River View Apartment, West Burton

West Burton is recognised as one of the loveliest villages in the Yorkshire Dales and is unique with its large green, market cross, stocks and no through traffic. The old watermill occupies a superb location by Walden Beck, with nearby waterfalls, pools and a pack horse bridge. The waterfall pools provide swimming on the doorstep and fishing is permitted in season to resident holidaymakers. Numerous footpaths cross the nearby dales and hills providing spectacular views and clean bracing air.

River View Apartment is a delightful, stunning three bedroom apartment retaining many of the original mill workings, comfortable for four with a choice of bedrooms. With its proximity to Walden beck the elevated position provides views out over the water, to the waterfall and surrounding area. A perfect vantage to watch the constant changes in the beck, its environs and wildlife.

Four stone steps lead over a flagged veranda and through double doors into a wide panelled hallway with space for boots and coats. To the left of the hall is a spacious lounge with a central kitchen and separate dining area. The lounge has a polished oak floor and rustic wooden fireplace with a 'living flame' stove. Through the lounge is a lobby leading to a useful drying room and a tranquil bedroom with kingsize bed. 

To the right of the entrance hall is a panelled bathroom with flagged floor, bath, power shower, washbasin and toilet. Also off the entrance hall is a vaulted, twin bedroom with beams supporting old mill workings in this the original upper wheelhouse. From this bedroom a spiral stairway rises to a twin bedroom with roof-lights and a separate toilet. The ceiling of this upper room is quite low perhaps making this ideal for older children.

The retention of many original features, including exposed stonework, wood and flagged floors, blending with antique pine doors and a rich mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings add warmth and character to this apartment which offers a very high standard of accommodation.

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