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Picturesque cottage in sought after North Yorkshire village comes to market

A picturesque four bedroom cottage in the sought after village of East Witton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park has come to market for offers over £850,000.

Chance Cottage, which has four reception rooms, is built from traditional Yorkshire stone and has been furnished by the present owners to a high standard.

Lizzie Tate, Property Agent at GSC Grays said: “This is a wonderful cottage set in outstanding countryside and the as the vendor perfectly puts it ‘this isn’t the last chance, it is the best chance’ to own a home full of character. Chance Cottage offers the perfect balance, being close to the village and its amenities while maintaining a sense of tranquility.”

The sitting room and dining room both have large wood burning stoves, there is a delightful breakfast room and a conservatory which leads out to the rear garden with seating area. The bespoke country-style kitchen features exposed beams and leads through to the rest of the cottage. There is also a utility room, wine cellar and cloakroom.

The master bedroom has a spacious ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. There are three more bedrooms, one ensuite and a family bathroom. The bedrooms benefit from views of the rolling countryside towards the village.

Outside, the property has pretty, cottage-style gardens with various seating areas, a garage that can be used for secure bike storage, and off-street parking for two cars. There is also an annex with potential for development.

Situated in a peaceful location on the edge of Wensleydale less half an hour from Ripon, East Witton featured in an episode of the popular television series All Creatures Great and Small and boasts the highly rated Blue Lion, an 18th century village pub.

The area is steeped in history and includes Jervaulx Abbey, a Grade I Listed monastery ruin and one of the largest privately owned Cistercian Abbeys in England. The Cottage is within easy reach of the market towns of Leyburn and Masham.

There is access to the A1 at Leeming Bar while the nearest train station is at Northallerton with a regular service on the East Coast Main Line to York, Newcastle, London or Edinburgh. Leeds Bradford is the nearest international airport.

Chance Cottage is currently on the market with GSC Grays Richmond office with a guide price of offers over £850,000. Tel 01748 897630.

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