The Meadows, Dishforth, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3GF

Dishforth in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, is considered locally to be one of the area’s most charming villages. With its pretty church, two friendly pubs and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside it’s easy to see why it’s so popular.

The nearby towns of Boroughbridge and Ripon are both less than six miles away. Ripon might be the smallest city in Yorkshire, but this historic cathedral city boasts a wealth of amenities and history. From the Market Square that hosts a bustling market every Thursday to the World Heritage sites of nearby Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens, there is always plenty to do.

Ripon and Harrogate are both popular for their range of restaurants serving a variety of locally sourced and world cuisine. Both also offer a bustling café and bar culture, with artisan coffee shops and a variety of lively pubs and bars catering for every taste.

Everday shopping needs are served by the nearby town of Boroughbridge with its bustling High Street. Ripon and Harrogate offer still more opportunities for retail therapy being home to a variety of high street chains as well as lots of smaller, independent retailers – all set within the beautiful architecture of these old world destinations.

Dishforth, close to the M1 and A168, benefits from easy access by car to Knaresborough in 24 minutes, Harrogate in 30 minutes, York in 41 minutes and Leeds in 49 minutes.

Thirsk railway station is 17 minutes away by car, from where regular services of 18 minutes journey time operate to York, to Leeds in 42 minutes and to London two hours and 17 minutes.

• Boroughbridge 5 miles
• Ripon 6 miles
• Morrisons (Boroughbridge) 6.5 miles
• Thirsk Railway Station 9 miles
• Harrogate 16 miles

Specification

• Carpets included throughout
• Cushioned vinyl flooring to wet areas
• Fully fitted kitchen with oven, hob and extractor
• White 3 piece family bathroom suite
• Downstairs WC
• En-suite plot available (plot 56)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applications will require a local connection to the Harrogate District. This means one of the following must apply to proceed:

• A member of the household has lived in the Harrogate District for a minimum of two years OR
• Has close family who have lived in the Harrogate District for a minimum of 5 years OR
• Has previously lived in the Harrogate District for a minimum of 10 years OR
• Currently works/ has an offer of work in the Harrogate District. Employment contract must be for a minimum of 12 months and at least 16 hours per week.