Welcome to Robinson’s Fold the latest development by the Oakapple Group

Rainton is the quintessential English village complete with the cricket club, village green and pub. Its position on the edge of Herriot Country between
the market towns of Ripon and Thirsk make the village ideally placed to provide all the advantages of rural living whilst having a wide range of
services and leisure opportunities on its doorstep.

Robinson’s Fold offers a range of 3, 4 and 5 bedroomed homes each individually designed to provide a range of internal layouts and choice of
brick and artstone finishes. A number of homes adjoin open countryside and enjoy unspoilt views. Others include a spacious home office
offering the ability to work from home without compromising the work environment or inconveniencing the rest of the family.

Kitchens:
High quality, shaker design with stainless steel handles. Granite work surfaces and upstand with corian to Newby. Full height, glazed splashback to hob area. Large format, glazed porcelain tiles to floor. Built-in appliances 

Bathroom:
Designer fittings including rainfall showerhead and chrome towel rail. Full height tiling to wet walls with half height tiling to walls with sanitaryware. Porcelain floor tiles

Joinery:
Staircases with oak strings, newel posts, balusters, handrail and cappings. Softwood threads and risers. Painted softwood to Newby. Oak veneer internal doors with stainless steel ironmongery.

Decoration:
Walls to be painted in off white with matt finish. Ceilings to be painted in white matt emulsion. White gloss to woodwork. Engineered oak flooring to the entrance hall and family room

Heating:
Gas-fired, central heating system. Underfloor heating to ground floor and radiators to the first floor, radiators throughout the Newby. Energy-efficient boiler

Security:
Intruder alarm and mains wired smoke detectors provided

Electrical:
Brushed stainless steel sockets and switches throughout. Low energy downlighters. Motion sensors to bathrooms and ensuites.

External:
Turfed front and rear gardens. Natural stone paving to paths and patio areas with graphite to the Newby. Electrically operated door to garage. Electric car charging point

Your Guarantee:
All our new homes come with the added protection of the Premier New Home Warranty providing 10 years, insurance-backed cover against structural defects. See www.premierguarantee.com for further details.

*Images are examples of what the interior may look like.

Connections

Rainton is located close to the junction of the A1 and A168 providing the commuter with a range of options when travelling by car. Central Harrogate and York are 16 and 25 miles to the South respectively whilst Leeds is 38 miles. For those wishing to travel north, Middlesbrough is 35 miles and Durham 51 miles. The nearest train station is Thirsk (7 miles) from which a range of local and national services operate including direct trains to Leeds, London, Manchester Airport, Sunderland and York. Additional direct services to Edinburgh and Newcastle are available from Northallerton Station (17 miles) The popular 36 Bus operates from Ripon running to and from Leeds via Harrogate at 15 minute intervals. A night service operates over the weekends linking the area to the variety of restaurants available in Harrogate and for the more adventurous, all the nightlife to be experienced in Leeds. Manchester Airport can be accessed by direct train from Thirsk whilst Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately one hours drive.

Meet the Neighbors

Virtually equidistant from Ripon and Thirsk, Rainton has not one but two of North Yorkshire’s finest market towns on its doorstep. Five miles to the south and sat on the banks of the River Ure is the city of Ripon. Centered around its historical marketplace, Ripon offers a variety of retail and leisure choices. Those looking for culture and history can spend time in the Cathedral, Courthouse and Workhouse Museums or experience the spectacle of the Hornblower’s evening ceremony. If looking to simply unwind then try the recently developed Curzon Cinema which shows an eclectic mix of mainstream and independent films. To the north is Thirsk made famous the world over by the books, films and television series based on the life and work of vet James Herriot. Perhaps less well known is its status as the birthplace of Thomas Lord founder of Lords, the home of cricket. Hosting twice-weekly markets, the market square remains the focus of the town. Here you will find a broad range of national and local retailers catering for every need.

Across Ripon and Thirsk there is a full offering of sports clubs including cricket, golf, hockey, football, rugby, and tennis. Each also has a “garden” racecourse with full calendars catering for the serious enthusiast and family group. Slightly further afield is the Spa Town Harrogate. Renowned for its Victorian architecture and open spaces, Harrogate has grown into one of Yorkshires strongest retail and leisure centres. All the major high street brands can be found in the main shopping area whilst a stroll through the Montpellier Quarter will reveal a range of specialist and boutique stores. Harrogate hosts a range of national events including the Autumn and Spring Flower Shows, International Festival and Great Yorkshire Show.   All of this is set amongst North Yorkshires stunning countryside. Those seeking the outdoors really are spoilt for choice with some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery on the doorstep. On the outskirts of Ripon sits the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Owned and managed by the National Trust, “Fountains” offers everything for a family day out from ancient ruins, stunning water gardens and landscaped walks to the chance to see a variety of wildlife up close in the deer park. 

Leave Ripon and once beyond the SSSI of Brimham Rocks you enter Nidderdale. With its patchwork of rolling meadows, woods and heather moorland Nidderdale lives up to its status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alternatively, travel via Thirsk and head into the North York Moors a National Park stretching all the way to the coast. On the way, call in and visit one of the many unique attractions perhaps the White Horse etched into the hillside above Kilburn and watch the gliders as they take off directly overhead. Numerous country houses in the area open their grounds to the public including nearby Newby Hall. Newby has a full calendar of events including historic vehicle rally’s, annual fireworks championship and the local agricultural show.

School Days

The area around Rainton offers a wide range of high-quality educational choice for all age groups from nursery through to secondary school. This encompasses schools operating on a selective and non-selective basis and both state and independent options. At primary level, the catchment school is Baldersby St James most recently rated by Ofsted as a “Good” school. Alternatives can be found at Dishforth which is a 5-minute drive away and Sharow which is within a 15-minute drive. All are three are traditional village schools with small class sizes, a strong community ethic and focus on pastoral care. Secondary education is provided at Thirsk School. Whilst Rainton is just outside the catchment, Ripon has two “Outstanding” schools in Outwood Academy and Ripon Grammar School. Places may occasionally be available at both. Entry to Ripon Grammar School is via annual entry exam. Independent schools in the area are Queen Mary’s, an all-girls school and Cundall Manor which is co-educational. Both offer boarding places. The nearest pre-school care is provided at the Baldersby Park Montessori Nursery in Topcliffe Website details for schools in the area are provided below