This beautiful Grade II listed period cottage reveals extremely characterful and spacious accommodation which is complimented by an enclosed rear garden with garage, located close to the attractive village's varied amenities and stunning countryside.
An exciting opportunity to acquire a most attractive period cottage which offers a wealth of character whilst being ideal for modern living. First Cottage is believed to date back to before the 16th century and therefore there are period features throughout including exposed beams and timber work, open fire places and a Yorkshire Range along with traditional wooden framed stone mullioned windows, many of which have fitted shutters. This stone built grade II listed property features the modern conveniences of oil fired central heating along with a fitted kitchen, white bathroom suite and additional ground floor shower room. There are three flexible reception rooms whilst the original property has been extended to the rear to include a galley kitchen and separate breakfast room, to the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom yet the layout previously incorporated a third bedroom which could be reinstated if required, along with the possibility of incorporating the attic space into the accommodation, all subject to receipt of the necessary consents. The cottage benefits further from a garage and store/kennel to the rear garden which is enclosed and ideal for entertaining and those with children. This unspoilt character home must be viewed to appreciate the charming interiors and the property's enviable setting on the edge of this well served village.
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| Covered Entrance: | Via panelled entrance door to the front with black metal furniture, opening to:
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| Entrance Hall: | With stairs rising to the first floor.
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| Bedroom 3/Sitting Room: | A flexible room with half wooden panelling to the walls, cast iron decorative fire surround with stone hearth, window to the front with fitted shutters and rear window onto breakfast room.
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| Lounge: | Having impressive working Yorkshire range, inglenook with exposed beam and recesses to either side of the fireplace further exposed beams to the ceiling, deep walk-in cupboard under the stairs, window to the front with fitted shutters. An inner hall with front window, leads to:
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| Dining Room: | With stone fire surround and hearth having fitted stone shelves and an inset multi fuel stove, with exposed beams to the ceiling, window to the front with fitted shutters and steps leading to:
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| Kitchen: | Fitted with a range of painted wooden units at wall and base levels having contrasting work surfaces and tiled splash backs, with 1� bowl stainless steel sink with drainer, double oven with four ring electric hob over, space for fridge freezer and further domestic appliances. Having tiled flooring, velux windows, two rear windows and steps leading to multi paned doors which open to:
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| Breakfast Room: | With tiled flooring and having windows to the rear and part glazed door opening to the garden.
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| Guest Wc: | Having white wc and matching wash basin, central heating boiler and tiled flooring.
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| Utility/Shower Room: | With base level units, space for washing machine, laminate work surfaces over, corner shower cubical, extractor fan, tiled flooring and velux window.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing: | Having recessed airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, exposed beam, wood paned walls concealed staircase rising to the attic and window to the rear with fitted shutters.
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| Bedroom 1: | Having exposed ceiling beams, window to the front with fitted shutters and having a window seat beneath.
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| Dressing Room: | With wooden panelled walls and having a window to the front.
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| Bedroom 2: | Having recessed cupboard, exposed beam and front window.
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| Bathroom: | Fitted with a white suite of corner Jacuzzi bath, matching pedestal wash basin and wc stone fire surround and hearth, exposed ceiling beams and windows to the front and rear. NB: the bathroom was formerly a third bedroom and bathroom and hence could be reverted to its previous use if required, subject to receipt of the necessary consents.
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| Attic: | Accessed via a fixed staircase from the first floor landing; this spacious area features exposed beams and trusses and could be converted to provide further accommodation, again subject to receipt of the necessary consents.
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| OUTSIDE | The property has vehicular access to its rear garden via double wooden gates and therefore off street parking is available.
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| Rear Garden: | Adjoining the rear of the property with access from the breakfast room, there is a paved patio area which is west facing and therefore is ideally situated for entertaining and enjoying the afternoon and evening sun, beyond the garden is laid mainly to lawn with attractive gravelled borders with stone steps and features, there are raised flower beds and the garden is surrounded by a stone wall boundary with a covered pergola and a stone built barbeque, there is outside lighting and a concealed oil tank storage area.
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| Garage: | With entrance door and having a useful lean-to store with wrought iron gate and equally usable as a dog kennel.
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Kirkby Malzeard is a popular dales village which enjoys extensive amenities along with easy access to Ripon. There is a primary school in the village along with a shop, garage/petrol station and two public houses. The Cathedral city of Ripon offers more extensive amenities including supermarkets, shops and services along with restaurants and bars plus further schooling including the highly regarded Ripon Grammar School. Situated in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village is surrounded by some of the region's most beautiful countryside with walks and attractions on the doorstep and access to the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. For the Commuter Ripon provides links to the A1 and the region's motorway network and business centres along with surrounding towns and cities offering more extensive amenities.