Location

The grand residential street of Albemarle Road runs off The
Mount, south of the city from Micklegate Bar and is part of
the Central Historic Core Conservation Area of York.

Situated only half a mile walk from Bishopthorpe Road a highly popular area of York that has won the "Great British High Street of the Year" award in 2015, as well as being voted "one of the UK's coolest places to live" by The Times. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis, bakeries, yoga studio, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals. Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts is just a short distance from "Bishy" Road. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The property is perfectly positioned outside the city’s historic bar walls of Micklegate (about half a mile) and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.

The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is about half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated close by (0.2 mile).

York railway station is less than a mile away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about two miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.

The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

5 Albemarle Road is a fine period home, set within a terrace of smart townhouses, offering a good balance of formal and informal living space. The property has been recently extended and refurbished to an excellent standard offering a fantastic balance of period features along with modern touches.   

The ground floor offers wonderful, contemporary, family accommodation including a recently added utility room, WC, generous kitchen and adjacent family area. The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of units in white, integrated appliances and sleek white worktops with a seating area incorporated into the room. With ample space for dining and relaxing, this open plan area is perfect for entertaining and modern living.   

On the ground floor there are two fine reception rooms with generous proportions, high ceilings, decorative coving, picture rails and deep skirting boards.. The relaxing and welcoming study benefits from a wood burning stove. The elegant sitting room is filled with natural light from the bay window, in addition, there is a cast iron wood burning stove. A new guest WC with quality fittings makes a useful addition.   

To the first floor there are two large bedrooms, including the palatial principal with bespoke fitted wardrobes and far-reaching views across the Knavesmire. The luxury en suite, features a freestanding bath and separate circular shower. The guest room bedroom also benefits from a contemporary en suite.   

On the second floor are two further double bedrooms with a separate modern shower room.   

The property is further enhanced by a private, walled courtyard to the rear and a more formal garden to the front.

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