Pendle House, Kangel Close, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

A recently renovated Grade II listed Georgian home with annexe and outbuildings, situated in the historic Dales City of Ripon.

Description

Situated on a private plot on the leafy outskirts of Ripon, Pendle House is a striking Grade II listed Georgian residence of considerable architectural merit. The property boasts exquisite original period features both inside and out, complemented by a large conservatory, attached Coach House and extensive outbuildings.

The house has recently undergone a thoughtful renovation and refurbishment, seamlessly blending historic charm with modern updates, and this transformation includes a brand-new kitchen. Entering the property, you are welcomed into a spacious and bright reception room that functions as an informal sitting and family area. The ground floor also features an elegant drawing room with a full-length bay window and an open fireplace with decorative surround.

A highlight of the home is the bright and airy kitchen and dining room, where large sash windows frame impressive views over the gardens. This space is equipped with underfloor heating, integrated appliances, quartz work surfaces with a peninsula, and an open archway leading to additional kitchen storage units and a desk area, from which the cloakroom and WC can be accessed. Adjacent to this, a fabulous conservatory offers versatile space that can serve as a living area or dining room, with double doors opening directly onto the gardens.

The Coach House, accessible via the conservatory, comprises a kitchen, sitting room, and bedroom area on the ground floor and a large sitting room/additional bedroom on the first floor. It features beautiful arched windows, timber beams, and brickwork details, with French doors opening onto the picturesque gardens, providing an ideal space for guests or additional family members.

On the first floor, the property offers four splendid bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a walk-in dressing room, while bedrooms two and three benefit from dual aspect views over the gardens and built-in storage. Bedroom four is perfectly suited as a nursery or additional small bedroom. A separate shower room, WC, and family bathroom serve all the bedrooms, completing the upper-floor accommodation.

Additional features include a cellar providing cool storage - perfect for the wine connoisseur.

Further accommodation can be found in the outbuildings across the drive, including a self-contained studio apartment with its own oil-fired underfloor heating, kitchen and shower room, and access to a patio garden, which would be ideal for guest accommodation or multi-generational living.

The adjoining workshop, which has been partially converted, can easily be combined with the studio to from additional bedrooms, or can be left as a hobby room, or even converted to a four car garage (STPP).

Private and well established gardens surround the property, with beautiful lawns, borders, water features and mature trees adding interest and diversity. At the far end steps lead up to a raised terrace providing a wonder vantage point from which to enjoy the surrounding scenery. A gravel driveway provides plenty of parking for family and visitors alike.

Location

Ripon provides extensive facilities for all day to day needs whilst both Harrogate (11.2 miles) and York (28.6 miles) are easily accessible providing excellent shopping, recreational and schooling.

Communications are convenient with the Al(M) being just 5 miles drive, providing motorway access both south and north, whilst York provides a regular rail service to London (Kings Cross) taking less than two hours. Leeds Bradford International airport (23 miles). There are many recreational and sporting opportunities in the surrounding area including racing at Ripon, Thirsk and York; hunting with many recognised packs including the Bedale and West of Yore; fabulous shooting, walking and riding, as well as golf at numerous surrounding courses including Harrogate and York.

Schooling in the area is excellent for all ages and includes notably Ripon Grammar, Cundall Manor, Queen Mary's, Ashfield and Harrogate Ladies college and Ampleforth College.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,132 sq ft



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