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Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale Hawes 01969 667744 Bentham 01524 26 2044 Leyburn 01969 622936 Settle 01729 825311 www.jrhopper.com 2 Church Street, Settle London 02074 098451 North Yorkshire BD24 9JE [email protected] “For Sales In The Dales” 01729 825311 Fourways, Horton-In-Ribblesdale 3 Bedroom Semi -Detached Cottage Low Maintenance Gardens Spacious Living Accommodation Ample Parking Potential Village Shop Fantastic Road & Rail Links Prime Village Location No Chain Offers Around £175,000 RESIDENTIAL SALES • LETTINGS • COMMERCIAL • PROPERTY CONS ULTANCY Valuations, Surveys, Planning, Commercial & Business Transfers, Acquisitions, Conveyancing, Mortgage & Investment Advice, Inheritance Planning, Property, Antique & Household Auctions, Removals J. R. Hopper & Co. is a trading name for J. R. Hopper & Co. (Property Services) Ltd. Registered: England No. 3438347. Registered Office: Hall House, Woodhall, DL8 3LB. Directors: L. B. Carlisle, E. J. Carlisle Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale DESCRIPTION Fourways is a large extended three bedroom Semi Detached House in a prime position in this popular village. Horton In Ribblesdale is a popular village in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Three Peaks area. Being the start and finish point of the traditional Three Peaks walk, the village is well served with two pubs and a café but at present no shop. The famous Settle Carlisle railway station is just opposite the property with great access to Settle, Leeds and beyond. This house a former shop, is ideal for a large holiday home, low maintenance family home or a potential business premises, be it a cafe, shop, outdoor equipment or any other business use. The location at the station exit and the finish of the Three Peaks walk make it a very prime location for business use. The accommodation comprises of a large living room, dining room and a large basic dining kitchen. Three double bedrooms, bathroom. The house is in good decorative order with mostly new carpets and decoration. The property is ready for a new central heating boiler, Rayburn or Wood Burning Stove Outside there is ample parking, a useful storage shed and low maintaining gardens, which could be used as an outdoor seating area if the business route was pursued. Fantastic lifestyle business opportunity!! GROUND FLOOR DINING KITCHEN 17' 11" x 12' 08" (5.46m x 3.86m) Large bright open space. Vinyl flooring. Kitchen counter. Stainless steel sink. Space for fridge, freezer, dish washer, wired for electric cooker. Radiator. Three windows to the rear, front and side. Large empty fire place suitable for a Rayburn or Wood Burner. DINING ROOM 17' 10" x 10' 00" (5.44m x 3.05m) Fitted carpet. Window to the front. Open Fire. Under stairs cupboard. Wall lights. LOUNGE 17' 10" x 14' 10" (5.44m x 4.52m) Fitted carpet. Wall lights. Duel aspect window. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM ONE 14' 07" x 10' 02" (4.44m x 3.1m) Large double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Window to front .Storage cupboard. View to the Settle to Carlisle railway station. Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale BEDROOM TWO 14' 11" x 09' 02" (4.55m x 2.79m) Front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Large window to front. BEDROOM THREE 11' 08" x 08' 03" (3.56m x 2.51m) South facing double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Window to side. BATHROOM 09' 06" x 08' 09" (2.9m x 2.67m) House bathroom. Vinyl tile flooring. Wash hand basin. Bath. Separate shower cubicle. Storage cupboard housing hot water tank. WC White WC. Window to rear. OUTSIDE Prime corner location with gardens and parking on 3 sides. FRONT Pedestrian gate through boundary stone wall. Small lawn area. SIDE Tarmac, low maintenance south facing patio garden. Potential for tables for Tearoom. Parking for 3/4 cars. Oil tank. Coal store. Timber & steel clad shed. 12' by 12'. Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale GENERAL Photographs & Virtual Tours Items in these photographs and tours may not be included in the sale. Viewing By appointment. We aim to accompany viewings 7 days a week. Local Authority Yorkshire Dales National Park Planning Authority Yorkshire Dales National Park (01969 652349) Council Tax Band C. Band should be confirmed by the Purchaser prior to purchase. Tenure Freehold | Leasehold: A xxx year tenancy with xx years remaining. AGENT NOTES J. R. HOPPER & Co. has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. OFFER PROCEDURE J. R. Hopper & Co, as Agents in the sale of the property will formally check the identification of prospective Purchasers. In addition the Purchaser will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of our Offer handling procedure FINANCIAL ADVICE Buying your own home can be a complicated and confusing business especially with so many different schemes being offered by the High Street Building Societies and Banks. Why not find out which mortgage is best for you by speaking to our own Independent Financial & Mortgage Advisor? There is no obligation or cost and we can help even if you are buying from other agents. To make an appointment, please call – 01969 622936 Your home is at risk if you do not keep up the repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. Written details available upon request CONVEYANCING Buying or Selling your home requires a diligent solicitor. We work with local solicitors & the UK’s most recommended provider of conveyancing services. This makes the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Call, or check our website, for a free, no obligation, no move no fee quote. MARKET APPRAISALS If you have a property or business which needs a market appraisal or valuation, our local knowledge, experience and coverage will ensure you get the best advice. Our Relocation Agent Network of over 600 specially selected offices can provide this no obligation free service anywhere in the country. Call or email now to let us get you moving. ALL AGENTS Check out what other buyers and sellers have said about J.R. Hopper & Co at allagents.co.uk . Almost 100% of the 40 testimonials this year would recommend J.R. Hopper & Co. to their friends. ON THE MARKET To see all our properties in the Yorkshire Dales first, register at jrhopper.com and onthemarket.com J. R. HOPPER & Co. J.R.HOPPER & Co. is a trading name for J. R. HOPPER & Co. (Property Services) Limited, which is registered in England No 3438347. The registered office for the company is Hall House, Woodhall, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3LB. Directors are L. B. Carlisle and E. J. Carlisle. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE Property: Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH Energy Efficiency Rating Current 37 Environmental Impact Rating Current 26 Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale Fourways, Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale .
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