LOCATION
The property is located in the rural hamlet of Oughtershaw situated approximately midway between Hawes and Buckden.

Without any facilities of its own, the nearest shopping facilities to Oughtershaw are in Hawes which is approximately five miles away, although more extensive facilities are available in Grassington and Skipton.

Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in an area criss-crossed by numerous footpaths and with the bottom of the garden overlooking Oughtershaw Beck which shortly becomes the infant River Wharfe, this really is a rural idyll.

DESCRIPTION
Dating from 1663, according to the date stone, this double fronted traditionally constructed property has been recently refurbished to the highest standard to include the installation of an oil fired central heating system, sealed unit double glazing and delightful modern shower room yet retaining many original features such as exposed beams, stonework, stone flagged floors and mullion windows.

The practical and generous living accommodation is ideal for holiday lets or a second home but could equally be used as a permanent residence. Outside the property has superb views and larger than average west facing gardens and patio areas to take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun.

ACCOMMODATION

On the Ground Floor:

Entrance Lobby: With under stairs cupboard leading to;

Living Room: A spacious and practical room for everyday living having stone flagged floors, exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and a cast iron fireplace with tiled insert.

There is a useful recessed cupboard with partially glazed doors and a delightful window seat to the mullioned windows overlooking the patio and garden. The recessed low voltage spotlights add a modern touch and a doorway leads to the patio and garden.

Kitchen: A newly fitted kitchen with a good range of wall and floor units with white “Shaker” style doors and a complimentary light granite effect work surface. There is a one and half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap and plumbing for an automatic washing machine together with an integrated fridge.

The kitchen has a stone flagged floor, tiled splashback and wooden window seat with a beamed and boarded ceiling and the exposed stone recess, with an impressive wood beamed lintel, houses a Rayburn oil fired cooker which also provides power for the central heating and hot water.

Shower Room: With stone flagged floor and mullion window, this functional shower room has fully tiled walls in a “Travertine” style, a separate shower cubicle with a Mira Sport electric shower fitted, as well as a pedestal wash basin and dual flush low level WC. Recessed low voltage spot lights and a stainless steel ladder style towel rail complete the picture.

On the First Floor:

A small landing leads to;

Bedroom 1: Located to the front of the house, this good sized double room has a mullion window with views over Oughtershaw Beck and Oughtershaw Moss and the ceiling has been cleverly opened up to give a feeling of spaciousness and to fully reveal some superb old beams. Again, featuring some exposed stonework, this room has a boarded timber floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and a deep over stair cupboard.

Bedroom 2: Another double room, this time a superb through room with exposed beams and windows to the front and rear elevations. Again featuring mullion windows and recessed lighting, this bedroom also houses the airing cupboard with the hot water cylinder.

OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property is an easily managed enclosed garden area which is flagged and gravelled and is also the location of the oil tank. Adjoining the property is a small store/workshop with a part timber mezzanine level and small high window. Subject to appropriate consents it may be possible to incorporate this store into the main house but also to open up the gravelled area to create on site parking.

To the front of the property is a large flagged sitting out area approached from the side by a five bar and pedestrian gate. The patio leads to gently sloping gardens predominantly laid to lawn with a meandering path leading to the boundary with Oughtershaw Beck beyond.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected and the property benefits from an oil fired central heating system run from the Rayburn Royal in the kitchen. There is an immersion heater as back-up for the hot water but mains gas is not available in Oughtershaw.

TENURE
The freehold interest in the property is being sold with full vacant possession on completion.

COUNCIL TAX
We are verbally advised by Craven District Council that the property is in Council Tax Band A. The normal charge for Band A properties in Oughtershaw for 2007/2008 is £898.08p.

DIRECTIONS
From Buckden take the left fork and follow the road through Hubberholme, when the road crosses the River Wharfe follow the road running alongside the river until it bears to the right, signposted to Hawes. Proceed along the road in the direction of Hawes for approximately 1½ miles where you will come to the hamlet of Oughtershaw. A For Sale Board will be erected on the road side and the property is to your left; For Sale notices will be erected in the windows. If approaching the property from Hawes, proceed through Gayle and up Sleddale in the direction of Buckden and after approximately 5 miles you will come to the hamlet of Oughtershaw where the property will be on your right hand side.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Viewing strictly by appointment with sole selling agents, Windle Beech Winthrop. In the first instance please contact Victoria Bailey or Michael Beech on 01756 692900.

 
Not To scale. Based upon Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of HMSO. Licence No 100020449