THE GHYLL, ARKLE TOWN Arkengarthdale, Reeth, North Yorkshire DL11 6EU THE GHYLL, ARKENGARTHDALE REETH, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE DL11 6EU SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED PROPERTY SET WITHIN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, BOASTING UNRIVALLED 360 DEGREE VIEWS ACROSS ARKENGARTHDALE. THE SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES TWO RECEPTION ROOMS AND FOUR BEDROOMS, THREE WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMS. ALSO BENEFITTING FROM SEVERAL LARGE OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGE AND AMPLE OFF-ROAD PARKING. Ground Floor Accommodation Entrance Hall · Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen Utility Room · Pantry First Floor Accommodation Four Bedrooms · Three En-Suite Shower Rooms · House Bathroom Externally Extensive Lawned Gardens and Garth Four Outbuildings (with possible development potential) · Garage · Outside WC Off-Road Parking for in Excess of Eight Vehicles Leyburn 11 miles · Richmond 14 miles · Kirkby Stephen 20 miles · Barnard Castle 12 miles 15 High Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5AQ Tel: 01969 600120 www.gscgrays.co.uk [email protected] Offices also at: 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 Arkengarthdale is situated in the heart of the Previously run as a successful B&B for many years, The Ghyll is a beautiful stone property which looks down to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area which is well known for its beautiful and dramatic scenery hamlet of Arkle Town and to the West to the village of Langthwaite. The views panoramic views from every which is rich in wildlife and offering a wealth of window are breathtaking and the surrounding grounds and gardens capture the sun all through the day. Filled with recreational and sporting activities. The nearby character and period features throughouth, including an original pantry, this detached, traditional dales home has market town of Reeth, a popular and sought after village in Swaledale, has two village shops, post been improved in recent years by the current owners including the repointing of the entire property. office, bakery, several public houses, restaurants, cafes and speciality shops. There are primary The large lawned gardens which encircle the property include a fenced garth, formal gardens to the front and a schools in Arkengarthdale and Reeth with newly gravelled parking area for in excess of eight vehicles. Adjoining the property is a garage and four large secondary schools in Richmond and Leyburn. outbuildings which may offer development potential to create additional/ancillary accommodation to the main There are private schools in Sebergh, Barnard Castle and Newton Le Willows (Aysgarth Prep). house. Ground Floor Accommodation The front entrance door opens into a light hallway which has exposed beams and floor boards to the ceiling. From here, there are doors to the capacious formal dining room and also to the living room, which has a lovely open stone fireplace. Both the living and dining room provide far-reaching easterly views down the dale. The fitted kitchen has an oil-fired Rayburn with traditional hanging airer above and claims beautiful views to Langthwiate Church and village. A useful utility/boot room is located next to the side entrance door and houses the oil-fired boiler. An original pantry is found to the rear of the house, has stone shelving and provides excellent cold storage/additional kitchen space. First Floor Accommodation The central turned staircase, with useful storage cupboard beneath, has a large window to the rear on the half-landing giving enviable elevated views across the moors. There are three bedrooms which all have modern en-suite shower rooms (all used previously as letting bedrooms), with the fourth bedroom being adjacent to the newly fitted house bathroom. There is ample built in storage cupboards to Bedroom One with an airing cupboard situated on the landing. Externally Gardens and Garth There are lawned gardens to the front and side of the property with the front garden having a gravel patio area, planted flower beds, several small trees and a stone flag pathway to the front door. To the south of the parking area is an enclosed garth (with stone wall and fenced boundaries) and to the rear of the poperty is a further generous lawned area. Garage and Outbuildings The attached stone built garage has double timber doors and links the two, of the larger, outbuildings to the property. There are a further two outbuildings/stores to the rear which currently provide useful storage space. There may be the potential to develop the outbuidings further whether it be creating additional accommodation and/or e.g. dedicated workshop, home office, studio space. The outbuildings and garage all currently have electricity and light points connected. Parking There is a large, and newly, gravelled parking area which provides gated off-road parking for in excess of eight vehicles. Outside WC There is a stone built, outside WC to the side of the property which is connected to the septic tank. Tenure and Services The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. The property benefits from mains electric, private water supply, modern double glazing and has oil-fired central heating throughout (boiler located in the utility room and oil tank located to the rear). Sewerage is by means of a septic tank located in the Garth. There is a gas line (LPG - bottled) to the kitchen which serves the freestanding cooker and the gas bottles are located also the rear of the property. Local Authority and Council Tax The Local Authority is Richmondshire District Council tel: 01748 829100. For council tax purposes, the property is banded F. 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: April 2015 - Photographs taken: April 2015 www.gscgrays.co.uk.