3 bed detached house for sale

Howsons Lane, Langcliffe, Settle BD24

An outstanding farmhouse with business opportunity.

Nestled in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, this exceptional detached house on Howsons Lane, Langcliffe, Settle, offers a unique opportunity for both comfortable living and a thriving business. Built in 2007, this modern residence spans an impressive 1,432 square feet and is set within approximately 2 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, providing a serene lifestyle in a highly desirable village.
The property features two spacious reception rooms and three well-appointed bedrooms, making it perfect for family living. It boasts high-quality finishes throughout, including a newly fitted luxury kitchen and a contemporary bathroom, all complemented by gas central heating, underfloor heating, and wood-framed double glazing. The attractive stone elevations and extensive patio paving enhance the home's appeal, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
In addition to its residential charm, this property includes a well-established and profitable business, comprising purpose-built high-quality kennels and cattery units. Each unit features a heated indoor area with access to individual outdoor runs, ensuring the utmost comfort for pets. The outdoor facilities include a large exercise field and two fenced playpens, making it an ideal setup for a successful boarding and doggy day care business. With a strong reputation and year-on-year growth, this venture presents an excellent opportunity for immediate returns, with potential for expansion into grooming and food sales, subject to planning.
This property is not just a home; it is a lifestyle choice in one of the most picturesque locations in the UK, offering the perfect blend of comfort and business potential. This extensive and well-established facility offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped residential property with substantial boarding kennel and cattery accommodation, extensive exercise grounds and excellent supporting infrastructure.

Farmhouse

Ground Floor

Entrance

Hardwood double glazed door to the hallway.

Hallway (5.72m x 1.83m (18'9 x 6))

Hardwood double glazed window, central heating radiator, spotlights, wood effect laminate flooring, single glazed door to the kitchen diner, oak door to the utility room, door to the WC, staircase to the first floor.

Wc (0.99m x 0.94m (3'3 x 3'1 ))

Two piece suite comprising of a dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin with mixer tap, extractor fan, wood effect laminate flooring.

Utility Room (2.92m x 2.62m (9'7 x 8'7))

A range of grey matte wall and base units, granite effect surface, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, Worcester boiler, tiled flooring, hardwood single glazed bi-folding doors to the front.

Kitchen (5.72m x 2.84m (18'9 x 9'4))

Hardwood double glazed window, a range of panelled wall and base units, granite surface, inset one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap, a three door Rangemaster cooker with a five ring gas hob, integrated extractor hood, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, microwave and breakfast bar, spotlights, integrated sound system, smoke alarm, tiled flooring, open to the reception room, composite double glazed door to the rear.

Reception Room (4.98m x 4.19m (16'4 x 13'9 ))

Three hardwood double glazed windows, central heating radiator, spotlights, integrated sound system, smoke alarm, cast iron multi fuel burner with granite hearth and limestone surround, television point, wood effect laminate flooding, oak door to snug/bedroom four.

Snug/Bedroom Four (2.97m x 2.97m (9'9 x 9'9))

Hardwood double glazed window, central heating radiator, television point, spotlights, integrated sound system.

First Floor

Landing (2.90m x 2.01m (9'6 x 6'7))

Hardwood double glazed window, spotlights, smoke alarm, loft access, oak doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One (5.00m x 4.19m (16'5 x 13'9))

Three hardwood double glazed windows, central heating radiator, spotlights, smoke alarm, integrated sound system, stone fireplace, television point, oak doors to the walk in wardrobe and en suite.

Walk In Wardrobe (3.23m x 1.45m (10'7 x 4'9 ))

Skylight, central heating radiator.

En Suite (2.36m x 1.45m (7'9 x 4'9))

Skylight, chrome heated towel rail, a three piece suite comprising of a dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin with mixer tap, direct feed walk in shower, tiled elevations, extractor fan, Lino flooring.

Bedroom Two (4.04m x 2.84m (13'3 x 9'4))

Hardwood double glazed window, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three (2.74m x 1.85m (9 x 6'1))

Hardwood double glazed window, central heating radiator.

Bathroom (2.84m x 2.44m (9'4 x 8))

Hardwood double glazed window, chrome heated towel rail, a three piece suite comprising of a dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin with mixer tap, P shaped panelled bath with a direct feed shower, tiled elevations, spotlights, extractor fan, tiled flooring.

External

Set within approximately 2 acres of beautifully maintained grounds and enjoying a highly sought-after semi-rural position with stunning panoramic countryside views, this exceptional property combines a substantial residence with extensive, purpose-built boarding kennel and cattery facilities.

