15 high street, 01969 600120 north , dl8 5aq email: [email protected]

SOUTH VIEW COTTAGE, THORNTON STEWARD RIPON, , HG4 4BB

South View Cottage is a delightful, three- • Ancient Village Location bedroom period cottage presented to a • Superb Views over very high standard and situated in the Lower Wensleydale sought after Dales village of Thornton • Extensive South Facing Steward. The property benefits from stone Gardens walled boundaries to the north, extensive • Period Property open south facing gardens both to the rear and to the side of the house which • EPC Rating (EER) F 28 overlook the countryside of Lower Wensleydale, off road parking and attached garage. EPC Rating (EER) F28.

Guide price £425,000 viewing strictly by appointment with the vendor’s sole agents

www. gscgrays. co. uk SOUTH VIEW COTTAGE, THORNTON STEWARD RIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG4 4BB

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Thornton Steward is a small rural village between and Leyburn on the edge of the Danby Estate in Lower Wensleydale. Home to one of the few surviving Norman churches, dating back to the 11th century, St Oswalds is believed to be the oldest Church in Wensleydale. Tucked away in Lower Wensleydale, the Village Institute provides a central hub for social events and gatherings in this thriving community. The nearby Thornton Steward Reservoir offers both sailing & fishing. There are local primary schools at Thornton Watlass and Spennithorne, with secondary schools at Bedale, Leyburn and Ripon Grammar. Private schools are at Newton-Le- Willows, Sedbergh and Barnard Castle. DESCRIPTION South View Cottage is an immaculately presented property having a KITCHEN 2.16m x 4.59m (7'1" x 15'1") plethora of period and innovative features which almost draw the The kitchen sits alongside the dining area and enjoys fitted units with attention away from the stunning south facing aspect that the double bowl ceramic sink unit, Belling electric range cooker, working property enjoys. The accommodation has been tastefully and lovingly surfaces, two velux windows and stable door leading to the rear of brought to a high modern standard yet retains a wealth of character the property. and warmth throughout.

LIVING ROOM 3.99m x 3.95m (13'1" x 13'0") ACCOMMODATION A lovely, nicely proportioned room with cast iron solid fuel burner, beamed ceiling and stone flagged floor, windows and glazed door ENTRANCE LOBBY leading to the garden. With stone flagged floors, stone quoins surrounding the inner door with date stone '1753', six panel timber door leading into the entrance hall with doors off to the principle rooms. DINING AREA 4.69m x 3.95m (15'5" x 13'0") A most delightful through room and entertaining space with south facing dining space with period fireplace incorporating cast iron solid fuel burner on stone hearth, exposed stone feature wall with incorporated arched storage, stone flagged floors, beamed ceiling and full length double glazed doors leading to the rear terrace and garden.

FIRST FLOOR Landing area with south facing window

BEDROOM ONE 3.91m x 3.40m (12'10" x 11'2") A lovely, light and airy south facing room with beamed ceilings and ensuite:

WWW. GSCGRAYS. CO. UK ENSUITE Having three piece suite with step in shower with glass splash panel and tiled surround, contemporary wash hand basin on solid wood plinth, low-level flush w.c and mosaic tiled floor, window to the side elevation. BEDROOM TWO 3.96mx 3.63m (13'0" 11'11") Another double room on this level with beamed ceiling, exposed feature wall and floor boards, storage cupboard and south facing views.

TENURE The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. SERVICES The property benefits from mains electricity, drainage and water.

PLANNING Planning permission has been granted for 'Erection of a New Dwelling and Extension and Alterations to an Existing Dwelling SECOND FLOOR Including Demolition of an Existing Lean-to Porch' (ref With lobby leading to two further rooms District Council 17/00028/FUL). DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE BEDROOM THREE 3.99mx 3.63m (13'1" 11'11") The property is sold subject to a development clawback in favour of A useful third bedroom with splendid exposed beams and trusses and the vendor in the event that a new dwelling be created within 20 having two velux lights to the rear aspect. years of the date of completion of the sale, the purchaser or future BATHROOM owner of the property will pay to the vendor 50% of the increase in A sumptuous and light space with roll top bath on claw feet, value of the development area. Heritage pedestal wash-hand basin, low level flush w.c, retro radiator LOCAL AUTHORITY with chrome towel rail, exposed beams and floors, velux lights and The planning authority is the Yorkshire Dales National Park gable end window. Authority tel: 01969 652300). The Local Authority is Richmondshire District Council tel: 01748 829100. VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents, GSC Grays, tel: 01969 600120. PARTICULARS Particulars and photographs were taken in September 2017.

EXTERNALLY The property sits below the village green and is approached via a shared private track providing parking and access to the garage. GARAGE 4.90m x 4.78m (16'1" x 15'8") Having double solid timber doors and window to the rear.

GARDENS AND LAND The existing gardens lie immediately to the rear and side of the house and are predominantly lawned with walls to the north and west boundaries offering superb privacy and views to the south. Additionally, there is an extended area beyond the garden incorporating part of the field that lies to the south.

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