Roecliffe, Nr Boroughbridge

Situation
This impressive new energy efficient detached house is one of only four bespoke houses on a private roadway on the western edge of a sought after North Yorkshire village noted for its individual houses and facilities that include a highly regarded primary school, popular gastro pub and church. The village is centred around a picturesque green and is only five minutes’ drive from extensive amenities in Boroughbridge. The town is situated on junction 48 of the A1 (M) motorway affording swift access north and south, to the Teeside and West Yorkshire conurbations respectively. Harrogate and York are both readily accessible with both on the east coast inter-city rail network and there are an increasing number of flight options from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Accommodation
Vale Lodge is the latest development by specialist and highly regarded Yorkshire builders AJ Hawkridge who have a richly deserved reputation gained over many years for quality construction, and their attention to detail. The design is specifically intended to satisfy modern day living standards with a large open plan living kitchen being the focal point of the spacious ground floor which also offers a formal sitting room and good sized study/snug that both sit either side of a generous central hallway.
The property is equally impressive on the first floor with a master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite plus 2 further bedrooms serviced by the house bathroom, all arranged around an open central landing. Overall Vale Lodge extends to some 2400 sq ft (226 sq m) plus a substantial double garage. The property sits on a good-sized plot with a nicely enclosed lawned rear garden plus a more open lawn garden area to the front that has a lovely westerly open aspect over paddock towards woodland.
Specification & Fit Out
The sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire a new high quality detached house which at this stage of the build allows for personal choice of fitting with generous allowances for kitchen and flooring.
SPECIFICATION FROM BUILDER AJ HAWKRIDGE
(As at May 2026 and subject to amendment)
The house is constructed to the highest possible standards and is backed with a 10 Year Warranty through Advantage Insurance, using Chatsworth bricks, stone cills, timber sliding sash windows to the front elevation with Upvc to the sides and rear to match the timber, all glazed , with Bi-fold patio doors to the rear. ? The roof is tiled with traditional clay tiles complemented with Artstone ridges.
Heating - Air Source , underfloor heating to Ground Floor, radiators to First Floor.
Solar Panels - PV Panels on the roof (470W) with a 5kw Fox Hybrid inverter with 1 no Fox 5kw battery storage.
Electrical - Ample double electrical sockets throughout each room with down lights to Bathrooms and Kitchen area and pendants to the Hallway, Alarm, Car Charging etc.
Decoration - Throughout colour's to be decided. ?Painted skirtings and architrives throughout with Oak doors. ?
Sanitary ware to the En-suite's, shower rooms and House Bathroom by Interiors of Ripon to incorporate Hansgrohe taps and showers with Kudos shower doors and trays with Omnia towel rails. ? Led mirrors with demisters and vanity units with PUR lighting. ? Tiling to Bathroom floors over electric heating and tiling to shower areas.
Staircase - Oak Newel posts and string with MDF treads and risers. The handrails will be Oak with glass balustrading to the stairs and gallery. The staircase will have Oak Newel. Sun pipes over the Landing Area to transmit natural light on to the Landing.
Kitchen and Utility have initially been designed by David Charles Kitchens of Ripon with a provisional sum of £25,000.00 included for provision of units and applicances. Allowance for tiling to the Kitchen area floor only. ? (NB – No allowance for carpets or other floor coverings).
Stoves - Two 5kw Woodburning Stoves to the Lounge and Living Area with stone hearths.
Externally - Indian Stone paving footpath around the perimeter of the building with stone steps to the Front Door and a 3m wide Patio along the rear of the House. The rear garden area will be turfed as will the front finished with metal powder coated railing to the front Boundary with a pair of gates to the Entrance Drive and a hand gate leading to the Front Door (electric gates optional extra). The Drive will be finished with limestone chippings and stone edgings.
Water - Mains water fed into a storage tank in the Garage and pumped under pressure into the house. All top water drainage from the roof areas goes into ground soakaway crates, foul drainage is mains.
Tenure
Freehold with possession on legal completion.
Services
Mains electricity, drainage and water are installed plus air source heating and solar panels.
Easements and Rights of way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, and rights of way, public and private, whether specifically mentioned or not.
Local authority and Council Tax
North Yorkshire Council. Tax band yet to be confirmed.
EPC
Yet to be assessed
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Directions
From the A168 on the outskirts of Boroughbridge, proceed towards Roecliffe along Bar Lane. Proceed through the village, past the church and school, and follow the bend in the road to the right by The Crown Inn, with the roadway to the property then on the left hand side.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment through GSC Grays – 01423 590500 – [email protected]
Disclaimer
GSC Grays gives notice that:
1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.
3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.
4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.
5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.
Particulars and Photography
June 2026. Photography taken: June 2026.