Location

Ripon provides extensive facilities for all day to day needs whilst both Harrogate (11.2 miles) and York (28.6 miles) are easily accessible providing excellent shopping, recreational and schooling.

Communications are convenient with the Al(M) being just 5 miles drive, providing motorway access both south and north, whilst York provides a regular rail service to London (Kings Cross) taking less than two hours. Leeds Bradford International airport (23 miles). There are many recreational and sporting opportunities in the surrounding area including racing at Ripon, Thirsk and York; hunting with many recognised packs including the Bedale and West of Yore; fabulous shooting, walking and riding, as well as golf at numerous surrounding courses including Harrogate and York.

Schooling in the area is excellent for all ages and includes notably Ripon Grammar, Cundall Manor, Queen Mary's, Ashfield and Harrogate Ladies college and Ampleforth College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Description

Situated in a private plot on the leafy outskirts Ripon, Pendle House is a striking Grade II listed Georgian residence of considerable architectural merit, boasting beautiful original period features both inside and out. The property also benefits from a number of large outbuildings and an annex.

The property is entered via a large, bright reception room which doubles as an informal sitting/family room with a dual aspect bay and sash windows framing the surrounding gardens. Just off this is an elegant drawing room with full length bay window and open an fireplace with decorative surround. The family/dining room is adjacent with a rustic finish incorporating exposed brickwork, beams and quarry tiles. The fireplace houses a log burner and the three west facing windows enhance the natural light levels. The main house kitchen is dated but has rustic charm, with an eclectic finish and views into the garden. A handy utility and downstairs bathroom are accessed from here. Moving into a fabulous large conservatory which lends itself to many uses, living, dining or even potting plants, double doors leading straight to the garden.

The annex can be accessed via the conservatory, complete with a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom area. The rooms showcase beautiful arched windows, timber beams and brickwork detail, with French windows that open onto the pretty gardens.

The first floor reveals four splendid bedrooms, one with a walk-in dressing room, bedroom two and three have dual aspect views over the gardens and built in storage. Bedroom four would make an ideal nursery. A separate shower, WC and family bathroom complete the layout and serve all the bedrooms. Above the Coach House a snug provides an ideal multi purpose family space and a house cellar offers cool storage for the wine connoisseur.

Further accommodation can be found in the outbuildings across the drive, one with glazing at either end providing plenty of natural light and access to a patio garden. An adjoining workshop offers a great hobby space and has it's own WC and sink.

Private and well established gardens surround the property, with beautiful lawns, borders, water features and mature trees adding interest and diversity. At the far end steps lead up to a raised terrace providing a wonder vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding scenery. A gravel driveway provides plenty of parking for family and visitors alike.

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