Perfect for families who crave countryside calm without losing touch with modern comforts, this delightful home in one of Nidderdale’s most scenic spots offers space, charm, and a welcome chance to make it your own. Come for the views, stay for the peace and quiet.

Set in the heart of Ramsgill, widely regarded as one of the prettiest villages in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this detached property is full of potential. Inside, the ground floor layout makes everyday living easy, with a light-filled lounge and separate dining room that opens onto a private patio, perfect for enjoying a Sunday roast al fresco when the Yorkshire sunshine makes an appearance. The breakfast kitchen provides a functional hub for the household, while a separate study adds flexibility, whether you’re working from home or need a spot for hobbies that require a door you can close. A utility room complete with a shower room helps keep muddy boots and mucky paws out of the main living space. The integral double garage is a real bonus, whether you’re storing bikes for weekend adventures or simply want to dodge the rain on your way inside.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three of which are doubles, and one that would work well as a nursery, office or dressing room. The main bedroom includes an en-suite, and the family bathroom has a large spa bath – the sort you might accidentally fall asleep in while listening to the owls hoot. The house is perfectly liveable but offers scope for a cosmetic refresh, giving you the freedom to choose your own wallpaper and, if you fancy, banish the last of the 90s décor.

Step outside into the enclosed courtyard garden, where mature shrubs and greenery create a lovely backdrop for summer barbecues or quiet mornings with a cuppa. It’s a low-maintenance space, ideal for anyone who’d rather spend their weekends walking in the hills than mowing lawns. And with views across to the village church and beyond to rolling dales, the setting alone might be enough to win your heart. For those with a love of outdoor pursuits, the garage offers secure storage for all the gear you’ll need – whether it's bikes, boots or even a kayak or two.

Ramsgill offers all the charms of a rural setting with the reassurance of nearby amenities. Just under five miles away, Pateley Bridge ticks most boxes, with a doctors’ surgery, dentist, chemist, and even a pair of award-winning butchers that’ll make you rethink supermarket sausages. There’s also a baker, two convenience stores, a petrol station, and for those feeling energetic, a public gym and swimming pool. Both the local primary and secondary schools are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, which is always a bonus for families thinking long-term.

Further afield, the market town of Ripon is around 30 minutes by car, while Harrogate can be reached in about 40. A regular bus service from Pateley Bridge to Harrogate means you can leave the car at home when needed. Do note, the village runs on private spring water, giving you bragging rights over bottled brands, and the septic tank will need to be updated within a year – not the most glamorous job, but part and parcel of rural living.

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