Location

Micklegate is most famous for Micklegate Bar, one of the four main gateways in the York city walls. It historically served as the main entrance for travellers from the south and held ceremonial importance, requiring monarchs to dismount and seek permission to enter.

The property is perfectly positioned just inside the city’s historic walls on Micklegate with all the popular attractions nearby 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 Micklegate and there are a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes, hairdressers and a post office.

Bishopthorpe Road, about half a mile away, 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.   

Rowntree Park with a café is less than a mile away and has a playground, tennis and basketball courts. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated just over a mile away.

York railway station is less than half 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 network.

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 are approximate.

Description

Bathurst House is a fine example of early 18th-century architecture, occupying a prominent position on the south side of the River Ouse. Set behind a handsome double-fronted façade with Roman Doric door surround, this remarkable home combines architectural grandeur with sympathetic modernisation, the result of an extensive seven-year restoration programme that has reinstated the building as a distinguished private residence. A testament to the owners vision, the property has undergone a meticulous and extensive refurbishment offering a unique blend of traditional character and modern luxury. This exceptional property boasts original features such as wooden beams, adding to its historic charm and character.   

Constructed in the 1720s and extended in the 19th century, the house bears close association with York’s civic and architectural heritage. Originally commissioned by Charles Bathurst, whose crest remains visible in decorative interior mouldings and cast-iron downpipes - the property has served various functions through the centuries, including as a hotel and later commercial offices. Bathurst House has undergone a comprehensive renovation, including full re-wiring and re-plumbing, new heating with 47 cast-iron Hurlingham radiators, underfloor heating to kitchens, bathrooms and basement, refurbished original windows with secondary glazing, and new bespoke kitchens and bathrooms throughout. Each upgrade has been undertaken with respect to the property’s heritage, and in line with a Georgian palette and aesthetic. Today, it stands as a meticulously restored private home with a rare combination of history, scale and discretion.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged over four principal floors, displaying a wealth of original period detailing, including ornate ceiling cornices, dado panelling, fielded oak doors, sash windows with working shutters, and fine fireplaces throughout. The grand entrance hall features original Victorian tiled flooring and a spectacular sweeping staircase with alternating fluted and twisted balusters rising beneath a coffered ceiling bearing the Bathurst crest. A 40-pane arched stair window offers a striking view across the private walled garden.

The principal reception rooms retain their elegance and proportion, notably the 36 ft double drawing and dining room - ideal for formal entertaining and complete with parquet flooring, folding doors, and a concealed corner bar with leather-finish granite worktops and Quooker tap.

The handmade kitchen, crafted by Hovingham Interiors, links the main house with the guest suite and features an island unit, granite work surfaces, range cooker and integrated Neff appliances. A south-west aspect and tall windows ensure a bright and inviting space with views to the garden. Additional living spaces include a study, cinema/gym, wine store and generous utility areas at lower ground level, enhancing the flexibility of the accommodation.

The first floor is home to a luxurious principal suite extending across the front and side elevations, comprising a spacious bedroom, bespoke dressing room and an opulent en suite bathroom complete with Samuel Heath freestanding copper bath, rainhead shower, and bespoke vanity. Further bedrooms are generously proportioned and beautifully appointed across the upper floors, including a second suite with original panelling and fireplace, and a top floor sitting room with discreet kitchenette, perfect for guests or children. A staircase leads to a private roof terrace spanning the width of the house, offering a rare outdoor retreat in the city centre.

The two-storey guest suite, formerly the service wing, remains fully integrated with the main house yet is self-contained, which would be ideal for multi-generational living and has independent access from Barker Lane. Comprising a kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, it presents a valuable opportunity for guest, multi-generational or staff accommodation.

Outside
The walled garden offers rare privacy and seclusion, beautifully landscaped with mature planting, lawn and extensive paved terraces ideal for outdoor entertaining. A traditional brick outbuilding with pantile roof provides useful storage. The garden is accessed from the lane via a secure rear gate.

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