Summary - Oakfold, Skelton-on-Ure, RIPON HG4 5AG
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious, secluded village home with annexe, large garden and double garage..
Striking reception hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and oak staircase
Tucked at the head of a private driveway in Skelton-on-Ure, this impressive five-bedroom detached home offers expansive, flexible living across a large footprint. The property benefits from a striking reception hall with floor-to-ceiling windows, solid oak staircase and exposed beams that set a characterful tone on arrival. The principal wing includes a generous lounge with gas stove, an open-plan dining/office area and a well-equipped dining kitchen that opens into a bright sunroom and garden.
A self-contained annexe with its own boiler (lounge, dining area, bedroom and bathroom) gives genuine multi-generational or rental flexibility. Upstairs the master suite features a walk-through wardrobe, dressing area and a spa-style ensuite with sauna and steam shower; a second bedroom has a private balcony and ensuite. Two further doubles and a family bathroom complete the main accommodation, with a partly boarded loft for additional storage.
Outside, mature lawns, a paved entertaining patio with built-in barbecue, all-weather golf net/putting green, double garage and parking for multiple vehicles underline the property’s lifestyle strengths. Practical notes: heating is oil-fired to radiators, glazing is secondary and broadband speeds are reported as slow despite village full-fibre availability (free connection offered). The home sits in a very low-crime, very affluent village setting with good access to Ripon, Boroughbridge and arterial routes.
Important drawbacks to note: council tax is described as quite expensive, the house uses oil rather than mains gas, and wall construction is noted as solid brick with no insulation (assumed) which may affect running costs and future retrofit work. Interested buyers should view to assess finish levels and long-term running implications alongside the clear space and privacy on offer.
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