MOSS COTTAGES NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4NB

MOSS COTTAGES NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, KIRKBY STEPHEN, CA17 4NB

SUMMARY Delightful self-catering holiday cottages with superb Westmorland farmhouse Picturesque Lune Valley location with wonderful views Three self-catering cottages and four bedroom owners house Relaxed lifestyle trading well below VAT threshold Offers around 695,000 Freehold Believed to have been built in 1678, Moss Cottages began life as a typical Westmorland farmhouse with adjoining barn and out buildings. However, with the trend towards large farms, the land from The Moss was incorporated in to the adjacent farm and in 1963 it became a domestic dwelling. In the 1980s, a very thoughtful and sympathetic conversion of the redundant buildings was undertaken to form these lovely self-catering cottages. Well ahead of their time, the cottages were provided with disabled facilities, allowing them to serve this important sector of the self-catering market. The owners accommodation oozes charm and character. This lovely Period residence provides exceptionally high quality owners accommodation, rarely seen in this type of business. Nestling at the base of the Howgill Fells and close to the source of the River Lune, Moss Cottages occupies a delightful setting in the heart of the Lune Valley with superb, unhindered views over the surrounding rolling countryside. It is an ideal location for those seeking the tranquillity of this lovely rural area and well away from the hustle and bustle of town and city life. However, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks are both within easy reach and the Westmorland County Town of Appleby is only 10 miles away. Acquired by the present owners in 2003, they have extensively refurbished and improved these lovely holiday cottages including replacing all of the bathrooms. The owners accommodation has received particular attention including new kitchen and oak floors. Having chosen to run Moss Cottages as a lifestyle business, they have thoroughly enjoyed their lovely home in the midst of such glorious countryside. However, they now wish to retire but leave their successors with a high quality business in an excellent level of appointment.

THE PROPERTY Built of traditional local construction with stone walls and pitched slate roof, the accommodation is arranged on two floors. HOWGILL (SLEEPS 4) The upper level of the barn reached by ramp access. Entrance hall. Double and twin bedrooms with shower room. Disabled access. Spacious open plan living room with fitted kitchen. CURLEW (SLEEPS 4) Lower level of the original barn. Spacious living room with an excellent range of fitted units. Double and twin bedrooms with shower room. Disabled access. NISTHOUSE (SLEEPS 2) Originally the pigsties. Entrance hall. Twin bedroom and shower room. Lovely first floor open plan living room with pine ceiling and fitted kitchen. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION The owners have the benefit of exceptionally high quality accommodation rarely seen in this type of business. The accommodation is arranged on two levels and comprises of entrance vestibule, dining hall with feature beamed and panelled ceiling and wood burning stove. Sitting room with oak panelling, oak floor, beamed ceiling and Victorian open fire. Wonderful farmhouse-style fitted kitchen with a modern range of fitted units in oak with Rayburn and having a breakfast area and oak floors and feature beamed ceiling. Rear hallway and larder. Utility passage and shower/laundry. Feature conservatory to the front. Double and twin ground floor bedrooms and family bathroom. To the first floor are two additional bedrooms, both with beamed ceilings and a wonderful open plan barn-style living room with multi-fuel stove and French windows giving superb views down the Lune Valley as well as access to the outside stepped patio

SERVICE AREAS There is a utility room for the cottages which also has a telephone and contains tumble dryer and washing machine. OUTSIDE The gardens have been beautifully landscaped to provide mature privacy for the property whilst allowing guests to enjoy the wonderful views. The driveway from the main room crosses the adjacent field. Here is plenty of parking and double garage. Total area of approximately 0.75 acre (unmeasured). SERVICES Eden District Council at Penrith (01768) 864671. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas (via the Rayburn) provides central heating to the house. The three cottages have night storage heaters. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES (EPC) The Moss Howgill Curlew Nisthouse

TRADE Certified accounts from the owners Chartered Accountants in the form of a Trading and Profit and Loss Account can be made available to any seriously interested party following a viewing. PRICE Offers around 695,000 are invited for the freehold complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory). Stock at valuation. FINANCE Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or brokers involved. TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors agents are acting with sole selling right. DIRECTIONS Travelling north on the M6 Motorway, leave at junction 38 and travel east on the A685 (signed Kirkby Stephen). After approximately five miles, a sign for The Moss will be seen on the right hand side of the road. Alternatively, leave the A66 at Brough and again travel on the A685 down through Kirkby Stephen and passing the junction for Ravenstonedale. Approximately 1.5 miles thereafter, signs for Moss Cottages will be seen prominently on the left hand side of the road.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information or to arrange an inspection of the property, please contact: Haydn Spedding 0161 831 3338 haydn.spedding@colliers.com SUBJECT TO CONTRACT Disclaimer Colliers International gives notice that these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility and any intending Purchasers, Lessees or Third Party should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person employed or engaged by Colliers International has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (May 2016) Colliers International is the licensed trading name of Colliers International Property Advisers UK LLP which is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC385143. Our registered office is at 50 George Street, London W1U 7GA.