Description
A fabulous new house in a heritage development.
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 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..
The House
This is an exceptional home offering excellent reception space and a fabulous terraced garden. The sitting room has tall ceilings with doors on to the terrace and there is a natural space for a dining table, in addition there is a large living room on the lower ground floor. The kitchen is open to the living room and is fully fitted with Bosch appliances and a window overlooking the terrace.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one ensuite. The master bedroom is found on the second floor with its own shower room and a pitched ceiling with sky lights and a feature windows with views towards College Lawns.
Lease And Estate 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
