(Ref. Beckside House)
The exquisitely beautiful location of Beckside House, within Wycoller Country Park, was something obviously also appreciated by the actress Penelope Keith who had the house built 19 years ago. The current owners have lived here for the last nine years and relished its unique position and privacy. This individually designed home was built on the site of a barn from reclaimed materials. It is shielded from the lane by a high stone wall and once through the stone pillars of the entrance, the driveway opens onto a large cobbled area and courtyard. Stone has been used extensively throughout the property and stepping into the entrance hall the stone around the doorways make a fabulous visual impact.
"The house looks as if it's been here far longer than it has," say the owners, "and this must be in part down to the strict criteria placed on it by local planners who want to preserve the unique character of this village in this country park. Only the owners of homes here and their friends are allowed to bring a car into the park, which makes it blissfully tranquil, and when the window is open all you can hear is the water trickling along the river. The park is regularly patrolled by park rangers, which also adds to the security we feel living here.
The traditional looking exterior to Beckside House gives little indication of the modern open plan interior which lies beyond. The white painted walls simply intensify the light in the bright rooms making the property an enjoyable and well designed space to live. There is a large lounge and dining area one side of the entrance hall and a kitchen breakfast family room the other. Both the dining area and kitchen have French doors opening onto a patio in the garden. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, one of which has a large en-suite, which the owners acknowledge could be changed into a fourth bedroom.
"From every window of this house there is a fabulous view, either of the garden, the river or the park beyond," continues the owner. "Our surroundings are always changing and every season there is something interesting to see. In one direction we can see trees and wooded areas, and in another, moorland. There is no one room with a restricted view."
The large garden has been carefully landscaped over a number of different levels with plenty of shrubs and trees. Adjacent to the garden there is a copse, where at one time there were two cottages, and this area is available by separate negotiation. In the grounds of Beckside House there is a double garage complex which includes a large area that could be used as an office or a gym. The owners acknowledge that this would make an excellent annexe and it is built to the same high standard as the house.
Just around the corner from the house gates, you will find the centre of Wycoller village where there is a cafe and craft centre. "This is a popular area for visitors but with such a private location we are barely aware of people passing through," say the owners. Wycoller Country Park is considered one of the prettiest country parks in Lancashire, in an area famous for its association with the Bronte sisters and the references to places made in their books.
With the incredibly rural location here it is easy to forget about the excellent transport links to the village. Wycoller is just 15 minutes drive from the M65, a short journey from Skipton and 10 minutes by car from the nearest supermarket. "We have really enjoyed living at Beckside House amongst such a strong community where people will always be there for you if needed. When the sun is shining here I can't imagine another place I would want to be."
The accommodation comprises:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With ceramic tile floor, mat well
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With ceramic tile floor, oak fully glazed inner entrance door, fitted electric heater, two feature stone square arches to kitchen and lounge
CLOAKROOM
With two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and low suite w.c. Ceramic tile floor, electric wall heater, half tiled walls, fully opening window
LOUNGE
22'5 x 13'7 max (6.84m x 4.14m max) with ceramic tile floor, oak French doors with glazed windows to side leading to rear garden, inset electric convector fire with illuminated log effect, wall TV aerial point, fitted electric heater, separate casement window, telephone point
DINING KITCHEN
11'3 x 12'7 (3.42m x 3.8m) with ceramic tile floor, French doors with glazed windows to side leading to rear garden, fitted electric heater, range of fitted beech kitchen units incorporating laminated base and matching wall cupboards complimented by built-in appliances including four ring duel fuel gas and electric hob unit, electric fan assisted oven, dishwasher, microwave, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, part-tiled walls
UTILITY ROOM
9'4 x 11'0 (2.4m x 3.35m) with ceramic tile floor, plumbed and drained for automatic washing machine, casement window, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, Dimplex fan heater
INTEGRAL SHELVED PANTRY
SIDE HALLWAY
With oak entrance door leading to gardens, ceramic tile floor, pine propane bottle store
OAK OPEN TREAD BREAK STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR
HALF LANDING WITH FEATURE ARCHED CASEMENT WINDOW
LANDING
With airing cupboard and hot water cylinder, electric immersion heater
MASTER BEDROOM
15'6 x 13'11 (4.73m x 4.25m) with non-opening window and separate three panelled casement window, electric wall heater, fitted wardrobe unit and corner dressing table, telephone point, TV aerial point
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With two casement windows, electric wall heater, pedestal wash hand basin, low suite w.c, bidet, double shower cubicle, half tiled walls, fitted bevel edged wall mirror, electric towel rail, electric shaver point, built-in shelved linen cupboard
REAR BEDROOM
12'9 x 11'1 (3.88m x 3.39m) with two casement windows, built-in dressing table unit with adjoining drawers, electric wall heater, TV aerial point, telephone point
FRONT BEDROOM
12'3 x 9'4 (3.73m x 2.84m) with three panelled casement window, fitted wardrobe unit, electric wall heater
BATHROOM
With four piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low suite w.c, bidet, half tiled walls, electric wall heater, fitted bevel edged wall mirror, electric shaver point, casement window, electric towel rail
NB There is a folding loft ladder to a mainly boarded roof space with electric light, power and loft insulation
OUTSIDE
The property lies in delightful gardens to the front, side and rear with a stone pillared entrance driveway with double opening oak entrance doors leading to a chipping turnaround and a LARGE cobbled sett driveway leading to the substantial garage block. There are lawned areas with well stocked flower borders and there is also a feature circular ornamental fishpond in the rear garden.
DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK
Comprising a double garage and adjoining large office/workshop room. This area is ideal for conversion to a dependent relative annexe if required and subject to planning permission.
The garage block comprises:
DOUBLE GARAGE
23'0 x 19'5 (7.02m x 5.93m) with two sets of oak entrance doors, pine ceiling, loft ladder with access to boarded roof space with electric light and power.
ADJOINING OFFICE/WORKROOM
21'3 x 19'5 (6.47m x 5.93m) with two three panelled casement windows, telephone point, pine ceiling
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pendle Borough Council Tax Band F
Freehold tenure and free from chief rent
Mains electricity, spring water supply, propane gas supply for cooking, sewerage treatment plant shared with four properties with annual maintenance charge
Adjoining wooded croft with derelict remains of two stone cottages
Viewing strictly by appointment with the vendors' agents
All fitted carpets, curtains & light fittings available by sep negotiation
Part exchange considered for a property on the Algarve
