Wharton Cottage, Main Street, Askrigg, DL8 3HX

Wharton Cottage is a delightful stone-built cottage situated in the highly sought-after village of Askrigg, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Askrigg is a picturesque and thriving village surrounded by rolling countryside and an abundance of scenic walking routes. The village benefits from a range of amenities including three welcoming public houses, an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ primary school, a village shop and a historic parish church. The nearby market town of Hawes, approximately five miles away, offers a wider selection of independent shops, cafés and everyday services, whilst Leyburn, around twelve miles distant, provides further amenities including secondary schooling, healthcare facilities and a variety of retailers. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and attractions, with Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Castle and the Wensleydale Railway all within easy reach, making Askrigg an excellent location for those seeking a rural lifestyle.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers well-proportioned living space throughout. To the ground floor, a spacious living room is situated to the front of the property, whilst to the rear there is a kitchen diner providing an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The ground floor accommodation is further complemented by a useful cloakroom/WC and a rear entrance hall.

To the first floor are three bedrooms, comprising two doubles and a single bedroom, together with a well-appointed house bathroom.

Externally, the property enjoys an attractive setting with parish land to the front, over which rights of way exist. This area is currently maintained by the vendors of Wharton Cottage. To the rear is a pleasant patio garden featuring established flowerbeds and mature shrubs, creating an inviting outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment. There is a stone built shed ideal for bike storage.

Wharton Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming Yorkshire Dales cottage with an established holiday letting history in one of the region's most desirable villages. It would also make an ideal first home, holiday retreat or investment property, offering character, practicality and an enviable village setting within the Yorkshire Dales.