Location

The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city's historic walls off Bootham. An ideal location for the 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, supermarkets and further landmark attractions.

Nearby are the Museum Gardens, 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.

Located less than half a mile from the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Further along is Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are about two and a half miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.

York railway station is about half a mile way over Scarborough bridge 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 and a half 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 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

An imposing Grade II listed five-bedroom townhouse situated within one of York's most prestigious residential addresses. This much-loved family home is arranged over five floors, providing approximately 3,449 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation, complemented by a particularly generous rear garden. Numerous well preserved and exquisite period features can be found throughout, enhancing the charm and character.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to a formal sitting room and a well-proportioned kitchen/dining room, ideal for both family life and entertaining. On the first floor, a fine drawing room and the principal bedroom are served by a W.C., with elegant sash windows opening onto a balcony with iron railings and attractive views over the garden.

The second floor offers two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A secondary staircase rises to the upper floor, which provides bedrooms four and five, a walk-in dressing room and a separate shower room.

The basement benefits from its own independent access and includes a kitchen with separate pantry, a bathroom and a craft room with built-in storage. A rear door opens directly onto the exceptional double-width garden, featuring a paved terrace, expansive lawn, mature trees, a greenhouse and established vegetable beds. It is rare to find such a generous garden in the city centre.

Permit parking is available via York City Council.

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