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  • Bishops Glade, Ripon 29th December

    Bishops Glade, Ripon

    ***PLOT 113 - THE EDLINGHAM***
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    Situated at the top of the new Bishops Glade development in Ripon, this stunning new, energy efficient detached home is sure to appeal to a variety of buyers. Located on the edge of this highly sought after development, the high specification home backs onto fields and the river beyond, giving a lovely woodland aspect and fantastic riverside walks on the doorstep.

    On the ground floor, there is the entrance hall, access to the garage and the spacious kitchen diner which is equipped with Zanussi products, although there is the option to upgrade to higher spec appliances should you wish. There are also a wide range of stylish kitchen units to choose from.

    The first floor landing leads to the master bedroom fitted with Hamonds wardrobes, a choice of en-suite and four further bedrooms, and the boutique family bathroom boasting a shower and bath.

    The plot is situated on a popular street in a highly sought after area of Ripon. Bishops Glade is located on the Western edge of the city, approximately one mile from the city centre, with both the highly regarded Ripon Grammar School and Outwood Academy just a five minute walk away.

    The property also offers ease of access to transport links, including Harrogate, York and Leeds, plus further afield, with the A1M link easily accessible. Shops and amenities are available close by, whilst there are also beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep.

    This freehold property is anticipated to be a council tax band E and there will be management fees of £87.30 per annum.

    The predicted EPC rating is B - 83.

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  • North Road, Ripon 12th May

    North Road, Ripon

    FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE PLUS A ONE BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE AND LARGE WORKSHOP/OUTBUILDINGS WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, SUBJECT TO CONSENT- A rare opportunity to purchase a charming semi-detached period home, set in beautifully landscaped gardens and offering a separate holiday cottage and large double garage/workshop. The main house is meticulously maintained and full of character, revealing an extremely spacious, but equally welcoming and cosy interior. The separate detached cottage is currently utilised as a very successful holiday let, which could of course continue to provide an instant income, whilst the setup is also sure to be of interest to purchasers incorporating relatives. Separate from the house and cottage, there is also a large detached modern garage and workshop, which would no doubt suit a number of uses, whilst also offering development potential, subject to necessary consents.

    The main house offers an entrance hall, cosy living room with bay window and wood burner, lounge with access to the garden, a lovely open plan kitchen/diner/family room with a fitted kitchen and wood burning stove, rear hallway and good size utility room with large storage cupboard. To the first floor there is a spacious landing, four good size bedrooms, the house bathroom with a rolled top bath and a further separate modern shower room. The cottage offers an open plan living space and kitchen, plus a shower room to the ground floor, whilst to the first floor there is a double bedroom.

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  • Bellman Walk, Ripon 10th May

    Bellman Walk, Ripon

    A stylishly presented detached family home, offering spacious and extended accommodation, whilst also being situated on a sought after development to the west of the city.

    A single storey extension to the rear of the house has created a further living space, flowing from the kitchen/diner and giving double door access to the enclosed rear garden, making it ideal for entertaining.

    The house has been well maintained by the current owners and the property reveals a well presented interior, with a sleek and modern kitchen, plus a recently refitted house bathroom.

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  • Thornborough, Bedale 25th September

    Thornborough, Bedale

    NEW PRICE - A delightful detached cottage, occupying a great size plot and located in the highly desirable and sought after village of Thornborough.

    The property has been transformed over the years, not least with a substantial two storey rear extension, adding space and flexibility. Well maintained and much loved, the cottage does now offer the scope to update in areas and modernise to personal taste.

    On the ground floor there is an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, double aspect lounge with fireplace and wood burning stove, further good size living room with an open fireplace, a spacious kitchen/diner fitted with an extensive range of units, plus a rear porch/utility and downstairs WC. To the first floor there is a split level landing, leading to three generous double bedrooms (all with some form of fitted storage) and the house bathroom, fitted with a white suite, including a bath with shower over.

