HG3 3DZ

An attractive and imposing stone built home, forming part of a select development of barn conversions, delightfully situated amidst open countryside on the northern edge of Ripley. A charming barn conversion, which retains numerous character features, including exposed stone walls, beams and trusses, which create dramatic spaces such as the dining hall with galleried landing overlooking. The accommodation, which benefits from gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing, briefly comprises: Entrance hall, with utility room off, two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and the four piece house bathroom. On the first floor is an impressive sitting room, dramatic dining hall, snug or study and breakfast kitchen. A feature staircase with galleried landing gives access to a cloakroom/wc and the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room. There is a formal lawned garden with well stocked borders and a further productive orchard garden with fruit trees. To the rear is a private and enclosed York stone paved courtyard garden which is ideal for al fresco dining. There is ample driveway parking and a double garage. The complex is approached with the road crossing a field which is owned jointly by the owners of the Newton Hall properties. Old Rafters has the significant benefit of having views over this land and therefore controls their own aspect. The development is known as Newton Hall Barns, which is a complex of five barn conversions, set around a central courtyard. The properties are situated off the Ripon Road and off a private road which leads to the complex and beyond to Cayton Grange. Ripley is a traditional estate village with a variety of period houses, stone cottages and cobbled squares, together with the renowned Ripley Castle, home of the Ingilby family for the last 700 years. The village offers a good range of everyday facilities including the Boar's Head Inn, with restaurant, bar and beer garden, primary school, post office, general store, butchers, church, cricket club, tea room, florist, nursery, tennis court, children's playground and the town hall, which has facilities for snooker, pool and badminton in the Star Club. A bus service runs every 10-15 minutes throughout the day to the nearby town of Harrogate, city of Ripon and Leeds via Harrogate. For the commuter the property is well situated close to the A61 which provides good road connections to the A1(M), A59 and further afield.