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WEST OAKS, GALPHAY, RIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRE Morning coffee overlooking the garden, summer lunches on the terrace and space to welcome family for the weekend.
West Oaks is a home designed for enjoying both time together and quieter moments of your own.
This substantial three-bedroom detached home is built with Yorkshire stone and sits on the western edge of Galphay, approximately four miles from Ripon.
Set within gardens and grounds extending to over an acre, it combines generous accommodation with a North Yorkshire village setting.
With three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, several reception rooms, a dedicated study and a garage, the property offers flexibility for family life, entertaining and working from home.
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION The kitchen and breakfast room form the natural gathering point of the home.
There is room for everyday meals, leisurely weekend breakfasts and conversation while supper is prepared.
The separate sitting room, dining room and snug allow you to arrange the accommodation around the way you live.
A room for entertaining, somewhere for an evening film or a quiet retreat with a favourite book, there is space for each.
A dedicated study provides a separate workspace, while the entrance lobby, hallway, ground-floor cloakroom and rear entrance hall support the practicalities of daily life.
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS The first floor has three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. A separate house bathroom serves the other two bedrooms.
The spacious galleried landing offers room for a seating area, with views across the surrounding countryside towards the North York Moors in the distance.
It is a lovely place to pause at the beginning or end of the day.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF OVER AN ACRE The outdoor space is a defining feature of West Oaks, with different areas to enjoy throughout the seasons.
Lawns and well-stocked flower beds are complemented by a generous patio for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A vegetable garden and orchard offer the opportunity to grow your own, while the woodland brings further variety to the grounds.
A gravel seating area beside a small stream provides a quieter spot to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE A large private driveway provides ample parking and access to the garage.
POTENTIAL TO EXTEND West Oaks offers potential to create additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Feasibility studies have explored the addition of two further bedroom suites with a limited increase in the property’s footprint.
This provides a possibility for buyers seeking a home that could adapt to their future needs.
LIVING IN GALPHAY, RIPON Galphay is a North Yorkshire village centred around a traditional village green, with a local pub within walking distance of the property.
The cathedral city of Ripon is approximately four miles away, providing shops, restaurants, everyday services and schooling. Harrogate is approximately 12 miles away.
Nearby destinations include Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Grantley Hall and the wider Yorkshire Dales, offering opportunities for countryside walks, dining and days out.
West Oaks brings together village life, generous indoor space and gardens that invite you to spend more time outdoors.
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