Prospect House

28 Park Street, Masham, Ripon
Guide Price £575,000

Prospect House represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial Grade II listed double fronted town house. This historic dwelling is situated just off the market square in the heart of the picturesque and sought-after market town of Masham.

Designated as Grade II listed in 1986, this lovely property boasts classical Georgian architecture of elegant proportions with attractive mellow stone elevations and stone mullioned windows.

This lovely family home is brimming with character and charm and boasts many original features throughout enjoying expansive living accommodation of elegant proportions laid out over three floors.

The internal accommodation is entered via the entrance porch leading to the spacious reception hall with decorative arches giving access to the formal drawing room with open fire, arched display niches with storage and sash windows with working shutters, dining room with period fire surround and bay window with working shutters.

Further accommodation to the ground is a cosy snug with sliding doors giving access to the courtyard garden.
The farmhouse style kitchen boasts a range of fitted cabinentry with granite work surfaces, a generous central island, gas fired Aga and separate gas hob.

As one would expect from a house of this calibre there are useful service areas including a utility room/laundry and boot room with fitted furniture and a glazed ‘lean to’ giving access to a walk in larder.

A large cellar is accessed via a secret door from the reception hall.

The period staircase with feature window leads to first floor bedroom accommodation including a beautiful principal bedroom with recently updated en suite dressing room with fitted furniture and separate shower. Two further generous bedrooms both with fitted storage, are served by a family bathroom fitted white sanitary ware and oak flooring.

Stairs lead to a second floor which comprises two additional double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.

Prospect House Park is approached via a gated gravel driveway with hard standing parking for several vehicles. The property benefits from a paved garden area, a lovely secluded courtyard garden, stone outbuildings and stone barn currently utilised as garaging.

Please note: The gated driveway Is retained within the ownership of Prospect House. Vehicular access is granted to a single detached dwelling to the rear of the driveway.

Location

The historic and picturesque market town of Masham, perched on the banks of the river Ure, has so much to offer, Located in the rolling countryside of Lower Wensleydale, it provides a perfect base to explore the magnificent expanse of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors.

Rivers, reservoirs and pastures, woodlands, ancient monuments and breathtaking moorland are right on the doorstep. The friendly and active community is centred around the historic Georgian marketplace surrounded by beautiful Georgian architecture.

The town offers a wide selection of amenities and facilities including; butchers, bakers, two breweries, hairdressers, galleries, grocer and greengrocer, delicatessen, fine wine shop, newsagent, chemist, supermarket, petrol station and bustling twice weekly market.
The town also boasts great cafes, hotels and restaurants and a thriving primary school, two churches, a cricket and recreational ground.

The glorious Swinton Park Estate is just over a mile away is and is a wonderful destination for a sumptuous afternoon tea or to take advantage of the country club and luxurious spa. Masham is situated approx. 9 miles north of the Cathedral city of Ripon with a bustling weekly market, a wide variety of shops, services and supermarkets together with public houses and restaurants, plus a leisure centre, swimming pool, racecourse, golf club, sports clubs and the renowned Ripon Grammar School.

The towns of Richmond, Leyburn and Bedale are all within easy reach and access to the A1 (M) is approximately 7 miles distant. The town is also conveniently located for Northallerton and Thirsk train stations, providing excellent access to the national rail network with regular, direct links to London Kings Cross.


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