2 bedroom character property for sale

An exceptionally-presented, Grade II listed character cottage, in the sought after village of West Burton, situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Situation And Amenities - "It is the most beautiful village in England", James Herriot said of West Burton, Wensleydale. Also painted by Turner, being in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, West Burton is largely untouched by the passage of time. With a waterfall, no through road in the village, it is centred around a traditional village green and is the gatweay to the unspoilt valleys of Bishopdale and Walden.

The village itself has a local primary school, thriving pub, butcher and village shop. Further amenities, including public houses, restaurants and hotels, can be found within a few miles radius.

West Burton is an ideal place from which to explore the surrounding countryside on foot with many public footpaths leading out from the village, including to the stunning famous Aysgarth Falls just a mile away. West Burton is half way between Hawes and Leyburn in Wensleydale, where the larger market town of Leyburn, just 8 miles away, has several supermarkets, a weekly market and public transport links to Richmond, Northallerton and Ripon.

Accommodation - The solid oak front door leads into an entrance hallway where there are stairs to the first floor and a cloaks hanging space. A door from here leads through to the spacious, dual aspect sitting room, which boasts engineered oak flooring, exposed beams and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard. The highlight of the sitting room is the stunning Inglenook fireplace with raised Stovax log-burning stove set on stone flags with a brick surround.

Through the feature antique doors to the dining kitchen, which has Jerusalem limestone natural stone flooring and bespoke, solid oak fitted units with a compliment of integrated Bosch appliances and white goods, granite ogee edge star galaxy work surfaces and a Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink with mixer tap. There is ample space for a table and the solid oak stable door leads out to the rear.

To the first floor, 100% wool carpeted, there are two double bedrooms including a principal with exposed beams, feature fireplace and stunning, far-reaching views over the fells. To the rear, there is a further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The high-quality bathroom has a panelled bath with shower over, w.c and bespoke vanity basin with granite top and Karndean flooring.

Gardens And Grounds - To the front of the property, there is an enclosed, paved, stone-walled garden with mature shrubs and plants. Stunning wrought-iron gates provide access to a private and secure courtyard with parking for two vehicles, with an EVCP charge point, electric sockets and water supply. There are several useful log stores bike shed and a rubbish store and access to the main garden.

Stone steps lead up to a breakfast terrace, adjacent to the kitchen, surrounded by raised flower beds and borders stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and plants.

Further stone steps lead up to the private and substantial lawned garden which is elevated offering superb views over the fells. There is also a discreetly-hidden, stone-built store and two stone flagged seating areas, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

Tenure - The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.
The majority of the contents is available by separate negotiation.

Services - The property is heated by oil fired central heating that can be regulated on an individual room basis. Mains electric, water and drainage connected.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].

Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council. The property is currently rated for business purposes.

Particulars And Photographs - Particulars prepared April 2024.
Photographs taken July 2023 and April 2024.