4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Main Street, Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23

Situated in the heart of long preston, this impressive family home offers extensive living space and excellent outdoor areas. There’s plenty of parking to the front, A double garage, and A separate outbuilding ideal for storage or hobbies. With generous room sizes throughout, the property offers flexibility for family life, entertaining, or working from home.

Long Preston is a thriving village with a strong sense of community, surrounded by stunning countryside views. Just four miles away lies the bustling market town of Settle, offering a broader range of shops, dining options, and schools for all age groups. The larger town of Skipton is approximately 12 miles to the south east, providing additional amenities and services. This beautifully presented home has been lovingly cared for by its current owners, who have created a high standard, inviting space that seamlessly blends character and modern comforts. With gas-fired central heating and double glazing throughout, this home is as practical as it is impressive. Set in a desirable location with a rich history and vibrant local community, it’s the perfect place to settle into village life.

Below is a detailed description of the property, featuring approximate room sizes and highlights of its many appealing features;
Ground floor

entrance porch

A handy entrance porch with wood-panelled walls and a UPVC door with glass panels—ideal for kicking off boots and coats before stepping inside.
Entrance hall

The entrance hall enjoys high ceilings, ornate character features, and plenty of natural light. Includes a side radiator and provides access to the main living areas and cellar.
Sitting room

Elegant and full of period charm, the sitting room features an ornate fireplace with a marble hearth, tiled surround, and marble mantel. A large front-facing window fills the space with light, complemented by wooden shutters, a characterful beam, radiator to the side elevation, and built-in alcove storage.
Breakfast kitchen

Blending traditional character with practicality, the breakfast kitchen features original beams, a tiled floor, and tiled splashback. Appliances include a built-in dishwasher, four-ring gas hob, AEG oven, and a range cooker set into an old fireplace with a brick surround. A window to the rear brings in natural light, with an archway leading through to the next room.
Living room

Warm and inviting, the living room boasts a multi-fuel stove with a brick surround, hearth, and wooden mantel. A front-facing window with matching built-in wooden shutters, as seen in the sitting room, adds continuity and charm.
Utility

Useful and well-proportioned, the utility room includes a tiled floor, radiator to the front elevation, and a rear window with a window seat. Also offers internal access to the double garage.
Double garage

A spacious double garage with power, electric door, rear UPVC access to the garden, and two rear-facing windows—ideal for secure parking, storage, or workshop use.

Stairs to;
Garden room

Filled with natural light, the garden room features glass walls and a glass roof, creating a bright and peaceful space with lovely views. French doors with stained glass surrounds lead into the room, and further doors open out to the garden. Underfloor heating keeps it comfortable year-round.
First floor

landing

Open landing with exposed beams adding a touch of character, offering access to all first-floor rooms and stairs leading up to the attic level.
Bedroom one

Well-proportioned and full of natural light, bedroom one features two front-facing windows with a radiator beneath, extensive built-in wardrobes, two exposed beams, and a picture rail adding a touch of character.
Ensuite

Finished to a high standard, the ensuite offers a sleek, modern design with fully tiled walls and flooring. Features include a shower enclosure with both a handheld and rainfall shower, a heated towel rail, vanity unit with sink, and a low suite WC.
Bedroom two

Spacious and bright, bedroom two is a comfortable double with a rear-facing window, built-in window seat, radiator, and a decorative dado rail adding a classic touch.
Family bathroom

The family bathroom is fitted with a four-piece white suite, including a shower enclosure, bath, WC, and a sink set into a vanity unit, finished with a chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom three

Bedroom three is a bright double room featuring a large front-facing window with a window seat, a characterful beam, picture rail, and a radiator to the side elevation.
Bedroom four

Currently used as a home office, bedroom four is a versatile double room with a rear-facing window, sink set into a vanity unit, and a side radiator. Previously used as a bedroom, it offers flexibility to suit a variety of needs.
Second floor

occasional loft room

Stairs lead up to a spacious loft room, currently used as an office and storage, with exposed beams and a feature window to the side elevation adding character. Two newly fitted Velux windows bring in lots of light, while eaves storage and radiators to the front elevation make it a practical and flexible space—ideal as a home office, additional living area, or even a guest bedroom.
Shower room

The top floor bathroom includes a shower enclosure, WC with built-in storage, pedestal sink, and tiled splashback—ideal for guests or use alongside the loft room.
Store room

Currently used for storage, this flexible top floor room features a side-facing window and characterful beams. Previously served as a kitchenette and could easily be transformed into a walk-in wardrobe, hobby space, or tailored to suit your needs.
External

rear garden

The rear garden is a true highlight of the home—generous in size and thoughtfully laid out to make the most of the space and setting. Extensive lawned areas offer room to relax or play, while a stone path leads to a patio, perfect for hosting or enjoying a quiet meal outdoors. From here, you can take in a beautiful view of the house itself. Two secure ponds sit at the top of the garden, and beyond the boundary, open fields create a peaceful, private backdrop that feels miles from anywhere.
Outbuilding

The outbuilding offers excellent potential, split into two sections and providing plenty of space for hobbies, storage, or workshop use. A blank canvas ready to be tailored to your needs.
Front garden/parking

A stone-pillared entrance sets the tone as you arrive, with a gravelled driveway leading to a spacious parking area at the side of the property. To the front, a stone boundary wall and neatly maintained privet hedging provide privacy, with a wrought iron pedestrian gate offering access to the main entrance.
Viewing arrangements

We would be pleased to arrange a viewing for you. Please contact Dale Eddison's Skipton office. Our opening hours are:- Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Please note

The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.
Tenure

We understand the property to be Freehold.
Council tax

Craven Council Tax Band G. For further details on Craven Council Tax Charges please visit their website.

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Financial services

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