Skellbank, Ripon, HG4 2PT
Yorkshire
£155,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This one-bedroom semi-detached house is set along Skellbank, within easy reach of Ripon's market place, local shops, cafés and other amenities. The accommodation comprises a reception room with a gas fire and stairs to the first floor, a kitchen with fitted storage and space for appliances, a double bedroom and a bathroom with a modern white suite. The property is offered with no onward chain.
There are gardens to the front and rear, with a paved patio and lawn at the back, plus a separate single garage in a block accessed by a private alleyway. The listing describes the house as well cared for, while noting that further modernisation may be considered, including provision of a suitable heating system. Extension potential is mentioned, subject to any required consents. The property is close to Spa Gardens, countryside walks and Ripon's central amenities, with local road links and bus services also available.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a light modernisation project in a leafy, central Ripon position, with the market place close by and the unusual bonus of both front and rear gardens plus a separate garage. The photographed rooms look clean and usable: the main scope is updating dated carpets and kitchen finishes, refreshing the décor, and installing a suitable heating system. The bathroom appears clean and already modern, while the gardens offer room for a straightforward tidy-up. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to the necessary consents.
The score is 51/100, a D: the location and manageable project give it appeal, but the overall opportunity is limited rather than a clear value-led buy. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet. The renovation range is £4,500–£12,000.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and replace the patterned reception, stair and bedroom flooring.
- Install a suitable heating system and make the house your own with relatively light modernisation.
- Make the most of the front and rear gardens and separate garage; the listing also notes potential to extend subject to consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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