

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH: 13’2” x 8’9” with granite floor, coved ceiling, windows on 2 sides, dado rail and multi paned double external doors. 

CLOAKROOM: with blue suite comprising wash handbasin in vanity unit, bidet and low suite w.c, wall mirror, ceiling downlights, display surface and marble shelving.

ADJOINING PANTRY:  with fitted shelves.

DINING ROOM: 16’4” x 15’10” with marble fireplace surround and mantle, ceiling rose and plaster archway.

FAMILY ROOM:  22’8” x 16’4” with electric fire in ornate marble fireplace, coved ceiling, 3 wall light points, windows on 2 sides and French doors to the front terrace.

SITTING ROOM: 19’3” x 15’10” with cast iron fireplace with open grate and brass fender, coved ceiling, 4 wall lights points, 2 wall recesses with shell motif and double opening doors.

TO THE FIRST FLOOR

IMPOSING BALCONY LANDING:  with fitted wardrobes, coving, wall light points and access to roof void storage area.       

MASTER BEDROOM:  16’0” x 12’5” with coved ceiling, gable end window and plaster archway to:  

DRESSING ROOM:  16’0” x 9’10” with full range of fitted wardrobes with mirrors and drawers and further access through to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM:  with high quality Jacuzzi bath, wash handbasin and corner low suite w.c, heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor, wall mirror, ceiling downlights and large shower cubicle with thermostatic unit and Mermaid boarded walls. 

BEDROOM 2:  16’3” x 13’4” (front) with range of fitted wardrobes, built in desk unit and working surfaces with glazed cupboards above, heated towel rail, coved ceiling, dimmer switch and laminate flooring.  

BEDROOM 3: 16’3” x 12’4” (front) with coved ceiling and range of fitted wardrobes with dressing unit, wall mirror and drawers.  

BEDROOM 4: 16’3” x 12’5” with range of fitted wardrobes, bedhead unit and drawers, coved ceiling, laminate flooring and windows on 2 sides.  

BATHROOM:  with fully tiled floor and walls having a high quality Jacuzzi bath, a glass wash handbasin and a low suite w.c and a display cabinet.

BEDROOM 5: 11’9” x 5’11” (front) with range of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets, dressing unit and coved ceiling.

BEDROOM 6: 10’8” x 5’11” with marble display surfaces.  

TO THE OUTSIDE

Electronically controlled heavy entrance gates, sweeping tarmacadamed drive with full turning circle, flagged terracing, landscaped lawned area with shrubs, plants and evergreens and an ornamental pond with attractive Victorian style electric gas lamps.

The house has the benefit of an adjoining 2 STOREY EXTENSION: 38’2” x 21’5” which would be suitable for a variety of alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning).

There is also a detached former squash court to the rear, having accommodation on 2 floors 32’1” x  20’9” with a slightly smaller stock room over, this containing an office and a separate 3-piece Bathroom with laminate flooring. 

The oil fired central heating boiler is located in a storeroom which is attached to the rear corner of the main house.  

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private septic tank.  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 H.

POST CODE:  BD23 3QE

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

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.