Handsomely constructed in an era when quality was the order of the day in dressed Yorkshire stonework covered with a Slate roof, this magnificent former Vicarage has been beautifully restored and preserved and provides classic 6 Bedroomed family accommodation, having rooms of generous and pleasing proportions; these containing a delightful blend of original panelled doors, ornate plasterwork and attractive period fireplaces all served by gas fired central heating and high quality uPVC double glazing.

In addition the house has the benefit of a useful Cellar/Recreation area whilst to the outside there is a private gated entrance, ample on site parking, sweeping well stock landscaped gardens and a 25 ft swimming pool. 

Handily placed within close proximity of an excellent range of facilities and amenities including Airedale General Hospital and Steeton’s nearby Railway Station, the property is also conveniently located within acceptable daily commuting distance of the major business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire and is thoroughly recommended. 

Exuding an aura of character and substance the spacious accommodation in detail comprises:

TO THE GROUND FLOOR

Heavy panelled Entrance Doors to:

ENTRANCE HALL: 19’11 x 9’4” with matwell, coved ceiling, telephone point, dimmer switch and Alarm Control panel.

SITTING ROOM:  18’11” x 13’10” with carved Minster Stone fireplace with hearth and mantle with coal effect inset Baxi gas fire, coved ceiling, picture rail, T.V. point, ceiling rose and windows on 2 sides including a splay bay to the front.

 

DINING ROOM:  16’9” x 14’4” with open fire with carved Oak surround Marble hearth and interior, recessed shelves, timber floor, plate rack and coving, floor cupboard and ceiling rose. 

KITCHEN:  16’0” x 13’6”with one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, range of floor and wall units with working surfaces over incorporating a Whirlpool 5 ring built in hob with an electric oven under and a Smeg extractor over, ceiling downlights, dishwasher plumbing, tiled recess, ceiling spotlights, laminate flooring and rear door off with matwell.
 

UTILITY ROOM:  11’7” x 7’11” with stainless steel sink unit with tiled splash, Hideaway gas fired central heating boiler, washer plumbing, work tops, wall cupboards and clothes rack.

CLOAKROOM:  with pedestal wash basin with tiled splash, low suite w.c. with wooden seat, tiled floor and louvre fronted cloaks cupboard.

MORNING ROOM:  13’5” x 13’5” with open fireplace with Oak surround with tiled hearth and interior, coved ceiling, picture  rail, ceiling rose, telephone point, one wall light point, door to Hall and windows on 2 sides.

Access to:

CELLAR:  17’9” x 14’10” with built in seating, separate Reception Area and small bar area ideal for entertaining.

TO THE FIRST FLOOR

‘L’ SHAPED SPINDLED BALCONY LANDING:  with coved ceiling.

BEDROOM 1:  15’1” x 13’10” (front) with 2 windows.

DRESSING ROOM off: 9’5” x 8’7”.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM:  fully tiled with wash hand basin inset in vanity unit with floor cupboards, wide walk-in shower with Aqualisa pressure unit in tiled walls, bidet, low suite w.c, pine ceiling, tiled floor, extractor fan and shaver point.

BEDROOM 2:  8’3” x 14’4” effective (rear).

BEDROOM 3:  13’9” x 15’6” (maximum) with airing cupboard and pumps for pressurised hot water system.

BATHROOM:  with large shaped panelled bath with tiled splash, circular wash hand basin with cupboards below, low suite w.c., tall ladder radiator, large shower cubicle with sliding doors and pressure unit.

BEDROOM 4:  13’7” x 13’6” (front) with coved ceiling, picture rail, laminate floor and dimmer switch.

TO THE SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:  with skylight window and eaves storage.

BEDROOM 5:  14’2” x 13’10” (rear) with laminate flooring and beamed ceiling.

BATHROOM:  half tiled with panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low suite w.c., ladder radiator, spotlights, beamed ceiling and gable end window.

BEDROOM 6/SITTING ROOM:  13’7” x 13’7” with attractive cast iron fireplace, beamed ceiling and side window.

TO THE OUTSIDE

The property is approached through electronically operated heavy wrought iron gates just before the left hand turn into Elmsley Street when approaching Steeton from the Skipton and Cross Hills side.

The house stands in carefully manicured, well stocked lawned gardens on all sides, having private tarmacadamed parking, a useful range of outbuildings including a Garage, w.c. and fuel store together with a good sized Greenhouse and a 25 ft open air pool and a flagged patio area.

The gardens contain a fine selection of shrubs, plants and specimen trees and the house has attractive soldier brick windows being covered in Ivy and Virginia Creeper to one side.  The whole is also well illuminated with external halogen lighting.

SERVICES: Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. 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 G.

POST CODE:  BD20 6SQ

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

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: By appointment on a strictly accompanied basis, 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: £475,000 - REDUCED