Property description

A charming and surprisingly large 4 bedroom detached property dating from 1652 which was formerly a Quaker Meeting House from 1726, stunningly appointed inside with charming gardens set in this delightful Salterforth village.

INTERNAL INSPECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Friends Cottages is an exceptional period property, formerly a Quaker Meeting House dating from 1652. This stone built period property sits under a pitched Yorkstone roof and has a wealth of period features including handsome exposed timber work, cast iron fireplaces etc. The services have been extensively modernised and include gas fired central heating as well as sealed unit double glazing.   The majority of the accommodation is found to the ground floor with a substantial living room and dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom as well as ample ancillary accommodation. To the upper storey is a further bedroom and one office/study as well as a substantial area suitable for a conversion to a wide variety of use subject to the necessary consents. A particular feature of the property are the delightfully enclosed gardens which are partly lawned and flagged with delightful sitting out areas, mature trees, shrubs and flower borders etc.

Salterforth is situated on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, the property enjoys a desirable village location and is only a short walk from open countryside with the Leeds/Liverpool canal towpath close by providing picturesque walks. Salterforth has a primary school, public house and a park/playing field. The M65 motorway which links to the national motorway network is within easy reach, as are local bus service routes. At Skipton (approx 10 miles) there are train services to Leeds, Bradford and London Kings Cross.

Entrance Vestibule	with partly glazed outer and glazed double inner doors.   Panelling to dado.
Reception Hall
Living Room	- a through room with feature double French windows to front garden and a period cast iron fireplace surround with raised marble hearth and living flame gas fire. Sky point. Two double radiators.
Breakfast Kitchen	split into:-
Dining Area	with feature stone period fireplace surround having glazed interior raised hearth with windows to two sides. Feature beams.   Two wall light points and radiator. Telephone point.
Cooking Area	having recessed lighting and a range of fitted base and wall units with white facades, underunit lighting, tiled splashbacks and laminate worktops including breakfast bar.   One and a half bowl single drainer stainless sink unit with mixer tap.   Four burner gas fired hob with electric double oven under and filter over.   Plumbing for dishwasher.   Space for refrigerator. Attractive terracotta tiled floor.
Side Entrance Hall	being split level with half etched glazed front door, dado rail and radiator.
Utility	with range of fitted base and wall units having laminate worktops and single drainer stainless steel sink unit.   Baxi wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water, plumbing for automatic washing machine.   Open larder cupboard and low suite wc and radiator.
Bedroom One	having fine cast iron fireplace surround.   Window seat and radiator.
Bedroom Two	with radiator.
Bathroom	having close boarded ceiling. Recessed low voltage lighting and part tiled walls.   Panelled and glazed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower fitting. Pedestal washbasin, low suite wc and corner washbasin, extractor fan, shaver light and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom Three	with recessed low voltage lighting and exposed beams, fitted wardrobes and book shelving, radiator. Two steps up to:-
Study/Workroom	having velux roof light, one wall light point and undereaves storage. Beam and step over through arch to:-
Bedroom Four	with fine exposed roof timbers, two velux windows, excellent undereaves storage space and radiator.    Please note that there is a large area of unconverted roof space suitable for a wide variety of uses subject to the necessary consents.
Bathroom	having handsome exposed beams. Velux rooflight and part tiled walls. Tiled and glazed shower cubicle with contemporary Aqualisa shower thermostatic shower fitting.   Pedestal washbasin with mixer tap. Dual flush wc and panelled bath with mixer tap and telephone style shower fitting.   Linen cupboard and heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE	The property is approached through a timber gate leading to a flagged path running along the front of the property.    Beyond are delightful level and enclosed mature gardens with a substantial two tier flagged sitting out area and attractive lawn portion with flower borders, mature shrubs and trees being enclosed, ideal for children's games or summer entertaining. Beyond this is a more formal, mainly flagged garden area with central rose garden beyond which is a paved portion with stone built summer house beyond (in need of refurbishment). To the far side of the property is a raised area with timber garden shed and bin store.   A path leads to the rear of the house passed a raised flagged area with outside tap.
SKI140452/TJU/DM/25.9.14

Property Features :

• 4 BEDROOMS
• ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
• LIVING ROOM
• BREAKFAST KITCHEN
• DINING AREA