West Lane, Ripon, HG4 2NP

An excellent opportunity to acquire a significantly enhanced detached residence offering turn-key comfort and life-ready style in an ideal location for families.... Explore the surrounding countryside, take a picturesque walk into Ripon or hop on a bus to Harrogate....

Properties of this era are renowned for good proportions and ample natural light from their wide windows.  Having selected this particular house for its peaceful location and versatile layout, the current owners embarked upon an extensive program of modernisation with an insightful attention to detail, re-configuring the ground floor to suit the demands of a growing family.  The result is an object lesson in astute, contemporary design and, more importantly, perfect for the modern lifestyle.  Re-configuring the original kitchen and dining room has created a stunning open-plan living space flooded with natural light and connecting effortlessly to the garden, offering great versatility for sociable family living, relaxing or entertaining .   

SOLO SAY: Revealing thoughtful and stylish features throughout, this fantastic home delivers on every front and will appeal to discerning buyers looking for a ready-to-move-into home.

An entrance area allows space to store shoes and coats before entering a welcoming hall with a useful downstairs toilet and utility room off to the left.  The sitting room has a distinctly restful ambiance and includes an inset electric fire and a wide front window.  Forming the spectacular centrepiece of the home, the open-plan living/dining kitchen extends the full width of the house, offering flexible dining and family space with bi-folding doors to the garden and a beautifully finished, ergonomically planned, kitchen with integrated appliances and double doors to the garden.  The light and spacious theme continues on the first floor where bedroom one has a wide front window and built-in wardrobe, bedroom two faces the rear and has a built-in wardrobe, bedroom three has access to a superb balcony and bedroom four has a large cupboard and faces the front.  A beautifully appointed bathroom, with bath and separate shower cubicle, completes the house.

At the front, a drive leads to an integral store and there is a lawned garden.  The rear garden has been planned with the same level of care as the house and comprises decked seating areas, a good size lawn with borders and garden shed.  Sun-worshippers can take advantage of the west-facing balcony.

West Lane is situated in a popular residential area on the south side of Ripon.  Those who enjoy walking can take advantage of several delightful routes into the surrounding countryside including towards Fountains Abbey, Quarry Moor nature Reserve and along Ripon's numerous waterways.  The area is ideally placed for a range of local amenities including various shops, primary schools and a Morrison's supermarket.  The historic centre of Ripon has a vibrant café culture and offers a wide choice of shops, pubs and services situated around the picturesque market place.  Families will appreciate the choice of schools for all ages and a range of first-class sporting and leisure facilities.  Commuters and regular travellers will enjoy the benefit of an excellent local road network regular bus services.