Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

SUPERB AND SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE OVER 55'S

A superb and spacious two-bedroom, ground floor apartment, measuring 113.1m2 (1217ft2),
featuring a large full width south facing patio. The patio has stunning views over the gardens and
croquet lawn. This immaculate property includes all carpets and is located in Rosedale Building.
(Curtains and blinds are available by negotiation)
The main building has been created with everything you could wish for. Here you will find the exceptional communal facilities (comprising Reception Hall, Lounge and Bar, Restaurant, Library, Hair and Beauty salon, Treatment Room, Hobbies Room, and gym). There are large windows, high ceilings and other original features throughout, and the beautiful, landscaped gardens are there for you to enjoy and relax in.

Accommodation
Front door leading to Entrance Hall with large Utility Room; door leading to Lounge/Dining/Kitchen areas; large Lounge/Dining area with stunning views overlooking the gardens and private patio, internal village communication Tunstall phone; Kitchen with integrated appliances, comprising eyelevel
oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer; large Master
Bedroom with dressing area comprising open walk-in wardrobes and shelving; large Shower Room with underfloor heating, demist mirror and heated towel rail; large, bright Second Bedroom; Main bathroom comprising bath with shower over, w/c, sink, under floor heating, demist mirror and heated towel rail.

Outside
The Red House has attractive and peaceful grounds and gardens spread over four acres, with
generous outside terraces and seating areas, plus an area of raised beds for use by owners in the
village in a delightful setting overlooking the lawns and woodland, the perfect place to exercise green fingers.

Location
The Red House benefits from a tranquil and leafy environment, but with proximity to the modern
amenities and rich culture of Ripon City Centre, just over half a mile away. Ripon offers all the shops, cafés, restaurants and conveniences you'd expect from a city, including Booths Supermarket, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, and Morrisons Supermarket, whilst still retaining a unique character and charm. For sports enthusiasts, the Ripon City Golf Club and Ripon Cricket Club, Ripon Rugby Club, Ripon Football Club are within easy reach, and it's just 2½ miles to a lively day at the races. If it's a more leisurely walk you're after, this is the perfect location to take in the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, stopping at one of the many country pubs along the way. Nidderdale, deservedly designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies on the border of the National Park and is close to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey.

Service charge and ground rent
A service charge for 2025, currently £917.94 monthly; £11,015.28 annually, is payable. This covers external buildings and maintenance, external cleaning of apartment windows, buildings insurance, refuse collection, all communal area maintenance, reserve fund, management fee, daily concierge service, garden and grounds maintenance, 24-hour on-site staffing, 1½ hours’ domestic help a week.
Ground rent of £606.12 per annum is currently payable to ERL (Red House Ripon) Limited on all
properties for which the original leases were granted before 1 April 2023. In addition, ground rent is payable in advance on 1 October each year and reviewed every five years in line with the Consumer Price Index. The next review will be 1 January 2028.

Charges when leaving or selling the property
A Deferred Development Payment of 6%, 8% or 10% of the selling price (occupancy of up to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, and over 2 years respectively) is payable when leaving or selling the property. A Sales Administration Fee of 1.5% of the selling price, plus VAT, is also payable. Further information is available from the Sales Team or the website,

Energy performance
Energy efficiency rating 87%; environmental impact rating 87%. A copy of the full Energy
Performance Certificate is available upon request.

CRL
The property benefits from 10-year CRL Build Cover from 01/04/2019. The CRL paperwork will be provided by the vendor(s), but a copy of the CRL’s guide to this cover is available upon request.

Viewings
By appointment only.

Total Area – 113.1m2 / 1217ft2
Lounge / Dining - 5.66m x 5.55m / 18’7” x 18’3”
Kitchen - 3.55m x 2.60m / 11’8” x 8’6”
Bedroom - 1.80m x 3.42m / 12’6” x 11’3”
Bedroom 1 Dressing - 3.84m x 1.91m / 12’7” x 6’3”
Bedroom 1 Ensuite Shower - 2.70m x 2.03m / 8’10” x 6’8”
Bedroom 2 - 4.10m x 3.55m / 13’6” x 11’8”
Bathroom - 2.60m x 1.83m / 8’6” x 6’0”