6 University Gardens, College Road, Ripon

Number 6, University Gardens is an exceptional townhouse in a landmark city centre development. The original building has been converted into 8 stunning new homes. To view this and the other houses please contact us.

Location - Ripon is a thriving city in North Yorkshire noted for its medieval cathedral. The city has developed around a 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 independent shops, restaurants, supermarkets and a racecourse. Booths is a high-end supermarket unique to The North, which champions local produce and suppliers, and conveniently is only a third of a mile walk away.

Ripon Grammar School is 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 School is rated Good, as are the Holy Trinity and Moorside schools.

The Times included Ripon in its Best Places to Live in the UK 2020, describing it as “Super friendly, with all the rosy-cheeked charm of a proper Yorkshire life.”

Ripon is conveniently located for the A1(M) (4.3 miles) and Harrogate is just 11 miles to the south. Thirsk’s train station (11 miles) provides a direct service to London Kings Cross (approx. 2 hours 10 minutes), as well as to York, Manchester, and Leeds. Leeds Bradford Airport is 23 miles away.

The House - 6 University Gardens is an exceptional three bedroom “townhouse” conversion of a period building in Ripon’s town centre. The developers have created a contemporary home with its own front door, boasting an impressive living room with an open plan kitchen facing south over the communal gardens.

The kitchen living room has been designed to complement the room’s tall ceiling and long windows, creating an inviting living space. The kitchen is fitted with white quartz work surfaces, a Bosch dishwasher, double oven and induction hob.

There are two double bedrooms to the first floor, one with an en suite shower room, and a house bathroom. Of particular note is the loft style, second floor master bedroom with its en suite bathroom and skylights.

The living room and entrance hall have wood effect flooring, the bathrooms are tiled, and there are carpets throughout the rest. As the show house, it is furnished and the furnishings are available as a separate negotiation.

There is an air source hot water cylinder, and ATC Sun Ray RF radiators with remote control via an app, and Alexa or Google home devices.

The site is gated, and the house benefits from two parking spaces and access to the landscaped gardens opposite.

The Development - University Gardens comprises eight beautifully crafted “townhouse” conversions and five new build houses. Originally the Ripon Girls High School which opened in 1909 and was eventually merged with Ripon Grammar. This is a heritage site of local importance forming part of the Ripon Conservation Area.

Number 6 is the show home, one of the eight conversions, the rest will be ready for occupation by Christmas 2024. The houses vary in size and price point, four have balconies and they all have access to a communal garden which is at the heart of the development.

To see the whole development and view the furnished Show Home, please contact Hewetson and Johnson to discuss your requirements.

Lease And Service Charge - There will be an estate charge to be confirmed.

The town houses are to be sold with leases of 999 years with a share in the management company.