THE OLD VICARAGE 600,000. Langcliffe, The Yorkshire Dales, BD24 9NQ.

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1 THE OLD VICARAGE 600,000 Langcliffe, The Yorkshire Dales, BD24 9NQ Last on the market over 60 years ago, a landmark period property within the beautiful Dales village of Langcliffe. Truly charismatic and bursting with period details this wonderful Grade II Listed former vicarage dates back to the 17th Century. It stands overlooking the green and historic village fountain, set back behind lovely gardens. For many years it has been arranged as a four bedroom house and a one bedroom cottage although it could be easily reinstated. There is also a one bedroom flat above the garaging to the rear with potential for family members, guests or letting. This is a wonderful opportunity for a property refurbishment. In all 0.27 acres (0.11 hectares).

2 Welcome to THE OLD VICARAGE 600,000 Langcliffe, The Yorkshire Dales, BD24 9NQ The Old Vicarage hasn t been on the market in over 60 years so here's your opportunity to be the next custodian of a slice of our architectural history, it s a splendid period house in a picturesque village setting. It s hard to choose, but here is a list of just some of our favourite things From the moment you cross the threshold there is a warm and welcoming feeling, this is a happy house which three generations of the vendors family have been proud to call home. The property is rich in character, it wraps itself around you - mullion windows, window seats, panelled reveals and some working shutters, a double entrance with decorated lintel and painted sundial above, there are old panelled doors, some with Suffolk latches, old oak floor boards, ceiling beams, picture rails and deep skirting boards. Adding a focal point there s a marble fireplace in the sitting room and stone fireplace in the dining room. Historical connections - Historic England s Grade II schedule notes that it was the home of William Paley ( ), philosopher, and utilitarian. Paley was educated at Giggleswick School, where his father was headmaster and went on to become the Archdeacon of Carlisle. Potential - for many years it has been arranged as a four bedroom house and a one bedroom cottage although it could easily be reinstated as one property. There is also a cellar under part of the dining room, capable of upgrading. Views - there s a lovely aspect at the front over the garden to the fountain and green. From the side and flat the aspect is towards the limestone crag in the distance. Income stream - The cottage and flat to the rear above the garage are both currently let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies but would also be ideal as an Airbnb for passing walkers. You might also like to accommodate returning young adults or invite granny to come and stay! Green fingers? Behind the front walls and railings there are attractive and well established gardens complete with flagged pathways and seating terraces, a vegetable garden and fruit trees. Good outdoors space - there is a double garage, a double open fronted car port, an open fronted store/boat store and a small stone and slate garden store. There s also parking for several cars.

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5 An enviable village location and a lovely place to live Langcliffe is a small and picturesque village, situated close to the market town of Settle and the village of Giggleswick enjoying a bustling community with a church and Community Garden. The market town of Settle lies just over a mile to the south and provides a varied range of everyday shopping facilities including a Booths supermarket and a weekly market - the best of both worlds! It also offers a full range of commercial, educational and recreational amenities. Neighbouring Giggleswick, a well-deserved Conservation Area, is an extremely attractive village with many old and historic buildings. The village has a railway station (on the Leeds to Morecambe line), historic church and two pubs (the Black Horse Hotel and Hart's Head Hotel), Giggleswick School (which opens up many of its facilities to locals) and popular golf course (a 9 hole course nestling in a bowl at the foot of Giggleswick Scar), a limestone crag popular with climbers and a children's play park. The stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales is all around with magnificent fells and crags, perfect if you love any aspect of outdoor life. The area is exceptionally popular for walkers, cyclists and cavers with the Three Peaks (Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside) and White Scar Caves all close by. Primary schools are at Settle, Giggleswick and Skipton with a secondary school at Settle and Boys and Girls Grammar Schools at Skipton. Giggleswick is also home to a co-educational independent school. Settle 1.1 mile Giggleswick 4.2 miles Skipton 16.2 miles Kirkby Lonsdale 17.8 miles Leeds Bradford Airport 35.8 miles Leeds 43.1 miles. All mileages are approximate. How to get there Travelling south east on the A65 turn into Settle and after crossing the river bridge turn onto the B6479 signposted Stainforth/Langcliffe/Horton in Ribblesdale. From here continue until reaching Langcliffe and after passing Langliffe Hall (with its high stone wall) on the right, take the second turning into the village on to New Street. Head into the centre of the village and The Old Vicarage can be found on the left hand side.

6 Always good to know Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water Keep warm - gas central heating in the main house with electric storage heaters in both the Cottage and the Flat. There s an open fireplace in the sitting room and a solid fuel stove in the dining room Wash and brush up - an immersion heater and the Aga heat the water in the main house Keep in touch with family and friends - the phone line is connected, connection subject to transfer regulations Keep in touch with the world at large! Broadband connection available

7 Useful information for you Council tax The Old Vicarage is currently banded G for Council Tax purposes with The Flat banded A and The Cottage banded B. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves. Local Authority Craven District Council, 1 Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton BD23 1FJ T: W: Planning Authority Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL T: W: Boundary plan - not to scale. For illustrative purposes only. Please note All carpets, curtains, blinds, curtain poles, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale Some items of beautiful antique furniture befitting the age and nature of the house are available by separate negotiation Money Laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent's offer procedure.

8 Lane House, Kendal Road Kirkby Lonsdale Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH IMPORTANT Davis & Bowring, for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) these particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, photographs, measurements, areas, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Davis & Bowring, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor have we carried out a detailed survey or tested the services, appliances or fittings in the property; (iv) all viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agent nor the vendor takes responsibility for any part of the property.