A shingled driveway leads to the property, providing private parking for the residence and additional parking for approximately 8–15 vehicles serving the business facilities. To two sides of the residence, a private enclosed garden area is bordered by timber fencing and stone walling, featuring an expansive paved patio and established flowerbeds.

Garage/Workshop (9.70m x 3.81m (31'10 x 12'6))

A substantial detached garage/workshop constructed with stone elevations to complement the residence and kennel buildings. Featuring a box-profile insulated roof with skylights, large sliding access door, power and lighting, offering excellent storage and workshop potential.

Exercise And Play Areas

Beyond the boarding facilities lies a fully enclosed grass paddock extending to approximately 1 acre, providing a secure exercise and play area. The paddock benefits from extensive soundproof fencing and is complemented by a further enclosed grassed playpen together with a smaller, all-weather surfaced play area.

Boarding Kennels And Cattery

Purpose-built and professionally designed boarding facilities constructed to a high specification, incorporating insulated construction, stone-faced elevations and comprehensive heating, drainage and security provisions throughout.

Building One

Constructed of metal-framed and cavity block construction with insulated box-profile roofing incorporating translucent skylights, power and lighting throughout.

Reception (4.93m x 4.93m (16'2 x 16'2))

A welcoming reception area fitted with a u-shaped laminated work surface incorporating cupboards beneath, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, telephone point and two radiators.

Cloakroom

Central heating radiator, a two piece suite comprising of a low basin WC and pedestal wash basin.

Wet Room (2.18m x 1.22m (7'2 x 4))

Comprising wall-mounted shower, floor drainage channel, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail/radiator.

Cattery Kitchen (4.95m x 2.90m (16'3 x 9'6))

Well-equipped preparation area featuring a wide industrial stainless steel double drainer sink with hot and cold water supply, extensive work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, shelving and airing racks.

Cattery (8.15m x 3.05m (26'9 x 10))

A professionally designed cattery arranged around a heated rear corridor with drainage gulley and two radiators and eight individual cat units each measuring approximately 5'7" x 3'2" with weldmesh fronts and gates, full-height solid divisions with Perspex screening, raised sleeping shelf, enclosed sleeping compartment with door, tubular heating to each unit, individual covered external runs measuring approximately 9'4" in length and a secure external covered security corridor.

Garden Cattery

Located adjacent to the driveway and parking area, this refurbished building of block and timber construction provides three indoor cat units, raised sleeping areas with snuggle boxes, tubular heating and freestanding radiator and is secure accommodation suitable for boarding use.

Isolation Unit

Refurbish and suitable for cats or small dogs with heated internal accommodation, access to hatch to external exercise area and secure safety entrance and gated access.

Timber Store

Used for storing equipment and supplies.

Dog Kennels

Constructed to a similar specification as the cattery, with the addition of soundproofed ceiling panels.

Kennel Kitchen (3.35m x 1.85m (11 x 6'1))

Fitted with laminated work surfaces incorporating two inset 11⁄2 bowl stainless steel sink units with mixer taps, storage cupboards, shelving, radiator and wall-mounted lpg-fired central heating boiler serving both kennel and cattery facilities.

Main Kennel Block

Accessed from a central corridor divided into three sections, with drainage gullies and water points throughout with twenty six heated kennel units comprising of seven large kennels all approximately 7'10 x 5'0 (heated accommodation, secure outdoor runs, Polypropylene panel divisions, barred gated and fronts. Eight medium kennels all approximately 6'0 x 5'0 (heated accommodation, secure outdoor runs, individual drainage provisions) Eleven small kennels all approximately 5'0 x 3'6 (heated accommodation, secure outdoor runs, easy clean construction). All kennels benefit from electric tubular heaters with protective guards, pulley hatch access to external runs, secure covered security corridor, water points and drainage channels and robust plastic panel and metal frame construction.

Holding Kennels (2.06m x 1.52m each (6'9 x 5'0 each))

Two kennel located at the end of the main kennel building and currently utilised for transition boarding and day-care purposes. Featuring tiled flooring, metal-framed construction and secure barred gates.

Isolation Kennel (1.50m x 1.42m (4'11 x 4'8))

A specialist isolation unit manufactured by Designer Kennels, constructed from polyethylene beneath a polycarbonate twin-wall roof. Featuring a full insulated internal accommodation, tubular heating, attached outdoor run measuring approximately 6'8, tiled flooring and separate gated access for enhanced biosecurity.