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Green Syke Barn, Moss End Lane.

BD22 0NA

FOR SALE
By Informal Tender

We are delighted to offer for sale this stone built barn conversion with attached partially completed workshop/office in a rural location on the outskirts of Cowling.

In addition to the house and barn there is a range of outbuildings and stables set in approximately 3.87 hectares (9.55 acres) which includes a sand ménage.

For sale by Informal Tender with closing date of
12.00 Noon Friday, 18th June 2010.
GUIDE PRICE: OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £375,000.00

LOCATION

The property is located to the edge of Cowling on the A6068 between Cross Hills and Colne.

Local amenities in Cowling include shops, primary school, church, public house and recreation ground and more extensive shopping, leisure and other amenities are to be found in Cross Hills, Colne or Skipton.

The property is conveniently located combining the pleasures of rural living with easy access to the major towns of Skipton, Keighley and Colne and the major commercial centres of both West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance with the M65 motorway approximately 15 minutes drive away.

DESCRIPTION

Constructed of natural stone under a stone slate roof. Parts of the property date from the mid-17th Century although the property was extensively rebuilt and refurbished in early 2000s.

The office/workshop attached to the house requires completion and gives the potential purchaser much scope to complete the works to their own requirement and standard.

There is an attractive garden area to the front of the property and to the rear there are numerous outbuildings and stables together with a sand ménage and approximately 3.87 hectares (9.55 acres) of well walled undulating agricultural land.

ACCOMMODATION

On the Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall: With stone flagged floor housing the
“Boiler Room” with a Worcester Danesmoor 26/32 oil fired boiler and additional storage.

Shower Room: Needing the shower completing but housing a toilet, wash hand basin and shower tray with black floor tiles, exposed brickwork and fully tiled shower enclosure.

Steps from the entrance hall lead to;

Inner Hall: With window to the front and return staircase with understair store, the inner hall acts as circulation space and leads to;

Dining/Kitchen: A traditional farmhouse dining kitchen with terracotta tiled floor, extensive range of wood fronted wall and floor units with complimentary worktop, two oven electric Aga and built-in appliances including washing machine, dish washer, fridge and freezer. There are windows to two sides, exposed beams and recessed ceiling lighting.

Living/Dining Room: A spacious “L” shaped room which can be used for dual purpose living and dining or alternatively as a single large living room. Holding pride of place is a magnificent fireplace with stone surrounds and stone flagged hearth housing a cast iron solid fuel burner. The original barn opening has been retained to allow light to stream into the room from the south facing front elevation and has a door way insert giving access to the front yard area. A further door leads to the inner hall.

On the First Floor:

Landing: A central circulation area with window to the front elevation and wooden spindles and banister to the stair well.

Master Bedroom: With part of the original barn opening providing an attractive feature, this spacious room has two Velux windows in the rear roof slope providing additional light to this spacious room which leads to;

En-Suite Bathroom: With a white three piece suite including bath with Victorian style mixer taps and “telephone” shower connection together with oak wood laminate floor and recessed ceiling lighting.

Bedroom 2: A double room set to the rear of the house with windows to two sides.

Bedroom 3: A split level double room with cylinder cupboard and eaves storage. With window and Velux window the split level nature of the room makes it suitable for two children to share or alternatively as a bedroom with dressing or living area for older children.

House Bathroom: With three piece suite including freestanding bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower head. Dark wood effect flooring and wooden wall panelling compliment this practical bathroom.

BARN

Attached to the property is a spacious two storey barn which has been partially converted to office accommodation and provides extensive space for the purchaser to finish to their own requirements.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached by a private driveway leading to extensive parking to the front of the house and a new double garage in need of completion.

There are patio areas and extensive lawned gardens with planted borders to the front of the house being a particular attractive south facing feature. Further garden areas exist to the side and rear of the house predominantly laid to grass.

PLANNING

Planning Consent was granted by Craven District Council on 31 May 2000 (Decision No 22/2000/0331 refers) for the conversion of stone barn to office with ancillary living accommodation.

LAND

Accessed separately from Moss End Lane are three parcels of land extending in total to 3.87 hectares (9.55 acres) or thereabouts. Enclosed by stone walls the fields are not registered with the Rural Land Registry and are not claimed upon under the Single Farm Payment Scheme.

There are a number of loose boxes and general outbuildings together with a wooden fenced ménage.

SERVICES

Mains electricity and water are attached to the property. Drainage is to a shared septic tank and there is oil fired central heating and hot water supplied by a Worcester Danesmoor 26/32 oil fired central heating boiler.

TENURE

The freehold interest in the property is being sold with full vacant possession on completion.

COUNCIL TAX

We are verbally advised by Craven District Council that the property is in Council Tax Band “E”. The normal charge for Band “E” properties in Cowling for 2010/11 is £1847.10.

DIRECTIONS

From Cross Hills proceed through Cowling village and just after the sweeping left hand bend there is a right turn onto Moss End Lane and the property can be found immediately on the right hand side. A For Sale board will be erected.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Viewing strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Windle Beech Winthrop. Please contact Denise Boothman or Michael Beech on 01756 692900 to arrange an accompanied viewing.

INFORMAL TENDER

The property is to be sold by informal tender with a closing date of 12.00 Noon on Friday, 18th June 2010. Tenders be only be submitted on the official tender forms accompanying these particulars and are to be submitted in the envelope provided.

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These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither Windle Beech Winthrop nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
GENERAL: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
SERVICES: Please note that we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
PLANNING PERMISSION: We have not verified any planning permission and you and your professional adviser must satisfy yourselves of any planning permissions or building regulations. Any comments about planning and development are for general guidance only and your professional adviser must advise you. We cannot give any warranty about development potential.

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