Draughton Hall, Draughton. Skipton.

Overview

A fine example of an early Georgian country home, dating in parts back to the early 1700's. The property boasts over 4000 square feet of living space including an annexed apartment which is currently let out, providing an income, and would also make an ideal Holiday Let / Air B & B.
This handsome double fronted property retains all of its charm and period features, it is located in the middle of this sought-after village, which is midway twix Skipton and Ilkley.
Having manageable gardens, with ample off-street parking, and a double garage with workshop.
Great location being just 45 minutes from Leeds, 25 minutes from the Airport, 10 minutes to Ilkley, and 5 minutes to Skipton, with both towns being on the Leeds train line.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
The property comprises in brief: -
A reception hall of impressive proportions welcomes visitors, and leads to the principal reception rooms. A snug / day room features an Adams-style fireplace, period coving , picture-rail, and a recessed alcove. A home office / music room provides a tranquil place away from the main reception rooms, and has a WC off. A rear hall opens into an entrance lobby off the driveway, and provides access to the large utility room, fuel store, and with a door to under-stair-cupboard.
A light and spacious drawing room features a multi-fuel stove with illuminated recessed display alcove to one side, coving and ceiling rose, and sliding doors lead into a garden room. The dining room is again of good proportions with ample space for a 12 person suite. The breakfast kitchen is fitted out with a range of wood-fronted units and includes an electric hob, and eye level oven and grill. A rear passageway gives access to the annex / apartment , door to the driveway, and leads to a large pantry.
Annex / Apartment - The annexed apartment may be reached directly off the driveway (thus having independent access), or via the main house kitchen.
Having a fitted kitchen and shower room to the ground floor, a spacious living-dining room, and large double bedroom to the first floor. Currently let out, would also make an ideal Holiday Let / Air B & B, or of course a dependent relatives private accommodation.
To the first floor: - A return staircase with arched window to the half-landing provides an attractive feature, and opens onto a spacious landing. The principal bedroom is of excellent proportions and boasts a wardrobe / dressing room and a spacious en suite with both bath and shower. A spacious guest-room, a further double bedroom, and a single bedroom share a house bathroom.
To the outside: - An attractive front garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs, providing an attractive approach to the front door. To the side of the property, a driveway offers parking for 4 or 5 vehicles, and leads to a double garage with workshop and greenhouse / potting shed to the side.
The garden area to the rear is very private and laid to Yorkshire stone flags. Including raised vegetable beds and borders. A tranquil and secret oasis.
The property is on mains water, drainage, electric and with oil fired central heating which was upgraded including radiators in 2019. The house is predominantly double-glazed.