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" Ok, so we have all seen Escape to the Country , well here we have the quintessential Mystery House . Harrison Robinson is delighted to offer The Old Station , which has been sympathetically and attractively converted into a beautiful, family home. In recent times it has also run as a unique style B&B, being situated in the semi rural hamlet of Bell Busk. Set in good sized gardens with a long driveway and turning circle providing ample parking and offering delightful, far reaching countryside views, this wonderful property is not to be missed and viewing is highly recommended.

This stunning, detached residence is of significant historical interest being the former Bell Busk Railway Station which was operational until 1959. The property provides flexible living accommodation across two floors and has recently been renovated by its current owners to a very high standard with no expense spared. Sympathetically restored and updated and fitted with high quality fixtures and fittings, The Old Station still retains many original features including exposed stonework, beams and many features relating back to the original station.
The property is approached by a long driveway affording a good degree of anticipation and one is not disappointed. One enters the property through a vestibule leading to the large, open plan living area where one is immediately met by the wonderful space and natural light on offer, having Amtico parquet effect flooring throughout and featuring a central pillar with exposed stonework and an open fireplace with an ethanol Eco burner. This space is split into three defined areas a good sized dining area with windows looking onto the railway line and feature panelled walls, a snug and a sitting area with stone chimney and hearth. This space provides access to both the kitchen and lounge as well as having access to a useful under stairs storage cupboard. There is also a useful, ground floor cloakroom and an open, solid oak staircase leading to the first floor. Also accessed via the entrance vestibule is the study home office ideal for getting away from it all, having an exposed chimney breast with a cast iron, log burning fire. One enters the main lounge, a most charming, spacious room having vaulted ceilings and a stone hearth with a log burning fire, with ample room for separate seating areas. Patio doors lead to the side elevation, with access to a private patio area and two double glazed windows provide abundant natural light. Not to be outdone, the kitchen is a spacious room fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units with a central island containing an induction hob and a recirculating fan over. There are integral appliances including a fridge freezer, additional fridge and dishwasher, two electric ovens and a microwave. The kitchen has quality, Amtico tiled flooring, concealed power points, and ceiling spotlights as well as access to a useful utility cupboard with provisions for a washing machine and condensing drier. There is ample space for a dining table and patio doors lead to the garden. Accessed via the kitchen is bedroom four which could be used as living accommodation for a dependant relative and gives access to the UPVC conservatory. There is a stunning en suite bathroom, which is fitted with a contemporary bathroom suite, being partially tiled to the walls with tiled flooring. There is a freestanding bath with shower mixer taps, a walk in double shower cubicle having feature tiles, a low flush w c and a wash hand basin. There is a large walk in wardrobe having fitted hanging rails and shelving. From the central living space, a solid oak staircase leads to the first floor landing, which is a bright and spacious area and provides access to three large, double bedrooms, all with contemporary en suite facilities and benefitting from delightful, countryside views. Externally, the property stands in good sized gardens with ample off road parking to the front elevation. To the rear is a pebbled sitting area with a fire pit and a useful storage shed and wood store. To the front and side elevations the gardens are mainly lawned with sitting areas and a paved patio. The property is approached via a private driveway, with cattle grid, set someway off the main road, giving privacy and unrivalled views over to Haw Crag and the Dale beyond.
Ok, so there is a railway line with several train services passing the property each day, affording a woosh that lasts about 10 to 20 seconds each time. One bonus is that the Flying Scotsman is scheduled to pass four times in the coming year get the bunting out!
Bell Busk is a small community nestling on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park amidst stunning countryside. It is approximately a mile from the Skipton to Settle Road and some three miles from Gargrave village, which offers a wide range of local facilities and amenities and is approximately seven miles from the historic market town of Skipton.

Entrance Vestibule One enters the property via a spacious entrance vestibule, ideal for kicking off shoes and boots after a long walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Amtico flooring and glazed, oak French doors opening into

Open Plan Living Area 8.1m x 7.5m max 26‘6 x 24‘7 max A most impressive, open plan living space, where one can immediately see the station origins with lounge area, which includes a feature stone fireplace set on a stone flagged hearth and chimney with exposed stonework. Windows look over the drive to the fields and hills beyond. Dining area with open views of woodland and exposed stone feature wall. This room offers views over the train line and is a train spotter s dream come true.

