Location

Bishopthorpe Road is a highly popular area of York and 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, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals.

To the back of the property there is Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city’s historic walls 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 approximately half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated less than a mile away.

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 three 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 Scarcroft and Knavesmire Primary Schools, All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2024) and Millthorpe School (Ofsted Good 2024). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and times are approximate.

Description

A beautifully restored Victorian residence offering refined family living in one of York’s most desirable locations.

Occupying a prominent position in a highly coveted area of York, this distinguished home dates back to the 1880s and has undergone a meticulous programme of refurbishment, blending striking period detail with contemporary design to create a superbly appointed and highly adaptable family residence.

Formerly a care home, the property has been comprehensively reinstated as a private dwelling. The extensive works include the installation of a bespoke Harvey Jones kitchen, new staircase, high-performance insulation, underfloor heating throughout, and traditional-style double-glazed timber sash windows. A thoughtfully designed full-height rear extension adds significant living space and incorporates a utility room and a double garage.

The elegant entrance hall sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, with original features sympathetically restored and enhanced by modern craftsmanship. To the front of the property, the formal sitting room is flooded with natural light via a large bay window and features a cast iron stove and timber flooring. To the rear, a versatile snug/study links seamlessly with the open-plan kitchen and dining area – an impressive space designed with both entertaining and family life in mind. Full-height sliding doors open to a secluded, south-facing courtyard garden, drawing the outside in and creating a sense of light and space. A guest cloakroom and a large utility room with direct access to the garage complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a true retreat, complete with a generous en suite bathroom finished to a luxurious standard. A second double bedroom benefits from its own en suite shower room, ideal for guests. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom are located on the second floor, along with an additional study which could readily serve as a sixth bedroom. A well-executed loft conversion provides an additional en suite bedroom or studio space, offering further flexibility for home working or multi-generational living.

Externally, the property benefits from off-street parking for two vehicles in front of the double garage, with wrought iron railings enclosing the front garden and completing the elegant frontage.

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