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" LONG PRESTON Long Preston is an attractive Yorkshire Dales village sited on the main A65 road twelve miles from Skipton (popularly known as the 'Gateway to the Dales'), and four miles from the historic market town of Settle. The village benefits from two public houses, post office/general store, Primary School, Train Station, Bus service and tree lined greens, with footpaths leading directly to the surrounding hills. Long Preston has just over three hundred households, and is a friendly community with many residents working in the village, as well as commuting to the neighbouring towns. The village's Endowed Primary School is well attended, serving not only Long Preston but also some of the outlying hamlets, has recently had an annexe added for pre-school children. The railway station on the edge of the village gives access to Skipton, Bradford and Leeds in one direction and to Settle, Carnforth and Carlisle in the other. There is also an hourly bus service to Skipton and to Settle. THE PROPERTY Nine of the houses on Hartley Green including no.11 were originally developed as Retirement Houses and subject to a condition that at least one of the occupants must be a minimum of 55 years of age. A superbly constructed stone built semi detached property, set under a pitched slate roof. Offering family sized living space with master bedroom suite, two further bedrooms, house bathroom, through living room and superb through dining/kitchen. In addition there is a conservatory, pleasant rear gardens, open aspect from some windows and a larger than standard single garage. With all mains services connected and gas fired central heating, the property is low maintenance and should prove to be economical to run. There is an intruder alarm system installed at the property. ENTRANCE HALL Approached from the UPVC panelled and double glazed door into an attractive entrance hall with timber panel doors leading off to the main reception rooms and the utility-cloakroom. A straight flight of stairs with stained spindles and hand rails rising to the first floor landing with half door providing storage access below.Recessed lighting, heating radiator, telephone point and smoke alarm. DINING/KITCHEN A through room with good natural light from the double glazed window to the front with a pleasant outlook and a pair of full height double glazed french doors to the rear with pleasant views over the cottage style rear gardens. Offering a range of shaker style base and wall units with pewter effect handles and including a display dresser with glass fronted doors and wine rack below. The units include pan drawers, broom cupboard, intergrated fridge and freezer along with dishwasher, oven, grill and matching four ring gas hob. Wood effect laminate work tops incorporating a one and half bowl composite sink with mixer tap, sat below a window to the front elevation. Attractive canopy hood with built in extractor over the hob, recessed lighting, kick space heater and ceramic tiles to the floor. To the dining end and adjacent to the french doors, there is space for a four or six seater dining table with direct access out onto the flagged sun terraces and gardens. Central heating radiator and further recessed lighting. UTILITY-CLOAKROOM Incorporating the property's combination boiler but also with space and plumbing for a washer and tumble dryer below a wood effect work top with wall cupboard over. A period style WC with matching full pedestal basin, with antique style taps and tiled splash back. Heating radiator, ceramic flooring, multi-point adjustable spot lights, extractor fan and natural light from a double glazed window to the rear of the property with views onto the garden. LIVING ROOM A through room with good natural light from the large mullioned double glazed window to the front, with a pair of double glazed French doors leading into the conservatory at the rear. With wide-board oak effect laminate flooring throughout and featuring a chimney breast with contemporary fireplace and hearth incorporating a brushed stainless steel gas fire. Ample space for two settees with space for further sitting room furniture and with two central heating radiators, two chandelier style centre light points and wall light. TV point and direct access to the garden via the conservatory. CONSERVATORY A UPVC conservatory in immaculate condition and an all year round room having central heating radiator and ample sockets along with TV point. Attractive exposed stone wall to the rear elevation of the house and with two opening units, along with a pair of wide French doors giving direct access onto the sun terraces and garden. LANDING With return balustrade, stained spindles and handrail. Heating radiator, centre light point and natural light from a double glazed window with superb long distance views onto the moors beyond. Full height door gives access to an over stairs cupboard providing great storage. MASTER BEDROOM Situated to the front of the property with a large mullioned, double glazed window allowing good amounts of natural light and with pleasant views and heating radiator below. Feature wall with space for a king size bed and further free standing or fitted bedroom furniture, but also with a pair of full height timber doors giving access to a built in wardrobe. Laminate flooring throughout, loft hatch giving access to the roof space and door leading to the en-suite. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Incorporating a 1200 x 900 shower enclosure with sliding door with thermostatic shower unit and ajustable shower head. Period style full pedestal basin with antique style taps and matching close couple WC. Fully tiled throughout with attractive vertical listello, white ladder style heated towel rail, shaver point, recessed lighting, extractor fan and natural light from a double glazed window to the rear of the property with obscure glass. BEDROOM 2 Still to the front of the property and a further double bedroom with feature wall and space for free standing or fitted bedroom furniture. Again with a pair of full height doors giving access to a built in wardrobe. Natural light from a double glazed mullioned window to the front with some superb long distance views and with heating radiator below. Laminate flooring throughout and centre light point. BEDROOM 3 To the rear of the property and currently set up as single bedroom and with laminate flooring throughout. Heating radiator set below a double glazed mullioned window with some delightful long distance views over Long Preston and onto the moors beyond. Centre light point and feature wall. HOUSE BATHROOM Incorporating a full size panel bath with antique style taps and thermostatic shower valve with adjustable head. Period style WC and full pedestal basin with matching taps to the bath. Fully tiled throughout with contrasting tiling to the floor, Heating radiator, multi point adjustable spot lights, shaver point, extractor fan and natural light from a double glazed window with obscure glazing to the front elevation. GARAGE A deeper than standard garage with ample space to park a vehicle with access via a up and over door and further parking to the front. Power, lighting and water. Ample space for work benches and storage in addition to a vehicle. Personnel door to the gardens. OUTSIDE Attractive borders to the front with wrought iron railings and to the rear of the property there are enclosed and private rear gardens wiith mature shrubs and well stocked boarders overlooking a small croft. stone flagged sun terrace and al fresco dining area all offering ease of maintenance. AGENTS NOTE They don't come any better than this superbly presented family home in an attractive and peaceful location, well away from the main road yet just a couple of minutes to the Post Office and local amenities. Handy for transport links, schools and village life. COUNCIL TAX BAND BAND D "