2 West End, Middleham, Leyburn

Property Description

ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED MID-TERRACE COTTAGE LOCATED IN THE QUIET WEST END OF MIDDLEHAM REQURING SOME LEVEL OF MODERNISATION. ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:- G.F: LOUNGE & KITCHEN. F.F: 1 DOUBLE BEDROOM, BOX ROOM/OFFICE & HOUSE BATHROOM. YARD TO THE REAR WITH PATIO/SEATING AREA & SMALL STORE. CENTRAL HEATING FROM MODERN ELECTRIC BOILER. 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

2 West End is a stone-built Grade II Listed Cottage located in the West End of Middleham, being the second cottage in the terrace on the left hand side before you head out towards Middleham Moor and the gallops. The property has central heating from a modern electric boiler but would benefit from some remodelling and renovation works to bring it up to current standards. The property would be suitable for a first time buyer or for someone looking for a bolthole in the dales. The accommodation briefly comprises lounge and kitchen on the ground floor together with one double bedroom, box room/office and house bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from central heating from a modern Amptec electric boiler. To the rear of the property there is flagged patio/seating area with small store and parking is available on the cobbled area to the front for residents and visitors on an ad-hoc basis.

ACCOMMODATION 

The accommodation is arranged on two floors and comprises:-

Ground Floor

Front Entrance into:-

Lounge  (4.16m x 3.64m)

Fireplace with black tile surround, hearth and mantelpiece, electric inset fire, 4 shelf recess to the left hand side of the fireplace, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, radiator, curtain pole, TV and telephone points and central heating thermostat on wall. Door into:-

Kitchen (4.17m x 2.15m)

with basic range of wall and floor units, laminate worktops, freestanding electric cooker with extractor above, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, 4 shelf recess, plumbing for washing machine, extractor fan, spotlight track, blinds to both the window and door, plinth heater and vinyl flooring. Understairs cupboard with additional storage and timber shelves and door to external (rear).

Stairs from the Lounge with electric consumer unit and meter.

Lead to:-

First Floor

Landing

with smoke alarm.

Bedroom 1  (4.18m x 3.66m)

Double bedroom with radiator, 3 shelf recess, boarded fireplace and curtain pole. Cupboard over the stairs with Heatrae Sadia Amptec electric boiler, Elsan unvented direct hot water cylinder, storage space and shelves.

Family Bathroom (1.23m x 1.00m)

White bathroom suite including steel twin grip bath with electric shower over, bi-fold shower screen, fully tiled wall beside bath, pedestal basin, W.C., heated towel rail and blind to window.

Box Room/Office (2.17m x 2.12m)

with exposed timber beams, curtain pole and radiator.

Outside

To the rear of the property steps lead up to a flagged yard with patio/seating area together with a small but useful store. There is pedestrian access/shared right of way to the rear of the property which also serves a number of neighbouring cottages. 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.

Central heating from Amptec electric boiler

Telephone points.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, John G. Hills & Partners (01969 623109).

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 A for Council Tax purposes.