Location

Rawcliffe Lane runs parallel to Shipton Road is ideally suited for access to the city, St Peters and Bootham schools on foot and access also to the ring road and Clifton Moor Retail and Business Park. Clifton Green offers a mix of local shops, including Chemist, Explore Library with Cafe and an excellent Butcher. Close by is Homestead Park, a glorious six-acre park with formal beds, recreational space, a wildlife pond and children's play area. The city centre can be accessed via Bootham or the riverside walks. In addition the property is located in close proximity to over 100 acres of open grassland for long walks.

The ancient city offers excellent shopping, two theatres, galleries, museums and many restaurants and bars. St Olaves Road is very close to both Bootham and St Peter's independent schools with good state schools a short distance away.

Please note all distances and times are approximate.

Description

This handsome detached Edwardian house offers well-balanced accommodation arranged over three floors and is ideally suited to family living. The property provides five generous bedrooms and three excellent reception rooms, complemented by a wealth of period features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, picture rails, a tiled entrance hallway and attractive leaded glazing.

The house is entered via a porch into a welcoming central hallway. The generous sitting room benefits from a south-facing bay window and a door opening directly onto the garden. An elegant fireplace forms a focal point, while timber flooring adds both warmth and practicality. The dining room enjoys a front aspect and also features a period fireplace, with ample space for a large dining table and chairs. The adjacent family room is a versatile space, ideal for use as a home office, playroom or music room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cabinetry incorporating a double butler sink, range-style oven and timber worktops. A door provides convenient access to the south-east facing garden.

On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom enjoys dual-aspect windows. Three further well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A secondary staircase leads to the second floor, where bedroom five provides an excellent additional space suitable for a variety of uses.

Externally, the property benefits from a detached double garage with a rear door opening into the garden. A paved pathway and terrace provide ideal areas for seating and outdoor entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature shrubs and trees softening the boundary fencing, while a useful shed offers space for potting and garden tools. The generous driveway provides off-street parking for several vehicles, a rare feature for a city property. Gates and evergreen hedging offer both privacy and security, enhancing the appeal of this delightful home.

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