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" Westbeck Farm is a wonderful, stone built, fully renovated, four bedroom farmhouse, delightfully situated close to the centre of the picturesque village of Askwith. This handsome property has been sympathetically renovated by the existing owner, a craftsman builder, to create what is certainly a stunning, family home, an eclectic mix of the traditional with on point styling.

Westbeck Farm offers a rare opportunity to purchase a fully renovated, stone built, four bedroom farmhouse close to the centre of the picturesque village of Askwith. This handsome property has been sympathetically renovated by the existing owner, a craftsman builder, to create what is certainly a stunning, family home, an eclectic mix of the traditional with on point styling. Externally the property displays a ‘charming, chocolate box vista‘, whilst internally retaining many original features. One can clearly see that a passion for attention to detail has created the perfect feel in this home. A porch leads into the true heart of this home a spacious, dual aspect dining kitchen with tumbled, solid slate flooring, farmhouse style, bespoke, painted units, a large centre dividing island and obligatory AGA range. A door leads to a spacious utility room and separate cloakroom. A well proportioned sitting room with a log burning stove sitting within an open fireplace with Yorkshire stone surround and brick hearth is full of character with exposed, timber beams and original, pine flooring. Dual windows look over the garden. To the first floor one finds a house shower room and four good sized bedrooms with feature exposed roof trusses, the master having a dressing area and en suite. There are new double glazed, timber, sash windows throughout offering delightful, countryside views. Outside a gravel driveway offers ample off road parking for several cars and a newly created stone built, car port with solid oak, timber features and stone roof blends perfectly with the existing cottage. To the rear is an absolute Shangri la of a private, south facing, lawned garden. Again, one can only be in awe of the overall thought and detail which has created this charming home. To the rear of the new stone carport, one finds a greenhouse constructed from locally made, reclaimed brick and original Crittal frames. An area of cottage, raised vegetable beds are set within pathways, again utilising the same local brick. A Yorkshire stone pathway leads to a stone garden room converted from the original double garage having Crittal style glazing to the front with French doors opening onto the lawn. This is perfect for al fresco entertaining in all weathers with tumbled slate flooring, reclaimed timber to the walls and ceiling and wood burning stove. A flagged seating area with firepit is bound by a babbling brook, which forms the boundary to the plot and one can imagine sitting on a garden bench just relaxing in the summer sunshine listening to the flowing water pure bliss. A doorway from the dining kitchen gives access to a further spacious, flagged, south facing patio and a further lawned area flanked by lavender sided pathways. The property has propane gas central heating and a septic tank.
This home sits in the heart of the local countryside within this charming, much sought after village, just a short stroll from the highly regarded village pub and local primary school. Although situated in an idyllic countryside location, one is only a short drive from Ilkley and its many amenities including Ilkley Grammar School. If you love the countryside yet enjoy the Caf society that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep, then an early viewing is highly recommended. Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits. Ilkley boasts an excellent wide range of high class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities, which include the Ilkley lido pool and sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford around 35 minutes‘ commute , providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.

Ground Floor

Reception Porch A stone built porch to the front of the property is accessed via a half glazed door opening into a most useful space to kick off shoes and boots, with tumbled slate flooring and a Velux window affording ample daylight. A further half glazed door opens into the spacious dining kitchen.

Living Dining Kitchen 6.78m x 5.03m 22‘2 x 16‘6 The true heart of this family home a spacious, dual aspect living dining kitchen, fitted with a range of bespoke, farmhouse style, hand painted cupboards in light grey to the kitchen area. A substantial Yorkshire stone fire surround houses a white AGA range with a stainless steel splashback that continues to the worksurfaces. A large centre island houses a white, ceramic sink within a natural timber worksurface. There is ample room for a large, family dining table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining family and friends. A sitting area benefits from a wall of bespoke, hand made cupboards in off white, creating ample storage for books and all the family paraphernalia. Continuation of the tumbled slate flooring, downlighting and traditional style radiators. The kitchen benefits from a separate useful pantry.

Utility Room 4.95m x 1.98m min 16‘2 x 6‘5 min A door gives access to a large, triple aspect utility room, again with ample built in storage, space and plumbing for both a washer and a drier. An inset sink sits within solid timber work surfaces under a window. Continuation of the tumbled slate flooring, downlighting and traditional style radiator.

