Impressive Five-Bedroom Period Residence with Expansive Gardens and Detached Studio

A truly stunning five-bedroom period property offering beautifully appointed, spacious accommodation and delightful, extensive gardens, enviably situated in a highly sought-after location in the centre of Ripon’s historic city centre. This elegant home boasts a wealth of original features alongside contemporary high-quality fittings, complemented by a versatile detached studio.

North Lodge is a distinguished period house with origins dating back to 1725 and once the residence of the Earl de Grey, Marquis of Ripon. Carefully restored during the current owners’ 16-year tenure, the property features five generous bedrooms and exquisite living spaces set in a private, Convenient position on the outskirts of Ripon’s historic core.

The interior showcases a rich assortment of bespoke details, including soaring ceilings, ornate cornicing, decorative ceiling roses, large sash windows and handsome original fireplaces. The grand reception hall provides an impressive introduction, with elegant wooden parquet flooring and a fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. This space offers a relaxing seating area and leads through to the principal living and entertaining rooms. The front-facing sitting room boasts a feature open fireplace, an eye-catching chandelier fitting, and a dual aspect with a tall sash bay window, bathing the space in natural light. Adjacent is a formal dining room, a functional home study, and a substantial games room with space for a billiards table. To the rear, the open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area creates a stunning hub for family life, complete with an Orangery featuring a ceiling lantern skylight and French doors opening onto the gardens. The bespoke Clarity Arts shaker-style kitchen includes a central island, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler and a Britannia stainless-steel gas range cooker. Additional practical areas comprise a laundry room, utility and a cellar offering ample storage.

Upstairs, the accommodation comprises three luxurious double bedrooms, each with en suite facilities. The principal bedroom is notably spacious with a dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom featuring a roll-top bathtub and a large separate shower. One of the other bedrooms benefits from an en suite bathroom, whilst the remaining bedroom enjoys access to a separate shower room. A further utility/laundry room and a grand family bathroom, with a walk-in shower and a brass claw-foot bathtub, complete the first-floor offerings. Separate staircases lead to the fourth and fifth bedrooms, one with access to an additional bathroom, providing ideal flexibility for family or guest accommodation.

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway, leading to a gated entrance and providing access to the main house and a detached carport for covered parking. The extensive gardens include patios and gravel terracing surrounding the house, alongside a beautifully maintained lawn bordered by established trees, shrubs, hedging and a pond. A recently built brick outbuilding offers versatile potential as a studio, home office or gym. An outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, open fire and bar area is perfect for outdoor entertaining and dining al fresco.

Located just moments from the centre of the historic cathedral city of Ripon, this exceptional property benefits from all the character and charm of a bygone era, whilst offering convenient access to shops, amenities and leisure facilities. The area is renowned for its outstanding educational establishments, including Ripon Grammar School, Outwood Academy, St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, and numerous independent schools.

The breathtaking natural beauty of North Yorkshire is within easy reach, with Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the North York Moors offering superb opportunities for walking, cycling and riding. Excellent connectivity is provided by nearby road links, including the A1(M), with mainline rail services available from Harrogate or Thirsk.

5 bedroom detached house

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