Ford House, Sharow Lane, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BG

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1 Ford House, Sharow Lane, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BG

2 Ford House, Sharow Lane, Sharow, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BG This property is an imposing mid Victorian Gentlemen s Residence of character occupying a magnificent site which extends to approximately 2.68 acres of landscaped gardens in an elevated position on the fringe of this historic Cathedral city in the heart of North Yorkshire. Ripon offers a full range of amenities and is home to the highly regarded Ripon Grammar School yet lies within just a few miles of the A1 trunk road which affords rapid access to the Teesside and West Riding conurbations. Main line rail connections are available at nearby Thirsk and Harrogate with international airports at Leeds/Bradford and Durham/Tees Valley within easy reach. Ripon lies in the vale between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors which both afford some of the country s most spectacular scenery together with a wide range of outdoor leisure pursuits. The house offers spacious, beautifully appointed accommodation arranged over three floors and extending to over 5,500 square feet and is rare in that much of the fabric of the property was renewed in the early 90s including a new roof and therefore obviates much of the expense associated with the upkeep of many older houses, whilst retaining its essential period character. In addition there are two Cottages in the Courtyard ideal for dependant relatives, holiday letting or self contained home offices. The accommodation comprises: Arched Entrance Porch With partly glazed double doors to front and inner door into: Elegant Reception Hall With marble tiled floor, dado rail, ornate ceiling cornice, range of fitted book shelving, easy tread staircase to First Floor, part glazed exit door to rear Courtyard. Large Cloakroom 14' 4" (4.37m) x 8' 6" (2.59m) With marble top vanity unit and cupboard below, low level WC and wall length range of built-in cupboards. Drawing Room 22' 0" (6.71m) into bay x 16' 0" (4.88m) With wide bay window to front with fitted seating, period fireplace with ornate carved surround and inset basket grate, decorative wall friezes, cornice and centre rose. Dining Room 16' 0" (4.88m) x 13' 10" (4.22m) With period cast iron fireplace and ornate surround, double French doors opening to side garden, dado rail, ornate cornice and panel mouldings. Glazed double doors to: Billiard Room 23' 0" (7.01m) into bay x 16' 0" (4.88m) With wide bay window to front with fitted seating, oak flooring, marble fireplace and hearth, dado rail, ornate cornice ceiling, door to glass corridor which leads to: Stunning Octagonal Garden Room 16' 3" (4.95m) x 16' 3" (4.95m) With slated roof and full height double glazed windows on all sides enjoying delightful views of the gardens and pond, slate floor with under floor heating, twin Velux roof lights, ceiling fan, built-in roof speakers.

3 Superb Breakfast Kitchen with Conservatory 27' 6" (8.38m) x 14' 3" (4.34m) With excellent range of custom made wall and floor units with polished granite tops and four oven gas fired Aga, terracotta tiled floor, delightful Conservatory sitting area with double glazed windows and roof and ceiling fan. Walk-in shelved Pantry 15' 4" (4.67m) x 5' 4" (1.63m) Laundry Room 15' 4" (4.67m) x 10' 0" (3.05m) With window to rear, range of walnut finish wall and floor units, worktops incorporating sink, gas hob and eye level oven, plumbing for appliances. Boiler Cupboard housing gas fired boiler. Useful Cellars Comprising two rooms with light and power laid on, the main one measuring 15 3 (4.65m) x 13 6 (4.11m). The cellars are insulated and damp proofed with good headroom and offer excellent dry storage. FIRST FLOOR Elegant split level Landing With ornate corniced ceiling, feature arched window to rear, built in shelved cupboard, airing cupboard, stairs to Second Floor: Master Bedroom 19' 0" (5.79m) x 16' 1" (4.9m) with windows to front and side, excellent range of fitted wardrobes, period fireplace feature. En-suite Bathroom 15' 0" (4.57m) x 9' 7" (2.92m) With white suite including centre bath in marble surround, period marble basin, bidet, low level WC, shower cubicle, window to side.

