Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

A Beautifully presented period stone farmhouse set in about 5 acres, surrounded by picturesque rolling countryside

Description

Warren Lane House is an attractive stone built period farmhouse, sympathetically extended around 30 years ago, providing well proportioned and flexible accommodation over two floors, which retain a wealth of original features and character but with a modern twist. In addition to the significant extension, the property has been sympathetically and extensively restored and refurbished, creating a wonderful modern family home which takes full advantage of the stunning setting.

The ground floor rooms are perfect for growing families and entertaining, some cosy and others generously proportioned, including a family room, large sitting room with feature fireplace, inviting snug room also with an open fire and some eye catching wood paneling, and the family kitchen which has space for a large table and an oil fired Aga. The newer part of the house is linked by a striking galleried reception hall with feature fireplace and stone flagged floor providing a wonderful venue to welcome guests and easy access to the front patio garden.

The generous proportions and tasteful decoration continue across the first floor, each of the five bedrooms being doubles, the principal being served by recently updated en suite bathroom and the other four having access to a sizeable contemporary bathroom with separate shower.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel drive leading to the triple garage block and sizeable parking area in front. The house is flanked on the southern elevation by an inviting York Stone patio, a lawn extending around the perimeter of the building to the north and west. The majority of the garden extends to the south and east, predominantly lawned but dotted with numerous specimen trees and an orchard, including a mixture of apple and pear trees, across the driveway. Beyond this the land rises gradually, currently left as single grassland paddock providing scope for livestock or horses if desired.

Location

Warren Lane House stands in open countryside, close to the village of Galphay (just under one mile) and about five miles from the Cathedral city of Ripon, about one and a half miles from Kirkby Malzeard, about 13 miles from the popular spa town of Harrogate and about 31 miles from the financial city of Leeds. The A1(M) is about seven miles giving excellent access to the commercial centres of the north and north east.

The picturesque village of Galphay has a thriving community with an excellent village pub/restaurant and much used village hall. The nearby village of Kirkby Malzeard also offers a village shop, butchers, tennis courts, playing fields, pub, takeaway, garage and doctors surgery.

The historic cathedral city of Ripon has a wonderful range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, a bustling market, cinema and swimming pool.

The property is situated in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which offers an abundance of bridleways, cycling and walks on the doorstep. The National Trust’s Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal World Heritage site and Brimham Rocks are all within eight miles.

The railway stations at Thirsk (about 15 miles) and Harrogate (about 13 miles) connect with the main line giving fast services to London Kings Cross, Newcastle and Edinburgh. There is a Trans Pennine service from Thirsk to Manchester and regular flights from Leeds Bradford Airport about 25 miles.

Warren Lane House is well located for a wide choice of schools including top preparatory schools and Ripon Grammar School.

The nearby luxury hotels of Swinton Park (5.5 miles) and Grantley Hall (4 miles) offer spa facilities and fine dining, both in beautiful settings.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate

Square Footage: 4,569 sq ft


Acreage: 5.05 Acres