4 West End, Middleham, Leyburn

Property Description

ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE LOCATED IN THE QUIET WEST END OF MIDDLEHAM. ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- G.F: LIVING ROOM, SITTING ROOM & KITCHEN. F.F: 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, SINGLE BEDROOM/OFFICE & HOUSE BATHROOM. SMALL REAR YARD WITH TWO STONE OUTBUILDINGS. OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. PARKING AVAILABLE TO THE FRONT ON MIDDLEHAM WASTES.

SITUATION

Leyburn 2 miles, Masham 9 miles, Bedale 10.5 miles, Richmond 16.5 miles, Harrogate 30 miles and Leeds 55 miles (all distances are approximate).

In addition to being the Newmarket of the north and being famous for its Castle, Middleham is an attractive small and unspoilt town with good communications and facilities. The market town of Leyburn is 2 miles north and has developed as the traditional centre for mid-Wensleydale and is often referred to as the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. The town supports an array of shops, restaurants, schools, pubs, churches, sports facilities as well as an auction mart.

In terms of wider transport links, the A1 motorway is accessible at Catterick (14 miles), Bedale (11 miles) and Scotch Corner (18 miles). Trains on the East Coast main line stop at both Northallerton (35 mins) and Darlington (45 mins). The closest international airports are at Newcastle (1.25 hours) and Leeds Bradford (1.25 hours).

DIRECTIONS

From Leyburn Market Place, take the A684 out of the town towards Bedale and just before the petrol station, turn right on to Middleham Road (A6108). Continue on this road over the bridge and into Middleham. At the Market Place turn right signposted Coverham towards the West End of the town and just before you head out of Middleham towards the gallops the property is located on the left hand side.

DESCRIPTION

4 West End is a stone-built Grade II Listed Cottage located in the West End of Middleham, being the second to last Cottage on the left hand side before you head out towards Middleham Moor and the gallops. The property has been upgraded in recent years but would benefit from some additional remodelling to create a more modern kitchen. The accommodation briefly comprises sitting room with solid fuel open fire, good sized living room and small kitchen on the ground floor together with two double bedrooms, single bedroom/office and house bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from full oil fired central heating. There is a small yard to the rear with two stone outbuildings and parking is available to the front of the property for residents and visitors on an ad-hoc basis.

ACCOMMODATION 

The accommodation is arranged on two floors and comprises:-

Ground Floor

Front Entrance into:-

Living Room  (5.62m x 3.42m)

with beamed ceiling, radiator, two niches, small cupboard and understairs storage cupboard, telephone point, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, wooden curtain pole to window, 3 spot light fititng and fitted carpet. Cupboard housing electric consumer unit and meter, central heating thermostat and programmer on wall. Access to kitchen and door to Sitting Room. External door to rear yard.

Sitting Room (3.74m x 3.43m) 

with open solid fuel fire in stone surround and marble mantelpiece, radiator, timber beam, niche and dado rail. Carbon monoxide alarm, wooden curtain pole to window and fitted carpet.

Kitchen (1.89m x 1.46m)

With range of wall and floor units, granite effect worktops, 4 ring ceramic hob, built-in electric oven with stainless steel extractor above, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, shelves, oil watchman, plumbing for washing machine and vinyl flooring.

Stairs from the Living Room lead to the

First Floor

Landing

with ranch style balustrade, smoke alarms, loft hatch and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 1 (3.16m x 3.14m)

Double bedroom with alcove, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2 (3.44m x 2.48m)

Double bedroom with radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3/Office (2.38m x 1.74m)

Single bedroom with radiator and fitted carpet.

Family Bathroom (2.47m x 2.14m)

White bathroom suite including twin grip bath with electric shower over, shower screen, fully tiled wall beside bath, pedestal basin, W.C., radiator, extractor fan and vinyl flooring. Linen cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Outside

To the rear there is a small yard where the oil tank is located together with two useful stone outbuildings. There is pedestrian access through the yard to the rear of the adjoining property which is also in the ownership of the vendor.

There is no private parking with the property, however parking is available on an ad-hoc basis to the front of the property on the cobbled area known as the Middleham Wastes.

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Oil Fired Central Heating.

Telephone point.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, John G. Hills & Partners[use Contact Agent Button]).

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by private treaty; however the Agents reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion.

Offers

All offers must be in writing. We will not report any verbal offer unless it is confirmed in writing. Please confirm whether your offer is a cash offer or subject to a mortgage or property sale.

Money Laundering Regulations

Prospective purchasers should be aware that in the event that they are successful, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations, one being photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence) and the second being a recent utility bill confirming your address.

Fixtures and Fittings

All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded from the sale unless they are mentioned in the particulars of sale.

Covenants, Easements and Rights of Way

The property will be sold subject to all covenants, easements and rights of way whether specifically mentioned in these particulars or not.

Council Tax

We understand from Richmondshire District Council that the property is in Band  B for Council Tax purposes.