House For Sale £400,000
West View Cottage dates back to the seventeenth century. Evidence which can be seen in a notch for the old beam height and the mellow stonework which is believed to have originated from the Fountain's Abbey estate.
Previously the village shop, West View Cottage still has an old fire oven in the lounge that was used as the shop's safe.
Middlesmoor has been the setting of TV programmes featuring Paul o'Grady and Andi Peters and also for the film Fairy Tale - A True Story, which had famous actors Tim McInnery (of Blackadder & Notting Hill fame) and Joe McGann.
An Iron Age settlement is situated behind Middlesmoor's Crown Inn and there is an ancient Saxon cross in St Chad's church. Roman coins have also been found in Tom Taylor's cave at How Stean Gorge, now an outdoor activity centre.
Nearby is Scar Dam, built in the 1930s by Bradford Corporation. A village, complete with hospital and picture house was built for the Dam workers, remains of which can still be seen.
The village has a mixture of properties. Mainly a mix of main residences, second homes and holiday lets. It's a unique place and hosts tourism in the summer. There is also a primary school less than a mile away in Lofthouse.
The property is saturated in so much character it is impossible to describe all of it in the listing. Briefly, a four bedroom home, or a three bedroom home with separate cinema room / office room comes with large rear garden leading to further communal land to enjoy through the garden gate. The rural escape enjoys some of the best views in the area.
If you don't get lost downstairs you can explore the first floor that leads to three double bedrooms, one with private dressing room and ensuite and separate house bathroom.
This property includes:
Additional Information:
Freehold Property
Council Tax:
Band E
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating:
Band E (39-54)
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Harrogate & Knaresborough) - Property Reference 37269
Previously the village shop, West View Cottage still has an old fire oven in the lounge that was used as the shop's safe.
Middlesmoor has been the setting of TV programmes featuring Paul o'Grady and Andi Peters and also for the film Fairy Tale - A True Story, which had famous actors Tim McInnery (of Blackadder & Notting Hill fame) and Joe McGann.
An Iron Age settlement is situated behind Middlesmoor's Crown Inn and there is an ancient Saxon cross in St Chad's church. Roman coins have also been found in Tom Taylor's cave at How Stean Gorge, now an outdoor activity centre.
Nearby is Scar Dam, built in the 1930s by Bradford Corporation. A village, complete with hospital and picture house was built for the Dam workers, remains of which can still be seen.
The village has a mixture of properties. Mainly a mix of main residences, second homes and holiday lets. It's a unique place and hosts tourism in the summer. There is also a primary school less than a mile away in Lofthouse.
The property is saturated in so much character it is impossible to describe all of it in the listing. Briefly, a four bedroom home, or a three bedroom home with separate cinema room / office room comes with large rear garden leading to further communal land to enjoy through the garden gate. The rural escape enjoys some of the best views in the area.
If you don't get lost downstairs you can explore the first floor that leads to three double bedrooms, one with private dressing room and ensuite and separate house bathroom.
This property includes:
- Hallway
Good enough to sit in and enjoy. Lots of history to share in here. Formally two hallways. Now hosts furniture and table and tales. - Kitchen / Breakfast Room
4.32m x 4.26m (18.4 sqm) - 14' 2" x 14' (198 sqft)
Large bright modern country-style kitchen with floor to ceiling windows. Belfast sink, neutral units and solid wood worktops. TV point and space for freestanding kitchen furniture. Currently has a dining table to host six people. - Dining Room
4.01m x 2.69m (10.7 sqm) - 13' 1" x 8' 9" (116 sqft)
Formal dining room. When you walk through to this table you feel like you are being seated down for silver service. Host your guests here before lighting the stove and falling into the (see next room) - Reception Room
4.11m x 3.66m (15 sqm) - 13' 5" x 12' (161 sqft)
The heart and centre of the home. Beautiful multi fuel stove. Perfectly formed layout. English film set ambiance. - Snug
3.77m x 3.6m (13.5 sqm) - 12' 4" x 11' 9" (146 sqft)
How many formal dining areas does one need ? Perhaps two. This home is made for hosting guests and this snug has an open fire place and views over the garden. - Hall
- Study Area
2.44m x 2.09m (5 sqm) - 8' x 6' 10" (54 sqft) - Cinema Room
4.11m x 1.52m (6.2 sqm) - 13' 5" x 4' 11" (67 sqft)
Previously this room has been used as Bedroom four (fits a single bed or small double sofa bed) and at present a cinema room for younger guests. - Conservatory
3.76m x 2.54m (9.5 sqm) - 12' 4" x 8' 4" (102 sqft)
Come and have a seat in here and admire the views. Wow. - Bedroom (Double) with Ensuite
4.11m x 3.71m (15.2 sqm) - 13' 5" x 12' 2" (164 sqft)
Large double bedroom overlooking the front aspect. Feature fireplace. Exposed beams. TV point. - Dressing Room
How quaint. A neat clothes storage dream and vanity area. - Bedroom 2
4.11m x 3.51m (14.4 sqm) - 13' 5" x 11' 6" (155 sqft)
Large double bedroom overlooking the front aspect. - Bedroom 3
3.2m x 2.69m (8.6 sqm) - 10' 5" x 8' 9" (92 sqft)
Small double bedroom overlooking the front aspect. - Bathroom
Large house bathroom overlooking the rear. - Inner Store
Currently the internal store is used as a utility room and for storage. This store is in addition to the garden shed and is accessed from the rear.
Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.
Additional Information:
Band E
Band E (39-54)
Marketed by EweMove Sales & Lettings (Harrogate & Knaresborough) - Property Reference 37269
