Ripley, Harrogate
- Land size
- 5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Stunning country residence
- In need of full modernisation
- Permitted development to extend
- Ancillary detached cottage
- Swimming pool
- Detached garage with guest annex
- Planning consent to demolish and rebuild
- Extensive grounds
- Sought after rural location
Description
A Stunning, detached, Georgian style country residence, In need of full modernisation, offering extremely well proportioned accommodation with leisure facilities and set amidst 5 acres of grounds and gardens, having a separate detached cottage and separate guest suite and being located in this enviable, elevated position with far reaching views, approximately a 15 minute drive from Harrogate.
Scarah Hill was constructed in the 1930s, taking advantage of this superb vista and south facing position on the edge of the Ripley estate, with accommodation creating a great balance of formal and informal living designed around entertaining and a family environment.
Planning consent has been passed to demolish and build a magnificent country house set over three floors or, alternatively, there is a permitted development consent to extend the existing property - further details available on request.
This is an incredibly rare opportunity to create a beautiful home with bespoke accommodation in one of the area’s most favoured locations.
The accommodation currently comprises: Hallway, drawing room, sitting room, study, family room, cloakroom, dining room, breakfast kitchen, boot room, utility room, general storerooms and wine store. To the first floor is a principal bedroom with dressing room/5th bedroom and en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two additional double bedrooms, one having further en-suite bathroom, separate house bathroom and home office.
The ancillary detached cottage property is set within the grounds with its own separate driveway and gardens to both front and rear and in brief comprises: Entrance hall, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom.
The guest Annex is a self-contained studio above the detached garage which includes a bedroom, kitchen area and bathroom.
There is an impressive indoor swimming pool accessed via the main house with changing room facilities and plant room.
Outside - The property is approached via electronically operated entrance gates with a winding driveway leading to a turning area with water feature.
There is garaging for four vehicles, outbuildings and an area for the tennis court to be reconstructed, all set within 5 acres of well maintained gardens and grounds.
The property is situated in a rural location within easy reach of the beautiful village of Ripley with its excellent amenities including primary school, post office, general store, butcher, hotel/public house and boutique clothing & gift shop.
Ripley is located within approximately 6 miles of Harrogate.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 195 Homes with Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
37 Mbps
Superfast · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ripley Endowed Church of England School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Admiral Long Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 43
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Killinghall Church of England Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Harrogate High School4.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 579
- Type
- Academy converter
- Harrogate Grammar School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,081
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Aidan's Church of England High School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,966
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St John Fisher Catholic Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,250
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Rossett School5.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 785
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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