Unforgettable Strands View - a 5-star stone barn conversion offering far-reaching views across the iconic Swaledale valley from every room!
Completely renovated, this property has style and sophistication throughout: from the luxurious underfloor heating to the elegant overhead lighting, and everything in between… With its glorious garden and terrace giving panoramic views, through to its warm and modern interiors, you will feel at home in an instant.
The cosy living room is the heart of the home, with plush sofas set around the large fireplace - perfect for curling up with a bottle of red wine. And spend your afternoons taking tea, or simply relaxing with a good book, in the soft seats by the picture windows of the oak-floored gallery – maybe enjoying a delicious slice of fruit cake with Wensleydale cheese from the nearby Hawes Creamery too?
For entertaining, the incredible bespoke kitchen incorporates a huge range cooker, superb appliances, and a large granite central island to make preparing a meal for friends or family simply a pleasure. The light-filled dining area, with views over the meadows to the River Swale, is ideal for enjoying a memorable meal - and planning tomorrow’s adventure.
For the playful among you, the snug provides a games console and even a table football - while others of you may appreciate peace and quiet in the study area, with superfast Wi-Fi internet for getting a little work done, or otherwise even penning a new novel!
Upstairs, Strands View has three individually designed bedrooms, each having uninterrupted views over the meadows to the hills beyond. The luxurious master suite is the star of the show here, with its star-gazing skylight, fabulous rainfall shower and private dressing area. The two further bedrooms are just as spacious and inviting, with warm tones and filled with natural light. As for the master suite, their superb beds can each be prepared as super-king or twin beds to accommodate any group. And the family bathroom is perfect for a long, bubbly soak after a wonderful day walking or cycling in the Dales.
Strands View has countless options for a relaxed coffee, whether sitting on the comfy chairs of the oak gallery or at the picnic table on the lawn. An al fresco evening meal on the terrace is magical too: watching the sun set at the head of the valley before thousands of stars become visible on a clear night. And for a cosy addition, try pre-dinner drinks or games in the delightful summer house!
For outings, there’s plenty to enjoy in the local area too. The picturesque villages of Gunnerside, Muker and Reeth, and the market towns of Richmond, Hawes and Leyburn, are nearby with excellent pubs, restaurants and tea rooms to try. The area boasts a wonderful choice of walks for all abilities, and the Coast-to-Coast walking trail and the ‘Swale Trail’ for family mountain biking both pass close to the property. Whether you’d like a gentle stroll, a longer hike or a day pedalling through spectacular scenery, simply step out of Strands View’s front door to enjoy a beautiful route!
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance / Boot Room: Cloaks and boot storage, tiled floor with underfloor heating.
Cloakroom: Tiled floor with underfloor heating, washbasin, toilet.
Kitchen/Diner: Bespoke kitchen with a tiled floor and underfloor heating, central island and granite work surfaces throughout add to the luxury. A range of integrated appliances include full height freezer, full height fridge, gas range cooker, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, bread-making machine, slow cooker, steamer. Voice controlled Google home speaker.
Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board.
Gallery: Comfortable chairs with views over the valley, oak flooring.
Lounge: Comfortable sofas, snuggle chair, oak coffee table, oak side tables, solid fuel stove, smart TV with Free Sat, voice-controlled Google home speakers.
Snug/Office: Games console, sofa-beds, patio access, and adjacent fitted home office area with large corner desk, comfortable desk chair and storage units to provide an ideal WFH environment. The optical fibre broadband, and mesh technology WiFi 6 throughout the property, enables video calls and supports VPNs. Please note that IT equipment eg computer and printer are not provided. Additionally, the Broadband speed is nominally 500MB/s download and 128MB/s upload, however the actual speeds and availability are always dependent on our service provider (British Telecom).
FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1 (Master), accessed down two steps from upstairs corridor: Zip-and-Link beds (super king-size or twin on request), walk in wardrobe with dressing table and mirror, ghd hairdryer.
En-suite: Large rainfall shower, toilet, washbasin.
Bedroom 2: Zip-and-Link beds (super king-size or twin on request), chest of drawers, built in wardrobe and mirror, ghd hairdryer.
Bedroom 3: Zip-and-Link beds (super king-size or twin on request), wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror, ghd hairdryer.
Bathroom: Bath with waterfall tap, separate shower, toilet, washbasin.
Pets: Two dogs welcome. However please use the dog wash station outside the boot room door after a muddy walk!
Garden: Enclosed landscaped gardens with flowers and shrubs, patio areas with furniture. Furnished summer house and picnic table. Please keep to lit paths after dark, and note that there are steep drops at edges of the lawned areas and car park.
Parking: All off-road: gravel driveway parking for 2 cars, gated hard-standing parking for 2 cars. Please notify us in advance if you require the use of the Electric Vehicle charging point; additional fees will be requested.
Heating: Hybrid air source and oil-fired central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor.
Short breaks: Accepted only during low season.
Safety: To maintain the uninterrupted views from this property, there are some steep unfenced drops in the garden . Please make sure children and dogs are always supervised. When arriving in the dark please keep to the automatically lit paths. No smoking at this property.
Pub: 0.6 miles. Shop: 5 miles.