Gargrave House, Gargrave, Skipton,

Property Details: • Type: Penthouse • Tenure: LEASEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Exclusive living in a superbly converted Country House • Impressive Portico leading to a sweeping staircase • Featuring a mix of the old with state of the art fittings • 2 bath / shower rooms and 2 large bedrooms • Spacious living-dining-kitchen • Premium Living - Tranquil - Pleasant outlook • Plenty of internal storage. External secure store for bikes and outdoor gear • 4 Acres of formal gardens with an abundance of wildlife • 2 nearby parking places + visitor parking • Very quiet, yet close to the village centre

Location: • Nearest Station: Gargrave Station • Distance to Station: 0.6002794146085529 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 1 High Street, Skipton BD23 1AJ

Full Description: At circa1200 square feet, this is a very spacious penthouse, larger than a standard semi-detached by some way, and offers versatile living space with some pleasant views over the park, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living - dining - kitchen and some very useful storage areas. Also Fitted with secondary glazing.<br /><br />Gargrave House has to be one of the finest country houses in the Yorkshire Dales. Constructed in 1917 by well renowned Scottish architect James Dunn, and overlooking 4 acres of parkland. This listed building has been sympathetically converted to high standards of finish by a well regarded local developer, to form 12 unique and exclusive apartments, incorporating all the features of this fine period house, with modern facilities and fittings.<br /><br />An impressive Portico leads from the graveled forecourt, gardens and parking into an entrance lounge and in turn to the grand reception hall with magnificent staircase. A lift is available to the second floor.<br /><br />The apartment is situated on the third floor and is accessed by a grand staircase with stunning atrium. A lift rises to the floor below with a short flight of stairs to the actual apartment. <br /><br />NO FORWARD CHAIN<br /><br />An entrance lobby with space for hanging coats and storing boots, and with alarm panel, leads into the main entrance hall with a large walk -in store / drying room off, and a video entry phone unit.<br /><br />A very spacious living-dining-kitchen features one of the original house fire places (not commissioned), and has plenty of space for a dining suite and sofa / television area, and with window delightful views. The modern fitted kitchen has a full compliment of integrated appliances including a dishwasher, microwave-oven, 4 ring gas hob, fan oven, fridge, freezer and washer-dryer. Finished in a shaker style with granite worktops and under-pelmet lighting.<br /><br />The principal bedroom is currently set up as a second spacious reception room, again with pleasant views, original fireplace (not commissioned) and with plenty of space for sofas, chairs and furniture. Having a modern Mediterranean style shower room with tiled floor and walls, WC, washbasin, illuminated mirror fronted cabinet, and a shower enclosure.<br /><br />Bedroom 2 is currently used as the main bedroom, and is again of excellent proportions. Having a Velux window with remotely controlled blind, and a unique and attractive atrium window (with night blind), bringing in vast amounts of natural light. There is a second hallway leading out of this bedroom to the communal landing and staircase. This space is currently used as a further storeroom.<br /><br />A generous sized house bathroom is finished to high standards in a Mediterranean style, and has the added advantage of both a bath and a separate shower enclosure, WC and wash basin. and having tiled floor and walls.<br /><br />The property benefits from 2 dedicated parking spaces and additional visitor parking. Also having an external store for storing bikes and outdoor gear. The 4 acre communal grounds are a tranquil delight, with bench seating strategically placed to take advantage of the splendid parkland and views. Ideal for family and friends to meet and enjoy a picnic, or to enjoy a glass of wine on an evening.<br /><br />The village High Street with shops, restaurant, pubs, cafes, bus stop and the train station are just a short walk away.<br /><br />Annual Management £3348 a year or £279 per month including buildings insurance, maintenance of all internal communal areas, external structure (roof/windows/gutters etc), grounds, parking and stores. Ground rent £100 a year. 999 lease from 2005.<br /><br />Buyer & Seller Anti Money Laundering Checks <br />We are required by HMRC to undertake Anti Money Laundering checks for all buyers and sellers to the contract. These checks are carried out through SmartSearch, and we make a charge of £30.00 inclusive of VAT per buyer. We will also need to see proof of funding. We cannot mark a property Sold Subject to Contract until the checks have been satisfactorily completed.<br /><br />