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Izzy Hawksworth & Laura Sharman

Inside one of Britain's most remote homes that's 20 minutes from nearest parking spot

One of Britain's most remote homes has hit the market for sale at £300,000 and it is only accessible by foot.

The derelict cottage is located next to England's most remote signal box and is a 20-minute walk to the nearest parking spot.

Situated on the Settle to Carlisle train line - which runs from England to Scotland - the former railway worker's cottage is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales.

And despite the whopping price tag, the three-bedroom property is in need of an extensive renovation, with the walls being completely bare.

One of the bedrooms is almost completely blue from floor to ceiling - while another bedroom is the same but in purple.

There is also currently no mains services available in the house.

Three Blea Moor Cottages in the Yorkshire Dales (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

When it was last occupied, electricity was generated through a windmill and water was transported by a trailer.

Interested parties are advised that it is a 20-minute walk from the parking space to the property, and would only be suitable for 4x4 vehicles and quad bikes.

The house is in Whernside, North Yorks; part of the Three Peaks challenge which approximately 200,000 people compete in every year.

The property is in need of a complete renovation (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

Three Blea Moor Cottages is being sold by estate agents Fisher Hopper, with an asking price of £300, 000.

Fisher Hopper said: "The property presents an interesting investment, with a range of potential commercial opportunities apparent; private holiday home, unique AirBnB style experience, bunkhouse or refreshment stop on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge route.

"Plans will be subject to the necessary consents - this is in the heart of the National Park - but for the right buyer with vision, there is great potential here."

One of the walls was previously decorated in blue from floor to ceiling (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

Three Blea Moor Cottages was originally built for workers by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway behind the two world wars.

The property currently up for sale is the last remaining survivor of a row of three properties.

The previous owner was John Myerscough, a recluse who was served with planning enforcement action by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority in 2010.

Another was decorated completely in lilac (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

This was after he stored a large quantity of scrap vehicles and waste on the land, including five disused oil tanks, a caravan, a small digger and two shipping containers.

He complied with the order and the site was cleared.

Now the abandoned property is completely vacant and brimming with opportunities for a property developer or those in search of a second home.

The kitchen boasts beautiful stone flooring (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

While in need of some TLC, the kitchen has a beautiful brick wall and red stone floors.

The living room boasts a fireplace and wood floors that are crying out to be sanded down and restored to their former glory.

Property experts said the site would suit an Airbnb-style experience, with its remote location likely to prove popular among staycationers seeking a unique holiday.

The rooms benefit from stunning countryside views with no other buildings in sight (Fisher Hopper / SWNS)

Research suggested more Brits are ditching the beach for the countryside following the 2021 UK staycation boom.

Google searches for "UK staycations" were up 23 per cent last year compared with 2020, according to national holiday home provider Park Leisure.

And the trend continued this year, with forecasts predicting that 83 per cent of those who took a staycation last year intended to do it again in 2022.

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