Plover Cottage, West End, Middleham

Property Description

ROW OF THREE TRADITIONAL TERRACED COTTAGES & SHARED YARD WITH ADJACENT BARN LOCATED IN THE QUIET WEST END OF MIDDLEHAM. AVAILABLE AS WHOLE OR IN LOTS.

PLOVER COTTAGE IS A MID-TERRACE COTTAGE WITH SHARED YARD. ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES G.F: ENTRANCE HALL & OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM. F.F: 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS & BATHROOM.

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 there is a row of cottages with cobbled frontage known as No’s 1 – 5 West End Cottages. To the left hand side of these cottages is a private lane that gives access to the rear yard of cottages and adjacent barn.

Plover Cottage, West End, Middleham, DL8 4QJ

Guide Price £150,000

Plover Cottage is a mid-terrace stone and slate property between Swallow and Wren Cottages and has been modernised in recent years. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and upvc double glazed windows and doors throughout. The accommodation comprises:-

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (3.10 m x 1.98 m) with stairs to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, electric consumer unit and meter and door into:-

Open plan Kitchen/Living Room (6.78 m x 4.59 m (max) with modern fitted kitchen including cream wall and floor units, breakfast bar, beech effect worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and 4 ring hob, chimney extractor above, 4 spot light fitting, plumbing for washing machine and vinyl flooring in the kitchen area.

Mock fireplace with stone hearth and electric stove, beamed ceiling, radiator and fitted carpet in the Living Room. Door to rear yard.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (3.59 m x 3.20 m) Double bedroom with small cupboard, radiator and fitted carpet.

Bathroom (3.53 m x 1.80 m) with bath and electric shower over, shower screen, full height tiling round bath, W.C. and pedestal basin, extractor fan, shaver point, mirror, globe ceiling light and vinyl floor covering.

Bedroom 2 (3.08 m x 2.37 m) Small double bedroom with storage cupboard, radiator and fitted carpet.

Externally, there is a small yard to the rear which is shared with Swallow Cottage and this is where the oil tank is located. The oil boiler is also mounted externally on the wall. The main yard to the front is shared by the various cottages and there is a private parking space for each.

Services

Mains electric, water and drainage.

Oil fired Central Heating.

Council Tax

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

Energy Performance

EER: D:56 (see attached).

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Sole Agents, John G. Hills & Partners.

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.