5 bedroom detached for sale

A TRULY STUNNING VICTORIAN COUNTRY HOUSE SET IN APPROXIMATELY TEN ACRES AND DATES BACK TO THE LATE 1800S. SKELLANDS FARM HAS RECENTLY UNDERGONE A BEAUTIFUL INTERNAL TRANSFORMATION, CREATING A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME WITH A SEPARATE ANNEXE WHICH WOULD MAKE A FABULOUS AIRBNB OR HOME OFFICE. BEAUTIFUL GARDENS, ORCHARD, WOODLAND TO THE RIVER AIRE, LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS. WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER DO NOT LET THIS PASS YOU BY!

Built in 1874, Skellands Farmhouse is a substantial and impressive Victorian family residence boasting just under 3500 square feet and in ten acres of woodland and fields/paddocks with outbuildings and a large annexe that has permission to be converted to an Airbnb or would make a great studio or home office. With five generous double bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged over two floors and brand new fitted kitchen, separate dining room, drawing room and family room. Detached double garage and ample parking and various outbuildings can create barns or stables and beautiful woodland add the perfect finish to this majestic property.

Airton is a picturesque Malhamdale village, with the River Aire meandering through and with stunning scenery all around, typifying this area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nearby Kirkby Malham (2 miles) has a well-respected primary school, public house and the historic St Michael The Archangel Church, with Gargrave (4 miles) having a range of local shops and social/sporting amenities. A choice of shops and secondary schools are on offer at both Skipton (9 miles) and Settle (6 miles) and Airton falls within the education catchment area for both towns.

This stunning property is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, south facing it enjoys beautiful views over Airton. With wonderful gardens, orchards, land and woodland, a large annexe or home office suite with outbuildings.

Benefitting from an oil-fired central heating system, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and double-glazed sash windows and described in brief below using approximate room sizes:-

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
Setting the scene for this home as you are welcomed in through a new glazed composite front door to allow the light through and views in sight. A wonderful ornate Victorian tiled flooring with high ceilings and ornate coving. A sweeping grand staircase with spindle balustrade to the first floor.

CLOAKROOM AND WC
Tucked away to the side of the entrance hall with a tiled floor and ample space for coats and boots and leading through to a low suite WC and handbasin.

FAMILY ROOM 146' x 13 (4.42m x 3.96m)
A delightful sitting room with gorgeous hill top and garden views from the lovely window seat, high ceilings with ornate coving and new fireplace with log-burning stove.

SITTING ROOM 293' x 123' (8.92m x 3.73m)
A grand Drawing Room allowing for formal family entertaining with dual aspect windows allowing the natural light to flood in but also enjoying stunning views. An ornate fireplace with log-burning stove, wood floor and high ceilings. Door to the newly appointed dining room.

DINING ROOM 163' x 103' (4.95m x 3.12m)
An elegant dining room with access from the kitchen and drawing room with doors to the garden areas. Again with high ceilings and three Velux and a wood floor.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 19 x 156' (5.8m x 4.72m)
A beautiful bespoke and handmade kitchen with a range of solid wood wall and base units with a marble worktop, ornate tiled splash and a tiled flooring. Integrated appliances consisting of double Belfast sink, electric Aga range oven, Miele dishwasher and a double bin unit. A wall unit with storage and built-in shelving and built-in Miele steamer, microwave, coffee machine, wine fridge and fabulous pantry cupboard. A further wall unit with a built-in wine rack, space for fridge freezer and glazed glass cupboards. Built-in airing cupboard.

UTILITY ROOM
With a tiled floor, some base and wall units and a Belfast sink making it a great space for muddy boots and dogs, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Airing cupboard and two hot water cylinders.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Enjoy the sweeping staircase with fabulous arch window to an open landing with stairs to the second floor.

MASTER BEDROOM 173' x 14 (5.26m x 14)
A beautiful master bedroom to the front of the property with incredible hill top views and radiator.

ENSUITE
A stylish shower room with modern tiled walls, shower enclosure, handbasin and low suite WC and chrome heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO 14 x 136' (4.27m x 4.11m)
Another generous double bedroom to the front of the property with spectacular views. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 14 x 96' (4.27m x 2.9m)
A spacious double bedroom to the rear of the property with a window again with stunning views. Radiator.

BATHROOM
A decadent bathroom with newly-fitted shower enclosure with tiled surround, free standing roll-top bath with hose, low suite WC and hand basin. Two chrome heated towel rails and a tiled floor.

SECOND FLOOR
Landing area with a Velux window, radiator and exposed beams.

BEDROOM FOUR 203' x 93' (6.17m x 2.82m)
With a wonderful arch window displaying amazing views across the hills with a generous double bedroom with exposed beam and a radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 173' x 106' (5.26m x 3.2m)
A generous double bedroom with Juliette balcony, eaves storage and radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
A well-appointed shower room with shower enclosure, low suite WC and handbasin with tiled flooring. Velux window.

EXTERNAL

ANNEXE
A fabulous space that has historically been used as home office space and for storage but has now been granted permission to be turned into an Airbnb. To the ground floor is an entrance hall leading to an inner hall with two separate WCs leading to storage areas and then a kitchen space that has planning to create a kitchen area with a window. To each side are living areas currently used as a work station and sitting room. To the rooms on the first floor is a spacious home office with four Velux windows and storage cupboards. This space has planning permission to create a two-bedroom, one bathroom with kitchen, bathroom and living space accommodation.

OUTBUILDINGS
The property enjoys a range of outbuildings which would suit those with equestrian interests or could be used as a workshop to suit an array of hobbies. There is a gardeners shed attached to the garage, open fronted barn and greenhouse.

GARAGE AND PARKING
Accessed with remote control doors and with light and power

GARDENS AND LAND
Skellands Farmhouse enjoys approximately 10 acres of pasture land and woodland that borders the property. Please note that the pasture is let to a farmer. Approaching the farmhouse you are welcomed by electric gates leading to secure parking. The property boasts excellent gardens with lawn area, raised planters and seating areas. There is also a fantastic well-established orchard which grows apples, pears, cherries and many more, this really is a gardeners paradise!

SERVICES AND UTILITIES
The property runs on oil-fired central heating and has a borehole.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
We would be pleased to arrange a viewing for you. Please contact Dale Eddisons Skipton office. Our opening hours are:- Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm.

PLEASE NOTE
The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.

TENURE
We understand the property to be Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX
North Yorkshire Council Tax Band E. For further details on North Yorkshire Council Tax Charges please visit

DIRECTIONS
On entering Airton from the direction of Gargrave, proceed through the village and out towards Kirkby Malham and then Skellands Farmhouse is located on the right-hand side.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017
To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is 36 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Linley and Simpson Sales Limited and Dale Eddison Limited are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of 30 per referral.

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