About this property

Property Summary

A rare opportunity to acquire this delightful two-bedroom character cottage, situated in a private yet highly convenient location within the sought-after Dales village of Giggleswick. Benefiting from a sunny south-facing garden, garage, and off-road parking. Internal viewing highly advised.

Property Description

The accommodation briefly comprises a covered entrance porch leading into a useful utility room fitted with base units, a stainless steel sink, plumbing and space for white goods, and a separate ground-floor WC. The fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, 1 ½ stainless steel sink with mixer tap, and a window to the side elevation. Integrated appliances include a stove cooker with gas hob and double oven below, together with space for an under-counter fridge. Open to the kitchen is the dining room, providing ample space for a dining table and chairs, making it ideal for family meals and entertaining. Character features include a ceiling beam and side-facing window, while an opening leads through to the generous living room. The living room extends across the full width of the property and features an attractive cast-iron fireplace with decorative tiled insert and open fire, creating a cosy focal point. Natural light floods the room through windows to both the front and side elevations. From here, there is access to the conservatory and staircase rising to the first floor. The conservatory enjoys views over the garden and benefits from a tiled floor, radiator, feature covered well with hatch, and external door providing direct access outside.

To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the master bedroom enjoying a charming feature fireplace. The family bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC, part-tiled walls, useful storage cupboard, and side-facing window.

Externally, the property is approached via a shared driveway bordered by traditional stone walling. The private south-facing garden is designed for ease of maintenance, being predominantly gravelled, and provides an excellent space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. There is off-road parking for two vehicles and access to a garage with light and power.

The picturesque Dales village of Giggleswick has its own village Church, three public houses, primary school and Giggleswick Public School. The nearby market town of Settle borders the Yorkshire Dales National Park and offers a varied range of amenities including a Market Place with a colourful ‘Tuesday’ market. A railway station on the famous Settle to Carlisle line offers commuter links to Leeds and Bradford. Settle is also well located for commuting to North and West Yorkshire, and the East Lancashire business centres as well as the northern motorway network. Schools include a primary and college. Settle has a medical centre, swimming pool, library, golf club and a wide range of recreational facilities, lovely open countryside is on the doorstep.

Services
Mains Gas, Electricity Water and Drainage are installed. Domestic heating is from a gas fired central heating boiler. Open fire in living room.

Parking
On drive parking plus garage.

Tenure
Freehold
Located in a conservation area

Council Tax
Band D