Summary - THE OLD SMITHY ORCHARD LANE RIPLEY HARROGATE HG3 3AT
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
Detached two-bedroom period cottage in Ripley village, close to amenities and Harrogate.
Detached stone cottage with abundant period character
Vaulted lounge with feature fireplace and wood-burning stove
Open-plan modern kitchen with integrated appliances
Two double bedrooms; ensuite to master, plus family bathroom
Mezzanine study with limited headroom; useful eaves storage
Off-street parking for up to three vehicles
Rear gravel garden, powered workshop and external wood store
Stone walls likely uninsulated — potential energy-efficiency upgrades needed
Set within the attractive village of Ripley, this detached two-bedroom stone cottage blends period character with modern comforts. Vaulted living room ceilings, a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and an open-plan dining kitchen create welcoming, flexible living spaces for everyday life or weekend entertaining.
The layout includes a mezzanine study area, two double bedrooms with an ensuite to the master, and two bathrooms, providing practical accommodation for a small family, downsizers or those seeking a countryside retreat. Outside, low-maintenance gravel seating areas, a private rear garden and a powered workshop/ shed add useful outdoor living and storage.
Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, double glazing and off-street parking for up to three vehicles. Ripley village amenities — shop, primary school, pub, Ripley Castle and a half-hourly 36 bus to Harrogate — place daily needs close at hand while Harrogate is about 15 minutes away by car.
Important points to note: the cottage dates from before 1900 and the stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated, so further insulation or energy-efficiency improvements may be desirable. Ceiling heights and mezzanine access involve limited headroom in places; buyers seeking fully level accommodation should consider this.
Overall, this property will suit buyers who value village life, historic character and ready-to-use accommodation with potential to improve energy performance and tailor some spaces to personal taste.
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