1 West End, Middleham, Leyburn

Property Description

ATTRACTIVE GRADE II LISTED END-TERRACE COTTAGE LOCATED IN THE QUIET WEST END OF MIDDLEHAM. ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:- G.F: LOUNGE & KITCHEN. F.F: 1 DOUBLE BEDROOM, BOX ROOM/OFFICE & HOUSE BATHROOM. AREA FOR BINS & COAL BUNKER 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

1 West End is a stone-built Grade II Listed Cottage located in the West End of Middleham, being the first cottage in the terrace on the left hand side before you head out towards Middleham Moor and the gallops. The property was upgraded in 2014 with new fitted kitchen, bathroom suite and the installation of central heating. It now 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, 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 an area for bins and a coal bunker 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  (4.60m x 3.60m)

Solid fuel open fire with heritage brick surround, hardwood mantelpiece and stone hearth, 4 shelf recess either side of the fireplace, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, radiator, wooden curtain pole, TV and telephone points, central heating thermostat, curtain pole and fitted carpet. Door into:-

Kitchen (5.14m x 2.18m)

with good range of cream wall and floor units, oak block worktops, Beko 4 ring ceramic hob, built-in Lamona electric oven with stainless steel extractor above, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, under unit lights, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel spotlight track, radiator, heat detector, space for freestanding fridge freezer, blinds to both windows and tile effect vinyl flooring. Understairs cupboard with additional storage and timber shelves and door to external (rear).

Stairs from the Lounge with fitted carpet, electric consumer unit and meter.

Lead to:-

First Floor

Landing

with smoke alarm and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 1  (4.60m x 3.60m)

Double bedroom with radiator, wooden curtain pole and fitted carpet. Cupboard over the stairs with Heatrae Sadia Amptec electric boiler, Elsan unvented direct hot water cylinder, storage space and shelves.

Box Room/Office (2.40m x 2.10m)

Off the landing is an area which can be used as a study or office with electric socket and pendant light, wooden curtain pole, radiator and fitted carpet.

Family Bathroom (2.90m x 2.10m)

White bathroom suite including steel twin grip bath with Triton electric shower over, shower screen, fully tiled wall beside bath, pedestal basin, W.C., radiator, extractor fan, shaver point, electric panel heater, blind to window and vinyl floor covering.

Outside

To the rear there is a small but useful area for the storage of bins and a coal bunker. There is pedestrian access/shared right of way to the rear of the property which also serves a number of adjoining cottages that are 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[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 A for Council Tax purposes.