Having been left redundant for many years, the house was restored in the 19th century to create a substantial family home with truly magnificent views over the Yorkshire fells. Lizzie Tate of GSC Grays estate agency, says: “Rigg House West has been lovingly updated by the current owners over the last 20 years. The existing four bedrooms, three of which are doubles, all enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside which provides a wonderful backdrop to the property. There is also a home office which could be used as an additional bedroom if desired.”
The house, which is built on a ridge above two becks, includes a number of original features including a curved stone wall, a large inglenook stone fireplace , sash windows, cast iron open fireplaces to the first floor, exposed beams and traditional stone-flagged flooring.
The bespoke kitchen was made by The Joinery Shop and local tradesmen while the impressive lower-ground dining room has a walk in pantry. Also on the ground floor is a kitchen, shower room, utility, drawing room and sitting room.
Rigg House West is in an area that is part of the Dark Skies initiative, which creates a natural wildlife habitat for owls, deer and the endangered red squirrel. Otters can also be seen in the becks close to the property.
Outside, there is a garage, stone-flagged patio seating area, a lawn and mature trees and there is also a potting/ garden room.
The current owner says: “If people want to live in a really rural community then that was the attraction for us, but from the house I can be in the City of London in four
hours with a railway station just four miles away. You are part of a very distinctive area of the Yorkshire Dales and you are in and part of the Dales and the fell.”
Rigg House West is just under three miles from the market town of Hawes which has a host of amenities. Garsdale station is only 4 miles away on the Settle to Leeds line.
Rigg House West is on the market with GSC Grays Richmond office with a guide price of £675,000. Tel 01748 897630.
1. Standing proud
Rigg House West sits in sublime spot in the Yorkshire Dales close to Hawes Photo: GSC Grays
2. Away from the hustle and bustle
The property sits in a beautiful and secluded part of the Yorkshire Dales Photo: GSC Grays
3. Please be seated
The sitting room is cosy thanks to a wood-burning stove Photo: GSC Grays
4. What's cooking?
The bespoke kitchen was made by The Joinery Shop and local tradesmen, with an Italian induction hob, Range cooker and units sitting flush with the curved and exposed stone walls Photo: GSC Grays