Stony Croft, Thorpe, Skipton, BD23

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful period stone built Grade II Listed property full of character located in the delightful and tranquil hamlet of Thorpe, affording stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. This secluded property is also within easy reach of nearby towns and cities and comprises of three bedrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen/diner plus detached annexe with shower room. NO ONWARD CHAIN

This stunning detached country residence sits in a lovely setting on the Western edge of this picturesque hamlet, with gardens to three sides, in a generous private plot surrounded by fields. Stony Croft retains many stunning character features including wooden floorboards, beams and exposed fireplace but has also been sympathetically renovated in recent years. Light floods in from all sides allowing full appreciation of the far reaching views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The accommodation comprises of a high ceilinged entrance hall with wooden staircase to the first floor, and access to a ground floor bathroom with w.c, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a spacious kitchen diner, fitted with an array of base and wall units, plumbing for a dishwasher, four ring gas hob and a separate utility room housing the gas boiler and providing further storage. The large attractive living room has dual aspect windows and doors, an open grate fire place with antique marble surround and a storage cupboard housing the private water filtration system. The majority of the ground floor has stripped wood flooring. To the first floor, the landing provides loft access, and three double bedrooms. Bedroom one has the original wood flooring and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom two also has the original wood flooring and has access to a large loft room with Velux windows, stripped wood flooring with ample storage in the eaves. Access is via a drop down ladder. There is a third bedroom again with wood flooring which also provides a useful linen cupboard. In addition there is a second bathroom with shower, w.c., pedestal wash basin and bidet. The property also boasts a new stone built detached annexe with Velux windows and bi folding doors leading onto an attractive Yorkshire stone patio. Internally there is oak wood flooring, a wood burning stove, and an independent central heating system. It also has its own toilet and shower room. This airy space with vaulted ceilings and wooden beams would make an exceptional home office or studio. To the front of the property is a small lawned area with mature shrubs and trees and a lovely sunny breakfast patio. The side and rear gardens have further lawned areas with fruit trees and bushes all affording tremendous open views of the stunning countryside. A small garage is located on the roadside next to the property, with remote controlled door, power and lighting. AGENTS NOTES: LPG gas for both house and annexe - 2 separate boilers, septic tank shared with 1 neighbour (on neighbours land), Thorpe private water supply, the cost is currently £85 per year per house. The water comes from a natural spring on the fell and goes through Thorpe treatment plant and historically has never had a lack of water in the village even in periods of extreme drought. There is also an additional filter system at our property. There is a right of way over the driveway to Hardy Grange Farm from the highway to access the garage and the septic tank and window cleaning, repairs to the south side of Stony Croft. This is a freehold property. Thorpe is an idyllic Dales village set in the heart of Wharfedale. The nearby villages of Burnsall and Linton are equally as stunning and bustling Grassington is only a short drive from the property. In Grassington there is a collection of quality shops, health centre, public houses etc as well primary and secondary schooling. The area boasts some of Upper Wharfedale's most stunning scenery yet the thriving market town of Skipton is readily accessible with its wider range of retail and recreational facilities, quality schooling and regular train service to Leeds, Bradford and London.

Directions
From our offices in Skipton proceed up Wharfedale in the direction of Grassington through Rylstone and Cracoe turning right immediately past Swindon Quarry signposted for Linton. Proceed through Linton village in the direction of Burnsall, after a couple of miles turn right to Thorpe. Follow the road where the property is first on the right hand side identified by our Dacre, Son & Hartley ''For Sale' board.