Hartley Barn, Long Preston, BD23 4PJ

An exceptionally presented three bedroom barn conversion set in stunning gardens with ample parking and garage in the sought after village of Long Preston.

Occupying an enviable position in the heart of the highly regarded village of Long Preston, Hartley Barn enjoys a delightful setting adjacent to the picturesque Maypole Green.

The property benefits from immediate access to village amenities whilst retaining a pleasant degree of privacy, standing within attractive walled gardens with a private driveway/forecourt and a detached double garage incorporating a home office.

This impressive award-winning detached barn conversion has been finished to an exceptional specification and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail throughout.

The property successfully blends striking contemporary design with charming period character, creating a unique and highly individual home.

Features include gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, electric entrance gates, together with a wealth of character including exposed beams and trusses, exposed stonework, and brace-and-ledge style oak internal doors.

A traditional oak entrance door opens into an impressive dining hall, a striking reception space overlooked by a galleried first floor landing.

A stone return staircase rises to the first floor, whilst a remarkable curved exposed stone wall creates an architectural focal point leading through to the breakfast kitchen.

An additional external oak door with exposed stone and timber surround provides access to the front patio.

The breakfast kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of contemporary beech wall and base units with contrasting granite work surfaces, stone tiled surrounds and a matching breakfast bar/island.

Integrated appliances include twin AEG stainless steel ovens, AEG ceramic hob with extractor hood, and an integrated Bosch dishwasher, together with space for an American style fridge freezer.

From the kitchen there is access to a useful utility room, a shower room, and a quirky triangular larder store.

The sitting room is a generously proportioned living space featuring twin external doors opening to the rear garden and a wood burning stove with ornate stone hearth.

The first floor is approached via an impressive carved stone staircase with curved return and integrated tread lighting.

The spacious galleried landing features glass and stainless steel balustrades with views down into the dining hall below.

The principal bedroom benefits from bespoke fitted wardrobes together with an en-suite shower room.

There are two further double bedrooms, served by the house bathroom which comprises a modern white three-piece suite with shower over bath, vanity wash basin and low suite WC.

To the front of the property there is a stone cobbled and pebbled private driveway providing parking for several vehicles, together with a generous stone flagged patio area.

To the rear lies an attractive lawned garden, complemented by a stone flagged patio, composite decking area and a summer house, providing ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Long Preston is a very active village community centred around the village hall, other amenities include a primary school, general store, church, pub and a railway station with services operating between Leeds, Carlisle and Lancaster.

The market town of Settle is within approximately four miles and offers a wide range of shops and schools catering for all age groups.

The larger market town of Skipton is some eleven miles to the south.

Both West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business centres are within reasonable commuting distance and there is access to the motorway network at Preston.

Part of Long Preston is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by scenic countryside with immediate access to a variety of walks.

Tenure Freehold Property is located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Council Tax Band F Services Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage are installed.

Domestic heating is from a gas fired central heating boiler. Electric underfloor heating is installed to the kitchen, main bathroom and en-suite. Parking Garage plus private off street parking.

From Settle on the A65 towards Skipton. On entering Long Preston continue through until you reach the Maypole Pub on the left hand side.

Take the second left turn after the Maypole Pub and the property can be found approximately 30 yards on the right hand side.