The Apothecary's House, Main Street, Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HT

A fine Georgian residence set in the heart of the ever popular Yorkshire Dales village of Askrigg, showcasing an abundance of original period features and beautifully presented accommodation arranged over three floors. Offering five double bedrooms, three en suites, generous reception space and attractive gardens with private parking, the property combines character, comfort and versatility, with scope for use as a private home or boutique B&B.

Situation And Amenities - Askrigg is a small picturesque village in Upper Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village has three pubs, a brewery, a shop and a bakery. The market town of Hawes is only approximately 5.4 miles away and offers plenty of further amenities including shops, pubs, a market and tea rooms. There is also the famous Wensleydale Creamery.

The thriving market town of Leyburn is approximately 12 miles away and boasts several hotels, restaurants and public houses with many small speciality and independent shops and two supermarkets. It is well-served by local transport links and buses connect to Richmond, Hawes and Bedale. The famous Wensleydale Railway passes through the town on its route from Leeming Bar to Redmire.

There is a choice of local primary and secondary schools together with private education options within a manageable distance at Aysgarth Prep School, Barnard Castle School and Ripon Grammar School.

The area is well-known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, country sports and horse racing with many successful trainers based close by.

The Apothecary's House - This impressive property has many original features including a stone cantilever staircase rising through three floors, lit by a long stair window, plus exposed and vaulted ceilings in the rear wing, which overlooks a superb garden.

The accommodation is well-presented throughout and includes a living/dining room, kitchen, snug, five double bedrooms, three of which are en suite, plus a house shower room.

This lovely home could also be considered for use as a B&B if desired.

Accommodation - The front door leads into a spacious, open-plan living and dining room with engineered oak flooring and a decorative open fireplace with wood-burning stove and stone hearth. The two shuttered windows to the front bring in plenty of sunlight and offer glimpses of the local church and village life.

The inner hall has a stone cantilever staircase rising to the upper floors and features wrought-iron balustrades and a wooden handrail. There is continuation of the engineered oak flooring, under-stairs storage and a step up to a cloak storage area which could easily be used as a study or reading area.

A door from the inner hall leads through to the kitchen which boasts character stonework and an exposed ceiling beam. There are units with blue frontage, marble-effect worktops, space for a Range oven with extractor fan above, space for an American-style fridge and freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, space for other utilities and plenty of room for a dining table.

Steps from the kitchen lead up to a flexible room which could be used as a snug, offering a peaceful space in which to sit and read a book. There are many period features here including two windows with stone lintels and sills, exposed stonework and timber trusses as well as engineered oak flooring and part-panelled walls. A door leads out to the rear garden.

The rear lobby is also accessed from the kitchen and has a door to the ground floor cloakroom/w.c along with a door leading out to the side garden.

The half landing is flooded with light from a window to the side and leads up to the main landing, giving access to three double bedrooms, all of which enjoy en suite facilities.

A character timber door opens into one of the bedrooms, which has two bay windows overlooking the church. There is panelling below the shuttered windows and a decorative fireplace with tiled hearth, cast iron inset, stone hearth and shelved alcoves. The en suite features a step-in shower, hand wash basin, w.c and heated towel rail.

The second bedroom has a shuttered bay window to the front enjoying the views, with decorative coving around the opening and wooden panelling below. There is an unused, decorative fire surround with tiled hearth, case iron inset and hearth. The en suite boasts a panel bath with shower attachment over, w.c, heated towel radiator, a deep window with storage space and a hand wash basin with storage under.

The third bedroom on the first floor is a beautiful space with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. This very light room has a window to the side enjoying the daytime sunshine and French doors opening out to a gallery landing overlooking the snug. There is a lovely view here through the arched window. A step down leads to the en suite shower room with hand wash basin and w.c.

The second floor gives access to two further double bedrooms, the family shower room and two storage cupboards.

The fourth bedroom features charming window seats and views of the church as well as a period fire surround with cast iron inset and feature open grate. The fifth bedroom also has shuttered windows to the front as well as a period cast iron fire surround with feature open grate.

The family shower room is fully tiled with a step-in shower cubicle, low-level w.c and a hand wash basin.

Externally - The Apothecary's House is set back from the main street at Askrigg, opposite the church. The front lawn area is officially village green, however, it has always been maintained by the owners.

Double gates at the rear open up to the gravel patio area immediately outside the snug which could be used for on-site parking if desired. There are outdoor power points, an EV charging point. There is also a garth which is owned by the property with rights or way for neighbours to pass, currently providing two further parking spaces if desired.

To the rear of the property there are very pleasant gardens which are laid mainly to lawn with stone walls, a range of shrub and flower bed borders and tucked-away seating areas enjoying views towards the hills. There is an upper garden with a potting shed.

Owners' Insight - This imposing house is set in a thriving Dales village and has been a fantastic family home with plenty of character and space for entertaining.

The garden is private with fabulous views to the hills. People love to come and stay with us, enjoying the delights of being in Askrigg, including the numerous beautiful walks on the doorstep.

Tenure - The property is freehold and will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays. Telephone: .

Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council. Council tax band F.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating. LPG for the kitchen cooker.

Wayleaves And Covenants - The Apothecary’s House is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, light, drainage, water and electricity and all other rights and obligations, easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.