High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN
Listed 25 Mar 2026 · York
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Key features
- Significant home approaching 4,000 square feet moments from York Minster
- Comprising 4 bedroom 3 bathroom princpal property
- Self-contained 1 bedroom maisonette providing luxury holiday-let income
- Garden annexe with studio, office, mezzanine bedroom and bathroom
- Stunning southwesterly walled gardens
- Grade II Listed with encormous character
- Meticulously upgraded with all modern comforts
- Prime city centre location within easy reach of York railway station
- Highly regarded schools nearby – including St Peter’s School and Bootham School
- Immediate proximity to shops, cafés, restaurants, and attractions
About this home
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a stunning home with a self-contained luxury holiday let income and superb walled garden just steps from York Minster. The property comprises:- a stunning 4 bedroom townhouse, 1 bedroom maisonette and charming garden annexe.
Principal House Entrance hall, living kitchen, utility/boot room, WC, sitting room, primary bedroom with en suite, 3 further double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, wine cellar
Maisonette Private entrance, sitting room with kitchenette, double bedroom and bathroom
Garden Annexe Hobby room, home office/sitting room, mezzanine level with bedroom and shower room
Landscaped walled gardens. Parking available via separate negotiation
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a stunning home, together with a self-contained maisonette providing an established, luxury holiday let income.
Ideally placed, just steps from York Minster, this remarkable Grade II listed townhouse offers the perfect blend of historic character and beautifully considered modern living. Dating from the 17th century, the property is unassuming from the street yet opens out dramatically to the rear, revealing generous accommodation, ancillary spaces and a delightful private walled garden.
The significant accommodation extends to almost 4,000 square feet and has been sensitively and beautifully upgraded throughout. Blending period features with contemporary comfort and thoughtful design, this stunning home comprises a 4 bedroom principal house, 1 bedroom 2-storey maisonette and a charming garden annexe.
Principal House - An elegant and versatile living kitchen complete with Aga is very much the heart of the ground floor and gives access to the charming southwesterly gardens, a true delight in the heart of the city. A spacious utility/boot room and WC add practical convenience, while a useful cellar offers excellent storage.
Upstairs, a comfortable sitting room provides a superb formal entertaining space, complemented by four well-proportioned bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged across the upper floors.
Beyond the main house, the property continues to impress with a range of flexible additional accommodation. A charming maisonette includes a living room with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom, making it ideal for guests, independent living or income generation. It enjoys it's own private access from High Petergate and is currently run as a premium holiday let taking full advantage of its dramatic Minster views. Concealed doors connect to the main house enabling the mainsonette to become integrated into the primary accommodation if preferred
Within the garden sits a beautifully designed annexe offering potential as a home office/studio or as further ancillary accommodation, with mezzanine bedroom and bathroom. It provides a peaceful and versatile space.
The walled garden is southwest facing and enjoys views to York Minster and St Wilfrid's Church. Both generous and private, it makes a delightful, sheltered outside space, ideally 0rientated and landscaped for entertaining. There is exterior lighting, a greenhouse and a useful outdoor tap.
Altogether, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic city residence of considerable character, size and flexibility, with stunning private gardens in one of York’s most sought-after locations. The property is situated in the pedestrianised city centre, steps away from the Minster Precinct. Private parking is available via separate negotiation if required.
The property offers immediate proximity to all the city amenities and is also well placed for access to York railway station, providing regular mainline services to London, Leeds, Edinburgh and beyond, making the location ideal for those requiring convenient connections for travel or commuting.
A number of highly regarded schools are within comfortable reach, including St Peter’s School and Bootham School, both among York’s most respected independent schools.
Property details
- Property type
- Town House
- Size
- 3,817 sq ft / 355 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- York Station0.5 mi
- Poppleton Station2.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in YO1 over the last 12 months: flat £230k · terraced £475k · semi-detached £495k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 High Petergate York YO1 7EN | Terraced Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £1,095,000 |
| 5 High Petergate York YO1 7EN | Other Freehold | 2 Jul 2024 | £435,000 |
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Buying costs
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 Prime Residential, York on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/03/2026.
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