The Homestead, Hardraw, Hawes, DL8 3LZ

An attractive, double-fronted cottage, situated in an elevated position, with stunning open views to the rear.

Situation And Amenities - Hardraw is an attractive hamlet, in Wensleydale, within the heart of The Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village offers a local pub and Hardraw Force, England's largest single drop waterfall, as well as an abundance of walks on the doorstep.

The local town of Hawes (1.5miles) with many pubs, local shops, a farmers market and local attractions on the doorstep, including The Wensleydale Creamery.

This is a highly desirable tourist location with plenty of walking and cycling for the outdoor enthusiast. For those wishing to visit attractions, these include Aysgarth Falls, White Scar Caves and the Ribblehead Viaduct are in relatively close proximity.

Hawes also benefits from a primary school and is situated approximately 16 miles from the market towns of Leyburn and Kirby Stephen which also have secondary school facilities. Private education is situated at Aysgarth Prep School (Newton-le-Willows), Barnard Castle and Sedbergh.

Accommodation - The front door leads into an entrance hall, with doors leading to the two reception rooms. There is a sitting room with an open fire, dual aspect and leads into the dining-kitchen.

The dining-kitchen has a range of units with wood effect frontage and granite effect work surfaces, integrated appliances, including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, cooker and separate hob. There is also a Rayburn stove and a seating area for a breakfast table, a dual aspect and a door to the side courtyard. An inner hall leads to a ground floor wc and a dining room with a fireplace and bay window overlooking the front garden and village.

The landing leads to three bedrooms and main bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious double with an en-suite shower and basin. Additionally, there is a substantial second double-bedroom, both of which benefit from fitted wardrobes and storage and there is a third, single bedroom to the rear with open beams and sloping ceilings.

The main bathroom has a panelled bath, with shower attachment, wc and basin, together with a large airing cupboard and immersion heater.

Gardens - The property is approached by stone steps and a wrought iron gate leading to the front garden, mainly laid to lawn with flowerbeds housing mature shrubs and plants. A stone-paved pathway leads to the front door and there are dry stone walled boundaries.

To the side there is an enclosed stone flagged courtyard seating area leading off the breakfast kitchen, a lean-to stone-built coal store and a detached larger stone store housing the oil tank. Stone steps and a gate lead to a pathway and small rear garden, which is currently open to the neighbouring property forming a large open paddock. There are two further stone-built stores which adjoin the rear of the larger store with access from the rear garden.

Owners Insight - The Homestead is a very warm and inviting house, it has heart. It is a really lovely cottage, comfortable and homely with plenty of room. We feel it is an ideal property to explore Wensleydale with plenty of lovely walks from the door. Well situated for shopping in Hawes which also has a great fish and chip shop and the very handy Green Dragon pub next door for a delicious meal out, plus the access to Hardraw Force is right next door, set in an awesome natural amphitheatre.

Rights Of Way - There is a public footpath which runs through the rear garden, along a stone pathway. The courtyard adjacent to the kitchen, is screened to provide some privacy and there is a stone path which leads to a pedestrian gate at the top of the neighbour's garden. The right of way is marked in blue on the plan and for indicative purposes only.

We also understand that there is a right of access across the neighbours garden to a timber gate, through the field and out to the road.

Services And Other Information - The property has mains connections to water, electric and drainage and is heated with an oil fired Rayburn, night storage and electric heating.

Asbestos - We understand that the detached large store has a cement asbestos sheeted roof. An asbestos survey has not been undertaken and on completion of the sale it will be the responsibility of the Purchaser(s) to comply with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.

Tenure - The subject property is believed to be held Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Local Authority - Yorkshire Dales National Park. The property is subject to business rates, being utilised as a holiday let.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through GSC Grays. Telephone: .

Photographs And Particulars - Particulars prepared and photographs taken in February 2025.