Croft House, West Marton, Nr An outstanding family home of substantial proportions, standing amidst beautiful landscaped gardens with an adjacent paddock and 1-5 The Grove, Ilkley, West , LS29 9HS grazing land; in all extending to around 7.6 acres (3.1 Ha). Conveniently positioned in an edge of village location amidst beautiful Tel: 01943 600655 Email: [email protected] rolling Southern Dales countryside, yet well placed for both North and West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business centres. dacres.co.uk

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Croft House, West Marton, Skipton, , BD23 3JJ

Harrogate 28 miles, Skipton 6.5 miles, Leeds 33 miles, 8 miles, Clitheroe 14 miles (all distances approximate) Guide Price: £1,995,000 Accommodation Entrance vestibule with cloakroom off; reception hall; three generous reception rooms; kitchen with breakfast room off; study, wine cellar and utility. Extensive basements with further utility, stores and plant room. First floor: - three spacious bedroom suites; three further double bedrooms; library, house bathroom and wc. Outside:- a pair of double garages- one integral- a charming implement store. Wonderful landscaped gardens, paddock and grazing land. Approximately 7.6 acres in all (3.1Ha).

General Remarks The first floor accommodation is accessed from a large and gracious landing with library area off. Of the Completed in 1939 for a successful Lancastrian cotton manufacturer, Croft House is a substantial period six double bedrooms three have both dressing room and en suite facilities, with those to the South and home, prominently positioned overlooking beautiful landscaped gardens on the edge of the village of West East of Croft House benefiting from the lovely open aspects. The bedroom layout means the house Marton – a location just some 6.5 miles to the West of the market town of Skipton - and from where could easily accommodate guests whilst maintaining a good degree of privacy. there is ready access to the business districts of both North and West Yorkshire and the East Lancashire conurbation. The grounds have seen substantial investment over the years and provide a spectacular amenity and considerable interest. A ‘plantsman’s' dream, they include sweeping lawns, well stocked boarders, Offered for sale for only the second time in its history, this substantial stone built home exudes quality, manicured hedging, an enchanting sheltered rose garden and extensive shrub planting. To the West, confidence and grace so typical of the period; the sale providing a fantastic opportunity for an incoming beyond the rose garden, is a paddock with detached stock shelter. The land extends around the house family to acquire a beautifully proportioned home with delightful gardens and advantage of a paddock and with the whole, including the grazing land as shown on the attached plan, totalling approximately 7.6 additional grazing land – ideal for those with an equestrian or other space consuming hobbies. acres (3.1Ha).

Croft House is approached through the gardens by a sweeping driveway which leads to an expansive Croft House enjoys a highly desirable location – the property having far reaching views across parking area, beyond which are a pair of generously sized double garages – one of which is integral to the undulating Southern Dales countryside. For those who need to travel, many of the region’s principle house. A welcoming reception hall provides an impressive introduction to the accommodation which towns are within comfortable daily travelling distance. Leeds is approximately 33 miles away and features three reception rooms, all orientated to the south and with beautiful far reaching views across the Manchester only 42 miles distant. Nearby Skipton, a town regularly featured by The Sunday Times as gardens. A well-appointed kitchen with a comprehensive range of units by Smallbone of Devises is being one of the UK’s most desirable in which to live, offers comprehensive retail, social and positioned to the side, and from there access leads to both a breakfast room and study - the latter quietly recreational amenities, as well as highly regarded state schooling. There are a number of private tucked away and ideal for home working. There are also ample cloaks and utility facilities to the ground schools within easy daily reach. From Skipton railway station there are frequent services into Leeds, floor, whilst a large basement offers additional storage and is home to a further utility and boiler/plant with regular onwards connections throughout the day to London Kings Cross. International airports room. are available in both Manchester and to the north of Leeds, whilst the M65 motorway can be joined at nearby Colne.

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From Skipton take the A59 towards Clitheroe, bearing right at the roundabout shortly after Broughton Hall. Continue ahead through the village of and Croft House will be seen to the right hand side after approximately 500 yards, shortly before the road enters West Marton Village. Local authority District Council, Belle Vue Square, 1 Broughton Road, Skipton, BD23 1FJ. Tel 01756 700600

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are installed. A three phase electricity supply is fed to the stable area and provides lighting within that area of the garden. A private borehole is used for garden irrigation. Twin oil fired boilers provide domestic hot water and heating. Tenure The tenure of the property is freehold and Croft House is offered for sale with vacant possession subject to a grazing licence covering land to the North and East of the house and which expires on the 18th September 2021. Vendors’ Solicitor Raworths LLP, Eaton House, 89 Station Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1HF. Tel 01423 566 666 Referral fees Where we refer a seller/s or a purchaser/s to any of the following providers (and you are welcome to use any alternative provider), Dacre, Son & Hartley reserves Disclaimer 1. Our description of any appliances and services (including central heating systems) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in the right to claim a reasonable commission in respect of such services which will working order. They have not been, nor will they be tested. 2. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale, and any prospective purchaser be charged to the third party provider: - Conveyancing Provider to deal with the should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property. 3. You should not rely on anything stated verbally by any member of Dacre, Son & Hartley’s staff transfer of title and Surveyor Services. In either instance the fee/commission will unless we confirm the matter in writing. 4. All illustrations are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. 5. Measurements are taken in imperial to the nearest three inches. 6. There is no implication that an item is included within the sale by virtue of its inclusion within any photograph. 7. The sale is not exceed £450 per case. In respect of referrals to Mortgage Advice Bureau the subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi easements and wayleaves, and all or any average fee will be approximately £450 but may vary and is case specific. Referrals other rights whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Dacre, Son & Hartley is a registered trademark of Dacre, Son & Hartley Limited. to Boomin.com may also result in commission payments from them or their third party suppliers. Any such commission does not affect our prices to you but may result in the third party provider’s prices being higher than it may otherwise be.

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