Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- SIZE
Ask agent
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Successful, Lifestyle Dales Business
- Historic, Characterful Building.
- Ideally Situated In Honeypot Village Location In The Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Excellent, flexible retail space
- 2 Double Bedroom Owner’s Accommodation / Holiday Let
- Secure, Private Walled Garden
- Scope To Grow The Business
- Excellent Investment Opportunity
- No Previous Experience Needed
- Room For Business Expansion
Description
The Old School Art Gallery & Craft Centre is situated in Upper Swaledale, in the honeypot village of Muker.
Muker is a thriving community and is one of the most sought-after villages in Swaledale, being full of character and history. It is located on the Coast-to-Coast route and the Pennine Way and offers the Farmers Arms pub, the Tea Shop and Swaledale Woollens.
Old School Gallery and Craft Centre has been a successful business for over forty years. The current sellers bought the property 7 years ago and have expanded the business and improved the property since.
The property is currently run by a husband and wife team who operate the business with seasonal part time staff. The business opens 7 days a week throughout peak season (April- October) and open 3-4 days per week during the winter months. The current sellers close in the new year and re-open for the Spring.
The ground floor commercial space has been sympathetically modernised to create a bright, welcoming shop space whilst retaining the original character one would expect from an old school. There is an entrance vestibule leading to both the craft shop and retail space, both spacious and bright rooms with excellent lighting. At the rear is an coffee shop with direct access to the walled garden. there is a well-equipped catering kitchen and storage space.
Upstairs is accessed via an external staircase from the rear garden. This space is currently used as an additional gallery but has in the past been used as owners accommodation. There is an open plan living space with vaulted ceiling. This space is modern having a well fitted kitchen and newly installed multi fuel stove. There is also a shower room, and two double bedrooms. This space is flexible, lending itself to additional gallery space, owners accommodation or could be an independent holiday let.
Outside, to the rear is a beautifully maintained walled garden. The garden is well stocked with lovely views of fells at the rear. Within the garden are two stone sheds, one under the stairs which is used as a utility room and a detached stone built garden store.
The property fronts on to the street, there is ample space for advertising boards and pot plants.
Old School Gallery and Craft Centre is a great opportunity to purchase an existing, profitable business with scope for expansion with owner accommodation. A perfect Dales lifestyle business.
Entrance Hall
Welcoming entrance. Stone flagged flooring. Entrance to craft shop. Exposed feature wall. Separate entrance to second shop/gallery space.
Craft Shop
Originally the Old School dating back to the 17th Century. Hardwood flooring. Beamed ceiling. Original bell alcove. Original boarded school walls. Modern storage heater. Telephone point. Fully alarmed. 2 windows to front. 2 windows to rear.
Gallery/Retail Area
Bright and spacious secondary shop space. Pine flooring. Beamed ceiling. 2 windows to front.
Coffee Shop/Retail Area
Additional retail space (was previously run as cafe space). Tiled flooring. Night storage heater. UPVC door to the rear garden. Commercial kitchen door to the side.
Kitchen
Nonslip commercial kitchen flooring. Exposed stone wall. Hygienic wall cladding. Stainless steel catering sink and unit. Hot water boiler. Dishwasher. Door and 2 windows to rear.
Staff WC
Wash hand basin. WC.
Storage Area
Useful storage space.
FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
Accessed via external stone stairs.
Open Plan Living Space
Currently used as a gallery. Pine flooring. Vaulted original oak beam ceiling. Picture rail. Newly installed stove. Modern kitchenette with cooker point, dishwasher and sink unit. TV point. Fully boarded loft storage. 2 Feature arched windows to the front and 1 Feature arched window to the rear.
Shower Room
Tiled flooring. Power shower. Wash basin. WC. Airing cupboard. Picture rail. Feature arched window to the rear.
Landing
Fitted carpet. Window to the front.
Bedroom Two
Small double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Velux window.
Master Bedroom
Currently used an office/ workspace. Fitted carpet. Fitted wardrobes. 2 double glazed windows to the front. Velux window.
En-Suite
Vinyl flooring. WC. Vanity unit. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
External Utility/Store
Stone built store underneath the stone staircase. Mains electricity. Plumbing for washing machine. Useful storage area.
Garden Store
Useful storage space in the rear garden.
Walled Garden
Beautiful secure walled garden. Lawn with mature shrubs.
Agents Notes
Stock, fixtures and fittings available by separate negotiation. Super-fast broadband.
Business Info
For the past seven years the Old School has operated as a profitable, lifestyle business.Accounts are available by request. Over the seven years turnover has tripled and there is further scope for growth, for example the introduction of e-commerce onto the website to increase sales during the low season and making more of the unique walled garden / café, which is currently underutilised and has tremendous potential.
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- Ask agent
Energy performance certificate - ask agent
Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Garsdale Station8.4 miles
About J.R Hopper & Co, Leyburn
Central Chambers Market Place, Leyburn, DL8 5BD
"For Sales in the Dales"
J. R. Hopper & Co. are the Specialists in Yorkshire Dales Property and Business Transactions. This includes, Residential Sales, Letting, Auctions and property search. They also have a range of commercial property and businesses for sale and lease.
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference JRH240212. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by J.R Hopper & Co, Leyburn. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited. **This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.