Location

Bishopthorpe Road 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.

To the back of the property there is Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The property is perfectly positioned just 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 is approximately half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated less than a mile away.

York railway station is less than 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.

The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft and Knavesmire Primary Schools, 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 times are approximate.

Description

120 Bishopthorpe Road is a beautifully restored Edwardian townhouse, which has undergone an extensive renovation by its current owners who have spared no expense in making the wonderful home it is.

The property is arranged over three floors and spans over 2,500 square feet. The property retains many of its period features such as its original stain glass windows, high ceilings and Edwardian floor tiles, cornicing and original staircase.

The sitting room is filled with an abundance of light from the beautiful bay window and centering the room is a marvellous original open fireplace. The family room is an inviting space with a newly fitted log burner, that opens up into kitchen. The heart of the home is the recently extended kitchen diner, the bespoke kitchen has been designed and fitted by a local independent company; Cookhouse Design and is equipped with all Neff appliances.

It has been specifically designed with the concept of entertaining family and friends. Leading through the French doors you are invited into the charming walled courtyard, where sunlight graces the space all day from dawn until late evening, creating an ideal space for relaxation and entertaining. Beyond the kitchen there is a W.C. and utility room which completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is via an elegant staircase, hosting a spacious principal bedroom with a particular highlight of a large bay window overlooking Bishopthorpe Road. There are two good sized bedrooms with views overlooking Rowntree Park to the back. Additionally, there is a well-appointed family bathroom and a separate W.C.

On the second floor there is a modern walk-in shower room and two double bedrooms, with bedroom four benefitting from a large walk-in wardrobe.