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" 8 Quarry Hills Lane boasts a wealth of character and period features throughout, having formed part of the hospital to Leyburn's historic workhouse, from the grand staircase and high ceilings to the traditional sash windows. South-facing and set within a generous sized plot, this spacious property has three double bedrooms, large living room, kitchen and bathroom. Benefitting from ample off-road parking, gardens to three sides and mains gas-fired central heating throughout.

SITUATION Main line train services from Northallerton (18 miles) and Darlington (22 miles), Access to A1 north/south at Leeming Bar (13 miles) and airports are at Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford and Durham Tees Valley Please note that all distances are approximate. AMENITIES The thriving market town of Leyburn is located in the heart of Wensleydale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It boasts a weekly local market, monthly farmers market and a twice weekly livestock auction mart. There are several hotels, restaurants, public houses and many small speciality shops. It is well served with local transport links and buses connect to Richmond, Hawes, Bedale and Ripon. There are a choice of local primary schools at Leyburn, Middleham and Spennithorne and state secondary schools at Leyburn, Bedale, Richmond and Ripon (grammar school). There are private schools at Newton le Willows (Aysgarth Prep School), Barnard Castle and Sedbergh. GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE HALL The front door opens into the spacious Entrance Hall which has the central stone staircase, with original wrought iron banister, leading to the first floor, with a large storage area under. There is also a window to the front, one radiator and doors to the downstairs bathroom, kitchen and living room. KITCHEN 3.62m x 2.92m

(11'11' x 9'7') The fitted kitchen has a range of wall and floor mounted units, two sash windows to the front, one and half bowl sink, integral oven with gas hob and extractor hood above, one radiator and plumbing for washing machine. LIVING ROOM 6.07m x 3.65m

(19'11' x 12'0') The living room has double aspect sash windows, a feature open fireplace with timber surround and tiled hearth, a door out to the garden and one radiator. BATHROOM 2.46m x 2.09m

(8'1' x 6'10') The white bathroom suite comprises; bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC, two opaque windows to the sides, airing cupboard and one radiator. FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION The original stone staircase has a feature wrought iron banister which leads to a half-landing (and WC) where there are double aspect windows to the sides, and then onto the first floor landing. The first floor gives access to the loft where there may be the possibility to convert the attic space to provide further accommodation (as a neighbouring property has done thus creating 4/5 bedrooms and a bathroom). BEDROOM ONE 6.08m x 2.92m

(19'11' x 9'7') The largest of the three bedrooms, Bedroom One has two south-facing sash windows which give views across to Pen Hill and beyond and one radiator. BEDROOM TWO 2.92m x 3.65m (9'7' x 12'0') Bedroom two is also south-facing and has wonderful views across to the hills and one radiator. BEDROOM THREE 3.65m x 2.61m

(12'0' x 8'7') Currently used as a work room, Bedroom Three has double aspect windows to the rear and side and one radiator. SEPARATE WC Located on the half-landing, the Separate WC comprises; wash hand basin, WC, one radiator and an opaque window to the rear. EXTERNALLY Lawned gardens extend to three sides of the property where there is a mixture of herbaceous borders and mature shrubs and hedges contained within fenced and stone wall boundaries. The tarmac driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles. SERVICES AND TENURE The property is offered Freehold with Vacant Possession upon Completion. The property benefits from mains water, electric, drainage and mains gas-fired central heating throughout. LOCAL AUTHORITY AND COUNCIL TAX Richmondshire District Council tel: 01748 829100. For Council Tax purposes the property is banded C. VIEWINGS AND PARTICULARS Strictly by appointment only via the Agents GSC Grays tel: 01969 600120. Particulars written & photographs taken Oct 2014 and Summer 2013. "