Property description
A magnificent gentleman's residence, refurbished to a smart contemporary standard but without detracting from its inherent Victorian features offering six bedroom accommodation having splendid countryside views, situated in 0.563 ha(1.392 acres) of interesting and well-tended grounds with garages and an array of stone outbuildings.
Stone portico entrance/vestibule; reception hall; cloakroom; living room/snug; study; dining room; magnificent drawing room; contemporary breakfast kitchen; fabulous extension with additional living area; rear hallway; utility room. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor and sixth bedroom on the second floor. Beautifully landscaped and well tended gardens extending to 0.563 ha (1.392 acres). Range of outbuildings.
The Willows is a wonderfully imposing period residence, standing in a slightly elevated position on the outskirts of the village with superb views across surrounding countryside. It is described in The History of Lothersdale as �a gentleman's house of the 19th century; Samuel Jackson, architect, of Hustlers Yard, Bradford, prepared plans for a Villa Residence to be built for Richard Harper in 1857, and an engraved stone on the premises indicates that it was built in 1860.�
The present vendors purchased The Willows in 2006 when its condition had deteriorated. Since then, they have embarked on a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, modernisation and extension so that the property is now a remarkable home offering light and spacious rooms, many with several windows to take advantage of the southerly light, and yet none of the modernisation work has detracted from the splendid original features including Victorian panelling, classic deep windows (some with shutters), deep skirting boards, moulded architraves, ornate ceiling work and covings, and magnificent fireplaces. On the ground floor there are no less than five reception rooms as well as a beautifully fitted kitchen, whilst to the first floor there are five excellent bedrooms, two with bay windows and a further sixth bedroom on the second floor.
With its classic Victorian wide bay fronted windows, The Willows enjoys an enviable and secluded location set within its own mature grounds which extend to 1.392 acres (0.563 ha)and includes established shrubbery areas, mature trees and the restoration of a classic Victorian kitchen garden with high brick and stone walls. In addition there is a large vegetable/fruit area as well as an interesting sunken fern garden with quartz limestone rockery. The approach to the property is from an impressive driveway lined by grass verges, trees and rhododendrons and the grounds adjoin fields to three sides.
The Willows is situated on the edge of Lothersdale village, where there is a church, chapel, well respected primary school and public house. The market town of Skipton is six miles away and includes the highly regarded Skipton Girl's High and Ermenstead's Grammar Schools. For the commuter, there are railway stations available at Connonley and Steeton/Silsden with services through to Bradford, Leeds and connecting to London Kings Cross. The Yorkshire/Lancashire border is immediately to the west of Lothersdale with good access to the central M6 motorway network.
The Willows is heated throughout by an oil fired radiator system. Mains drainage and electricity are installed. Water is from a private village supply which is regularly tested. Many of the windows to the property are upvc double glazed and the accommodation in brief comprises:-
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Stone Portico Side Entrance | leading to:
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| Vestibule | with timber flooring and double doors having etched side panels to:-
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| Reception Hall | having mosaic tiled floor and oak spindled return staircase to first floor. Radiator with fretwork cover. Ceiling coving.
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| Cloakroom | with two piece white suite comprising low suite wc and rectangular hand basin on chrome vanity unit. Exposed wide timber flooring. Shelved cupboard with sliding doors. Radiator.
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| Living Room/Snug | having bay window as well as side window with shutters. Two radiators. Fitted book shelving. Contemporary stone fireplace housing multi-fuel cast iron stove. Picture rail. Ceiling coving.
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| Study | with windows to two sides and radiator.
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| Dining Room | - a splendid room with splay bay window and window seating. Multi fuel cast iron stove in feature brick surround. Picture rail. Radiator with fretwork cover. Ceiling coving. Doorway with attractive etched glazing, leading to:-
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| Drawing Room | - a magnificent room with ornate ceiling plasterwork and coving. Impressive black marble Italianate fireplace with tiled hearth, set under arched recess. Matching recesses with radiators in fretwork covers. Double doors to the garden and twin windows in a south easterly direction. Dado rail.
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| Breakfast Kitchen | with attractive range of contemporary cream wall/base units with chrome handles, incorporating glass fronted display cupboards and granite worktops. Large Britannia LPG fired seven ring hob with double oven, set under impressive chimney mantle. Radiator with fretwork cover. Built in Bosch refrigerator and freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Long breakfast bar made from quality iroko blocks. Ceramic tiled floor. Open square archway to:
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| Living Area | A wonderful extension to the property with full length windows to two sides and garden doors. Two Velux roof windows. Radiator.
