Anvil Cottage, Starbotton £425,000 Anvil Cottage Starbotton BD23 5HY

A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS DETACHED COTTAGE HOME, OFFERING THREE/FOUR BEDROOMED LIGHT, AIRY AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION WITH SUPERB VIEWS. SMARTLY PRESENTED AND WITH LARGE SINGLE GARAGE AND EASILY MANAGEABLE GARDENS, THIS SPLIT-LEVEL HOME IS IDEAL FOR PERMANENT LIVING OR WOULD SUIT AS A SECOND HOME, AND ALSO HAS CIRCA 1.08 ACRES OF GRAZING LAND AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.

Situated in the heart of the pretty village of Starbotton and surrounded by spectacular Dales National Park scenery, Anvil Cottage is a lovely and versatile home in an active Upper community. The present vendors have significantly improved the property over their 11 years of ownership, with UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, OIL-FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, SOLAR PANELS and smart kitchen/bathroom fittings.

Starbotton is a small picturesque village with its own pub, set in the heart of the National Park surrounded by stunning countryside. Although known as a beauty spot, the village has a thriving community with much to commend it for living there as well as for visiting. Located two miles away is the larger village of which has village shops, petrol station, public houses, village hall, church and a well-respected Primary School. There are regular bus services to the nearby market towns of and Skipton where there is a wider range of amenities and Secondary Schools, including both Skipton Girls High School and Ermysteds Grammar School, for which Starbotton is in the catchment area.

Anv il Cottage was built in 1965 on the site of a former barn space. Radiator. Door to:- and is tucked peacefully away from the through road, at the top of Coates Lane. Nearby is a parcel of agricultural grazing DRESSING/BOX ROOM 12' 4" x 6' 4" (3.76m x 1.93m) plus limited land extending to circa 1.08 acres on which the owners keep headroom. Circular bowl hand basin on vanity stand. Painted chickens and sheep, and which is also available for sale if ceiling beams. Gable end window. Excellent storage space into required. eaves area.

The current owners have improved Anvil Cottage so that it now LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL benefits from a smart Entrance Area with split level Amtico HALLWAY Amtico flooring. Understairs storage cupboard and staircase, as well as quality bathroom fittings, UPVC double additional large storage cupboard with hanging and shelving glazing, oil-fired central heating and solar panels which have space. Radiator. produced an income in excess of £5,000 since 2012 and have a 25 year agreed tariff. The accommodation is particularly BEDROOM 2, 17' 10" x 11' 5" (5.44m x 3.48m) Fitted open shelving economical to run (the vendors can show monthly electricity on either side of double bed recess. Radiator. Double doors to costs of £30, and annual oil costs of circa £400, and of course a garden. £1,500 pa income from the solar panels) and is unusually light and spacious, briefly described below with approximate room BEDROOM 3, 13' 5" x 9' 11" (4.09m x 3.02m) Ceiling coving. sizes:- Radiator.

SPLIT LEVEL ENTRANCE Double doors to PORCH. Split level BATHROOM 3 piece contemporary white suite comprising kidney- RECEPTION AREA with Neville Johnson designed oak/glass shaped bath with overhead Aqualisa shower and curved glass balustrade staircase featuring Amtico open tread risers down to shower screen; low suite w.c.; pedestal hand basin. Ceramic the Lower Ground Level, and up to the First Floor Level. tiled floor and fully tiled walls. Shaver socket. Mirror/light unit. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. INNER HALLWAY Doors to rear garden and to garage. SITTING ROOM 21' 8" x 17' 10" (6.6m x 5.44m) Multi-fuel cast iron stove fire in impressive stone surround with oak overmantle and BEDROOM 4/STUDY 10' 3" x 7' 4" (3.12m x 2.24m) Currently used as stone hearth. Painted steel supports and beam to vaulted a Study, the shelving and desk unit is included in the sale. Oak ceiling. Oak flooring. Large picture window giving a lovely flooring. Ceiling coving. Radiator. aspect to the National Park hills which surround the village, and with double doors leading to the Balcony. Painted timber BOX ROOM Fitted shelving and hanging. panelling. Recessed spotlights. Three radiators. Square arch to:- OUTSIDE The property is approached at the side, with stone KITCHEN 13' 4" x 7' 7" (4.06m x 2.31m) Range of Shaker-style flagging leading to the main entrance door and stone pathways cream coloured wall/base units featuring pull-out larder leading round the property with mature shrubs to the laneside. cupboard and with black granite worktops incorporating Belfast- To the rear there is a secluded and enclosed garden area with style sunken 1½ bowl sink unit. Integrated NEFF dishwasher. stone-flagged patio, slate-chipped circular area, trough pond, Under-unit lighting and recessed ceiling spotlights. Rangemaster timber shed and steps up to the TIMBER-DECKED BALCONY - a cooker with two electric ovens and 5-ring gas hob (LPG). lovely area to enjoy the views and the sun. There is a Canopied extractor hood. Windows to two sides with lovely GREENHOUSE and pedestrian gate to the concrete driveway views over neighbouring rooftops to the hills beyond. which leads to the LARGE SINGLE GARAGE measuring 18'7" x 10'6" with up-and-over door, plumbing for automatic washing SHOWER ROOM 3 piece white suite comprising corner steam machine, oil-fired Grant boiler and solar panel meter system. room/shower unit featuring acquajets, overhead soaker and There is also additional parking provided to the house on the hose-head shower (the unit can be connected to music); low northerly grassed lane, although this area is not on the deeds to suite w.c.; hand basin in vanity unit with fitted linen basket Anv il Cottage. alongside and open shelving. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater. Heated towel rail. Shaver LAND The vendors also own a parcel of agricultural grazing land socket. extending to circa 1.08 acres, situated about 100 yards away from Anv il Cottage, on which they keep sheep and hens. The land is available to be sold at the sum of £5,000 if required. BEDROOM 1, 16' 0" x 14' 5" (4.88m x 4.39m) Windows to two sides with lovely views. Fitted wardrobes with glass/laminated doors and shelving. Ceiling coving. Laminate flooring. Access to roof

PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

GENERAL The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.

COUNCIL TAX This property is in Council Tax Band F. For further details please visit the District Council website www.cravendc.gov.uk/counciltax or telephone them on 01756 700600.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS We would be pleased to arrange a viewing for you. Please contact Dale Eddison's Skipton office, telephone 01756 630555 or email [email protected]. Our office opening hours are:- Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm

DIRECTIONS Proceeding into Starbotton on the B6160 from Threshfield, take the third turning on right (Coates Lane) and Anv il Cottage is the last house on the right, identified by our For Sale board.

Dale Eddison T: 01756 630555 84 High Street E: [email protected] Skipton BD23 1JH W: www.daleeddison.co.uk

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