Firs Avenue, Ripon, HG4 1NJ

A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of Ripon's iconic period homes, forming part of this elegant late-Victorian terrace where properties rarely become available for sale.  Occupying a tucked-away setting off the main thoroughfare, the house enjoys access to delightful walks into the surrounding countryside and yet is within easy reach of the centre of Ripon, schools for all ages and various travel options. 

Reflecting the current owners' appreciation of period properties, the presentation strikes a subtle and harmonious tone, complementing the wonderful proportions while creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.  During their tenure, the property has benefitted from continuous maintenance and thoughtful improvements to keep the house in good order and compatible with the modern family lifestyle. 

Pleasingly, this particular example retains many characterful and original features that are so often discarded, creating a home with a great sense of history and an undeniable charm.  This wonderful home promises the next custodians a tranquil haven where typically versatile and spacious accommodation combines with modern and practical features, excellent storage capacity and enjoyable outside space.

SOLO SAY: Thanks to enduring design characteristics, impressive proportions and longevity, properties from the late Victorian era remain the perfect antidote to same-again modern house design.  

Admire the easy-care front garden and typically ornate period storm porch as you approach the front door.  A spacious hallway leads to two distinct reception rooms; an elegant sitting room with bay front window and period fireplace with gas fire, and a family (or separate dining) room with gas stove-style fire and doors to the back garden.  The stylish kitchen provides a modern, ergonomically planned range of units with plenty of preparation space and integrated appliances.  The open-plan layout flows into the dining area where you can step into the garden or access a practical utility room and useful ground floor shower room. 

Take the impressive staircase to the first floor and continue to explore.  On this floor there are two spacious double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a beautifully appointed house bathroom with free-standing bath and large separate shower.  The second floor has a study area on the landing and reveals two more double bedrooms together with a modern shower room. 

The enclosed rear garden is larger than can sometimes be the case for this style of property and features a secluded patio area, good size lawn with a stone paved pathway leading to a further patio and the rear access gate.  There is a single garage with access from a service lane at the rear. 

A prime location by any measure, this unspoiled setting is conveniently located just under half a mile from the market place in central Ripon centre.  You can leave the car at home and take a meandering walk past the famous cathedral to the historic city centre where you can find a wide range of amenities, shops and services including supermarkets and a variety of pubs, cafés and restaurants.  The close proximity to the centre belies the distinctly 'edge-of-town' feel, aided by footpaths along the nearby canal and river Skell into the surrounding countryside.  The city offers a choice of schools, including the renowned Ripon Grammar, and a choice of first-class sports and leisure facilities.