Castle Hill, Middleham

Situation and Amenities
Middleham is located on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, nestled between two rivers, the Ure and Cover.
The magnificent castle of Middleham has the largest castle keep in the North of England and is steeped in heritage. The centre of the town has a charming cobbled market square with Georgian and Victorian tearooms and galleries, along with pubs, a shop and primary school. There are renowned restaurants within close proximity, including the Blue Lion at East Witton and the Wensleydale Heifer at West Witton. Middleham is also famed for its rich horse racing heritage, being home to stables and gallops for leading flat and National Hunt racehorses.
The market town of Leyburn is situated approximately 2 miles away and boasts many excellent local and artisan shops, a weekly outdoor market, filling station, doctor’s surgery, dentist, primary and secondary schools. It is also home to one of the largest auction houses in the UK, Tennants Auctioneers, on the eastern outskirts of the town. There are also various independent schools within striking distance including Aysgarth Preparatory School, Queen Mary’s School for Girls at Thirsk, Ampleforth, Sedbergh and other excellent independent schools in Harrogate and York.
Accommodation
The front door opens into the entrance hallway, which has a stone-flagged floor, steps up to the first floor and doors to the kitchen and sitting room.
The kitchen has a bay, shuttered window to the front, with window seat. There is a tiled floor, exposed beams, a range of floor and wall-mounted units, stainless steel sink and draining unit, electric radiator, space for a small table and an under-stairs utility area which has shelves and room for a fridge and freezer.
From the entrance hall, there are a couple of steps down to the sitting room, which has a stone-flagged floor, a large cupboard, electric radiator, sash window with window seat and a feature fireplace with log-burning stove, stone surround and stone hearth. A couple of steps lead down to the dining room, which has a continuation of the stone-flagged flooring, an electric radiator, under-stairs storage cupboard and a decorative fireplace with stone surround. The window has a window seat and looks out towards Middleham and there is a further window to the side, enjoying views of the square.
From the dining room, there are stairs leading up to the principal bedroom, which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, panelled walls, an electric radiator and a window with seat enjoying the views. A couple of steps lead up to a further bedroom, which has a window with seat, exposed beams, an electric radiator, storage alcoves and access to the loft.
The main landing has exposed beams, loft access and a door to a further bedroom, which has a window to the front with seat and an electric radiator. There is also a door to the bathroom, which has a tiled floor, window to the rear, pedestal hand wash basin, low-level w.c, panelled bath with shower over and a heated towel rail.
Owners' Insight
Our vendors describe Castle Hill Cottage as a truly wonderful, historic cottage, very close to Middleham Castle. It is thought that the property was the former brewmaster's residence and it is a beautiful spot for horse watching each morning.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays. Telephone: 01748 829 217.
Tenure
The property is believed to be offered freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Local Authority
North Yorkshire Council. Council tax band D.
Particulars and Photographs
Particulars prepared and photographs taken July 2025.