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THE CORNER HOUSE KIRKGATE, DL8 4PF

A HIGHLY DESIRABLE CHARACTER PERIOD TWO STOREY PROPERTY WITH GROUND FLOOR SHOP, HOME ACCOMMODATION & GARDEN WITH STONE BUILT OUTHOUSE SITUATED IN THE MUCH SOUGHT AFTER OF MIDDLEHAM

• Desirable Rural Location • Excellent Views over Dales • Opportunity for Home with Lifestyle Business • Convenient Location for Tourism • Unique Period Property with Character • Scope to Refurbish/Modernise

REDUCED TO OFFERS IN REGION OF £290,000

143 High Street, , DL7 8PE Tel: 01609 771959 Fax: 01609 778500 www.northallertonestateagency.co.uk

The Corner House, Middleham

SITUATION existing business venture of the Antique Shop. This stone built period property externally rendered and painted offers a 1 ½ miles 11 ½ miles convenient and well laid out accommodation. It is in need of A1 13 miles 17 miles sympathetic renovation to enhance and extract the character of Northallerton 19 miles 20 miles this well located property within the tourist catchment of the village of Middleham.

The Corner House is situated in the heart of the medieval The property offers 4 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, village of Middleham fronting onto the main A6108 (main road bathroo m, two wash rooms and cloak room over two storeys from to Leyburn) known as Kirkgate and also adjacent which is set in a prime location with scenic views of the to North Road which creates a thoroughfare via the petrol station . leading back to the A6108. Externally the property is complemented by a conservatory area This charming property is reluctantly coming to the market. It which incorporates storage area and walk through access to the offers many business opportunities within this tourist village of rear garden with stone built garden shed and bin access to Middleham, steeped in history and character. The Corner House Kirkgate. was actually featured in Episode 6, series 2 “Where Sheep M ay Safely Graze” of the All Creatures Great and Small sequel. This In summary this property provides a rare opportunity to purchase charming property offers many opportunities for a discerning a period dwelling with business opportunities in a busy tourist Purchaser to capitalise on tourism via the shop, guesthouse, village of Middleham. letting rooms or simply to have the enjoyment of the property as a private residence giving spacious accommodation for any Middleham is a popular tourist attra ction being the gateway to family. the Dales, there is a thriving race horse training industry in place which draws many visitors all the year round. AMENITIES There is a conservatory / porch to the rear of the property leading Shopping - the village of Middleham has its own village shop out to the garden. with extensive range of provisions. shopping is available nearby at Leyburn whilst conveniently situated for Externally the property i s complemented by a private two tiered market towns of Hawes, Bedale, Northallerton and Ripon. The rear garden with adjacent stone built outbuilding with manmade major centres of , , and Newcastle are all slate roof which is accessed with a walk through right of way within convenient commuting distance. over a paved yard. There is a right of way for bin access onto Kirkgate. A small coal hou se which is stone built with felt roof Hunting, Shooting & Fishing – the property is attractively is included in the garden area. placed in an area renowned for its quality shoots and good fishing being set within the Yorkshire Dales and within easy ACCOMMODATION reach of the , close to local rivers and ponds. The property is located in the West of Yore country and is within Entering the property through the front entrance there is a boxing distance of many local renowned hunts. vestibule leading to central hallway.

Racing – Middleham is renowned throughout the country as one Shop (with return glazed frontage) of the North’s leading racehorse training centres, having the local 3.66m x 4.62m (12’ x 15’2”) gallops on Middleham Moor and numerous renowned race horse trainers based at Middleham. The village is therefore convenient Wit h return frontage onto Kirkgate and North Road, currently for many local racecourses – , Catterick, Ripon, York, occupied as an Antique Shop with return glass frontage windows Beverley, Doncaster, and Newcastle. and front door looking onto cobbled area leading to the main road. Golf – Akebar Park, Bedale, Northallerton (Romanby), Masham and Ripon. Dining Room 3.40m x 3.66m (11’2” x 12’) Education – this area of is well served by State and Private Education with Primary and Secondary Looking onto North Road wi th cast iron open fire with arched Comprehensive Schools at Leyburn ( School). grate. Private education is available at , , Baldersby and Cundall. Kitchen 3.22m x 2.76m (10’7” x 9’1”) DESCRIPTION Comprising well delineated wall and worktop surface areas with The Corner House is a unique individually designed end of Creda electric double oven, fridge freezer and freezer. Single terrace , two storey period property, offering any discerning drainer sink unit. Access to understairs sto rage cupboard. It Purchasers many opportunities to expand and enhance the should be noted that the chimney breast has been panelled to

