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** RURAL CHARACTER PROPERTY ** THREE-FOUR BEDROOMS ** THREE BATHROOMS ** LARGE PLOT ** 30'X30' WORKSHOP ** RARE TO THE MARKET ** Bronte Estates are delighted to offer for sale this interesting farmhouse style property nestled in a highly desirable position between Thornton and Queensbury.
Set on approx. 1/3 acre plot and offering an abundance of outdoor space and a large workshop.
The property presents an opportunity for individuals or families who want to combine rural life with a degree of self-sufficiency.
There is a large poly-tunnel for growing fruit/veg and an area where chickens could be kept, along with mature gardens, a covered terrace, balcony and patio.
The property offers a flexible layout and currently comprises of an entrance hall, spacious living room, farmhouse style dining-kitchen, a ground floor bedroom or dining room and a shower room.
To the first floor is a master bedroom with an impressive en-suite and dressing room, double bedroom, single bedroom and a family bathroom.
Adjoining the property is a vacant two bedroom cottage that the owner may also consider selling, offering scope for one very large detached house to be created.
Further benefitting from off-road parking for several vehicles, a garage and a substantial cellar/basement with conversion potential STPP.
Surrounded by open fields and farmland, with breath-taking distant rural views. Be quick with this one. Porch - Tiled floor, central heating radiator, UPVC windows and a door to the hallway.
Hallway - Stairs lead off to the first floor, door to the living room and an opening to the dining-kitchen.
Feature panelled walls and an engineered oak floor that runs throughout the kitchen and living room.
Living Room - 5.38m x 5.36m (17'8 x 17'7) - A stunning reception room with windows to both the front and rear elevations, multi-fuel stove set in an exposed stone fireplace, exposed beams, oak floor, bespoke shutter blinds and a central heating radiator.
Dining-Kitchen - 5.36m x 4.80m (17'7 x 15'9) - A spacious dining-kitchen with a handmade solid wood kitchen with butchers block work surfaces, double Belfast sink, induction hob, Smeg electric oven and a cosy Rayburn stove.
Window to the front elevation, door to the pantry/utility, French doors to the balcony and a 'hidden' door leading to the dining room/bedroom four.
Pantry/Utility - Plumbing for a washing machine, window to the front elevation, fitted shelving and access to the cellar.
Dining Room / Bedroom Four - 4.39m x 4.14m (14'5 x 13'7) - Feature exposed stone wall with a stone fireplace and multi-fuel stove, windows to the front and side elevations affording distant views and a door to a shower room.
Shower Room - Corner shower cubicle with an electric shower, washbasin with storage below and a low-suite WC. Window to the rear elevation.
First Floor - Panelled walls and doors off to the bedrooms and bathroom.
Master Bedroom - 5.41m max x 5.36m max (17'9 max x 17'7 max) - An impressive master bedroom featuring an ensuite and dressing room.
Windows to the front and rear elevations, two central heating radiators, fitted double wardrobe and exposed beams.
Dressing Room - Window to the front elevation, fitted clothes rails and shelving and a central heating radiator.
Ensuite - Open plan with the master bedroom is a fantastic ensuite featuring a double ended slipper bath, oval washbasin and a WC with a window to the side elevation.
Concealed LED lighting and a radiator with integrated towel rail. Bedroom Two - 3.28m x 3.10m (10'9 x 10'2) - Window to the front elevation, fitted double wardrobe and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.71m x 1.93m (12'2 x 6'4) - Two windows to the front elevation and a central heating radiator.
Bathroom - A modern family bathroom comprising of a 'P' shape bath with glass screen and an electric shower, pedestal washbasin and a low-suite WC.
Airing cupboard, window to the front elevation and a central heating radiator. Cellar/Basement - 5.54m x 4.47m (18'2 x 14'8) - With internal and external access.
Windows to both the front and rear elevations, stone floor, coal cellar and several other smaller store rooms off.
Garage - 'Up and over' door to the front, two windows to the side and also access from the rear.
Workshop - 9.14m x 9.14m (30' x 30') - A large detached workshop to the rear of the house with power, lighting, side entrance door and a roller shutter door.
Currently used as a wood-working workshop but could be suitable for a variety of uses. Attached to the workshop is a covered patio seating area.
External - The property has a large and interesting plot, consisting of off-road parking for several cars, a large poly-tunnel, woodland area where the current owners used to keep chickens, lawned area, gravelled area, paved patio's and a superb balcony accessed from the kitchen with a glass balustrade and composite decking.
The plot will be of interest to a variety of purchasers, perhaps for trades people needing a yard/storage, running a business or anyone wanting a small-holding.
Also possible development potential, subject to planning. A good degree of privacy and a desirable position with endless possibilities to make it your own.
Further Information - Adjoining 7-9 Moor Royd Gate is a smaller two bedroom cottage (5 Moor Royd Gate). The owner may consider selling number 5 along with 7-9.
This could offer the purchaser a home with the addition of a rental property to provide an income or perhaps as a holiday rental.
If both properties were purchased the new owner could create one larger detached home with several reception rooms, four-five bedrooms and four bathrooms, subject to planning permission.
Please enquire with Bronte Estates for further information. Please note - Central heating is powered by a solid fuel Rayburn stove and the waste drainage is via a soak away system.
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