An exceptional village home which offers very spacious and versatile five bedroom accommodation which will suit large families along with buyers requiring two homes, set within delightful gardens in a highly sought after village.
No Chain.
A most impressive period property revealing very spacious and well-appointed accommodation in a desirable village to the north of Ripon. The White House is a double fronted stone built house with adjoining traditional stone barn and the current owners have skilfully incorporated the two buildings to form one impressive home. The main property features well-proportioned reception rooms and three bedrooms whilst the barn has a light and airy feel with further living spaces and two bedrooms, both having well equipped kitchens therefore the two parts can be lived in independently or equally for large families with the flexibility of a separate annex/guest/relatives accommodation. Offered with oil fired central heating and double glazed windows the neutrally decorated accommodation features quality kitchens and stylish bath/shower rooms whilst period features such as exposed beams, open fire places and arched barn windows have been retained to provide period charm with modern conveniences. Externally there are beautiful gardens to all sides, being most private and ideal spaces for entertaining and enjoying the lovely surroundings, in addition there is an integral garage/car port, private parking and fishing rights to the river Ure. Offered with no onward chain this unique property requires an internal appraisal to appreciate its spacious nature and exceptional flexibility.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Reception Hall: | Via opaque-glazed uPVC entrance door to the side, having tiled flooring, ceiling down lighters, stairs rising to the first floor, under stairs cupboard and double multipaned doors leading to:
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| Sitting Room: | Having stone fire surround and hearth with wood-burning stove, cupboard to the chimney recess, exposed beam to the ceiling, multipaned door to the front garden and front sash window.
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| Dining Room: | With exposed ceiling beam and sash window to the front with outlook across the village.
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| Snug: | Having recessed cupboard, window to the side and two rear windows overlooking the gardens.
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| Breakfast Kitchen: | Fitted with an excellent range of oak units at wall and base levels having black granite work surfaces, tiled splash backs and inset sink unit. With matching dresser unit, double oven with four-ring electric hob, extractor hood and integrated dishwasher. Having tiled-effect flooring, door to the cellar staircase, Velux window, sash window to the side and French doors leading to the garden.
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| Utility Room: | With space/plumbing for washing machine and drier having work surface over, space for fridge freezer, tiled flooring and ceiling down lighters.
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| Guest wc: | Having white wc and matching wash basin, tiled flooring and extractor fan.
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| Inner Hall: | With recessed cupboard and side window. Open to:
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| Breakfast Room: | A superb flexible through room which is light thanks to arched windows to two side having glazed doors opening to the gardens, with tiled flooring and ceiling down lighters. Forming a link to the potential annex with door leading to:
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| Lounge: | Having chimney breast with recess, exposed beams to the ceiling, open staircase to the first floor, wooden flooring, ceiling down lighters, windows to two sides overlooking the manicured gardens and solid wooden door to the side.
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| Kitchen: | Fitted with a range of wall and base level units having granite-effect work surfaces and stainless steel sink with drainer, with integrated oven, four-ring electric hob with extractor hood over, integrated fridge and microwave, central heating boiler. Having Amtico flooring, ceiling down lighters, window to the rear and arched side window with glazed door opening to the garden.
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| LOWER GROUND FLOOR |
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| Cellar: | Providing useful storage space.
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing: | Accessed from the main staircase and having access to eaves storage and Velux rear window.
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| Bedroom 1: | Having exposed beam to the ceiling, access to the roof void and sash windows to the front and side.
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| En-suite Shower Room: | With a white suite of wc and wash basin set into vanity unit with cupboards beneath, shower unit with glazed door, airing cupboard, tiled flooring, extractor fan, ceiling down lighters, access to eaves storage and Velux rear window.
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| Bedroom 2: | Having cast iron decorative fireplace, exposed beam and sash window to the front.
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| Bedroom 3: | Fitted with a range of wardrobes having hanging rails and shelving space, further fitted cupboards and sash window to the front.
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| House Bathroom: | With white bath having Mira shower over, pedestal wash basin and wc, having ladder towel rail, ceiling down lighters, extractor fan, tiled walls and rear window.
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| First Floor Sitting Room: | Accessed from the secondary staircase and having wood-burning stove set onto a stone hearth, exposed beams to the ceiling, down lighters and windows to two sides with garden views.
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| Bedroom 4: | Having exposed ceiling beams and windows to two sides.
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| Bedroom 5: | With exposed beam and rear window.
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| Bathroom: | Stylishly appointed with a white suite of bath, matching wash basin and wc, corner shower unit, fully-tiled walls, tiled flooring, extractor fan, ceiling down lighters, chrome ladder towel rail and side window.
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| OUTSIDE | The property is approached at the front by a forecourt garden area well-stocked with shrubs, having gravelled area, dwarf stone wall, outside lighting, access to the sitting room and timber hand gate to a paved and cobbled driveway with double timber arched gates, opening to:
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| Car Port/Open Garage: | A covered area with parking for two cars and access door to the reception hall.
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| Parking: | To the front there is a further paved and cobbled parking area for two cars within a cobbled wall with wrought iron hand gate leading to the garden.
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| Gardens: | Adjoining the side of the property there is a south-west facing lawned garden with paved patio area adjacent to the kitchen French doors, surrounded by mature colourful shrub borders and having a paved path leading to the side of the property. The garden continues with a further paved patio area with access to the breakfast room, there are further lawned areas and the garden is most private with shrub borders, hedges and a stone wall boundary. There is an impressive stone seating area, built-in barbeque and a useful amenity area.
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| Further Gardens: | To the east of the property there are fruit trees, a vegetable plot and cobbled sitting area adjoining the second kitchen and lounge. With flowering shrub borders, a stone wall boundary, covered wood store, further garden store, outside tap and concealed oil tank storage area.
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| Fishing Rights: | An ancient Court leet provides the owners of the property with fishing rights to the nearby river Ure.
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Mickley is a most attractive village positioned within delightful countryside yet convenient for the amenities of Ripon. There are primary schools, shops and public houses in the nearby villages and the Cathedral City of Ripon is easily accessible by car and provide extensive amenities including a weekly market, shops, services, supermarkets plus restaurants and public houses. Ripon is also home to a choice of secondary schools including the highly regarded Ripon Grammar School, there are also extensive leisure facilities in the city including swimming pool, leisure centre, sporting clubs and racecourse. The Spa Town of Harrogate and commercial centre of Leeds offer more extensive shopping and recreational facilities whilst the A1 is also convenient giving access to the motorway network and business centres of the region.