2 New Leeds Road, Kettlewell,

Enjoying an enviable beckside location within the idyllic Yorkshire Dales village community of Kettlewell including the great advantage of a useful stone outbuilding together with a delightful south facing rear garden with picture postcard views towards the church tower and the magnificent limestone scenery beyond, this interesting stone built former Weaver's cottage certainly represents a rare and exciting opportunity for those searching for a small but affordable stone built character home within this peaceful and attractive Dales village setting.

The name 'New Leeds Road' is not thought to relate to the respective well known West Yorkshire City but is in fact believed to be a manipulation of the word 'Lead' in reference to the historic lead mining industry, famous within this area of the Dales. The property itself forms part of a row of similar dwellings positioned adjacent to the beck and is believed to have been occupied by 'Dandy Loom' textile workers in the 18th and 19th century. The property benefits from a useful stone outbuilding on the opposite side of the lane offering ideal storage for bikes, boots and other items.

Positioned directly at the rear and having a superb southerly aspect, the rear garden is accessed via a passageway slightly further up the lane which then leads to the garden via a right of way on foot.

Internally the extremely compact one bedroom 'through-by-light' accommodation includes an open plan living room with exposed beam and open fire (not currently in use) together with a small kitchenette area with basic range of cupboards, worktop, sink and cooker. There is a useful storage cupboard underneath the stairs together with two windows looking onto the rear garden. To the first floor there is a landing area with window having superb southerly views towards the church, a bathroom with white three piece suite also having views at the rear and a spacious double bedroom with exposed beam, fitted cupboards and a delightful aspect towards the tree-lined beck at the front. There is an economy seven electric storage background heating system installed although some rooms also have central heating radiators which were previously heated via a back boiler system off the open fire in the living room. The hot water is via an immersion heater cylinder in the bathroom.

Kettlewell is a small rural village community nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park only six miles north of Grassington and alongside the beautiful River Wharfe. The name 'Kettlewell' comes from the word 'Chetelewelle' which means a bubbling spring or stream. Being situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the village has remained mostly unchanged for many years and offers the evocative and nostalgic Dales village feel of stepping back into a charming bygone era. The village is renowned for its annual Scarecrow Festival and is also associated with popular 'Calendar Girls' story. More recently, the village was also used a location for filming the TV series of James Herriot's 'All Creatures Great & Small'. The village benefits from a range of amenities including a choice of places to eat and drink. The surrounding fells and scenery offer a terrific landscape for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits whilst also being listed as a 'S.S.S.I.' (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for their interesting geological features. The village was recently on the route of the 'Tour de Yorkshire' bike race whilst the nearby Dales capital of Grassington offers a superb calendar of annual events and festivals together with a wide variety of everyday shops and other amenities. The town of Skipton is only circa fifteen miles away to the south.

The nearby village of Threshfield is only circa 10 minutes drive away to the south and benefits from a superb SPAR mini-supermarket/off-licence, open from 7am to 10pm seven days a week being well stocked with an extensive range of grocery products whilt also inclusing a petrol filling station, in-store bakery and a high class butchers offering an excllent range of award winning meat, pies and barbeque products.

Offered with immediate vacant possession and with no onward chain, this very charming cottage is very strongly recommended for inspection and the compact and easy to manage accommodation comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
With part glazed timber front entrance door. Central heating radiator (previously heated by the back boiler system). Stairs leading off to the first floor. Part glazed door leading to:

LIVING ROOM
11'6" x 9'9" with open fire (not currently in use) set within a stone surround incorporating timber mantel and display shelving. Exposed beam. Three wall light points. Fitted cupboards and drawers to the right hand alcove. Fitted shelving to the left hand alcove. Multi-paned single glazed timber sash window to the front having delightful views towards trees. Large opening through to the:

OPEN PLAN KITCHENETTE
12'9" x 3'8" with stainless steel sink and drainer unit incorporating base cupboard underneath. Electric cooker incorporating four ring hob. Fitted worktop with cavity underneath for a refrigerator. Two single glazed timber framed windows overlooking the rear garden and with views towards the church tower and the hills beyond. Electric storage heater. Useful built in store cupboard underneath the stairs. Please note there is currently no space or plumbing for a washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With timber framed single glazed window enjoying delightful views over the rear garden towards the Church tower and the fells beyond. Wall light point. Part glazed doors leading to both rooms.

BEDROOM
12'9" x 11'3" (both maximum) with multi-paned timber single glazed sash window enjoying delightful views toward the tree-lined beck at the front. Exposed beam. Electric storage heater. Built in cupboards. Central heating radiator (previously heated by the back boiler system).

BATHROOM
With three piece white suite comprising low suite WC, pedestal hand wash basin and an enamel bath with single glazed window over enjoying delightful views at the rear towards the church tower and the hills beyond. Extractor fan. Central heating radiator (previously heated by the back boiler system). Loft hatch. Wall light/shaver point. Airing cupboard housing the hot water immersion cylinder. Dimplex electric wall/bar heater.

OUTSIDE
Street parking is not available directly outside. It is possible to buy an annual permit to park in the public carpark overnight in the village. In addition there are a small number of garages available to rent in the village, subject to a waiting list via North Yorkshire Council. Opposite the front of the property is a:

STONE BUILT OUTHOUSE
7'6" x 7'5" with timber access door. No power or plumbing is currently installed.

To the rear there is a delightful south facing enclosed garden enjoying views towards the Church tower and the hills beyond. Please note access to the rear garden is via a passageway further up the lane which leads to the garden via a right of way on foot. There is no access to the rear garden directly from the house.

AGENTS NOTES
Please note all photos taken 2021.

SERVICES All mains services are installed with the exception of gas which is not available.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

Ref: SBS170424

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