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Long Preston, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23

PROPERTY TYPE

Barn Conversion

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • A special development opportunity
  • Outstanding stone barn with abundant natural light
  • Planning permission with commencement
  • Ample parking generous garden and plot
  • Superb views and rural setting
  • Subject to a 106 agreement (local occupancy or holiday let)

Description

In the most fabulous location with commanding splendid panoramic views, an agriculture barn with planning permission for conversion to a Local occupancy dwelling or holiday let.

Lower Mearbeck Barn is a magnificent Yorkshire Dales barn located between the village of Long Preston and the market town of Settle. The Barn offers a rare opportunity to create a superb family home within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The Barn offers 3 layouts for potential buyers:

- an upside down house with open plan living, dining and kitchen under the roof, 4 bedrooms and study to maximise the potential and views.

- a traditional style dwelling with living, dining, kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms and study.

- 2 smaller dwellings with 2-3 bedrooms which could offer investment potential.

These have been planned by architects. Layouts are available on request.


AREA

• Property conversion of 195 sq metres
(Ground 108.5 sq m and First Floor 86.5 sq m) with:
• 4 bedrooms
• Open plan living/dining
• Separate kitchen and family dining
• Separate snug or study
• 3 bathrooms
• Utility and WC
• Potential of central atrium with views through arch

PLANNING
• YDNP has approved the conversion of the property
(Application No. C/62/645A)
• Pre-commencement conditions met.

THE PLOT
• Planning permission defines a domestic curtilage around the barn, set in a plot of about 1400 sq metres.
• A stock proof boundary fence has been erected.

ACCESS
• The property has a right of way for access over the farm track off the A65 and a contribution to maintenance.

OTHER
• A detailed architectural design and report sets out an innovative internal layout and approach to maximise the footprint of the conversion, optimises existing openings to ensure rooms are light filled, includes an open bay with the stair and opens up the living areas to the original barn roof.

SERVICES
• Water/Sewage: private (a new borehole at the rear and a private water treatment tank located at the front of the property will need to be installed). Electricity: ENWL proposal/previous quote available with wayleave ( quote has now expired )

From Settle take the A65 in the direction of Skipton, after the roundabout, go under the railway bridge and Lower Mearbeck is the third turn on left opposite Settle Junction signal box. The barn is the first on the right.

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Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Dacre Son & Hartley, Settle

3 High Street Settle BD24 9EX
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Estate Agents Settle

We offer property for sale, including new homes in the Three Peaks area and across beautiful Ribblesdale. Towns and villages covered by Dacre's North Yorkshire estate agents in Settle include Giggleswick, Austwick, Ingleton, Stainforth, Clapham, Kirkby Lonsdale, Long Preston and Hellifield. We have property for sale!

If you are looking at detached houses in Kirkby Lonsdale, a semi in Settle or looking at first time buyer apartments in Ingleton, our friendly team can help you each step of the way. If you are looking for estate agents in Settle to sell your home, why not give us a call on 01729 823921 and book a free property valuation today?

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