Location

Holly Terrace is in a prime position on the River Ouse about half a mile from the city centre and close to local shops, restaurants, coffee shop and a primary school.

Nearby schools include York Steiner School, St Oswalds CE School (Ofsted Good 2024), Fulford School Academy, St Georges RC Primary School Voluntary Academy (Ofsted Good 2023) and Fishergate Primary School (Ofsted Good 2023).   

York University is just over a mile away and , the popular 'Designer Outlet' is about two and a half miles with access to the A64 linking to Leeds and the wider motorway network. There is a regular bus service to the city centre as well as an excellent cycle network.      

There are several supermarkets around, including Waitrose, within about three quarters of a mile. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross is about four miles and offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena. There are three Golf clubs within about five miles of the property, Heworth Golf club Forest Park Golf Club and Fulford Golf Club.

The property is perfectly positioned about one mile 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 also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham all within about two miles.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated about two miles away.

The property is well positioned for vehicular access to the A64, for travel across the region and York’s mainline railway station can be accessed for express services to major cities including London (Kings Cross in under two hours), Edinburgh and Manchester.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

8 Holly Terrace stands as a distinguished example of an early Victorian townhouse in York. This elegant residence occupies an elevated position, offering uninterrupted views across the River Ouse and overlooking the historic New Walk, which provides seamless access to the city centre. Just a short stroll away, the Millennium Bridge leads to the picturesque Rowntree Park. The property benefits from excellent transport links to the A64 and the University of York, and it falls within the catchment area of the highly regarded Fulford Secondary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

The house itself has spacious light-filled rooms, with views from both back and front alongside a wealth of period features and generous proportions of Victorian town houses.

Arranged over three floors, it offers over 2103 square feet of living space. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall fitted with under-stairs storage, together with an open-plan sitting/dining room with an outlook over the riverside. The salient points are a large bay window with original folding shutters, marble feature fireplace, high ceilings with ornate coving and ceiling rose, built-in shelving and cupboards. The kitchen is fitted with hand made cabinetry, marble worksurfaces and a range of integrated appliances, breakfast bar and space for a dining table with a skylight window above providing an abundance of light and French doors opening to the courtyard.

There is a useful utility room and separate w.c adjacent to the kitchen completing the ground floor accommodation.

An elegant staircase leads to the principal bedroom, currently being used as a first floor living room, overlooking the river. There are two further bedrooms, with bedroom three having views of medieval Clifford’s Tower. There is also a first floor modern house bathroom. The second floor provides two further bedrooms with a separate shower room.

To the front of the property, a charming west-facing terraced garden offers uninterrupted views of the river, while the rear features a walled courtyard with stone sett paving, providing valuable off-street parking accessed via an electric roller door.

This exceptional home combines period charm with modern luxury, making it a truly unique offering in the heart of York.