Summary - SMARBER COTTAGE, RICHMOND, LOW ROW DL11 6PX
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Immaculate three-bed stone cottage with south-facing garden and sweeping Swaledale views.
Stunning uninterrupted views over Swaledale
Private south-facing garden with stone-flagged patio
Immaculate period interior with beamed ceilings and stoves
Detached cottage in Yorkshire Dales National Park
Oil-fired heating, night storage heaters; EER E40 (low)
Very slow broadband speeds in this location
Final third of access is rough track; steep approach road
Newly installed septic tank; small plot size
Set on the edge of Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Smarber Cottage is a traditional stone detached home with uninterrupted valley views. The house is presented in immaculate condition with period features — beamed ceilings, cast-iron stoves and sash windows — and a private south-facing garden sheltered by stone walls. With two reception rooms and a well-equipped kitchen/diner (including an electric AGA), it reads as a comfortable, move-in-ready countryside retreat.
Practical positives include double glazing, a newly installed septic tank, excellent mobile signal and no onward chain, making a prompt sale straightforward. The layout suits downsizers or buyers seeking a second home or holiday base: three bedrooms and one bathroom across a compact but well-arranged footprint (approximately 1,138 sq ft). The sheltered stone-flagged patio and well-stocked beds make the garden a relaxing place to enjoy the views.
Buyers should note a few material considerations. Heating is primarily oil-fired with night storage heaters in several rooms and the Energy Efficiency Rating is E40 — so running costs and future heating upgrades are likely considerations. Broadband is very slow in this location. Access to the cottage involves a steep tarmac road and the final third of a mile on a rough concrete/grass track, which may affect everyday convenience and parking.
Overall, this cottage offers character, privacy and spectacular Swaledale views in a peaceful, remote setting. It will particularly appeal to purchasers who prioritise tranquillity and scenery and who are comfortable with rural services and potential future investment in insulation or heating improvements.
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