Summary - Barn, Bank Heads Cottage East, Low Row DL11 6NJ
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Grade II longhouse with detached annexe, huge gardens and unrivalled Swaledale views.
Grade II listed longhouse and converted barn annexe with vaulted ceilings
South-facing position with extensive, far-reaching views over Swaledale
Substantial, steep-sloped gardens, orchard, patio and multiple stores
Self-contained barn: kitchen, bathroom and large first-floor living/bedroom
Off-street parking via steep driveway; private shared water supply on site
Services: mains electricity, bottled gas, soakaway drainage; slow broadband
Air source heat pump with radiators; double glazing fitted post-2002
Listing restricts alterations; Council Tax Band F and garden upkeep required
Set on a substantial plot in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this Grade II listed longhouse and adjoining converted barn offer a rare combination of historic character, flexible accommodation and breathtaking south-facing views over Swaledale. The cottage retains traditional stonework, exposed beams and a cosy sitting room; the barn is self-contained and currently used as annexe/guest accommodation with vaulted ceilings and a patio that looks down the valley.
Practical features include double glazing, air source heat pump heating, off-street parking reached by a steep driveway, and generous lawned gardens, an orchard and several stores. The barn has a separate dining kitchen and upstairs living/sleeping space, making it ideal for multigenerational use, guest income or home working where on-site privacy is needed.
Buyers should note material constraints: the Grade II listing will limit alterations and may complicate maintenance and any extension work. Services include mains electricity, bottled gas and a private shared water supply; drainage is to a soakaway. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal only average — important for remote working. Council Tax is band F, and the sloping, extensive gardens require ongoing upkeep.
Overall this is a character-rich rural home for buyers who value space, views and flexible accommodation and who are comfortable with the responsibilities of a listed property in a remote hamlet setting. The detached barn annexe and large plot add clear long-term potential but bring higher maintenance and regulatory considerations.
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