accommodation a flush wall surface accommodating the worktop storage beneath. Night storage heater. and wall units (if revealed there would be potential for more work space areas). Small store cupboard adjacent t o stair head. Bathroom The kitchen leads to: With velux roof light. Suite comprising bath and Solitaire over Rear Conservatory / Porch Area bath shower with cu rtain rail. WC and wash basin with tiled 3.32m x 1.55m (10’11” x 5’1”) splashback area to bath. Fitted airing cupboard incorporating a hot water cylinder and header tank with shelved units set behind. Leading to: OUTSIDE Walk in Access for bin and garden with outbuilding. The property has a cobbled area to the front of the shop looking FIRST FLOOR onto Kirkgate (A6108), adjacent to North Road.

Landing with night storage heater leading to: To the rear there is a paved walk through right of way from the Conservatory / Porch to the garden area with stone built storage Small Triangular Wash Room shed and coal house with access to a bin alley leading to 1.35m x 0.94m (4’5” x 3’1”) (average) Kirkgate.

Comprising wash basin and WC. Complete with shelved storage cupboards with pine door. GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Lounge VIEWING 3.60m x 5.51m (11’10” x 18’1”) Highly recommended through Northallerton Estate Agency – With Victorian marbled slate and tiled fireplace. Pine skirting Tel: (01609) 771959. boards and dado rail. Ove rlooking both Kirkgate and North Road. SERVICES

Bedroom No. 1 Mains Water, Electric and Drainage 3.37m x 3.61m (11’1” x 11’11”) TENURE With fireplace (sealed). Wash basin unit with cupboards below. Night storage heater. Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion.

Bedroom No. 2 VENDORS SOLICITORS 3.30m x 3.37m (10’10” x 11’1”) Close Thornton, Duke Street, , Co. Durham. With built in wardrobe adjacent to chimney breast. Fitted wash basin unit. Built in cupboard. Night storage heater. LOCAL AUTHORITY

SECOND FLOOR District Council, Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire – Tel: (01748) 829100 Landing leading to:- COUNCIL TAX BAND Washroom 1.65m x 0.94m (4’5” x 3’1”) (average) We are verbally informed by Richmondshire District Council that the Council Tax Band is Band D for the house. Comprising base unit with single drainer sink (ideal for conversion into en suite bathroom for adjacent bedroom). We are verbally informed by Richmondshire District Council that the shop area trading as Middleham Antiques has a rateable Bedroom No.3 value of £1350.00 leaving a non domestic rate liability after 5.33m x 3.37m (17’6” x 11’1”) (max) adjustments at £524.38 per annum.

Comprising walk in dormer roof window, giving extensive views of the Yorkshire Dales through 180 ° via Bolton, Leyburn and . The room incorporates a sealed fireplace. Night storage heater.

Bedroom No. 4 3.05m x 3.68m (10’ x 12’1”)

With walk in dormer roof window. Extensive views of the Yorkshire Dales. Sealed fireplace. Wash basin with cupboard

COMMITMENT Northallerton Estate Agency does not seek to avoid our criminal and civil liabilit ies by the use of cleverly worded small print. Our staff have undergone training and follow set procedures, but it is not possible for us to guarantee that everything written in our sales particulars is accurate. Please note that unless stated otherwise: • These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair and overall view of the property. If any points are pa rticularly relevant to your interest in the property, then please ask for further information/verification • These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance for intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute a part of, an offer or Contract. • All descriptions, dimensions, measurements, distances referred to, are given as a guide only and are NOT prec ise. If such details are fundamental to purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. All statements do not constitute any warranty or representation by the Vendor or his/her Agents. • We have NOT been instructed to carry out a physical survey of the property, a structural survey nor to test any of the services, fixtures, fittings or appliances which pass through, in, o n, over, under or attached to the property (whether or not referred to in these particulars). Any equipment appliance or service mentioned, has not been tested by us, nor is it the subject of any guarantee. • Any plans may not be to scale and are for identification purposes only. • Items included in the written text are included in the sale. All others are excluded regardless of their inclusion of any photograph. • You should place no reliance on anything stated verbally by any of our staff unless the matter is confirmed by us in writing. If any issue (included or not in these particulars) is of major important to your interest in this property, please ask us for further information. In the event of any grievance, via our in-house complaints procedure we will consider why we may not have given you the high standards you have a right to expect from us. Should you then still be dissatisfied, we will advise you of the options of mediation, arbitration or civil action which you may pursue your complaint.

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CHARTERED SURVEYORS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS AND ESTATE AGENTS T.W. Pennington B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S. E.L. Sherwin B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S., A.L.A.A.