West Cottage, located in Litherskew, sits in a elevated position with outstanding views up to Hawes and down to Addlebrough. The property is being sold with no onwards chain.
Litherskew is just over 2 miles to Hawes, along a council maintained road from Sedbusk and offers walks from the doorstep.
Hawes still has a regular weekly outdoor market and is famous for its cheese making, beautiful scenery and farming. It has a good range of shops, pubs & restaurants, church & chapel, doctor's surgery & primary school. It is a popular destination for tourists but retains a good sense of community.
West Cottage is a 'upside down' house, dating back to the early 1800's. The layout works to make the most of the views in all directions. The current vendors have lived in West Cottage for 10 years and have completed extensive works on the property. West Cottage enjoys the benefit of oil fired central heating, double glazing and good decorative order throughout.
On the ground floor, there are three double bedrooms, a shower room and a handy utility room. The loft hatch in the entrance hall, offers access to a converted attic space that could be used as a office or playroom.
On the first floor, there is a high quality dining kitchen, that was fitted in 2021 by Howdens. The kitchen benefits from views to the South & West over the fields to the hills. The living room is spacious, with an exposed stone wall, multi-fuel stove and windows with seats to admire the views.
Outside, at West Cottage is a south-facing lawn with mature flower beds and trees. At the front of the property there is ample driveway parking for multiple cars.
Stone steps lead up to a tiered garden, the first level offering rasied flower beds and the second providing a suntrap place to sit to take in the outstanding views.
At the top of the garden is a traditional Dales hay meadow, that is just over quarter of an acre in size. The current vendors have fenced off a section to create a mown grass area. The rest has been left as a wild flower meadow. A stream running down the middle, seperates the meadow from next doors meadow.
There is also a stone built store that has power and could be used as a workshop.
West Cottage offers country living within a small community, perfect for either full time or holiday living. Viewing is essential to appreciate the location and views.
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by J.R. Hopper & Co., they will need to undertake an AML check. We require this to meet our obligation under AML regulations and it is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service, provided by Lifetime Legal, to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (including VAT) per purchase, payable in advance directly to Lifetime Legal, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Ceramic tiled floor. Front door. Cupboard housing oil central heating boiler. Radiator. Loft hatch and ladder to attic room.
Attic Room
Useful converted attic room, perhaps for office or playroom. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Exposed stone wall. Sloping ceiling. 4 windows on 3 aspects.
Utility Room
Tiled floor. Spotlights. Excellent range of wall units. Butler style sink. Space and plumbing for white goods. Frosted window.
Inner Hall
Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. Built-in cupboard. Stairs to 1st floor. Window with stone ledge
Bedroom 1
Attractive double bedroom overlooking flower garden. Fitted carpet. Wooden panelled ceiling. Radiator. Walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelved alcove. Window.
Shower Room
Ceramic tiled flooring. White suite comprising large shower, WC and wash basin. Heated towel rail. Fan light and fan heater. Frosted window.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Wooden panelled ceiling. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Window.
Bedroom 3
Good, double bedroom. Vinyl floor. Wooden panelled ceiling. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard. Window with stone sill. Stable door to garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Dining Kitchen
Lovely light room with spectacular views. Laminate floor. Spotlights. Freestanding larder cupboard. Excellent range of wall and base units. Integrated oven. Integrated microwave. Integrated dishwasher. Induction hob. Extractor fan. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Radiator. Three windows all with fantastic views.
Living Room
Beautiful living room. Fitted carpet. Exposed stone wall on one side with multi fuel stove and flagged hearth. Panelled ceiling. 2 radiators. Television point. Large cupboard. 2 windows with stone sills and seats to enjoy the glorious views and one window to front over looking the drive, garden & meadow.
OUTSIDE
Rear
South facing garden with lawn, borders and trees.
Front Garden
There is fenced off garden area to the front accessed via stone steps. This leads to raised beds currently planted with flowers, fruit bushes and a lawned area with gates leading out onto the meadow in an elevated position with uninterrupted views across the dale.
Parking
The house is approached via a council maintained gated lane, with a private track at the end used by the five houses in the hamlet and the local farmer. West Cottage is the last house in the hamlet and has private gravelled parking for multiple vehicles.
Meadow
Leading from the flower garden is a lovely walled traditional hay meadow. Part has been fenced off to create a mown lawn area. The rest is unfenced to the neighbours meadow but separated by a stream. It is perfect for hens, bees or a couple of sheep, or just to enjoy the flowers and panoramic views.
Shed
There is a small stone built shed for logs and bicycles, which is round the corner from the house on the neighbour's drive. The shed has electric and would be used as a workshop. There is a seperate wooden shed and free standing storage areas for tools.
List of Works
The current vendors have carried out an extensive list of works. This includes but not limited to: 2016 - All Windows replaced with UPVC windows and new front door 2017 - Septic tank replaced with sewage treatment tank which is fully compliant with the latest regulations. 2017 - Water heating system replaced to increase efficiency and water pressure. All radiators were also replaced. Also in 2017 - Oil storage tank replaced with double bunded tank (1800 Litres) 2018 - Timber treatment to loft timbers 2019 - New Worcester oil boiler installed 2019 - New multifuel stove and hearth installed. 2021 - Land drain installed and drive regravelled. 2021 - Howdens kitchen installed. 2021 - All internal walls insulated and replastered. The loft was also insulated. 2024 - Works to the chimney, including replacing the liner and cowl and repointing the stack. (Please note these dates are approximate)
Agents Notes
Mains water. Oil central heating. Sewerage treatment tank. Council maintained road. Then right of access up the farmers track. Some contents available for negotiation.
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