Description
Location
Ripon is a thriving city in North Yorkshire noted for its medieval cathedral. The city has developed around a market place, which has provided a focus for its townsfolk over the years. A short distance away is Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales’ National Park. The city offers excellent amenities including independent shops, restaurants, supermarkets and a racecourse. Ripon offers several excellent schools including Ripon Grammar, one of the region’s best.
Ripon is conveniently located for the A1(M) (4.3 miles) and Harrogate is just 11 miles to the south. Thirsk’s train station (11 miles) provides a direct service to London Kings Cross (approx. 2 hours 10 minutes), as well as to York, Manchester, and Leeds. Leeds Bradford Airport is 23 miles away.
The Property
2, University Gardens is an wonderful three bedroom “townhouse” conversion. The developers have created a contemporary home with its own front door, boasting an impressive living room with an open plan kitchen, facing south over the communal gardens. The kitchen living room has been designed to complement the room’s tall ceiling and long windows, creating an inviting living space. The kitchen is fitted with white quartz work surfaces, a Bosch dishwasher, double oven and induction hob.
There are two double bedrooms to the first floor, one en suite, and a house bathroom. Of particular note is the loft style, second floor master bedroom with its en suite shower room and skylights.
The Development
University Gardens comprises eight beautifully crafted townhouse conversions and five new build houses. Originally the Ripon Girls High School which opened in 1909 and was eventually merged with Ripon Grammar. This is a heritage site of local importance forming part of the Ripon Conservation Area.
The town houses are supplied with electric heating and hot water.
Lease And Service Charge
There will be an estate charge to be confirmed. The town houses are to be sold with leases of 999 years with a share in the management company.
Floor Plans
Floor Plan