    Externally there is a low maintenance garden to the front of the house, with access to the front door. A shared driveway leads down the side of the cottage, giving access to off street parking and a large detached garage, with double doors and further side access door. The mature rear garden is a lovely size, affording a good degree of privacy and being well stocked, with numerous trees, shrubs and plants.

    Thornborough is a picture postcard village, famous for the Thornborough henges, with two public houses close by and ease of access to amenities in local towns, including Ripon. The position is perfect for those enjoying the outdoors and living an active life, whilst transport links are also readily available.

    Offered for sale with no onward chain, this lovely cottage is sure to be of interest to purchasers looking for a project and craving village life.

    This property is in council tax band B.

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  • Coltsgate Hill, Ripon 24th February

    Coltsgate Hill, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - A charming Grade II listed period home, revealing a quirky interior and generously proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors. The layout is as flexible as it is spacious, with the cellar conversion offering a further reception room, freeing up the original main reception room, which is currently utilised as a formal dining room, ideal for entertaining. The extended kitchen to the rear of the house also offers space for a dining table, should the new owners wish, with the accommodation flowing seamlessly through bi-fold doors to the outside space.

    Unusually for a property so central, the house also boasts a great size rear garden, which offers a surprisingly tranquil setting, considering the properties central location. The charm continues into the garden, with a fully landscaped space, complete with garden room and hot tub area. Whilst modern touches have been added over the years, the house also retains many period features.

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  • Bondgate, Ripon 5th October

    Bondgate, Ripon

    NEW PRICE - AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - Davis and Lund are pleased to offer an imposing 17th century, grade II listed semi-detached house which has been sectioned off into apartments/bedsits (done in the 1970’s). The property is ripe for refurbishment. The substantial property is currently laid out as four bedsits/apartments used for extended family; these apartments/bedsits cover the ground and first floors of the building. The second floor accommodation also offers the scope for conversion.

    Due to the spacious layout, no principal rooms have been divided since the original division in the 1970’s. Planning permission was granted in 2004 for six apartments and as work has started the planning permission will last indefinitely. Whilst planning permission may need to be re-submitted with amended plans, this makes an exciting and increasingly rare opportunity. Disabled Facilities Grants may also be potentially available and any interested parties should speak to Harrogate Borough Council to discuss this further.

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  • High Skellgate, Ripon 7th October

    High Skellgate, Ripon

    NEW PRICE, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM APARTMENT AND CITY CENTRE SHOP PREMISES

    An ideal investment opportunity, centrally located and situated just off the market square, in the heart of Ripon.

    The ground floor retail unit is for sale, to include the freehold of the Grade II Listed building, plus a particularly spacious four bedroom apartment, with accommodation arranged over three floors.

    The shop consists of the main shop area with window frontage to the street, WC and rear store/kitchen area, with access door to the rear courtyard. The apartment offers its own private entrance on the ground floor, leading to very spacious entrance hall, with access directly 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 retail unit is currently empty, but with its central location, high footfall and window frontage to the street, the premises are sure to prove desirable. The apartment (also currently vacant) reveals a well maintained and neutrally decorated interior, ready to rent (if the new owners wish) and also sure to be of interest to purchasers looking to set up a HMO.

    Externally, both the shop and the apartment offer their own private courtyards, whilst these could easily be opened up to make one, if desired.

    An exciting opportunity for an investor, with lots of scope and potential. The site would also be sure to suit a purchaser who wishes to run a business and have accommodation as well.

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  • Wilkinson Court, Ripon 7th March

    Wilkinson Court, Ripon

    Chapel House is a stylishly presented two bedroom townhouse, revealing spacious and meticulously maintained accommodation arranged over three floors and unusually for a property on this development, its own private entrance.

    Dating back to 1899, the property is the largest of five, created from this sympathetic chapel conversion. The chapel sits in the grounds of the former college of Ripon and York St John, surrounded by beautifully maintained and established gardens. As the property does not have any communal areas, the management costs for the property are substantially lower than apartments situated on the same development.

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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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  • Skellgarth, Ripon 7th January

    Skellgarth, Ripon

    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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