Summary - Whitbecks, Harkerside, Reeth DL11 6JB
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Character stone cottage on a large private plot in the Yorkshire Dales, with studio and workshop.
Stunning elevated views across Swaledale and south-facing terrace
Set on a very large private plot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this detached stone cottage combines original character with flexible accommodation. Three reception rooms and a conservatory provide varied living space, while three bedrooms (one en-suite) suit family life or countryside retreats. The barn studio and substantial workshop add creative or hobby potential and genuine utility for storage or small-scale projects.
The property enjoys commanding elevated views over Swaledale from most rooms and the south-facing terrace. Traditional features — exposed beams, stonework and cast-iron stoves — give the house strong period appeal. Off-street parking, a cobbled front courtyard, greenhouse, log store and well-stocked rockery borders complete the outdoor offer on a generous plot.
Practicalities to note: heating is by oil-fired boiler with wood-burners and glazing includes secondary glazing; walls are original stone with no assumed insulation. The house uses a private filtered spring water supply and septic tank drainage; the septic tank is located on adjacent farmland and access is over neighbouring farmland. There is a public footpath through the side vegetable plot. EPC rating E and Council Tax Band E reflect the need for energy improvements.
This property suits buyers seeking a character-filled family home or rural retreat with scope for sympathetic updating. The outbuildings and large plot present options for a home studio, workshop-based business or further landscaping, but buyers should factor in maintenance, potential upgrade costs for insulation and energy efficiency, and the private service arrangements.
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