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  • Bondgate Green, Ripon 19th January

    Bondgate Green, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - A quirky two bedroom detached bungalow, occupying a lovely riverside setting and enjoying a fantastic open aspect and views of the Ripon cathedral. The property is sure to appeal to range of purchasers, but the bungalow would undoubtedly make an ideal holiday let, especially with the fantastic outside area and allocated parking space.

    Stepping inside, the interior is deceptively spacious and a real surprise. The main entrance door leads into the living room, with window overlooking the rear garden and hatch access to the loft space. There is the main bedroom, with a range of fitted wardrobes, further smaller bedroom/study and steps down to the kitchen. The kitchen comes fitted with a range of modern units, there is a rear access door and the room features a pitched ceiling and skylight, which floods the space with light. There is a cloakroom/WC and separate shower room, plus handy storage cupboard. The property features an air source heat pump and the balance of the builders 10 year warranty, giving piece of mind and a good energy efficiency rating.

    Outside there is a fabulous enclosed garden to the rear, gravelled and paved for ease of maintenance, whilst offering a fantastic entertaining space and riverside setting. The property also offers an allocated parking space, whilst further guest parking is available on a first come first served basis, all in the car parking bays to the side of the property.

    Situated just seconds from the city centre, the cottage is ideally placed for access to an array of shops and amenities, whilst transport links are also readily available, including the A1 and regular 36 bus services to Harrogate and Leeds.

    An internal viewing is advised, to appreciate the character and setting on offer.

    Agents Note - Photos taken in winter, views of the the river and cathedral beyond may be be obscured in other seasons.

    This property is in council tax band B

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  • Claro Road, Ripon 2nd April

    Claro Road, Ripon

    A much loved three bedroom terraced house, revealing a spacious interior, off street parking and a fantastic size rear garden. This lovely family home offers great value for money and it is sure to be of interest to first time buyers, whilst it does now offer the opportunity to update in areas to personal taste.

    The property occupies a handy location with ease of access to the city centre and all of Ripon’s shops, restaurants and amenities. The house is also located close to the Ripon Leisure centre, which now houses the new swimming baths. The property is ideal for walkers, with lovely riverside and canal side walks close by, whilst there is even a play park around the corner.

    On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the living room, with an electric fire and understairs storage cupboard. There is a kitchen/diner to the rear of the house, with a range of fitted units and the modern gas central heating boiler. A pantry offers further storage, whilst there is a WC and rear hall, with access to the garden. To the first floor there is landing with loft access hatch, three good size bedrooms and the modern part tiled bathroom, fitted with a white three piece suite, including a bath with shower over.

    Externally there is a parking space to the front of the house, whilst access is available to the lovely enclosed rear garden. The garden is a great size and mainly laid to lawn, somewhat of a blank canvass for the new owner(s).

    This deceptively spacious house is sure to appeal to a variety of purchasers, it is a must to view and an early viewing is advised.

    This property is in council tax band B.

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  • Queen Street, Ripon 8th July

    Queen Street, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - A particularly spacious three bedroom top floor apartment, revealing a stylishly presented interior, with flexible accommodation.

    Fully renovated in recent years, the property has been finished to a high standard, including a lovely bathroom and fitted kitchen.

    On the ground floor there is a communal entrance door and hallway with door entry system, which services just two apartments. A private entrance and stairs rise up to the top floor, leading to a very spacious landing, which could easily offer a study area. There is a great size main living room, plus a stylish breakfast/kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of units, including integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. There is a very good size main bedroom with fitted storage, two further bedrooms and the luxurious bathroom, fully tiled and fitted with a white suite, incorporating a bath and separate shower, plus twin sinks.

    The property occupies a handy location in the heart of the city, with Ripon’s array of amenities just seconds away, plus the bus station, including access to the 36 bus route. There are three supermarkets within walking distance, whilst the Ripon bypass is also only moments away.

    Sure to be of interest to a range of buyers, including first time buyers and investors, this apartment requires and internal inspection, to appreciate the space and value for money on offer.

    This property is in council tax band A.

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  • Williamson House, Ripon 24th May

    Williamson House, Ripon

    A spacious two bedroom first floor apartment, situated in Williamson House, an iconic building located just a short walk from the city centre and enjoying a lovely riverside setting.

    The building was converted in 2002, creating a number of luxury apartments, approached using a lovely characterful entrance hall with stairs and lift access to the upper floors.

    The apartment is neutrally decorated throughout, whilst large windows and high ceilings make the accommodation feel light and airy. The main open plan living space is the real highlight, offering a spacious and flexible living and dining area.

    On the ground floor the apartment is approached via a communal entrance hall, with video entry phone and stairs and a lift leading to the upper floors. The apartment features an entrance hall, open plan living space with large feature windows flooding the room with light, fitted kitchen which comes fully equipped with a range of fitted appliances, good size double bedroom and a further second single bedroom, plus the shower room, fully tiled and fitted with a white suite including a corner shower cubicle.

    Externally the apartments enjoy an extensive river frontage, with large decked communal seating area, making the most of the outlook. A gravelled car park to the side of Williamson House also provides an allocated parking space.

    Situated just a short walk from the city centre and on the 36 bus route, the apartment is ideally placed for local amenities and access to Harrogate and Leeds. The apartment is sold on a long lease and ideal for first time buyers, buy to let investors, or purchasers looking for a low maintenance retirement apartment or second home.

    Offered for sale with tenant in situ, apartments of this size are rare to market and an early viewing is advised on this lovely property.

