Property description
An absolutely stunning detached barn conversion/equestrian facility of great character with ample scope for extension subject to the necessary consents together with stables, m�nage, large store and approximately 10 acres (4 ha) of paddocks.
Gruntland Hall is a stunning equestrian facility which provides an all too rare opportunity for somebody to acquire a superb home together with all the necessary buildings, stables, m�nage and paddocks etc for the horse lover. The property was converted approximately 15 years ago by the present owners to provide a two bedroom home with the opportunity to convert the remainder subject to the necessary consents. Some years ago, permission was granted to create a substantial single storey extension to the existing living space which has presently lapsed. As can be seen from the photographs, the standard of the accommodation is beyond reproach with much original character in the exposed stone walls, timberwork etc. There is a high quality kitchen, and a stunning bathroom with modern services including an oil fired central heating system, together with double glazing and delightful decoration. The property benefits from mains electricity with a borehole water supply and a private drainage system together with oil fired heating. The property is not listed.
Approached via a grassy track, the house stands beautifully with handsome views over the surrounding countryside. There is a large tarmacadam parking area for numerous cars and lying in front of lawned gardens. There is a three stall stable together with block built vehicle store and a 75' x 36' m�nage, a vegetable garden and kennel/dog run. There are two rectangular shaped fields to the front and rear of the property, each ideally suited for paddocks, stretching to approximately 10 acres in total.
The views are some of the finest in the area and the residence is set amongst the open countryside separating Cowling, Lothersdale and Cross Hills. All are within four miles and offer a choice of schools, including Malsis Public School. The market town of Skipton is within eight miles with a wide range of shops and other amenities including a railway station with services to Leeds, Bradford and London. To the west is the Yorkshire/Lancashire border providing access via Colne to the motorway network. Many West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business are within reasonable commuting distance.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Heavy Timber Entrance Door Leading To:- |
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| Dining Kitchen | with exposed beams and boards, stone walls and flagged floor. A range of fitted base units with hardwood tops and facades having inset white glazed Belfast sink with mixer tap. Two oven oil fired bottle green Aga, for cooking, hot water and bathroom towel rail. Open understairs store area and one step down to:-
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| Utility | having shelving and feature stone arch to the rear garden. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, duct for tumble dryer. Warmflow oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water, terracotta tiled floor, radiator.
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| WC | with low suite and filtration system for the bore hole water supply, radiator.
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| Sitting Room | - a handsome room with beamed and boarded ceiling, windows to two sides. Feature inglenook fireplace surround with large raised hearth, Hunter cast iron multi-fuel stove, two wall light points and television point.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing | having exposed beams and boards, handsome views and two wall lights.
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| Bedroom One | with full height beams and boards, window to three sides, three wall light points and two radiators.
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| Bedroom Two | having full height beams and boards, windows to two sides, overstairs stores and radiator. Dressing room with open shelving and hanging space.
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| House Bathroom | with open beams and boards, boarded floor. Panelled bath with mixer tap and telephone shower fitting; pedestal washbasin; low suite wc and Showerlux tiled and glazed large shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, heated towel rail, access to roof void, extractor fan. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
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| OUTSIDE | The property is approached via a well maintained track which runs down the middle of the upper field which stretches to approximately to 3.227 acres (1.306 ha). A sweeping tarmacadam driveway leads to a large parking area. There is a hen run beyond which is exposed millstone scar. There is a Dutch Barn/Vehicle Store 38'6" x 16' of block construction with a corrugated metal roof. Close by is a timber framed stable block with three 12' x 12' stables having light, power and tap. There is a central concreted area beyond which is a m�nage 36' x 75' this is sand based surrounded by timber fencing. Close by the property is a substantial grassed area, which is generally sloping and landscaped with shrubs and trees, whilst abutting the property is a substantial flagged sitting out area. There is also a vegetable plot and three kennels whilst to the northerly elevation a five bar gate leads to another croft/paddock of approximately 6.015 acres (2.434 ha).
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| AGENTS NOTES | We have been informed that there is public footpath running through the north field.
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| SKI140411/TJU/DM7.10.14 |
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Property Features :
- 2 BEDROOMS
- DINING KITCHEN
- UTILITY
- WC
- SITTING ROOM