Uncles Farmhouse Walden West Burton North UNCLES FARMHOUSE, WALDEN West Burton, Leyburn, DL8 4LF

A TRADITIONAL DALES LONGHOUSE IN A SECLUDED BUT ACCESSIBLE LOCATION WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING MOORLANDS. SET IN GROUNDS OF JUST UNDER ONE ACRE, UNCLES FARMHOUSE IS SITUATED ON A QUIET NO-THROUGH COUNTRY LANE IN THE HEART OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK NEAR THE VILLAGE OF WEST BURTON.

Ground Floor Accommodation Entrance Hall · Living Room· Dining Room· Kitchen Utility/Boot Room · Separate WC/Cloakroom

First Floor Accommodation Three Double Bedrooms· Family Bathroom· Potential to Extend

Externally Large Lawned Gardens· Land of Approx 0.67 Acres Double Garage/Workshop· Ample Off-Road Parking for up to Five Vehicles

Leyburn 12 miles · Richmond 21 miles · Northallerton 30 miles · Darlington 34 miles

15 High Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ Tel: 01969 600120 www.gscgrays.co.uk [email protected]

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Barnard Castle Bedale Hamsterley Richmond Stokesley Tel: 01833 637000 Tel: 01677 422400 Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01748 829217 Tel: 01642 710742 Situation and Amenities Description

Walden is made up of just a handful of houses Located in the parish of Burton-cum-Walden, and and with little traffic passing through both the north and south located just outside of West Burton in the roads of the valley, there is an abundance of wildlife in this tranquil and beautiful setting. Uncles Farmhouse is a heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. traditional Dales Longhouse in an idyllic rural location with extensive 360 degree views of classic Dales scenery. The picturesque village of West Burton, approx. 12 miles from Leyburn, is centred Located at Walden Head, where the road ends and gives way to the lower reaches of Buckden Pike, Walden is a around a traditional village green and is the little known valley extending some four miles from the pretty village of West Burton. gateway to the unspoilt valley of Bishopdale. The village itself has a busy pub, butcher’s, The property has three reception rooms, three bedrooms and a bathroom and has been well maintained by the village shop and boasts several arts and crafts current owners, who have created what is now the Utilty/Boot Room as well as having all new windows and doors shops and galleries with many other public houses, restaurants and hotels within a few installed and the heating system upgraded. Sitting within grounds of approximately 0.96 acres, there are extensive miles radius. The larger market town of lawned gardens, land of just over half an acre, a double garage/workshop and ample private parking. Leyburn has several supermarkets, a weekly market and public transport links to Richmond, Ground Floor Accommodation Northallerton and Ripon. The front entrance door opens into the tiled central hallway which has a door to the rear garden and staircase to the first floor. There is a useful understairs storage cupboard as well as a separate WC/cloakroom. The formal entrance door opens into a traditional stone porch which then leads into the Dining Room. The spacious Dining Room has an impressive stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, double aspect windows and period beams to ceiling. Leading from here is the formal Living Room which has an open fireplace with stone surround and timber mantel above, dual aspect windows, feature beams to ceiling and traditional recessed shelving to two walls.

To the opposite end of the house is the Kitchen and Utility/Boot Room which both have practical tiled flooring. The traditional-style fitted Kitchen has a range of fitted units, plumbing for a dishwasher and has a gas cooker. There are also double aspect windows and a feature timber lintel above the door. From the Kitchen is the useful and particularly spacious Utility/Boot Room which has plumbing for a washing machine, Belfast sink and a high set window to the rear. There is an additional entrance door to the front here also.

First Floor Accommodation

The turned staircase with beautiful timber banister leads to the first floor landing which has a window to the rear and leads to all Bedrooms and the Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has dual, southerly aspect, windows giving views across the meadow and a range of built-in timber wardrobes. Bedroom Two, which is also a generous double size, has a traditional beam to ceiling and a window to the front. The smallest of the three bedrooms, Bedroom Three, has wonderful views over the garden to the fells opposite and benefits from built-in wardrobes.

The white Bathroom suite comprises; bath, pedestal wash basin, WC, step-in power shower, a window to the front (with timber lintel above) and feature beams to ceiling and walls.

Externally

Gardens

The large lawned gardens are to the rear of the house with gated access from the lane and parking area. There is also a terraced seating area, giving a wonderful position from which to enjoy the far-reaching views down the valley, a timber shed and greenhouse. A five bar gate provides vehicular access from the lane to the lower garden giving the option of being able to park a caravan/motorhome etc should the need arise.

Land

The land (hatched yellow on the plan – page 6 ) lays to the east of the gardens and is of approximately 0.67 acres with two gates including a five bar gate giving vehicular access if needed. The gardens and land are both contained within stone wall and dog-proof fenced boundaries which the current owners have erected in recent years.

Garage/Workshop and Parking

The spacious attached garage, which has space for several vehicles and would make an impressive workshop, has double timber doors, light and electricity points, a personal door to the rear garden and also houses the oil tank.

To the front of the garage is a gravel area which provides off-road parking for at least five vehicles.

Tenure and Services

The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. The property is on mains electricity and benefits from oil fired central heating and recently installed double glazing throughout. There is also a private water supply and septic tank.

Local Authority and Council Tax

The planning authority is the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority tel: 01969 652300. The Local Authority is District Council tel: 01748 829100. For council tax purposes, the property is banded G.

Viewings

Viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, GSC Grays, tel: 01969 600120. DISCLAIMER NOTICE: PLEASE READ: GSC Grays gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows: 1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the view the property. Particulars written: July 2014 Photographs taken: July 2014 www.gscgrays.co.uk