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| Rear Hallway | with access to the cellar staircase. Stable door to the rear. Ceramic tiled floor and mat well.
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| Utility Room, | fitted with matching cupboards to the kitchen, also with marble effect worktops incorporating stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine and space for drier. Cloaks area and fuse boxes.
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| CELLARS | There is an excellent range of Cellar Rooms with good head height, stone flagged flooring and stone bank shelving, suitable for a wide variety of uses and presently utilised as: Gymnasium measuring 15� x 13�9�; Wine Cellar measuring 13�6� x 4�6�; Workshop with large central raised stone slab as a work bench; Boiler Room measuring 24� max x 6�, with oil-fired central heating boiler, two water tanks, hot water cylinder and filtration system.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Mezzanine Level | with arched window to the rear.
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| Cloakroom | having two piece white suite comprising low suite wc and wash hand basin.
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| Landing | with two radiators with fretwork covers and access to second floor staircase.
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| Master Bedroom | having windows to two sides affording fabulous long distant views. Fitted L shaped oak effect and mirror fronted wardrobes. Two radiators, one with fretwork cover. Ceiling coving.
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| En-suite Bathroom | with five piece suite comprising bath with side taps, low suite wc, "his and hers" circular basins on timber vanity unit, large walk in shower cubicle with fixed head shower. TV recessed into wall around the bath area. Ceramic floor tiling, recess spotlighting. Radiator and heated towel rail.
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| Bedroom Two (front) | having windows to two sides including bay window to the front elevation. Former fireplace, now painted. Radiator.
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| En-suite Shower Room | with three piece white suite comprising shower cubicle with fixed head shower, low suite wc, rectangular basin on chrome vanity unit. Radiator. Part mirrored wall. Ceramic floor tiling. Fitted open shelving to the entrance area.
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| Bedroom Three (side) | having two windows and two radiators. Fitted cupboard. Ceiling coving.
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| Bedroom Four (front) | with splay bay window and period cast iron fireplace with burgundy coloured tiled insets and painted surround. Two radiators. Ceiling coving.
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| Bedroom Five (side) | having recessed open cupboard under the second floor staircase. Radiator.
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| House Bathroom | with four piece contemporary suite comprising bath with side taps, large walk in glazed shower cubicle, wc with concealed cistern, rectangular hand basin on vanity unit. Windows to two sides. Extractor fan. Radiator and heated towel rail. Ceramic floor tiling.
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| SECOND FLOOR |
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| Bedroom Six | having three accesses into the eaves for storage and also with access to the roof space and roof top viewing platform. Roof window.
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| OUTSIDE |
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| . | The extensive programme of modernisation carried out to The Willows by the present vendors was not restricted just to the house. The gardens have been the subject of lavish attention, including the restoration of the former Victorian kitchen garden which is now a lovely lawned seating area enclosed within the original high brick and stone walling. In total the grounds extend to 0.563 ha (1.392 acres) or thereabouts with gently sloping lawns, interesting shrubberies and mature trees including two yew trees and a host of rhododendrons. To the front is a meandering pathway through the sunken fern garden which features unusual onyx rockery stones.
The property is approached through remote control cast iron gates up an impressive driveway lined with grass verges and rhodedendrons, leading to a circular turning/parking area with stone posts and ornate chain links. To the side there is a cobbled parking area and ornate cast iron gates leading to the courtyard with stone bin/garden store and former wc, beyond which is a lovely stone flagged patio set within high walls and ornate railings, with a doorway to the Victorian garden. There is an oil tank screened by high walling. Beyond the Victorian garden is a stone outbuilding and doorway through to the garaging area where there is a timber garage/workshop measuring 30' x 11'6 with double doors and power/light supplies. In addition there is a brick built garage measuring 21' x 17' with roller shutter door and inspection pit, as well as two workshops alongside measuring 17'6 x 6' and 17'6 x 7', all with power and light supplies. Next to the driveway is a well tended vegetable area with raised beds and fruit trees.
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Property Features :
- 6 BEDROOMS
- STONE PORTICO SIDE ENTRANCE
- VESTIBULE
- CLOAKROOM
- LIVING ROOM/SNUG
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