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 approximately half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

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 in the iconic former Terry's Chocolate Factory, this stunning ground floor duplex boasts its own private garden terrace.

Arranged over two floors, offering over 950 square feet of accommodation the property has been finished to an exceptional standard and would suit any number of buyers including professionals and downsizers or as a perfect pied-à-terre in York.

The ground floor has a fantastic open plan living space with a sizeable dining-sitting area; two French doors open to the pretty terraced garden creating a wonderful bright and airy space, ideal for entertaining. The well appointed kitchen is situated just off the living room and is finished to a high standard with built in NEFF appliances.

The first floor is home to two double bedrooms, bathroom and additional storage. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, while bedroom two is generously proportioned with plenty of room for a double bed plus desk space to accommodate anyone wishing to work from home.