Whites of Wensleydale, 1 Market Place, Hawes

Property Details: - Type: Character property - Bedrooms: 3 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Robin Jessop - Leyburn Phone: 01969 738984

<p>Whites of Wensleydale is a well-established and successful family business located in the traditional market town of Hawes, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The property is well arranged and works well as a clothing shop with potential for other uses, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Planning permission has previously been granted for change of use to a restaurant so the property offers excellent opportunity to run a lifestyle business in a popular market town. </p><p>The premises comprise of a large, double-fronted retail premises with two-storey owner accommodation above. The shop has two large, single glazed bay windows to the front offering excellent frontage with a spacious and well configurated shop floor offering ample space for displaying a range of goods with steps up to a second display area and the till and packing area. There is also a rear retail area with a storeroom which was previously plumbed for a WC and basin, this could be reinstated if required. </p><p>To the first floor is the living accommodation which retains many character features including beams and fireplaces. The accommodation benefits from being fully double glazed and is well presented throughout. </p><p>There is a substantial living room which has a beamed ceiling and a large window to the side overlooking the church yard together with an open fire set within a feature fireplace. The dining room has a window to the rear and an open fire set within a feature fireplace, and a leads through into the kitchen. The galley kitchen features a good range of fitted modern units which are complemented by a ceramic sink and space for appliances including a washing machine, fridge freezer, a dishwasher and an oven with ceramic hob. There is also a door leading out to the courtyard via external stone steps.</p><p>There are three double bedrooms completing the first floor, each of which enjoys views across the town and Stag’s Fell beyond. The house shower room features a large shower cubicle with WC and hand basin set in a vanity unit. </p><p>To the second floor there is a large attic storeroom which is currently used as a hobby room and could be used as a fourth bedroom if required (subject to building regulation approval). There is ample eaves storage and a second storeroom which is also used as a games room. </p><p>Externally there is a delightful courtyard which offers ample space for potted plants and for seating. It is south facing and there are raised flower beds. </p><p>Overall, the property offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a large freehold retail premises with spacious accommodation above. It could continue to run as a clothing shop with other possible uses. It would also make an excellent investment opportunity or lifestyle change and an early visit is advised. </p>