Norfolk Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1JY

A charming Edwardian residence located between Bishopthorpe Road and Rowntree Park, York

Description

Positioned in one of the city’s most sought-after areas, this elegant four bedroom family home which dates back to 1910, seamlessly combines period features with contemporary updates. Having undergone a full renovation and recently extended into the loft, the property now offers approximately 1,519 sq ft of versatile living space arranged over three floors.

The property retains a wealth of character, including high ceilings, sash windows, decorative coving, and traditional fireplaces. The welcoming entrance hall, with tiled flooring, leads to a spacious sitting room featuring a bay window to the front and an open archway into the dining area. The wooden herringbone flooring continues into the modern, dual-aspect kitchen, which is fitted with a Belfast sink, integrated appliances, and benefits from a separate utility area, a cloakroom/WC, and a separate store accessed from the garden.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is generously proportioned, complete with an original fireplace and built-in storage. The family bathroom has been refitted to offer contemporary comfort, alongside two additional bedrooms. The second-floor loft conversion provides a bright, spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, skylights, and an en-suite shower room. A large window ensures an abundance of natural light and offers views to the rear aspect.

Externally, the property boasts a colourful front garden, whilst the rear features a private, walled courtyard garden, beautifully paved and bordered by flowering raised beds, creating a tranquil outdoor retreat.

Location

Situated close to Bishopthorpe Road, which 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.

Also nearby, 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 2024) and Millthorpe School (Ofsted Good 2024). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,519 sq ft

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