Front Street, DL8

A charming double fronted detached house with a delightful garden and off-street parking for a couple of cars (space to build a double garage subject to planning etc.) situated in the middle of this sought after village close to Bedale and Masham with views over the Village Green.

Bedale 3 ½ miles, Masham 5 miles, Ripon 10 miles, Harrogate 22 miles, A1 5 miles, Northallerton Train Station 11 ½ miles.

Buckles House dates back to 1798 and formed part of the Village school in the 1820's run by Mrs Buckle, hence the house' name. Sitting in the centre of The Village Green the house oozes charm and character with wood beamed ceilings, original features and a delightful garden at the rear.
The House
The house is entered via the front door which is protected by an open wooden porch. There is a small internal hall which leads to the 2 reception rooms. The first sitting room, with it's exposed
beam ceiling, has views over the village green. The open fireplace has a marble mantle piece and surrounds with inset feature tiles and a tiled hearth. There is a log burner in situ and a small built-in cupboard to one side. The main sitting room has a wooden dado rail with wood panels below and an open fireplace with a multifuel burner in situ that also heats the hot water and a couple of towel rails. The floor is laid to quarry tiles and there are good views over the Village Green. The kitchen leads on from the sitting room and has an integral dresser, a range of base and eyelevel units with wooden work surfaces incorporating a Butlers sink, electric hob unit, double electric oven, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine and space for a fridge and deep freeze. There is a larder cupboard and door to the conservatory. The Conservatory has a
limestone tiled floor with French doors and a side door out to the garden. There is also a cloakroom with a wall mounted wash hand basin and coat hanging space and a further door leads to the WC and shower.
Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom off the landing. Bedroom 1 has stripped wooden floors with views over the Green, the original fireplace and a set of built in wardrobes with a second wardrobe. Bedroom 2 has views over the Green and an open fireplace with a small caste iron grate and wooden mantle piece over. There is also access to the loft area. Bedroom 3 is at the rear of the house with a wooden floor and small wall mounted wash hand basin. The family bathroom has a panel enclosed bath with a mixer tap and hand shower, wash handbasin, heated towel rail and a low level WC. There is also an airing cupboard with
slatted shelves and a fully insulated hot water tank.
Buckles House dates back to 1798 and formed part of the Village school in the 1820's run by Mrs Buckle, hence the house' name. Sitting in the centre of The Village Green the house oozes charm and character with wood beamed ceilings, original features and a delightful garden at the rear.
Outside
The gardens are to the rear and side of the house. There is a stone built old pig sty and a brick built work shop in the garden as well as a wooden log store, summer house and 2 wooden garden sheds. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders and a variety of soft fruit trees. To the side of the garden there is a well laid out vegetable garden. There is off street parking for 3 cars to the side of the house.
Location
Buckles House is situated in the middle of the village overlooking the Village Green. The village of Snape is highly sought after and is home to Carrick's fine food shop specialising in fresh fish and vegetables, as well as the excellent Castle Arms Inn and a good primary school. There is a very
pretty Chapel at the back of Snape Castle, and the Market towns of Masham and Bedale are close by with a good range of shops to provide for everyday needs as well as a number of good pubs, restaurants, garages, banks, with an excellent doctor's surgery in both Masham and Bedale. The A1 is approximately 5 miles away allowing for access to the major towns and businesses of the North East. The railway station at Northallerton is approximately 11 ½ miles away and provides excellent access to the National Rail Network with direct links to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. The racecourses of Ripon, Thirsk, Catterick and York are all within
easy distance and the countryside around Snape offers delightful riding and walking opportunities and has many local attractions.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating is via the solid fuel stove and electric radiators.
Council Tax
Council tax is payable to Harrogate District Council.
Tenure and Possession
Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.
Directions
Leave Bedale on the Masham road. After approximately 1 mile turn left to Snape. After a further mile turn left to Snape and carry on into the village. Drive through the village and past Price's
Paving and Buckles House will be found on the left just by the little bridge over the Village Stream.
Viewing
Strictly by prior appointment through Giles Edwards Yorkshire Property Ltd, Tel: .
Energy Performance
Full certificate available on request.