• An attractive Grade II listed detached property overlooking the village green +
• Exciting development opportunity - requiring full restoration throughout - perfect for an ambitious renovator +
• Courtyard to the side of the house with a garage, range of outbuildings and 2 car ports +
• Gardens and grounds extending to about 1/2 an acre +
• Lovely setting in the heart of this charming Conservation village, conveniently located between Ripon and Bedale and within easy access of the A1(M) +
• Council Tax Band D +

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER – BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY 12 noon ON MONDAY 23 MARCH 2026.

The Villa occupies a pleasant setting within this attractive North Yorkshire village, comprising a
selection of individual properties set around a picturesque village green. The village has a popular public house (The Black Horse Inn), a village hall and a church. For more extensive everyday facilities the neighbouring city of Ripon and towns of Masham, Bedale, Thirsk and Northallerton are all within easy travelling distance. For the commuter, access to the A1(M) is within 4 miles and mainline railway stations in Northallerton and Thirsk provide frequent services to London’s Kings Cross.

The Villa is an impressive period property, being Grade II listed and believed to date from the late 18th Century, with later additions. The property presents an exciting development opportunity requiring full restoration throughout – this is a substantial project, perfect for an ambitious renovator !

Planning approval and listed building consent has been obtained for renovation of the property. The relevant planning approvals are 22/02452/FUL dated 11 April 2023 and listed buildings approval 22/02453/FUL dated 11 April 2023. In addition, there are two discharge of conditions applications relating to the property. These are ZB22/02452/DCN approved 4 March 2025 and ZB22/02453/DCN01 approved 9 May 2025. The purchaser will be expected to comply with the terms and conditions of these approvals, to include any discharge of remaining conditions. The purchaser should satisfy themselves as to the terms of the relevant planning approvals and conditions. Full details can be found on the North Yorkshire Council Planning Portal.

Outside, there is a courtyard to the side of the house, off which lies a garage, range of outbuildings and two car ports. Beyond to the east are the gardens and grounds which extend to about ½ an acre.