Cloakroom A charming cloakroom comprises of a low level w c with concealed cistern, brick effect tiling to the splashback and push flush and a rectangular, ceramic washbasin standing on a timber plinth, with wall mounted, chrome fittings and grey, brick effect tiling to the splashback. Chrome, ladder radiator. Window to the side elevation and wall mounted extractor. Continuation of the tumbled slate flooring.

Sitting Room 5.05m x 3.4m 16‘6 x 11‘1 An inner hallway leads to a delightful, bright and charming sitting room. One‘s eyes are immediately drawn to the wood burning stove standing on a reclaimed brick hearth within an original Yorkshire stone fire surround and one can imagine many happy winter‘s evenings relaxing in front of the fire. Natural light floods in through twin south facing windows to the rear and one to the front aspect, highlighting the countryside views. The floor has been exposed to reveal wooden flooring. Downlighting and traditional style radiator.

First Floor

Landing A staircase leads up from the inner hallway to a spacious, tall landing with exposed roof timbers and wooden, double glazed, sash windows to the front elevation allowing the light to flood in and affording the countryside views. Natural coir flooring enhances the farmhouse feel. Doors open to the principal rooms.

Master Bedroom 5.03m x 3.18m 16‘6 x 10‘5 A delightful, spacious, triple aspect, double bedroom with charming, open countryside views and partly exposed roof timbers. One enters with a wall of bespoke, fitted wardrobes to one side creating a useful dressing area. The master bedroom has a wonderful feeling of space enhanced by the vaulted ceiling and triple aspect windows affording, stunning countryside views.

En Suite A doorway gives access to the en suite bathroom, fitted with a panel bath having a chrome mixer tap with hand shower over, a w c with concealed cistern and push flush and rectangular, ceramic basin on a solid timber plinth with wall mounted mixer tap over and grey, brick effect tiling to the splashbacks. A walk in drench shower completes the picture with tiling to the floor and shower area and downlighting. A south facing window affords long distance Wharfe Valley views.

Bedroom Two 3.63m x 3.12m 11‘10 x 10‘2 A further spacious, dual aspect, double bedroom with timber sash windows again benefitting from countryside views. Full height, exposed timbers, painted timber flooring and traditional style radiator. Fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three 4.09m x 2.49m min 13‘5 x 8‘2 min Again a charming, double room having long distance countryside views to the rear, exposed, full height timbers, painted timber flooring and traditional style radiator.

Bedroom Four 3.12m x 2.21m 10‘2 x 7‘3 Again, with wonderful views and charming, exposed timbers, this is a good sized room that would suit a teenager. Painted wooden flooring and traditional style radiator.

House Bathroom Fitted with a contemporary bathroom suite comprising a rectangular, ceramic basin on a solid timber plinth with chrome, wall mounted tap, a low level w c with concealed cistern and grey, brick effect tiling to the splashbacks and a fully tiled, walk in shower with drench shower having chrome, wall mounted fittings. Exposed, full height roof timbers. Tiled flooring. Window to the front elevation having countryside views.

Outside

Gardens To the front is a lawned area with a dwarf stone wall whilst to the rear one finds a recently designed, south facing garden, primarily laid to lawn with areas of Yorkshire stone flagstones an ideal spot to sit and relax or enjoy some al fresco entertaining. To the rear of the new carport is a greenhouse constructed from reclaimed local brick and original Crittal glazed frames surrounded by raised beds and reclaimed brick pathways The original, double garage has been repurposed as a garden room with new Crittal style windows having glazed French doors opening to a lawned area. The interior continues the overall theme with reclaimed wood panelling to the walls and ceiling, tumbled slate flooring and a log burner providing warmth on those chilly nights. Ample space for a large dining table. A flagged area with firepit sits next to a charming, babbling brook meandering to the side of the property. To the rear of the garden room is a most useful, large store room. Directly to the rear of this wonderful home is a further large, flagged patio ideal for relaxing after a hard day s work. Charming pathways bound by lavender add to the overall country feel.
To the front of the property one finds a newly built traditional carport which blends perfectly with the existing farmhouse, providing space for two large cars. The driveway offers parking for several vehicles and further parking is offered to the right of the property.

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