On instructions of YHA (England & Wales) � a fabulous opportunity to acquire a substantial 41 bed guest house with Post Office counter and additional integral staff accommodation. Beautifully positioned within a prime tourist destination in the heart of The Yorkshire Dales National Park amidst some of the north of England's most stunning scenery.
Thought to date from Victorian times Whernside House is prominently positioned within the village of Kettlewell in the heart of The Yorkshire Dales and was originally built as a guest house to serve the areas frowing popularity as a tourist destination.
For many years the property has been run as a YHA Hostel, and presently provides eight guest rooms with a total of 41 beds, along with ancillary dining and relaxation areas as well as catering and storage space. Integral to the present layout are a pair of staff bedrooms (which could readily provide additional lettings space), plus an attached Manager's cottage.
Trading figures are available to seriously interested parties, though in summary Whernside House generates a consistent income including that sourced from the Post Office. Prospective purchasers are invited to continue to run the Post Office Counter and a sucessful purchaser will be required to complete the application process with The Post Office.
The sale provides a wonderful lifestyle opportunity within one of Yorkshire's most desirable locations � and is offered with the benefit of the YHA's Enterprise Scheme � a licencing arrangement intended to support marketing potential opportunities and business potential. Further details of the Enterprise Scheme are available on request.
The picturesque village of Kettlewell stands on the banks of the upper reaches of the river Wharfe and is just a short drive from Grassington (7 miles), and the market town of Skipton (15miles). Kettlewell is a haven for walkers and cyclists and enjoys a magnificent setting amidst some of the region's most stunning countryside. The nearby traditional market town of Skipton provides varied shopping along with recreational and social amenities as well as a railway station which offers frequent services throughout the day in to the local cities of Leeds and Bradford, with onward connections from the former to London Kings Cross. Leeds / Bradford International Airport is around 35 miles drive away whilst the M65 motorway can be joined at Colne (25 miles).
The present configuration of Whernside House is as indicated on the accompanying floorplans.
| PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION |
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| Reception Hall | With mosaic effect floor tiling and staircase off.
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| Post Office Counter Area |
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| Self Catering Kitchen | With hot and cold water supply, twin sinks, stainless steel working surfaces and fitted shelving.
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| Dining Room | With windows to front and rear � the latter incorporating access to the garden. Ceiling coving.
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| Servery |
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| Utility / Pot Wash |
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| With part wall tiling |
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| Boiler Room | Glazed sink unit with hot and cold water supply. Twin oil fired boilers and hot water cylinder.
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| Kitchen |
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| Office |
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| Rear Hall |
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| Dry Store / Utility | With fitted stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing Area |
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| Resident's Lounge | With feature stone fireplace and wall light points.
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| . | With bedrooms off, all with fitted wash basins and presently configured as follows:-
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| Inner Landing |
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| Room 1 | With space for three bunk beds.
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| Room 2 |
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| A pair of bunk beds |
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| Room 3 | Three bunk beds. Windows to two sides including fire escape.
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| Shower / Toilet Area | With a pair of showers and two separate WC's with wash basin.
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| Landing | Providing access to the upper floor and staff area.
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| Toilet and Shower Area | With wash room having a two piece suite, separate WC and shower.
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| Staff Landing |
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| Single Bedroom |
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| Staff Bedroom 2 |
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| Shower Room |
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| Wash Room | With low flush WC and wash basin.
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| SECOND FLOOR |
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| Landing |
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| Room 4 |
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| Twin room |
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| Room 5 |
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| Three singles plus bunk |
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| Room 6 | Two singles plus two bunks
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| Room 7 |
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| Single plus two bunks |
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| Room 8 | Two singles plus two bunks.
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| Wash Area | With a pair of WCs, wash room and shower room.
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| STAFF COTTAGE |
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| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Reception Hall | With return staircase off to the first floor. Under stair store.
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| Cloakroom | Fitted with a two piece white suite.
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| Living room | With period feature fireplace and windows to two sides.
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| Kitchen | With a range of eye level and base storage cupboards with working surfaces, splash tiling and inset stainless steel sink unit. Electric cooker point with cooker hood over.
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| Utility | Plumbing for an automatic washing machine and with wash basin and rear entrance door.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing |
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| Double Bedroom | With fitted wash basin and aspects to two sides. Fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over.
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| Shower Room | With thermostatic shower.
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| OUTSIDE |
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| . | To the side of the property is a tarmacadam driveway parking area which leads to a garage / bike store.
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| . | Lawned garden to the rear incorporating seating areas and with shrub planting.
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| Services | Mains electricity, water and drainage are installed. Gas to the property is from a private LPG supply. On instructions of The Youth Hostel Association � a fabulous opportunity to acquire a substantial trading guest house, beautifully positioned in the heart of The Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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| Method of Sale | The property is offered for sale by private treaty although the vendors reserve the right to conclude a disposal by way of alternative means as they see fit.
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| YHA Enterprise Scheme | The property is offered for sale with the benefit of the YHA's Enterprise Scheme. Enterprise is the name of the YHA's 'brand licencing scheme'.
Under a licence from the YHA, private operators can run their accommodation as a YHA Youth Hostel, gaining from over 80 years of YHA's experience, and opening up a whole range of new business opportunities. Further information available upon request.
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| VAT | Will not be chargeable on the sale price of the property.
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| The Business | The last three years annual accounts are available to genuinely interested parties.
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| Local Authority | North Yorkshire County Council, Race Course Lane, Northallerton Tel: 0845 872 7374
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