Location

The Residence is an impressive building situated in one of York’s most sought-after residential areas adjacent to the York Racecourse.

Close by is Bishopthorpe Road which won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ award in 2015. It was voted by The Times as “one of the UK’s coolest places to live“ and has its own dedicated website, www.bishyroad.net. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis and restaurants that host regular events and festivals.

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 one and a half miles distance.

The property is positioned 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 Residence enjoys excellent pedestrian access to some of York’s prettiest green areas including the Knavesmire, Knavesmire Wood and Rowntree Park, with its popular cafe and walks along the River Ouse.

Conveniently located for the A64, A19 south, the city centre and York railway station which offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Situated within the highly sought-after and prestigious development of The Residence on Bishopthorpe Road, this exquisite ground floor duplex apartment offers contemporary living at its finest.

A generous entrance hallway leads into a stunning open-plan sitting and dining room, illuminated by a full wall of glazed windows and doors that flood the space with natural light. This elegant reception room seamlessly overlooks a private south-facing patio terrace and mature trees beyond, creating a tranquil and inviting ambiance. A bespoke built-in cabinet provides abundant storage, while the timber flooring adds warmth and character throughout.

The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a sleek range of high-quality cabinetry, complemented by premium work surfaces and integrated appliances, perfectly suited for both daily living and entertaining. A convenient guest WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

Ascending to the first floor, the spacious landing features a useful storage cupboard, leading to two beautifully appointed double bedrooms. The principal bedroom, enjoying a sunny south-facing aspect, benefits from extensive built-in wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. The second bedroom is equally bright, offering pleasant views and ample space for a home office or study area. A contemporary, fully tiled bathroom completes the accommodation which has underfloor heating.

The private south-facing patio terrace offers an exceptional degree of privacy and is ideally designed for alfresco dining and relaxation—an enviable outdoor retreat in this highly desirable location

The property also comes with two parking spaces.