Cottage to rent on

Buckden

Skipton, BD23

8 DALEGARTH, BUCKDEN

Near Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5JU

No. 8 is one of eleven properties that comprise the cul-de-sac of Dalegarth in the village of Buckden. Buckden is situated in Upper Wharfedale, approximately 17 miles from Skipton and at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From the village, roads radiate to Hawes, Aysgarth and down Dale to Skipton to which there is a connection by bus.
Buckden is a vibrant community (see village website: www.buckden.org). There is a highly-rated primary school at nearby Kettlewell, with secondary age education provided at Threshfield (comprehensive) or Grammar schools at Skipton. All have excellent reputations.

The accommodation (LIVING accommodation is located on the first floor to take full advantage of the MAGNIFICENT LOCATION):

GROUND FLOOR: The entrance hall gives access to LARGE HOUSE BATHROOM with corner bath and SHOWER OVER, and a twin or double bedroom from which there is a door to the rear patio and garden.

From the hall, stairs lead to the First Floor.

FIRST FLOOR: At the head of the stairs, doors lead to the main bedroom and lounge. The large lounge/dining room faces south, and has patio door windows giving access to a balcony, from which to enjoy extensive views along Wharfedale, as well as across the River Wharfe to the hills beyond. A door leads from the lounge to the fully fitted kitchen; the amenities include built in refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob, extractor hood, waste disposal and a built in breakfast bar. There are fitted wall units and, beneath the extensive work surfaces, further storage cupboards and drawer units. One of the two tall cupboards houses the hot water tank, which is fitted with two immersion units. The spacious bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a mirrored vanity unit with basin, lighting and shaver point and a lower cabinet. In addition, there is an en suite toilet and shower room.

OUTSIDE: There is a front lawn and small flower bed; to the rear is a patio running the width of the house, giving access to a lawned area. All the gardens are open to give a more spacious feel and the lawns, front and rear, are maintained by the owners. There is also an UNUSUALLY LARGE GARAGE offering power, lighting and water, plus access to the rear garden.

GENERAL FEATURES
Heating:
The cottage is all electric and the heating is largely provided by storage heaters that run off the Economy 7 circuits. However, there are wall mounted independently controlled electric heaters as well as a MODERN ELECTRIC FIRE IN THE LOUNGE. The immersion unit heats the whole hot water tank from the same circuit. There are heaters in the hall, bathroom, both bedrooms and two heaters in the lounge. There have also been SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED on the roof to help with the cost.

Lighting:
All lights are low energy.
There is telephone and satellite television provision with high speed internet available on a local network.
Integral to the house is a garage, which has provision for a washing machine plus driveway parking for two further vehicles.

Gardens: There is a front lawn and small flower bed; to the rear is a patio running the width of the house, giving access to a lawned area. All the gardens are open to give a more spacious feel and the lawns, front and rear, are maintained by the owners.

COUNCIL TAX BAND C

RENTAL UNFURNISHED £995 PER CALENDAR MONTH

SOUTH FACING BALCONY FROM LOUNGE

GARAGE

COMMUNAL GARDENS

PARKING

RURAL VILLAGE LOCATION

2 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS

BUILT IN APPLIANCES TO KITCHEN EPC rating: E. Council tax band: C,