George F White

Arundel Grange, Horsehouse, Leyburn

14th Century Dales farmhouse set in secluded and tranquil location
• Wonderful period property steeped in history • A wealth of traditional features including flagged floors, impressive stone fireplaces and stone staircase • 3 Reception rooms and 5 bedrooms • Separate stone barn with potential for conversion to annex/holiday let • Idyllic location in remote setting with wonderful views over Coverdale • Large gardens, woodland, beck and privacy

AREA

Arundel Grange is located in a private and secluded location close to the village of Horsehouse in the heart of Coverdale, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The property commands a stunning vantage point high above the village of Horsehouse, with far reaching views up and down the Dale. Coverdale is a favourite amongst walkers; the surrounding dales are rich in wildlife and history, and boast stunning landscapes and scenery, with excellent recreational opportunities.

The A1(M) is just over half an hour away, connecting to all the principal centres including Leeds, York, Harrogate, Darlington and Newcastle, with their shopping centres and mainline stations for the fast East Coast Mainline service to London and Edinburgh.

DIRECTIONS

From Middleham follow the road towards Coverham and then follow signs towards Carlton. Drive through Carlton and Gammersgill. After half a mile you will pass a property on the right hand side and you will see a sigh for Hindlethwaite Hall. Follow the track towards Hindlethwaite Hall over the hump back bridge, drive through Hindlethwaithe Hall’s yard and follow the track onto Arundel Grange.

SCHOOLS

Primary Kettlewell & Middleham.
Secondary Leyburn, Sedbergh and Richmond.
Private Aysgarth Preparatory School, Sedbergh Public School, Queen Marys School

THE PROPERTY

Arundel Grange is an ancient farmhouse dating back to the 14th Century built of stone under a flagged roof. The property enjoys many period features including beamed ceilings, flagged floors and open fireplaces. The property has oil fired central heating, hardwood double glazed windows and benefits from mains electricity, a private spring fed water supply and drainage to a septic tank.

The accommodation has incorporated the shippon and boasts an entrance hall with flagged floor, a study with a stunning fireplace, dining room with fireplace, a kitchen with flagged floor and a Nouvelle oil fired Rayburn, and a drawing room with a lovely open fireplace, floor boards and French doors into the garden. In addition, there are character beams throughout the property but in particular in all the downstairs rooms. Stone stairs lead to a good size landing off which there are four double bedrooms and a single which could double as a nursery or study. In addition, two of the double bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, there is also a family bathroom.

BARN

There is a separate stone barn under a sound flagged roof with new joists that could be converted subject to the necessary consents to either a holiday home or annexed accommodation.

MEASUREMENTS

EXTERNALLY

The property is approached via a farm track from the public road as far as Hindlethwaite Hall. After crossing the beck a private concrete twin track then provides access directly to the house. Gardens could be created or the land left as wild flower meadow. The land is bounded on three sides by dry stone walls and on the forth side by Hindlethwaite Gill.

AUTHORITIES

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Richmondshire District Council, Swale House, 12 French Gate, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4JE
www.richmondshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01748 829100

COUNTY COUNCIL
North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74

NATIONAL PARK
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk
Tel: 03004 560030

IMPORTANT NOTICE

George F White for themselves, and for the Sellers of the property whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only, for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective Purchasers and Lessees ought to seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representatives of fact, but must satisfy themselves with inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
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5. Descriptions of the property are subjective and used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property.

This brochure was designed in October 2011.