15 HIGH STREET, LEYBURN, 01969 600120 NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 5AQ EMAIL: [email protected] BRACKEN RIGG, ARKLESIDE HORSEHOUSE, LEYBURN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 4TU Set on the hillside with exceptional views over Coverdale, • Grade II Listed Property Bracken Rigg sits in an enviable secluded location on the • Panoramic Views edge of the moors. Currently with two reception rooms and three double bedrooms, there may be the potential to • Development Potential create further accommodation by developing the two • Barn, Outbuildings and Large Gardens storey barn, outbuildings and hayloft (subject to all • Three Double Bedrooms with Master necessary consents/approvals). With landscaped gardens to En-Suite all sides, there is ample parking as well as a stone garage. • Solar Panels (FIT) and Biomass Boiler Benefitting from a Biomass Boiler and Solar Panels (FIT) which generate a combined income of circa £3,030 pa. VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH THE VENDOR’S SOLE AGENTS WWW. GSCGRAYS. CO. UK BRACKEN RIGG, ARKLESIDE HORSEHOUSE, LEYBURN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 4TU MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION SALE This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction which is not to be confused with traditional auction. The Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. We do not require the purchaser to exchange contracts immediately, but grant 28 days to achieve exchange of contracts from the date the buyers solicitor is in receipt of the draft contracts and a further 28 days thereafter to complete. Allowing the additional time to exchange on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to put down a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 3.5% to a minimum of £5,000.00 + VAT (£1,000.00) = (£6,000.00) which secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property and be included in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. KITCHEN 2.48m x 3.47m (8'2" x 11'5") The buyer will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Reservation form With solid oak, fitted units, the Kitchen has tiled splash backs to three walls, to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies views over the garden, one and half bowl sink, a skylight and down lights to of the Reservation from and all terms and conditions can be found in the ceiling. Integrated appliances include; dishwasher, fridge/freezer and an Buyer Information Pack which can be downloaded for free from the auction electric oven with hob and cooker hood above. section of our website or requested from our Auction Department. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price which is generally no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid, both the Starting Bid and reserve price can be subject to change. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by Great North Property Auction powered by iam-sold Ltd. Reservation Fee is in addition to the final negotiated selling price SITUATION AND AMENITIES Arkleside is set just outside the hamlet of Horsehouse, just a few minutes drive from the village of Carlton and less than 9 miles from the market towns of Middleham and Leyburn, both of which boast several hotels, restaurants/public houses and Leyburn a weekly market and livestock auction mart. Buses from Leyburn and Middleham connect to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale and Ripon. Local primary schools are at Middleham and Leyburn with secondary schools at Leyburn and Richmond. CONSERVATORY 3.04m x 5.05m (10'0" x 16'7") GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION The timber frame and part stone Conservatory has beech timber boards to The front entrance hall has flagged stones to floor and a feature arch door floor, a door to the garden and a multi-fuel stove. through to the Living Room. LIVING ROOM 4.31m x 5.11m (14'2" x 16'9") The spacious Living Room has an impressive inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with a back boiler providing additional hot water to the central heating system, exposed stone work, beams to ceiling and traditional stone flagged flooring throughout. PANTRY AND UTILITY ROOM The walk-in Pantry and Utility Room provide useful storage areas and the Utility Room has plumbing for a washing machine and dryer - the oil fired boiler is also housed here. SEPARATE WC AND CLOAKROOM/REAR HALLWAY The Separate WC comprises; tiled floor, WC and a wash hand basin. The SITTING ROOM 2.35m x 3.69m (7'9" x 12'1") Cloakroom/Rear Hallway has access from the front of the property and via The second reception room also has a stone fireplace housing a multi-fuel the Conservatory, has tiled flooring throughout and houses the water stove, exposed stone work and feature beams. purification system. FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION The turned staircase, which currently has a stair lift in place, leads to the first floor landing. WWW. GSCGRAYS. CO. UK BEDROOM ONE AND EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM 4.36 x 3.07m (14'4" x and windows to the rear, a multi-fuel stove installed, and a conventional 10'1") staircase connecting the two floors. Outside Stores - there are two stone The Master Bedroom gives extensive views across the dale and has a feature stores to the front of the property (which are currently used as a henhouse beam to ceiling. The impressive dressing room and en-suite shower room and feed store). Above the Stores is a Hayloft accessed via stone steps to comprises; walk in shower, WC, two heated towel rails, several built in the rear and which has electricity connected. wardrobes and cupboards, a wash basin set in a vanity unit, beams and trusses to ceiling and exposed stone work. A door from the dressing room/ en-suite gives access to the barn also. GARAGE, WORKSHOP AND PARKING To the easterly gable end of the property is a single storey stone built garage and to the westerly end is a Workshop fitted out with electric and light EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM 3.72M X 3.15M (12'2" X 10'4") points as well as a multi-fuel stove. The property is accessed via a well maintained gravel track from the main road and there is ample parking for several vehicles GARDENS The beautiful gardens extend to all sides of the property and are enclosed by stone wall and fenced boundaries. To the rear, the lawned garden is set over two levels and makes the most of the wonderful surrounding views. There is a variety of herbaceous borders, flower and herb beds as well as mature shrubs and trees and a vegetable plot. To the front of the property there is a pond complete with wild ducks and a further cottage style garden which gives way to the stunning views over Coverdale. BEDROOM TWO 3.66m x 3.65m (12'0" x 12'0") Bedroom two has a vaulted ceiling revealing exposed beams and trusses and has two south-facing Velux windows. PARKING AND ACCESS . TENURE AND SERVICES The property benefits from double glazing and central heating throughout provided by the recently installed Biomass boiler, there is also a total of five multi-fuel stoves in the property. Water is via a private supply and sewerage is by way of two septic tanks. The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. BEDROOM THREE 3.56m x 3.71m (max) (11'8" x 12'2" (max)) Bedroom Three has a feature, exposed stone chimney breast, beams to BIOMASS BOILER AND SOLAR PANELS ceiling and lovely views over the front garden to the meadowland beyond. The recently installed Biomass boiler has a guaranteed income until 2023 of £620 per quarter annually and the Solar Panels (fitted to the roof of the BATHROOM 1.89m x 3.39m (6'2" x 11'1") barn) on a Feed In Tariff generates an income of circa £550 per annum. The white bathroom suite, which is tiled throughout comprises; bath with shower over head, WC, pedestal wash basin, a heated towel rail and two LOCAL AUTHORITY AND COUNCIL TAX radiators. The Local Authority is Richmondshire District Council and for council tax purposes, the property is banded D. BARN, OUTSIDE STORES AND HAYLOFT Over half of the whole property is made up of the following; Two storey VIEWINGS AND PARTICULARS barn which has light/power points, has been partly insulated, has roof lights Viewings are strictly by appointment only via the Agents. Particulars and photographs were taken June 2014. WWW. GSCGRAYS. CO. UK 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.