Fennell Grove, Ripon, North Yorkshire

A bright, low-maintenance retirement apartment within this attractive purpose-built development of forty apartments for those aged over 60, peacefully situated half a mile from the heart of this attractive Cathedral city, with many amenities within walking distance.



This attractive and light retirement apartment with a front facing position, great for people watching, offers the opportunity for living independently but without loneliness or isolation. On-site management is available for help and support if required, with the benefit of an emergency communication system. Other advantageous attributes include a residents' lounge (ideal for social engagements facilitating the opportunity for friendship), a restaurant (serving lunches daily), launderette, occasional small shop and hair salon. Communal parking and attractive grounds comprising lawns, shrubberies and recently installed raised-beds.

Sunnyfield Lodge is run by Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people over 60, who retain a 25% share of the ownership of the apartment. They charge no rent, however there is a maintenance charge (£756 PCM) to cover the running of the building, grounds and communal facilities (including lift, kitchen, on-site manager etc); this also covers the cost of the apartment's central heating. The accommodation has the benefit of sealed-unit double-glazing and central heating and in brief comprises: communal entrance hall, private hall, open-plan living kitchen, bedroom, and wet room with access from both the hall and bedroom. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Fennell Grove occupies a quiet corner of this exclusive and highly sought-after residential area, located half a mile from the centre of Ripon. The city offers a wide range of services and amenities, with the fashionable spa town of Harrogate being within close proximity. The A1M which links to the national motorway network is within easy reach, and from Harrogate railway station there are regular services which link with the East Coast main line giving fast access to Edinburgh and London Kings Cross.