Property description

Chantry house is a striking and unique period family home perfectly positioned in the heart of Ripley. Dating back to the 18th Centenary the property boasts a wealth of history - built on the site of the village's originally Chantry, the historic building housed the local priests who at one time provided education for the village and surrounding communities.

This family home is on the market for the second time since its construction nearly 200 years ago and offers any incoming purchaser the opportunity to put there mark on one of Ripley's most superior properties.

Chantry House has been beautifully renovated and restored throughout and oozes with charm and character. Offering generous, well planned and stylish accommodation arranged over three floors, plus useful cellar.

The extensive accommodation is ideal for family living and entertaining and comprises; the most welcoming central reception hall with w/c, to each side are two formal reception rooms, both with views over Ripley's cobbled 'Square', two feature fireplaces, one with log burning stove and access through to the orangery via the sitting room.

To the rear of the property is an open plan kitchen/ diner, with solid wood flooring, original stone fire surround with log burning stove, plus a separate utility with access to the garden.

Accessed from the inner hallway is a beautiful Victorian orangery with original tiled flooring throughout, French doors allow access into the garden and also through into the most exquisite drawing room/ ball room - added to the property during the Victoria era. It is one of the homes many unique features.

To the first floor and to the rear of the property is a fabulous Principal Suite with built in wardrobes and bay window - separate shower room and w/c.

Three further double bedrooms and a Jack and Jill house bathroom.

To the second floor are two further double bedrooms with original beams.

Outside, are two private and rather charming lawned courtyard gardens with perfectly placed seating areas to follow the sun, double garage, driveway allowing for private parking and stone-built stores.

Chantry House occupies a unique position in the heart of Ripley part of the Ripley Castle and Gardens Estate. A unique and premium picturesque village, regularly listed as one of the best villages to live in in Yorkshire, just 3 miles North of Harrogate on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Ripley sits astride the Harrogate and Knaresborough to Clint cycleway providing easy off road cycle access to Harrogate and walking routes on the doorstep. It is also on the Nidderdale way long distance walk and there are also a number of clubs and recreational sports facilities in the village. There is a historic church with a welcoming church community, primary school and a variety of small shops, distillery and you can also find the famous 'Ripleys ice cream'. The property benefits from easy access to Harrogate and Ripon via the A61. The railway station in Harrogate connects with mainline stations in Leeds and York and provides frequent services to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
Amenities

6 bedrooms

4 reception rooms

2 bathrooms

Outbuildings

Period

Detached

Garden

Restored

Village

Private Parking