Two barns with planning permission to convert plus a cottage with paddock for sale in idyllic hamlet on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton

The phrase “rare opportunity” is overused and often overestimated when describing property for sale but it is a perfect description of what is on offer in the case of three properties for sale in the beautiful hamlet of Bell Busk, which sits on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Coniston Cold.Award-winning local construction company Sutcliffe Residential, which specialises in high end, bespoke homes, conversions and renovations has secured planning permission on a small development of properties.
Sharon Dale
By Sharon Dale
Published 18th Mar 2023, 05:30 BST

It is offering all three buildings to market separately or as a whole via David Hill estate agents with planning permission in place to allow purchasers to create bespoke homes.

The buyers would have the opportunity to engage Sutcliffe Residential to carry out conversions and renovations.

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The most spectacular building is a detached agricultural barn with a Q-class permission for conversion into a residential dwelling. With 2,895 sq. ft of space, it will have four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a hall, utility room, living/dining/kitchen and double garage plus a driveway, a garden and views of surrounding estate land.

The stone barn has planning pernission to convert into a homeThe stone barn has planning pernission to convert into a home
The stone barn has planning pernission to convert into a home

Renowned local architect John Wharton gave careful consideration to the impact on the locality and to retaining the character of the agricultural building.

The steel portal frame will be retained and exposed in places and outside there will be a mix of larch cladding, aluminium framed glazing and an architectural standing seam roof. The agricultural barn is for sale with a price of £395,000.

The second property is a stone barn with planning permission for four bedroom, four bathroom accommodation with a living-dining kitchen, walk-in pantry, utility, boot room, sitting room and study plus a detached double garage, driveway and a garden.

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The barn has stunning original features and is on the market for £325,000.

The cottage is being sold separately as is the adjoining stone barn, which has permission to convert into a home.The cottage is being sold separately as is the adjoining stone barn, which has permission to convert into a home.
The cottage is being sold separately as is the adjoining stone barn, which has permission to convert into a home.

The cottage adjoining the barn offers two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, dining kitchen and boot room/utility plus parking, garden and a paddock.

Sutcliffe Residential say that there is scope to enlarge the building subject to consents. The cottage is on the market for £325,000.

Harry Croft, Head of Residential at Sutcliffe, says: “This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a selection of undeveloped properties.

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“We have seen an unwavering demand for these types of properties over the past few years, particularly in such an unspoilt yet commutable location.”

The agricultural building with planning permission to convert into a homeThe agricultural building with planning permission to convert into a home
The agricultural building with planning permission to convert into a home

He adds: “Being on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, we see a large proportion of barn conversions with occupancy restrictions but there are no occupation restrictions here.”

Bell Busk is a mile from Coniston Cold and the Coniston Country Estate Hotel and Spa and village of Gargrave is three miles away and has a railway station with services to Skipton, Leeds and Bradford and a daily service to London Kings Cross. Skipton is 15 minutes drive away.

*Viewing strictly by appointment with David Hill estate agents, tel: 01756 795621, www.david-hill.co.uk​​​​​​​

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