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" Woodlands is quite simply a wonderful family home built circa 1912 and stands in mature wooded grounds which extend to over an 1 acre, set behind a substantial brick wall and has the River Foss meandering through the gardens. The garden area includes an island which is a haven for wildlife and is bound on one side by the River Foss and on the other by a small canal. The waterways are home to geese, ducks, swans, kingfishers and moorhens. The sale of the property includes mooring and fishing rights as well been a once in a life time opportunity of acquiring this iconic property. Built by one of York's leading builders of the period with the bricks been made of local clay and the roof has a covering of blue slates. Occupying an elevated position with the principal rooms facing virtual south and enjoying a views down the River Foss and over the gardens.



The well proportioned accommodation has undergone a number of improvements but still retains many features of the Edwardian period. Believed to have been built originally as a pair of semi-detached properties for two spinster sisters the property now comprises one handsome detached family home revealing from an internal inspection a front porch, spacious hall with an elegant staircase, drawing room with a small bar leading off (a wonderful entertaining room), sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, side entrance and rear hall with a secondary staircase to the first floor. At first floor level there is a generous landing, four good size bedrooms and two bathrooms. Externally the property has two gated driveway entrances allowing ample off road parking. A detached chalet block that at one time was used for four holiday cottages. This building is in need of some improvement but has potential to be used as a workshop, home based office or annex. "