Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Corner Cottage is a beautifully presented, characterful home nestled in the heart of Muker—one of the most picturesque and sought-after villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Positioned on the renowned Coast-to-Coast walking route, the property combines traditional charm with modern practicality, offering flexible accommodation that’s ideal as a home, holiday retreat, or investment. With exposed beams, a bright and spacious layout, and a welcoming feel throughout, it’s a rare find in this ever-popular Swaledale setting.

The layout is both versatile and appealing, with potential for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or even a boutique retail space (subject to consent). Modern features like smart electric heating, generous storage options, and a separate ground-floor entrance add to its functionality. With no onward chain and a vibrant village community on the doorstep—including a pub, tearoom, and local shops—Corner Cottage is the perfect opportunity to embrace life in the Dales.

Property Description - Corner Cottage is a beautifully presented, character-filled home located in the heart of Muker, one of Swaledale’s most sought-after and picturesque villages. Full of charm and traditional features, the cottage is ideally situated on the iconic Coast-to-Coast walking route, ensuring year-round visitor appeal.

Muker is a thriving village with a warm community atmosphere and a selection of local amenities including a traditional pub, tearoom, gift shop, the renowned Swaledale Wool Shop, an art gallery, and a busy campsite—making it an ideal setting for home, holidays, or business.

The property’s layout is both versatile and distinctive. Upstairs features a bright, airy lounge which was previously two separate rooms and retains the potential to be reconfigured to add a fourth bedroom—ideal for twin beds or guests. This level also includes a single bedroom and a full bathroom. A pull-down loft ladder in the lounge provides easy access to a loft storage area, enhancing practicality.

Downstairs, the property offers two generous double bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen, a dining room, a shower room, and a utility area. There is also a very useful stone-built storage room with electric lighting, ideal for bikes, tools, or seasonal items.

Modern Heating & Smart Control
The home benefits from the latest Rointe electric heating system, which can be operated both locally and remotely via a dedicated app. The system is also Economy 7 compatible, allowing for cost-effective energy use during off-peak hours.

Flexible Layout for Multi-Generational Living
With two separate front doors and rear ground-floor access, this home is ideal for multi-generational living or for creating private guest quarters or letting accommodation.

Outstanding Investment Potential
Corner Cottage offers excellent potential as an Airbnb or holiday let. Furthermore, the separate ground-floor access opens up the possibility—subject to planning consent—for a boutique retail unit, perfectly positioned to attract walkers and tourists travelling along the Coast-to-Coast route.

Externally, there is a small, welcoming seating area at the front, and shared access to the rear.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique, flexible, and well-located property in one of the Dales’ most scenic and desirable villages. No onward chain.

Property Information - Freehold
Council Tax Band C
EPC Rating E
Services: Mains Water, Drainage & Electric
Internet connection: Available

Muker In The Yorkshire Dales - Muker, Swaledale, North Yorkshire

Tucked away in the heart of Swaledale, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Muker is one of the Dales’ most scenic and characterful villages. Surrounded by sweeping fells, traditional wildflower hay meadows, and a patchwork of historic dry-stone walls, it offers some of the most iconic landscapes in the region. Popular with walkers, Muker lies on the Coast to Coast route and close to the Pennine Way, with stunning trails to Keld, Gunnerside, and over Kisdon Hill, where you’re likely to spot curlews, hares, or a kestrel wheeling overhead.

Despite its remote setting, Muker enjoys a strong sense of community, centred around the Farmer’s Arms — a welcoming, community-run pub. The village also has a shop, tearoom, and a respected gallery showcasing local artists. It's the kind of place where neighbours still find time to stop and chat — a rare and refreshing quality in today’s world. With its timeless charm, rich wildlife, and genuine village spirit, Muker offers a truly special way of life in one of the most beautiful corners of the Yorkshire Dales.

Ground Floor -

Rear Lobby Utility Room - Useful room, proving ample space for bikes etc with tiled flooring, modern wall mounted electric radiator, loft access, wall lights, opening to kitchen, access to bedroom one and downstairs shower room, double glazed window and door to side aspect.

Kitchen - Vinyl flooring, modern wall mounted electric radiator, range of wall and base units, single stainless steel drainer sink, double oven, hob with pull out extractor hood, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, exposed beams and stone arch, steps up to hallway, double glazed window to side aspect.

Dining Room - Fitted carpet, modern wall mounted electric radiator, spiral staircase up to first floor, access to bedroom two, double glazed window to side aspect.

Shower Room - Vinyl flooring, modern wall mounted electric radiator, wash basin, toilet, walk in shower, double glazed window with textured glass to side aspect.

Bedroom One - Generous ground floor double room with fitted carpet, modern electric wall mounted radiator, fitted wardrobe, fitted shelves, exposed beams, double glazed window to side, two double glazed windows to rear aspect.

Bedroom Two - Generous double bedroom suitable for a variety of uses, with fitted carpet, modern electric wall mounted radiator, cupboard housing consumer unit, double glazed window and stable door to side aspect.

First Floor -

Sitting Room - Spacious first floor sitting room flooded with light with fitted carpet, modern electric wall mounted radiator, feature stone fireplace housing Morso stove with stone hearth and fire surround, wall lights, loft access, spiral staircase down to dining room, external stable door to front aspect leading to stone steps.

Bedroom Three - Generous single room with fitted carpet, modern electric wall mounted radiator, fitted wardrobe, double glazed window to side aspect with stunning views.

Bathroom - First floor bathroom with vinyl flooring, heated towel rail, wash basin, toilet, bath with shower over, vanity light, double glazed window with textured glass to side aspect.

Outside - Small stone flagged area to front of Corner Cottage, providing space for bench and pots, stone steps rising to door to sitting room.

Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.

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FLOOR PLANS
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