2 bedroom cottage to rent

RECENTLY RENOVATED & BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED COTTAGE IN A RURAL LOCATION CLOSE TO CASTLE BOLTON. ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:- G.F: OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN – LIVING ROOM. F.F: 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS & SHOWER ROOM. FURTHER YARD WITH COVERED PATIO & SEATING AREA. SMALL OUTBUILDING/FUEL STORE. LPG CENTRAL HEATING. PRIVATE PARKING IN THE YARD.

Situation

The Cheese House is situated within the farmstead known as Castle Bank, Castle Bolton and is located about a third of a mile from Castle Bolton and 5 miles west of Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From the main road between the villages of Redmire and Carperby, there is a private track on the right hand side that serves Castle Bank, the Cheese House and the farmstead.

Description

The Cheese House originally formed part of the main farmstead of Castle Bank Farm and as you will realise from its name it was where all the cheese was made. The Cheese House was built between 1891 and 1910 and renovated by the current owners in 2018/2019. It was transformed from its dilapidated state to the present comfortable dwelling without losing the character of the building. Numerous historic features have been retained including the water boiler, stone sink and slop-stone, stone shelves in the ground floor room together with the fireplaces.

The beautifully presented two bedroom cottage now benefits from double glazed windows, full LPG central heating and a multi-fuel stove in the open plan kitchen – living room. Externally, there is private parking in the yard and adjacent to the cottage there is an attractive south facing covered seating area together with a useful outbuilding/store.

The accommodation is arranged on two floors and comprises;-

Ground Floor

Front entrance from flagged area through canopy into:-

Open-Plan Kitchen-Living Area

Natural timber floor from kitchen through to lounge with coir mat at entrance.

Kitchen Area

To the right of the entrance door is a cast iron radiator. Cream base unit with Belfast sink set in a black granite worktop. On the end wall of the kitchen there are three original stone shelves with fitted cupboards below and storage areas under. There is a further range of timber base units with solid wood worktops, a Belling electric double oven and a 4 ring gas hob above with extractor over. There is a tiled splashback behind the cooker and 2 small rails for kitchen tools. There is a beamed ceiling in kitchen through to the living room. Heat alarm on ceiling. Plumbed for a washing machine and Cookology fridge/freezer has been left for the tenant’s use but will not be replaced/repaired if it stops working.

Living Area

Original stone shelf and stone sink has been left as a feature with storage area under. (These were the shelves that held the cheese). To the right of the shelves is the cheese making vat which has been made into a feature with a wooden lid. TV point, carbon monoxide alarm, 2 wall lights with copper shades, understairs cupboard. Multi-fuel stove recessed with stone surround and red bricks behind stove in recess. Timber mantlepiece over stone surround and stove is set on a stone hearth.

Timber Staircase to First Floor.

Timber staircase has carpet runner, window on staircase, fitted carpet on landing.

Smoke alarm on landing.

Bedroom 1 (Double Bedroom)

Fitted carpet, cast iron radiator, traditional fireplace (disused) and stone window sill

Bedroom 2 (Double Bedroom)

Fitted carpet, cast iron radiator, traditional fireplace (disused) and stone window sill.

Shower Room.

Walk-in shower cubicle with marble effect panel wall finish, dual shower head system, extractor above shower cubicle, W.C., oblong ceramic sink in vanity unit, wet wall splash back the same as shower, mirror over wash basin, heated towel rail, shaver point, stone window sill, 2 pendant lights with shades and tile effect vinyl flooring.

Outside

To the east of the property, there is a covered area for entertaining with timber seats and table set on a flagstone patio area. There is also a useful traditional sink and tap. Beyond there is a cobbled yard with some flower beds formed within railway sleepers. The landlord has a right of access through this area as it serves their property beyond.

On the West side of the property, there is the parking area and you walk through the car park to reach the front entrance door. To the right of the car park is the LPG tank and the coal bunker.

Services

Mains electricity supply on sub-meter

Private water supply.

Drainage to shared package treatment plant.

LPG central heating and multi-fuel stove.

Terms

The property is to let initially on a six month Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement but this can be extended. The property has a Section 106 Agreement for Local Occupancy with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and there are various relevant criteria which any prospective tenant must satisfy as follows:-

• The dwelling must be the main or principal residence of the proposed occupier.

• The proposed occupier has established the need to live in the area, i.e. within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Further details will be supplied by John G. Hills on request.

Rent

£1,000.00 per calendar month payable monthly in advance. The Tenant is also responsible for all other outgoings including council tax, water and electricity.

Deposit

A refundable deposit of one month’s rent is payable.

Council Tax

As the property has recently been a holiday cottage, it will need to be re-assessed for council tax purposes through North Yorkshire Council. This is pending.

Energy Performance

The EER is D:56. A full copy of the EPC is attached.

Viewing

By arrangement with the sole Agents, John G. Hills & Partners.