Overview
- Updated On:
- December 16, 2021
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
Property Description
RECENTLY UPDATED GRADE II LISTED SEMI-DETACHED COTTAGE LOCATED IN THE QUIET WEST END OF MIDDLEHAM. ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:- G.F: LOUNGE & KITCHEN. F.F: 1 DOUBLE BEDROOM, DRESSING ROOM/OFFICE & HOUSE BATHROOM. SMALL FUEL STORE TO THE REAR. 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
5 West End is a stone-built Grade II Listed Cottage located in the West End of Middleham, being the 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 and provides a comfortable, low maintenance cottage and would be suitable for a first time buyer or for someone looking for a bolthole in the dales. The accommodation briefly comprises lounge with solid fuel open fire and modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor together with one double bedroom, dressing room/office and house bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from central heating from a modern Amptec electric boiler. There is a small fuel store to the rear 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:-
Lounge (4.10m x 3.34m)
with stone fireplace and hearth with open solid fuel fire, alcoves with shelves at either side of the fireplace, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, radiator, wooden curtain pole, telephone point and fitted carpet. Door into:-
Kitchen (4.52m x 1.67m)
with good range of cream wall and floor units, beech effect worktops, Lamona 4 ring ceramic hob, built-in electric oven with stainless steel extractor above, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, plinth heater, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel spotlight track, wooden curtain poles, electric consumer unit in cupboard and laminate effect vinyl flooring. Understairs cupboard and door to external (rear).
Stairs from the Kitchen lead to the
First Floor
Landing
with smoke alarm, central heating thermostat on wall, wooden curtain pole at window and fitted carpet.
Bedroom 1 (3.49m x 3.14m)
Double bedroom with radiator, wooden curtain pole, loft hatch and fitted carpet.
Dressing Room/Office ((2.63m x 2.42m (max))
with linen cupboard housing the Amptec electric boiler and hot water cylinder. Radiator, central heating programmer on wall and fitted carpet.
Family Bathroom ((2.22m x 1.57m)
White bathroom suite including bath with Tristan shower over, shower screen, fully tiled wall beside bath, pedestal basin, W.C., radiator, extractor fan, globe ceiling light and vinyl flooring.
Outside
To the rear there is a small but useful store. There is pedestrian access to the rear of the property through the yard 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.
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.