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A three story Stone built character building, Skylarks Georgian Townhouse dates from 1820, the end of Englands Regency era. The period of Jane Austens novels. Originally attached at the top floor to nearby Crossley Mill it once housed prominent Mill workers and by the turn of the next century was the home of Wilburt Ashburton the Mill manager. Now a children’s nursery, the mill chimney is a feature of the stunning views from the rear of the property. A stones throw from shops cafes art spaces, workshops, amazing charity shops and a daily market, the Townhouse provides comfortable, spacious accommodation in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Spend your days discovering the surrounding area. Hebden Bridge is a great spot for walkers to base themselves, being on the edge of the South Pennines and close to the Yorkshire Dales. We are within a day trips journey of a large variety of historic and scenic spots Harewood House. Nearby are Hardcastle Craggs and the moors. A stunning drive 'over the tips' brings you to Haworth.T he Bronte sisters lived in Haworth Parsonage. Anne Bronte was born the year Skylarks was built. Wuthering heights and Jane Eyre were set in the region. Your period home is just a 5 minute walk from the train station with excellent links to the whole region. Manchester and Leeds city centres are less than an hours journey. By car Hebden Bridge is a great spot to break a journey between the North and South of the country. The Rochdale Canal is a feature of the area and passes behind the property. As a self-catering house, you'll find a large kitchen/dining area with a fridge/freezer a traditional range with hobs and ovens, kettle, panini toaster and a microwave. You’ll also find a washer/dryer, iron and Ironing board as well as an electric airer. A large Dining table in the kitchen provides a focal point for gatherings of friends of family. Adjoining and open to the kitchen is a cosy living space with a Samsung Frame QLED smart TV signed up to Netfix, YouTube etc. There is a CD player (with auxiliary Input for your devices).y. A Sonos Move high quality Bluetooth speaker can be taken from its charging station to anywhere in the house. Wi-Fi is free and can be accessed anywhere in the house. The Bedrooms are spread over the two upper floors with a bathroom at the top, so guests should be mobile enough to negotiate two flights of stairs. The first floor; spacious master bedroom has a full double bed, luxury mattress, wood burning stove and views of the canal, park and hillsides. On the same level is a small but elegant bedroom ‘The library’, with books, mood lighting and views of the town centre. The ‘small double’ sized bed has a pocket sprung/memory foam fusion mattress, luxury Topper and Siberian Down Duvet. On the top floor a beautiful sunny full double bedroom ‘The Heronry’ awaits. A popular favourite , decorated with a subtle Oriental theme, the sunny Heronry has stunning canal and hillside views. The comfortable full double bed comes with a pocket sprung/memory foam fusion mattress. At the front of the house at the top you will find ‘The Cabin’, A Georgian style lounge with town views and a wonderfully comfortable raised Cabin style Day bed to relax on with a book. At night the Day bed is a full Single bed. If required a pull out trundle adds another single to this room. The bathroom is located on the third floor The bathroom has a toilet and sink and over bath shower. Linen and towels are all included to make your stay more enjoyable. Your home away from home, you will have the house to yourself with private access and self-check in. Separate to this listing a self contained basement studio sits beneath the main house. It has its own entrance and used by the owner as an artists studio. The Townhouse contains several examples of his hand painted furniture as well as ceramics, antique furniture and eclectic pieces gathered from far flung places. House Rules: - Check-in time is 3pm and check-out is 11 am. - Smoking is not allowed. - Pets are allowed at the property.