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Detached house for sale
Development Opportunity, Canal Saw Mills, Bondgate, Ripon, HG4
£200,000
Development Opportunity, Canal Saw Mills, Bondgate, Ripon, HG4
£200,000
Our Summary
- Derelict by 1894 and abandoned in 1956, the 2 mile canal was partially restored in the 1980s and the Canal Basin was finally reopened in 1996
- Any other uses will require full detailed planning approval and Listed Building consent
Description
This historic property, formerly a canal warehouse and Wharf manager's house, is located in a pleasant and discreet setting within walking distance of Ripon's city center. The property occupies a unique position, with a strip of garden along Canal Road and trees with preservation orders. The building is currently used as a storage facility, but could be suitable for a variety of uses subject to full detailed planning approval and Listed Building consent. The property benefits from mains electricity and is close to other mains services. The area offers easy access to the A1, regular train services, and national and international flights from Leeds/Bradford airport, as well as a range of shopping, recreational, and educational facilities. The property's historic significance is also notable, with the canal having been first proposed in 1736 and later restored in the 1980s and 1996.