Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire

An elegant and historically significant Grade II Listed Georgian residence, believed to have been built by the distinguished Aislabie family circa 1718 and remaining in their ownership until 1886. Enhanced by sympathetic mid-19th-century extensions, this substantial residence offers generous and characterful accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a large, secluded walled garden in a highly sought-after central location.

Rich in provenance, the property retains original deeds signed by the Marquis of Ripon and the Earl Grey, providing a fascinating and tangible connection to its distinguished past. Now requiring modernisation, this exceptional home presents a rare opportunity for sympathetic restoration, allowing a purchaser to revive its historic character while creating a magnificent contemporary family home.




The internal accommodation extends over three floors and, while now requiring a degree of modernisation, offers exceptional scope to create a truly outstanding home tailored to modern living. The ground floor is centred around a welcoming entrance hall and includes three well-proportioned reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, cloakroom, utility room and useful cellar storage.

The upper floors provide extensive bedroom accommodation, comprising seven bedrooms in total, benefiting from secondary glazing to the front. Two bedrooms have en suite shower rooms, with additional bathrooms and a further shower room serving the remaining rooms. A box room and loft storage add further practicality.

The generous layout and number of bedrooms also present an exciting opportunity for those seeking a property with home-working, professional or commercial potential, subject of course to any necessary consents. The property has a fascinating history of being used as both a private residence and place of business, having previously accommodated surgeons, doctors, lawyers and other professionals over the past 150 years. In 2000, the current owners also took advantage of Millennium grants to expand the availability of B&B accommodation in Ripon, successfully operating a B&B from the property for six years — a use reflected in the provision of three en suite bedrooms.

Today, the property could lend itself to a variety of possibilities, from a substantial family home incorporating dedicated offices or client accommodation, through to a professional practice or guest accommodation. Its position within an established cluster of medical and professional services could also make it an interesting proposition for someone looking to establish a practice in Ripon, potentially including a dental or healthcare practice, subject to the appropriate planning and regulatory consents.

Outside, a garage provides off-street parking, with a pathway leading down the side of the house to the rear. There is a useful outbuilding currently utilised as a workshop, together with a lovely walled garden which is principally lawned and includes a vegetable garden and two greenhouses.

Ideally positioned within easy reach of the Spa Gardens and just a short walk from Ripon's extensive range of amenities, the property also benefits from excellent transport connections, making it an appealing proposition for both residential and professional use.

Ideally positioned within easy reach of the Spa Gardens and just a short walk from a wide range of amenities, the property also benefits from excellent transport connections. 9 Park Street enjoys a prime and convenient setting within walking distance of the city centre. The area is well served by a range of leisure and recreational facilities, along with access to highly regarded schools. Harrogate is approximately 12 miles to the south, Leeds around 30 miles away, and the A1(M) within easy reach. Rail connections from nearby York and Northallerton provide direct routes to London King’s Cross, while Leeds Bradford and Teesside airports offer both national and international flights.