* Freehold
* Grade II Listed former farmhouse
* Potential for the creation of a single dwelling or multiple units (subject to planning consent)
* Adjoining paddock
* Unspoilt rural location yet accessible to Leyburn, Richmond and the mainline railway station at Darlington
* In all about 4. 5 acres
Rare development opportunity within the yorkshire dales national park.
Description
Situation
Swale Farmhouse is well situated, lying within a sought after and accessible
location occupying an elevated position within Swaledale. The property is
approached from a private driveway to the south side of the B6260 Richmond to
Reeth Road approximately 8 miles from Richmond, 3 miles from Reeth and 2 miles
from Grinton.
Description
Swale Farmhouse is a Grade 2 listed traditional stone built farmhouse under a
stone slate roof believed to date from the 18th Century with later 19th
Century alterations. Formerly divided into two properties with outbuildings at
both ends the property now offers considerable potential for conversion and
renovation to provide a beautifully situated family home or possibly multiple
dwellings (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).
The house itself while needing full modernisation benefits from
well - proportioned rooms. The house extends to just over 3, 000 sq ft as shown
on the floorplan with a total footprint of over 7, 000 sq ft including the
adjoining buildings. The property has the benefit of an adjoining grass
paddock ideal for use as a pony paddock or for general enjoyment. There are
lovely views from the property up and down Swaledale and opportunities such as
this are extremely rare.
General Information
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing
wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether
specifically mentioned or not.
Services
Mains electricity supply. Shared private water supply with the purchaser to
pay for the cost of water . Recently renewed header tank but the purchaser
shall install a water filtration system prior to occupation . The private
drainage system will need to be renewed by the purchaser.
Location
Swale Farmhouse is well situated, lying within a soughtafter and accessible
location occupying an elevated position within Swaledale. The property is
approached from a private driveway to the south side of the B6260 Richmond to
Reeth Road approximately 8 miles from Richmond, 3 miles from Reeth and 2 miles
from Grinton.
Acreage:
4. 5 Acres
Directions
From Richmond take the A6108 heading East following the River Swale . After
approximately 5 miles turn right onto the B6270 heading towards Reeth. The
property is on the left hand side just beyond Ellerton Abbey after
approximately 3 miles. Please follow the road directions instead of relying on
Satnav which can lead you into the wrong Valley.
Additional Info
Local Authority - North Yorkshire Council, Tel: Planning - Yorkshire Dale
National Park Authority, ,
Tenure - Swale Farmhouse is offered freehold with vacant possession upon
completion.
The Purchaser a right of way over the private access track to the property
subject to contributing to the cost of maintaining the access track, according
to user.
Council Tax - Band D
Directions - From Richmond take the A6108 heading East following the River
Swale . After approximately 5 miles turn right onto the B6270 heading towards
Reeth. The property is on the left hand side just beyond Ellerton Abbey after
approximately 3 miles. Please follow the road directions instead of relying on
Satnav which can lead you into the wrong Valley.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills York
reference awb. Viewers must take care visiting the property due to the
dilapidated state of part of the building and children are not permitted to
enter the house for safety reasons.

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