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£950,000Guide price

Dairy Guest House, Scarcroft Road, York YO23 1ND

8bedrooms
7bathrooms
Terracedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 6 May 2026 · York

How the price compares

This home£950,000
Median 8 bed in York£900k4 homes listed · £295 per sq ft
Difference+6%above the area median

Key features

  • EXCELLENT MID TERRACED HOUSE, CURRENTLY A GUEST HOUSE CENTRAL TO YORK!
  • FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO PUT YOUR OWN STAMP AND STYLE ON A PERIOD HOME
  • VERY POPULAR "BISHY ROAD" LOCATION
  • FABULOUS PERIOD FEATURES WITH HIGHT CEILINGS AND CORNICES
  • SEPARATE TWO BEDROOM ANNEX WITH A ROOF TERRACE AND MODERN KITCHEN
  • ALL SIX BEDROOMS WITH QUALITY EN SUITES
  • PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONAL COUPLES AND HOLIDAY LETS!
  • FABULOUS CENTRAL COURTYARD ACCESSED VIA THE PASSAGEWAY, JUST RIGHT FOR OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING
  • STROLL TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, RIVER SIDE WALKS, ROWNTREE PARK AND THE RACECOURSE CLOSE BY
  • PERFECT LOCATION FOR COMMUTERS AND THOSE WANTING A LOVELY AREA TO LIVE

About this home

Bishops Personal Agents present to the market a fantastic opportunity to purchase a fabulous town house with four bedrooms, all with en-suite currently used as a Guest House, with two further bedrooms and a private two bedroom annex, with a roof terrace, surrounding a central courtyard, set in the heart of one of York's most sought-after locations, just a short stroll from the "Bishy Road" high street, Rowntree Park, the station and the York City centre. Welcome to The Dairy Guest House. Offering the best in suburban living, this substantial house on Scarcroft Road has been cherished by the current owner for around 12 years, with a wealth of both elegant and charming features, including feature fireplaces, high ceilings and a sense of grandeur. This property will be very popular with a multitude of buyers, including families, commuters, professional couples who work in York and those looking to run a business or for a holiday let. Another great thing is there is still a possibility to put your own stamp and style to enhance, including changing back to a family home or keeping the annex for a relative or separate income. The accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance vestibule and hallway with an impressive original encaustic tiled floor, from where doors lead to the reception rooms both with high ceilings and elegant period features. To the front we find the dining room the focal point being the feature fireplace, opening to the sitting room with a further feature brick fireplace and a kitchen with a range of white units and some integral appliances. Onward from the hallway an under stairs door leads us down the cellar currently used as a laundry room. The stunning stairwell leads to the first-floor landing with a stained-glass window, from where we find four double bedrooms all with quality en-suites. From the front a passageway, perfect as a workshop or storage with double doors, leading out into the fabulous central courtyard, just right for outside entertaining throughout the year. From here doors lead to two further bedrooms, both with contemporary en-suites. Access can also be found to the rear Annex - an independent space great for a teenager or a family member. The entrance opening into the modern fitted kitchen, with a range of Olive units and variety of integrated alliances. A stairwell leads up to the first-floor accommodation, where there is a living area with a feature fireplace containing a multi fuel stove. Also a handy study and bathroom. Access to the roof terrace can also be found, perfect for a morning coffee or simply relaxing. To the second floor we find two bedrooms, completing the Annex. In summary, this lovely home in the very popular "Bishy Road" area provides an exceptional opportunity to secure a quality property, to make into your own dream home. And will also particularly appeal to those for whom location within this popular area is crucial and easy access to the York City centre and station. An internal viewing is strongly recommended not to miss out!

Entrance Hall Front entrance door to vestibule, glass panel door to hallway, mosaic tiled floor, ceiling cornice, corbels and radiator*. Stairs to first floor. Doors leading to...

Dining Room 15' 3'' x 12' 0'' (4.64m x 3.65m) Sash windows to front aspect, feature cast iron fireplace with inset tiles and an open grate, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, dado rail and radiator*. Opening to...

Sitting Room 12' 10'' x 11' 10'' (3.91m x 3.60m) Sash window to rear aspect, feature brick fireplace, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, dado rail and radiator*.

Kitchen 15' 0'' x 5' 2'' (4.57m x 1.57m) Fitted kitchen with a basic range of white wall and base units with matching work surface over, incorporating a steel sink with mixer taps, integral appliances include a multi fuel cooker with 4 x gas hobs*, extractor hood over*, dishwasher*, windows to side aspect, quarry tiled floor and down lighting*. Door leading to outside...

First Floor Landing Stained glass sash window to rear aspect and built in storage cupboard. Doors leading to...

Bedroom 1 12' 10'' x 11' 11'' (3.91m x 3.63m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Bedroom 2 16' 4'' x 12' 1'' (4.97m x 3.68m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Bedroom 3 11' 11'' x 11' 6'' (3.63m x 3.50m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4 13' 7'' x 7' 10'' (4.14m x 2.39m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Courtyard Central Courtyard, perfect for outside entertaining. Access to the Annex. Doors leading to...

Bedroom 5 13' 8'' x 12' 5'' (4.16m x 3.78m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Bedroom 6 17' 6'' x 9' 5'' (5.33m x 2.87m) Double bedroom with En-suite shower room.

Annex

Kitchen 18' 0'' x 9' 11'' (5.48m x 3.02m) The fabulous newly fitted kitchen has a range of modern green wall and base units with matching quartz worktops and splash backs, incorporating an inset steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integral appliances include a built in electric oven*, induction hob*, dishwasher*, space for a fridge/freezer*. wall mounted boiler*, down lighting and double glazed windows to the side aspect. Stairs leading up to the first floor....

First Floor Opening to...

Living Room 22' 6'' x 14' 9'' (6.85m x 4.49m) Double glazed windows and door to the roof terrace, feature fireplace with a multi fuel stove*, tv point* and radiators*. Stairs to the second floor. Doors leading to...

Study Handy study with a radiator*.

Bathroom 11' 2'' x 6' 7'' (3.40m x 2.01m) White three piece suite comprising; A bath with mixer taps and electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, double glazed windows to front aspect and radiator*.

Roof Terrace Outside roof terrace, perfect for outside entertaining.

Second Floor Landing Sly light. Doors leading to...

Bedroom 1 17' 1'' x 14' 1'' (5.20m x 4.29m) Sky lights and built in cupboards.

Bedroom 2 10' 1'' x 9' 9'' (3.07m x 2.97m) Sky lights,

Agents Note Epc rating Commercial C,

Annex Council tax band A. Guest House Council tax buisness rates with small buisness releif.

Broadband supplier: Zen. Broadband speed: Full fibre to the premises. Water supplier: Yorkshire Water. Gas supplier: British Gas. Electricity supplier: British Gas.

Property details

Property type
Terraced
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Freehold

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • York Station0.6 mi
  • Poppleton Station3.1 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in YO23 over the last 12 months: terraced £345k · detached £483k · semi-detached £356k · flat £245k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
1a, Scarcroft Road
York YO23 1ND
Other
Freehold
28 Jun 2024£900,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in YO23

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£4,752£95,000 deposit · £855,000 loan
Stamp Duty£38,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Bishops Personal Agents, York on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 06/05/2026.

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