"A recently refurbished terrace listed house in a superb position overlooking the River Ouse and within the city walls
Description
1 South Esplanade is believed to date from the 1850 s and showcases a handsome fa ade with elegant proportions of that period, justifying the Grade II listing. The current vendors have transformed the property from top to bottom. This modernised townhouse has been sympathetically renovated and is an opportunity not to be missed with a fantastic location on York Riverside.
The accommodation is set across four floors. The handsome entrance doorway leads to a bright and contemporary kitchen with high gloss cabinets, integrated appliances and a range style cooker. This room leads into a light filled dining room with a feature original range a glazed roof and double doors into a welcoming courtyard. The family room is situated to the front of the house with an original large bay window, fireplace and exposed wood floors, which completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, to the first floor, via the ornate staircase is the grand sitting room, but would also make a fantastic principal bedroom, with original large sash windows and a fireplace, this room is to the front of the house and overlooks the River Ouse. Bedroom two and a separate toilet are also situated on this floor, to the rear of the property.
Two very good sized bedrooms, the largest with fabulous river views and the modern house bathroom and separate shower room are located on the third floor. On the fourth floor is bedroom 4, to the rear boasting views towards Clifford s Tower.
Outside, the private walled garden offers a low maintenance private space, while to the front is a fantastic space for relaxing and appreciating the view on offer.
Location
The property is perfectly positioned within the city close to all the 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.
York s mainline railway station is just over half a mile and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. There is easy access to the A64 about three miles, for travel east to the coast and west towards Leeds and the M1.
The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft Primary School Academy , All Saints RC School Ofsted Outstanding 2016 and Millthorpe School Academy . Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter s and Bootham.
Please note all distances and travel times are approximate
Square Footage 1,730 sq ft
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4 beds
End of Terrace
93 days on market