4 Guest Bedroom 20' 0" (6.1m) x 16' 1" (4.9m) With windows to front and side, period fireplace, range of fitted wardrobes. En-suite Bathroom 11' 8" (3.56m) x 8' 0" (2.44m) With white suite including bath and shower cubicle, bidet, WC and marble top vanity unit, window to side. Bedroom 3 16' 1" (4.9m) x 14' 0" (4.27m) With window to side, fitted wardrobes, period fireplace. Bedroom 4 17' 5" (5.31m) x 15' 6" (4.72m) With windows on two sides, fitted desk, built-in double wardrobe, steps up to mezzanine sleeping/study area with Velux roof light. House Bathroom 16' 6" (5.03m) x 8' 7" (2.62m) With window to side, white suite including bath, shower cubicle, bidet and marble top vanity unit, windows on two sides. SECOND FLOOR Landing Architect s Studio / Living Room 29' 7" (9.02m) x 19' 4" (5.89m) measured to cupboard fronts. With windows on three sides and wall length ranges of bespoke fitted cupboards and shelving. Agents Note: This versatile room provides excellent living space but would also convert to a superb master bedroom suite if required. Bedroom 5 15' 8" (4.78m) x 13' 8" (4.17m) With window to front, fitted wardrobes. Bathroom 4 13' 5" (4.09m) x 8' 5" (2.57m) With window to rear, white suite including bath, shower cubicle, bidet, WC and pedestal basin. OUTSIDE The driveway to the property leads off a shared private road and gives access to a rear Courtyard which affords extensive parking and access to the cottages and has two useful brick stores. To the rear of the courtyard are two Cottages ideal for dependant relatives, self contained home offices or holiday cottages. THE COTTAGE A two storey Cottage comprising: GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall Dining Kitchen 17' 0" (5.18m) x 12' 7" (3.84m) max. With range of pine wall and floor units. Utility Area With rear exit door and range of pine units. Cloakroom / WC Living Room 20' 6" (6.25m) x 10' 9" (3.28m) With window to front and double French doors to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 17' 0" (5.18m) x 10' 6" (3.2m) With window to rear, built-in double wardrobe, airing cupboard. Bedroom 2 13' 0" (3.96m) x 12' 1" (3.68m) max. With window to rear. Shower Room/WC With white suite. THE GRANARY A single storey Cottage comprising: Living Room 11' 6" (3.51m) x 9' 5" (2.87m) With window to rear and exit door to garden, open to: Kitchen 10' 9" (3.28m) x 8' 5" (2.57m) With windows to front and rear, range of white units including split level cooker. Inner Lobby With built-in cupboard housing the gas central heating boiler which serves both cottages. Shower Room/WC With white suite and window to rear. Double Bedroom 11' 0" (3.35m) x 9' 0" (2.74m) With window to rear. The driveway continues beyond the Courtyard to give access to the: Three Car Garage 35 0 (10.67m) x 19 7 (5.97m) A large open fronted garage of brick and slate construction incorporating a secure workshop/store. At the top of the garden is a range of modern brick buildings which comprise an Implement Garage and two additional Stores with electricity connected. Gardens The magnificent gardens are a particular feature of the property. Extending to 2.68 acres (1.08 hectares) or thereabouts they are laid to expansive lawns and feature a superb variety of mature coniferous and deciduous trees which afford the property total privacy. The front garden is arranged on three levels and planted with a superb variety of plants, trees and shrubs including azaleas and rhododendrons and features a delightful woodland walk between the three levels. To the side is an exquisite lawned garden, a main feature of which is the large pond surrounded by rushes with a small garden pavilion at the rear and is home to a wide variety of wildlife including a family of moorhen. This faces south and west and is beautifully sheltered making it ideal for afternoon and evening entertaining. The rear garden features a large gently rolling lawn, again fully enclosed by established conifer screens. Directions From the North, take the A61 off the A1. On approaching Ripon down Hutton Bank turn left at the first roundabout signposted Sharow. The entrance to Ford House is the first driveway on the left hand side after about 100 metres which bears the house name. Drive up the driveway and bear left between the stone gate posts. From the South, follow the A61 to the roundabout at the end of the bypass just after the River Ure bridge. Turn right off the roundabout signposted Sharow then follow the directions as above. Local Authority Harrogate Borough Council, Scottsdale House, Springfield Avenue, Harrogate HG1 2HR Tel Council Tax Band We are verbally informed by Harrogate Borough Council that the Council Tax Band for Ford House is band G. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of a contract. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves to the facts and, before arranging an inspection, availability. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. Services, fittings and equipment have not been tested. Room sizes should not be considered exact.

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