Kelda, Main Street - Dent

Set behind the historic and much photographed granite stone fountain erected in memorian to Adam Sedgwick the world famous geologist,is this charming 3 bedroom cottage right at the heart of the quaint, cobbled, Dentdale village. Located in the much sought after Yorkshire Dales National Park, the property is set upon three levels. It boasts original features such as oak ceiling beams, flag and stripped wood floors and a large stone fireplace with raised flagstone hearth. Spacious inside and with the benefit of potentially utilising the study / office on the ground floor as a gallery or craft retail area subject to planning. A property with character, viewing highly recommended.

• 3 bedrooms
• stone flags and beams
• Oil fired stove and heating

Kelda

This charming central cottage in the heart of the quaint and historic Yorkshire Dales village of Dent is situated directly behind what for many people is 'the picture' of Dent. The Adam Sedgwick memorial stone hewn out of the local Dent granite and running with the perpetual fountain will have formed the backdrop for many a souvenir photograph of their visit to this much sought after area. Almost at the Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Dent offers many people an ideal escape whilst being accessible to good transport links within a reasonable time.

Kitchen
16' 2'' x 12' 10'' (4.95m x 3.93m)
Stripped wood flooring throughout this lovely 'farmhouse style' kitchen area. Wood beamed ceiling with 1 centre ceiling light and 1 spotlight. Stylish EFEL, oil fired, vitrious enamelled stove with hot water system running off the boiler. Large corner storage cupboard with 3 shelves and a base. Kitchen units with cupboards, shelves and worktop with stainless steel, double drainer sink, space for slide-in 4 ring cooker, washing machine and fridge. Wall mounted plate rack, pan rail attached to oak beam and various other wall mounted shelves. 1 set of double, side-hung, wood frame windows over sink with flagstone window sill. 1 other set of same style windows on opposite wall looking over Dent Main Street. Radiator and double sockets. There is also a lobby area by the foot of stairs with a coat rail and recessed, 4 shelf, open cupboard.

Studio/Office
18' 0'' x 8' 0'' (5.49m x 2.45m)
Through from kitchen, this is currently used as office space although with its own external door, it has the potential to become a small shop/sales area as it has been used for in the past. With 1 large fixed triple pane window, 2 fixed 4 pane windows, 1 set of double side-hung windows with 1 opening and a door with a six pane window, all with wood frames, this is a room with wonderful amounts of light. Natural flagstone floor, space for a freezer, lots of shelving, base cupboards, radiator and double sockets.

Lounge
16' 9'' x 12' 1'' (5.13m x 3.69m)
Large airy lounge with wood beamed ceiling, 2 sets of spotlights, large stone fireplace with raised flagstone hearth, recessed corner cupboard with 4 shelves, overstairs airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelves, 1 set of double, side-hung, wood frame windows to Dent Main Street and 1 other wood frame window on opposite wall to Churchyard. Small recess with 4 shelves under small window. Radiator and plenty of double sockets.

Side Lounge/Bedroom 3
11' 11'' x 8' 3'' (3.64m x 2.52m)
This room could be used in a number of ways. It has an interesting inset, alcove feature with wood beam, stone base and down lighting, 2 double, side hung, wood frame windows, 2 half moon lights on wall, double sockets and a natural wood door with brass handle.

Inner hall

Inner hallway with a small wash basin with splash back tiles and a double pane, wood frame window looking over rear to Churchyard, 1 side opens and is side hung. Natural pine door with latch to understairs space which houses a white WC, opaque window and a large wooden window sill.

Bedroom 1
11' 11'' x 8' 4'' (3.65m x 2.56m)
Double room. 3 door fitted pine wardrobe with a 3 door overhead section. Double, side-hung, wood framed windows. 2 half moon wall lights, 1 ceiling spotlight to wardrobe and 1 wall mounted spotlight by side of bed. Radiator and double sockets. Natural pine door with latch. Loft access through ceiling hatch.

Bedroom 2
10' 11'' x 11' 8'' (3.35m x 3.58m)
Small double room with high ceilings. 2 side-hung, wood frame windows, ceiling light, radiator and double socket. Area of painted, natural stone wall. Storage space over the landing reached by a small, wall mounted ladder. Loft access via hatch. Natural wood door with brass handles.

Bathroom
5' 8'' x 7' 10'' (1.75m x 2.41m)
Bathroom consists of a white steel bath with tile splash backs, white porclain pedestal sink and low sweep WC. Double side-hung, wood frame windows with blind. Tiled window sill. Natural wood door with brass handles.

Landing

Landing with number of bookcases. Double pane wood framed window. One opens and is side-hung.

Loft

Parking

On road parking in front of house or in Dent Village car park

Garden

No gardening worries here

Services

Mains electric, Water, Sewer, Oil storage to rear, BT phoneline by arrangement.

Council Tax

The property is in Council Tax Band D and is due to pay £1353.58 for 2005 - 06

Viewing

By arrangement with Cobble Country Property only. Tel : 015396 21000 Fax : 015396 21710. E-mail : admin@cobblecountry.co.uk

Directions

From Sedbergh, follow the road to Dent. When you reach the village carry on through past the school on your right and onto the cobbles. Pass the Sun Inn on your right, then you will see the George & Dragon Hotel ahead. On your left there is the Adam Sedgwick memorial stone fountain on the corner of the building.