University Gardens, College Road, Ripon

A fabulous three bedroom house, part of a landmark development, conveniently located for the city centre. The Evergreens is beautifully crafted with front and back gardens and an integral garage. The scheme is to be completed Spring 2024.

Location - Ripon is a thriving city in North Yorkshire noted for its medieval cathedral. The city has grown up around the market place, which has provided a focus for its
townsfolk over the years. A short distance away is Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated on the fringes of
the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The City offers excellent amenities including restaurants, supermarkets, a racecourse, and a cinema. Booths is a high-end supermarket unique to Northern England which champions local produce and suppliers, and conveniently is only a third of a mile walk away.

Ripon Grammar School was rated outstanding by Ofsted and has been a strong factor for families moving to the area for many years. The state secondary alternative is Outwood Academy Ripon, also deemed outstanding (2016). At primary level, St Wilfrid’s RC is rated outstanding (2017); Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School, below the cathedral, is good, as are Holy Trinity CofE and Moorside.

The Times included Ripon in its Best Places to Live in the UK 2020 describing it as a “……mini city, which has added an arthouse cinema to its roster of good schools and old-fashioned shops.”

Despite its scenic surroundings, Ripon is conveniently located for the A1(M) (4.3 miles) and Harrogate is just 11 miles to the south. Thirsk train station (11 miles) has regular, direct services to London Kings Cross making the journey in about 2 hours 10 minutes, as well as to York, Manchester, and Leeds. Leeds Bradford Airport is 23 miles away.

The House - The Evergreens is a fabulous home to be finished to an exacting standard. Whilst benefiting from all the conveniences of a modern build, the owners have been keen to incorporate traditional architectural details creating an aesthetically pleasing house with well-planned accommodation.

The ground floor includes an entrance hall leading to the generous sitting room with a bay window and a kitchen/living room with doors onto the terraced garden. There are double doors connecting the two rooms, creating the kind of open plan space ideal for entertaining. In addition, there is an integral garage and a WC.

To the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a house bathroom, the master suite includes a walk in wardrobe and en suite shower room.

The development is privately located behind electric gates. The house itself has a parking area to the front and integral garage. There is a small front garden and terraced garden to the rear.

The Development - The Old Lecture Building Development consists of eight “townhouse” conversions and five new build houses. Originally the existing building was Ripon
Girls High School opened in 1909, which was eventually merged with Ripon Grammar in 1962. This is a heritage site of local importance and part of the
Ripon Conservation Area.

If you would like to register your interest in the development as a whole, please contact Hewetson and Johnson for further release dates. It is anticipated completion of the project will be July 2024.

The developer is a well-known local operator specialising in small to mid-size developments in the area. They have a strong track record delivering quality homes across North Yorkshire.

Services - Mains Drainage, electricity, and water. Heating and hot water will be provided by an air source heat pump.

Estate Management - There will be a management company to cover the maintenance of any common parts.

Building Warranties - The house will benefit from a 10 year ICW Building Warranty.

Purchasing Process - The sellers will require financial references prior to any reservation. Reservations will be subject to a deposit, the terms to be agreed between both parties.

Images - The Evergreens is the right hand house of the pair, both are identical. Please note the images of the property in this brochure are computer generated and may be subject to change. Buyers should visit the site and clarify any specific points arising with the developers’ agents.