Keepers Cottage,

£750,000 Keepers Cottage Green Lane, Off Back Lane, Rylstone, BD23 6LL

WITH THE FEATURES AND CHARACTER OF A 17th CENTURY COTTAGE BUT THE SPACE OF A LA RGER HOUSE, THIS IS A N IDYLLIC FOUR BEDROOMED PROPERTY SET IN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS (TOTAL APPROX 1.29 ACRES) WITH DOUBLE GA RAGE, LOTS OF PARKING A ND BEAUTIFUL V IEWS. Dating back w e understand to 1675 and w ith a host of character features, Keepers Cottage is a charming yet spacious home w ith a lovely feeling throughout. Many of the rooms have tw o w indow s to make the most of the fabulous position, w ith long-range views across neighbouring Dales National Park countryside. Beautifully presented throughout, this is one not to be missed!

Rylstone is an attractive rural hamlet mid-w ay between Skipton and , famous for its duck pond from w here the ducks are often seen waddling through the village. Rylstone nestles between and , so that The Angel and Devonshire Arms (both well-known public houses and eateries) are less than a mile distant. Skipton and Grassington are circa 4 miles aw ay, both offering an excellent range of shops, social/sporting amenities and schools, as the village is w ithin the catchment area for both Upper school at and the Girls' High and Ermysteds at Skipton, and Cracoe Primary School is just a mile aw ay.

Keepers Cottage is set at the top of Back Lane (which is a No Through Road) and has been a much-loved and cared for family home for over 30 years. The rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park can be seen from most w indows, and the house stands within extensive grounds (approximately 1.29 acres in total) - ideal for anyone wanting to keep a small pony or chickens! There are exposed beams to all ground floor rooms, and a homely sense of character throughout. Central heating is provided by an oil-fired radiator system and many of the w indows are double glazed. The accommodation is planned on tw o floors and is described in brief below using approximate room sizes:-

GROUND FLOOR PORCH Stone-flagged floor. OUTSIDE Keepers Cottage is approached by a chippings driveway which sweeps through the lawns to a wide parking area and DOUBLE GARAGE RECEPTION HALL Open spindle staircase to first floor with storage measuring 17'0" x 16'4" with up-and-over door, rear courtesy door, boarded cupboard beneath. Exposed beam. Radiator. storage, shelving, electric/power and the oil-fired central heating boiler. Behind the garage is a COAL STORE which also houses the oil tank. CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising low suite w.c. and circular hand basin on open plinth with glass shelving beneath. Cloaks rail. Slate-effect The gardens are a delightful feature of the property and although the ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. present owners have kept the grassed areas neatly mowed, they would lend themselves to becoming a small paddock or a 'flora and fauna' SITTING ROOM 20' 0" x 13' 0" (6.1m x 3.96m) Open fire in stone surround environment. There are a number of matures trees and to the rear of the on stone hearth. Exposed ceiling beams. UPVC double glazed windows to house is an attractive sheltered patio area with wisteria and rambling roses, front and rear. Full-height fitted book shelving. Two radiators. Four wall light and low stone walling to take advantage of the great views and south-facing points. position. There is a permissive pathway within the southern boundary of the property, meaning that the present owners have allowed neighbours to use DINING ROOM 19' 7" x 12' 3" (5.97m x 3.73m) Open basket grate fire in the path as access into the village (it is not a public right of way). In total the stone surround with polished oak mantel on stone hearth. Exposed ceiling site area extends to approximately 1.289 acres. beams. UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Four wall light points. SERVICES Mains electricity, sewerage and water are installed. Surface water drains to a soakaway. Natural gas is not available in the area. NOTE: BREAKFAS T KITCHEN 17' 10" x 13' 0" (5.44m x 3.96m) Range of Shaker- Yorkshire Water have entered into an agreement to make no water charges style wall/base units with twisted pewter bar handles. Dark coloured to the owners of Keepers Cottage or their neighbours for 80 years from worktops. Oil-fired cream-coloured Aga with two ovens and two hobs, set in 1985, although sewerage charges are payable. impressive stone fireplace. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and dish washer. Space for fridge-freezer. Walk-in larder cupboard. Terracotta PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to tiled floor. Exposed ceiling beams. Windows to front and rear with stable verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these door to rear. particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and FIRST FLOOR therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The LANDING Large walk-in Box Room with access to insulated roof space. internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater. information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale. Radiator. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS To enable us to comply with the MASTER BEDROOM 20' 0" x 11' 6" (6.1m x 3.51m) Fitted wardrobes with expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain overhead cupboards on either side of the chimney breast. UPVC double identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been glazed windows front and rear. Two radiators. Two wall light points. Door agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assi st with this so that to:- there is no delay in agreeing a sale.

EN SUITE BATHROOM Recently re-fitted with smart three piece white COUNCIL TAX This property is in Council Tax Band G. For further details suite comprising bath with side taps and overhead shower with glass please visit the District Council website. shower screen; rectangular hand basin in high gloss vanity unit; low suite w.c. Fully-tiled walls and floor. Radiator and heated towel rail. Shaver VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS We would be pleased to arrange a viewing socket. for you. Please contact Dale Eddison's Skipton office. Our opening hours are:- BEDROOM 2, 12' 2" x 11' 0" (3.71m x 3.35m) plus recessed wardrobes. Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm Radiator. Access to insulated roof space. Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm BEDROOM 3, 10' 9" x 9' 10" (3.28m x 3m) plus full-height fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator. DIRECTIONS From Skipton proceed on the B6265 in the direction of Grassington. Just less than 5 miles from Skipton, drop down the hill into BEDROOM 4, 10' 3" x 7' 8" (3.12m x 2.34m) plus full-height fitted Rylstone and turn left just before the duck pond onto Raikes Lane. Take the wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator. first left-hand turning (just before the railway bridge) onto Back Lane and the driveway to Keepers Cottage will be found after approximately 50 yards SHOWER ROOM Four piece suite comprising shower cubicle; twin on the left-hand side. Please note that a For Sale sign is not erected. pedestal hand basins; low suite w.c. Radiator. Tiled floor.

SKIPTON OFFICE 84 High Street Skipton BD23 1JH 01756 630555 [email protected]

IMPORTANT: we would like to inform prospecti ve purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide onl y. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. R oom sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance onl y and illustration purposes onl y and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters li kel y to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.