- Three bedroom detached home +
- In need of total refurbishment +
- Large plot offering scope for extension +
- Perfect for families +
- Far reaching views +
- Accessible and ideal for commuters +
- Popular location between Thirsk and Ripon +
- Ideal for those wishing to put their own stamp on a home +
Located in the centre of Skipton on Swale, this detached house built in the 1950s offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a family home with great potential on a larger than average size plot.
Situation And Amenities - Skipton on Swale is a small village 4.4 miles to the west of Thirsk. Surrounded by open countryside, the village is in the Vale of Mowbray, between The North York Moors National Park and The Yorkshire Dales.
The market towns of Thirsk and Northalleton (10 miles) offer excellent local facilities including schools, supermarkets and railway stations. York (28 miles) is a wonderful city renowned for its Minster, and Harrogate (20 miles) is a great place to shop.
Skipton on Swale is convenient for the motorway network, both The A1(M) and A19 are nearby. Northallerton train station is on the East Coast Main Line with services to London and Edinburgh, Thirsk also has direct services to London (c. 2.25 hours). Leeds Bradford Airport is 30 miles to the south.
Westholme - Westholme is a detached three bedroom house constructed in the 1950's. Coming to the market for the first time, the property now requires full modernisation and is likely to generate a great deal of interest from those wanting to put their own stamp on a home. With fantastic gardens to three sides and heritage walled boundary to the front, the property offers a blank canvas for the new owners.
Briefly comprising to the ground floor, entrance hall, sunroom to the front, extended sitting room with central fire place. dining room (which was used latterly as a bedroom) en-suite wet room, breakfast kitchen and pantry, utility area and rear entrance door.
To the first floor are three large bedrooms and the house bathroom.
Outside - The property is approached via a tarmac driveway that leads round to the rear of the property to the detached garage. There is parking for several vehicles. The garden is delightful and larger than you would expect. With some TLC a beautiful area could be created.
Services - The property has mains water and electricity. There is Oil Fired Central heating and the Drainage is via private septic tank. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEPTIC TANK DOES NOT MEET CURRENT LEGISLATION AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession
Local Authority And Council Tax Band - North Yorkshire Council Band E
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays
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Particulars And Photography - Photographs taken and details created May 2024
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