Kirkgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

An exciting and increasingly rare residential development opportunity in the heart of Ripon city centre, comprising the former Matrix Nightclub site with the benefit of granted planning permission for a stylish townhouse scheme positioned just moments from the Market Square, Cathedral and the city’s excellent amenities.

An exciting development proposition where planning permission was granted under application reference 19/04661/FUL. The consented scheme, which has been implemented with the removal of the existing rear buildings, has been thoughtfully designed to maximise the highly convenient central location whilst creating a private and characterful residential setting within one of Ripon’s most established and historic areas.

The approved scheme provided for the demolition of the existing rear buildings and the creation of an attractive residential courtyard development comprising 7 individual dwellings, arranged as a mix of two and three-storey townhouses together with associated hard and soft landscaping and the possibility of a new pedestrian access to Kirkgate. The front buildings of 39 and 40 Kirkgate remain and can be refurbished to commercial retail units with apartments above.

Located on Kirkgate, the site enjoys immediate access to the city’s shops, restaurants, bars, cafés and cultural attractions, together with excellent road links to Harrogate, York and the wider region.

A superb opportunity for developers and investors to deliver a high-quality mixed commercial and residential scheme within a strong and proven North Yorkshire market.

The cathedral city of Ripon is a short drive away and boasts a weekly market, an extensive range of amenities including Marks and Spencer, restaurants and public houses. The area also offers a number of leisure facilities, including Ripon Racecourse, cinema, golf clubs, indoor leisure centre with swimming pool and tennis club. Other leisure facilities nearby include fitness and spa facilities at the nearby Swinton Estate and Grantley Hall.

Within the area are an excellent range of schools in both the private and public sectors and Melmerby lies near to the North York Moors National Park and Yorkshire Dales, ideal for those with a love of the great outdoors. There are numerous options open within the locality for eating out, with good pub food and also Michellin Star excellence.

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Tenure
Freehold.

Services
All mains services are connected to the property.

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Legal Costs
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Planning
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority in respect of planning proposals if any change of use is envisaged.