Frenchgate, Richmond

£379,950

Guide price

The Rough Guide to Britain describes historic Richmond as an absolute gem , just like this wonderfully exquisite BOHEMIAN CENTRAL TOWN HOUSE. Grade II Listed with HUGE CHARACTER - An Absolute MUST SEE. Much work to be done but a GREAT OPPORTUNITY: LOUNGE, DINING ROOM (Wood-stove) & KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, HALL & UTILITY/WC; 5.19m min x 5.12m (17'0 x 16'9 ) first floor SITTING ROOM etc, 3 BEDROOMS (Including a large 5.25m x 5.03m (17'2 x 16'6 ) main BEDROOM), 2 BATHROOMS & an upper floor 5.85m max (19'2 ) STUDIO. South-East GARDEN with access to Park Wynd.

RICHMOND is an historic Georgian market town of unique character & beauty which has changed little over time, centred around its imposing Norman Castle (whose walls & keep are now the cobbled Market Place) & is situated on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. In the immediate vicinity are great Walks & Cycling, the River Swale (Fly Fishing) & the Market Place. There is Excellent access A1(M) & A66 at Scotch Corner (about 4.4 miles) & Darlington mainline station (LONDON Kings Cross: 2 hours 20 minutes) about 13 miles.

Street door & stone-flagged shared ginnel leadin

7.08m x 4.73m (23'2 x 15'6 )

HALL

An appealing space with wide staircase to first floor.

LOUNGE

4.59m max (3.98m) x 4.02m (15'0 max (13'0 ) x 13'

Lovely stone Inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling & deep store cupboard. 2 windows to front.

DINING ROOM

3.81m x 3.75m min (12'5 x 12'3 min)

Wood-stove & Oak flooring. 2 windows to side & doors to 1.29m (4'2 ) deep store cupboard &:

UTILITY/WC

1.85m x 1.20m (6'0 x 3'11 )

Stone-flagged floor, washbasin, WC & plumbing for washing machine. Window to side.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

4.63m max (4.02m) x 3.93m (15'2 max (13'2 ) x 12'

Fitted with a range of wall & floor units with wood-block worktops & 1 & bowl sink. Oak flooring, window to side & stable door to outside.

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase to second floor & window to side.

SITTING ROOM (Or BEDROOM etc)

5.19m min x 5.12m (17'0 min x 16'9 )

A fabulous space with options: Built-in store (1.95m ( 6'4 ) wide, 3 shuttered windows to front & window to rear with views towards the river & beyond.

BEDROOM

3.82m x 2.51m (12'6 x 8'2 )

Plus built-in cupboard. Window to side.

BATHROOM

2.40m max x 2.05m (7'10 max x 6'8 )

Panelled bath, washbasin & plinth WC. Window to side.

SECOND FLOOR

Staircase to upper floor & nook to side.

BEDROOM

3.70m x 2.29m (12'1 x 7'6 )

Plus built-in cupboard. Access to loft storage space with retractable ladder, part-boarded with light point. Window to side & door to:

EN SUITE BATHROOM

2.60m max x 1.88m (8'6 max x 6'2 )

Including airing cupboard housing Worcester gas boiler & hot-water cylinder. Panelled bath, washbasin & WC. Window to side.

BEDROOM

5.25m x 5.03m (17'2 x 16'6 )

Another fabulous space with nook, 3 windows to front & window to rear with views towards the river & beyond.

UPPER FLOOR

STUDIO etc

5.85m max x 3.21m (19'2 max x 10'6 )

Plus eaves storage. Exposed truss beams, double glazed Velux window to rear (Views) & window to side.

OUTSIDE & GARDEN

Street door & stone-flagged shared ginnel with gates leading down to a peaceful enclosed OASIS GARDEN: South-East facing & carefully curated with 2 Apple trees & a Plum tree, Gooseberries, Red & Black Currants & Rhubarb. Useful OUTBUILDING with front & double rear doors opening on to Park Wynd .Absolutely glorious in Spring & early Summer.

NOTE

(1) Freehold

(2) Grade II Listed: List Entry Number 1318405

(3) Shared 'Ginnel' access to Property.

(4) Council Tax Band: E

(5) Gas Central Heating