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  • High Skellgate, Ripon 4th October

    High Skellgate, Ripon

    A particularly spacious city centre apartment, revealing flexible accommodation arranged over three floors and benefiting from both its own private entrance and enclosed courtyard garden. The apartment is well presented and neutrally decorated, revealing light and airy accommodation throughout.

    The property offers its own private entrance on the ground floor, leading to very spacious entrance hall, with direct access to the rear garden and also the inner hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor. A kitchen/diner offers a range of fitted units and further rear access door to the courtyard. To the first floor there is a landing, good size double aspect living room with cathedral views and stairs rising to the top floor, two double bedrooms and the bathroom, fitted with a white suite and also offering storage. On the top floor there are two further bedrooms, both with skylights.

    The apartment benefits from gas central heating, whilst an enclosed courtyard garden makes a lovely outside seating area, tucked away from the road.

    Ideally placed in the heart of Ripon, shops, amenities and transport links are all readily available.

    Offered for sale with no onward chain, this turnkey apartment is sure to be of interest to a range of potential purchasers, not least first time buyers and investors looking for a buy to let property.

    The ground floor shop is also available by separate negotiation, should an investor wish to purchase the whole site. Lease terms TBC.

    This property is in council tax band B.

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  • Skellgarth, Ripon 7th January

    Skellgarth, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - A CENTRALLY LOCATED RENOVATION PROJECT, WITH A GOOD SIZE GARDEN AND GREAT POTENTIAL. A centrally located two bedroom period cottage, revealing a spacious interior, with accommodation arranged over three floors, plus further cellar storage. Unusually for a central property, the cottage also benefits from a good size garden, tucked away from the road and enjoying a peaceful setting. The property now requires modernisation, but it does already have gas central heating and double glazing in place, whilst electrical works have recently been carried out, meaning the property meets current electrical regulations.

    Situated close to the centre of Ripon, with amenities and restaurants just a few moment’s walk away, the property is also ideally placed for Ripon’s new swimming baths and the 36 bus route. Riverside walks are readily available, whilst the majestic cathedral is also seconds away. The property also offers ease of access to the A1(M), ideal for commuters traveling both North and South.

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  • North Street, Ripon 15th November

    North Street, Ripon

    Located in the heart of the city, this beautifully presented maisonette apartment reveals particularly spacious two double bedroom accommodation, arranged over the second and third floor of an attractive period property.

    Fully refurbished to a high standard in recent years, the accommodation is very well presented, whilst also boasting a stylish fitted kitchen and stunning shower room. The apartment also offers plenty of storage, whilst there is the space and potential to add WC/ensuite facilities to the top floor bedroom, subject to any necessary permissions.

    This property is let with a tenant in situ currently on an AST until February 2025.

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  • The Knoll, Palace Road, Ripon 18th March

    The Knoll, Palace Road, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - Located on the popular north side of Ripon, just off Palace Road, this two bedroom upper floor apartment reveals a spacious and beautifully presented interior. The apartment also offers a lovely outlook to the rear, with far reaching views.

    The apartment has been much improved in recent years and it has been meticulously maintained throughout, making it ready to move into. An ideal first time buyers property, the apartment is also sure to also appeal to buy to let investors and the retired.

    On the ground floor there is a communal entrance hall with intercom access and stairs rising to the first floor. There is a private entrance hall with two storage cupboards. A good size lounge/diner enjoys lovely views, whilst a stylishly fitted kitchen offers a range of modern fitted units. There is a good size main bedroom, a further bedroom and the modern bathroom, fitted with a white suite.

    Externally the development is surrounded by well kept, private communal gardens. There are a number of seating options, outside clothes drying facilities and off street parking. The apartment also benefits from double glazing and modern electric heating, making for an energy efficient property.

    An early viewing is advised to appreciate this affordable home, which offers a fantastic location and great value for money.

    The lease of 116 years was granted in 1989 and has 81 years remaining, although this could be extended. The service charge is approximately £100 per month. This flat is a council tax band B.

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  • High Skellgate, Ripon 6th September

    High Skellgate, Ripon

    A well presented one bedroom cottage, situated in the centre of Ripon, being just a few seconds walk to the city centre and ideally located for all of Ripon’s shops and amenities.

    Tucked away from the main road, the cottage enjoys a courtyard setting, whilst being neutrally decorated throughout.

    To the ground floor the property offers a living room with under stairs storage and stairs rising to the first floor, plus a kitchen which is fitted with a range of units and also houses the gas central heating boiler. To the first floor there is a small landing, double bedroom with exposed beams, study/dressing room and the house bathroom, which is fitted with a white suite, including a bath with shower over.

    The cottage offers ease of access to a range of amenities, whilst the bus station is also just a short walk away, giving regular transport links to Harrogate and Leeds.

    Sold with no onward chain and no doubt attractive to first time buyers, the property is also sure to be interest to purchasers looking to downsize, whilst it would also make an ideal buy to let and it has indeed been a successful rental for many years.

    This property is in council tax band B.

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  • Fennell Grove, Ripon 9th January

    Fennell Grove, Ripon

    75% SHARE OF A RETIREMENT APARTMENT – A first floor one bedroom retirement apartment, located on a highly sought after development and offered for sale on a 75% share basis. The apartment is modern and neutrally decorated, revealing light and airy accommodation, with generous proportions throughout.

    Located just off College Road, the purpose built apartment offers lovely open woodland views, whilst it is situated in a highly regarded residential area, adjoining the College Lawns development.

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