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This outstanding detached residence represents a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to live in one the most exclusive areas of Ripon. Occupying a most private position amidst glorious gardens of approximately one and a quarter acres, the setting of the property is ideally suited to families who value their privacy, enjoy the benefits of the outdoors and being close to countryside. As a family home for many years, the sale of this much loved property represents a big move but offers the incoming buyer the chance to create their own wonderful family home for many years to come.

A delightful introduction to the property is offered by a discreet and secluded driveway, flanked by mature hedging, which open up to a large parking and turn-around area with a double garage and additional single garage.

The property comprises:

You are welcomed by a magnificent galleried reception hall with beautiful, original wall paneling, wooden floor, feature windows up the impressive staircase and a cloakroom/W.C. The most generous living accommodation is ideally planned to suit a modern lifestyle and includes a drawing room of grandiose proportions, a cosy sitting room with Inglenook style fireplace and attractive bay window and a charming dining room with French doors to the garden and open fireplace - perfect for large family gatherings or entertaining. Adding to the versatility, there is also a study and playroom, together with a practical butler's pantry/store.

The fitted kitchen provides sociable workspace and leads to a breakfast room with glazed doors to the garden. A large side entrance hall gives access to the utility room, store and the good size double garage with inspection pit. There are two cellars, one housing the gas central heating boiler, the other offering further storage space, if required.

On the first floor, the large galleried landing leads to the twin aspect master bedroom suite with spacious fitted dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The guest/bedroom two suite also benefits from an en-suite shower room, there are three further bedrooms and a house bathroom. The layout of the bedrooms opens up the option to create additional or 'self-contained' suites if so desired (and subject to any necessary consents).

Outside Extending, in total, to just under one and a quarter acres, the grounds include the large front area with lawns, feature sunken garden and a variety of mature trees. To the rear there are generous gardens, thoughtfully landscaped using ha-ha walls to terrace the land and including large flagged patio area, ideal for outside relaxing or entertaining, an expansive level lawn, tennis court (in need of re-commissioning) and a further 'lower' lawn and garden area with mature trees bordering countryside at the rear.

Location The property occupies a most private and secluded setting in this highly sought-after address, on the edge of Ripon, where properties rarely become available for sale. Despite adjoining countryside, the house is conveniently placed for Ripon city centre, schools for all ages, including the renowned Ripon Grammar, and first class recreational and sports facilities including the nearby Ripon Golf club. Ripon is superbly placed for travel throughout the area via the local road network, A1(M), an excellent bus service and stations at Harrogate and Thirsk.