Study Home Office 4.2m x 3.0m 13‘9 x 9‘10 A study home office which is the perfect place to get some peace and quiet and is also a cosy place to be having an exposed chimney breast with a cast iron, log burning fire. A great spot to get some work done.

Cloakroom Situated on the ground floor just off from the lounge area containing a two piece, high quality, white suite comprising vanity hand wash basin with mixer tap and low suite w c. Tiled flooring and exposed stonework all add to the character.

Living Kitchen 8.2m x 3.8m 26‘10 x 12‘5 A further wonderful space, the living kitchen is a spacious room, fitted with a range of stylish, wall and base units with a central island containing an induction hob with stainless steel extractor over and built in microwave. Having a good amount of fitted drawers, the central island incorporates a useful breakfast bar. Further integrated appliances include a fridge freezer, additional fridge and dishwasher and two eye level, stainless steel, electric ovens. The kitchen has quality, Amtico tiled flooring, concealed power points and downlighting along with access to a useful utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and condensing drier. There is space for a dining table or seating area and UPVC French doors lead onto a paved patio area and garden beyond ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Bedroom Four 3.5m x 3.0m 11‘5 x 9‘10 A ground floor bedroom with luxury en suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe. A flexible room which would be suitable as a granny flat or private space for dependent relative or older teenager with a Victorian style, feature fire inset in a timber surround. Doors lead out to a good sized conservatory.

En Suite Bathroom A stunning ensuite bathroom fitted with a contemporary bathroom suite of the highest quality with tiled flooring and walls. There is a contemporary, freestanding bath with mixer taps and hand shower, a fully tiled, walk in, double shower cubicle with wall mounted, thermostatic fittings, ceiling mounted, drench shower and separate hand shower. Low level w c and vanity style wash hand basin. There is a large, walk in wardrobe having fitted hanging rails and shelving.

Conservatory 3.4m x 3.4m 11‘1 x 11‘1 A good sized UPVC double glazed conservatory with double doors lead to a patio, creating a great inside outside feeling.

Lounge 8.5m x 3.5m 27‘10 x 11‘5 A very spacious and attractive, airy room with a wood burning stove on a stone hearth with exposed chimney and exposed timbers to the vaulted ceiling and ornate, timber wall incorporating the original ticket office window. Sliding patio doors lead out to the garden and allow a flood of light with views overlooking the railway line. Additional double glazed windows overlooking the drive.

First Floor

Landing With open oak stairs from the reception hall leading to the first floor landing.

Bedroom One 4.9m x 3.7m 16‘0 x 12‘1 A luxurious and charming, light and airy, large, double bedroom with long distance views to the front elevation. Exposed stonework, beamed ceiling and walk in wardrobe. Tastefully decorated with carpeted flooring. Door leading through to en suite bathroom.

En Suite Bathroom A truly luxurious en suite fitted with a quality, four piece suite comprising of a roll top bath with claw foot feet, walk in double shower cubicle, w c and wash basin. Chrome, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and part tiled walls. Views overlooking the rail line and woodland beyond.

Bedroom Two 6.5m x 3.6m 21‘3 x 11‘9 A further charming, double bedroom with exposed, pitched ceiling with beams and built in wardrobe, radiator and windows to three elevations allowing natural light to flood in and affording delightful views over fields to the hills beyond.

En Suite With walk in shower cubicle having a thermostatic mixer shower, a white, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w c. Fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor, three feature ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and heated, chrome towel rail.

Bedroom Three 6.4m x 3.9m max 20‘11 x 12‘9 max Last, but not least, a very spacious, double bedroom with mock fireplace in timber surround on a slate heart, eight ceiling spotlights, two radiators and tastefully decorated with a feature wall and offering long distance views over the Dales. Loft hatch.

En Suite Bathroom With P shaped, white bath with curved glass screen and thermostatic mixer valve on rise and fall rail, pedestal wash hand basin and Eco flush toilet. Includes tiled floor and chrome plated, ladder, towel radiator.

Outside A cattle grid gives access to a long, sweeping, gravelled driveway leading up to a central grassed island and parking area. This is such a wonderful vista of this charming home and creates a tremendous sense of anticipation about what this charming home has to offer. The property is surrounded by well stocked borders and lawns with various seating areas, enjoying fantastic views over the surrounding open countryside the perfect place to sit with a cup of Yorkshire tea . A rear, private, enclosed garden with a central fire pit is an ideal spot for relaxing and al fresco entertaining with views overlooking the rail line, timber shed and a timber hut with lean to log store.

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