Location

New Walk Terrace is regarded as one of York's prime residential areas, offering a broad range of local services. Nearby schools include St Oswalds CE School (Ofsted Rating Good 2019), Fulford School Academy, St Georges RC Primary School Voluntary Academy and Fishergate Primary School (Ofsted Rating 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

30 New Walk Terrace is an impressive Victorian townhouse, situated in one of the most desirable streets in York. A peaceful tree lined residential road with pedestrian access to the River Ouse, with a footpath and cycle track leading right into the heart of York.

The property has undergone an extensive programme of renovation and refurbishment at the hands of the current owners, the attention to detail throughout the property is impressive and the works have certainly enhanced the overall building. The works include the addition of the lower ground floor, a full re-wire, re-plumbing and restoration of the original period features, including the sash windows, coving and marble fireplaces, enhanced by the addition of numerous contemporary fittings.

The property is fronted by a luscious green parterre and boasts some very fine Victorian features. The accommodation is arranged over five floors and extends over 2,800 square feet. The sitting room is a wonderful and light and well-balanced space with its eye catching fireplace and large bay window. The heart of the home is the stunning well appointed 'Tom Howley' kitchen finished with granite counter tops and a range of quality appliances, including a Wolf range cooker, with Bora induction fan, Sub Zero fridge / freezer and Quooker Tap. The family room is a fantastic space for relaxing with the family incorporating a Sonos Sound System which is fitted throughout the ground floor. The lighting of the property is managed through the smart technology of Control4 lighting.

The newly converted lower ground floor consists of a full fitted utility room with built in cupboards and a W.C.

Moving to the first floor via a beautiful ornate staircase, is a fabulous principal bedroom suite. Flooded with natural light, the bedroom has south facing view over the leafy street below. Reconfigured to include a fully fitted dressing area and luxurious en suite bathroom fitted with porcelain tiles and large vanity unit.

To the second floor there are two well proportioned bedrooms, each for a study for home working area. Both bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom. The third floor consists of a generous fourth bedroom, finished with an en suite bathroom.

The garden is accessed directly from the kitchen, via the French doors which open onto a level patio extending either side of a manicured lawn, bordered by layered beds and high brick walls, providing a degree of privacy and shelter. At the far end is a brick built store fitted with kitchen cabinetry and a hot/cold tap. There is a lockable pedestrian gate leading to Sandringham Street.