Alexander House, Bilbrough, York

Substantial modern family house providing over 3,600 sqft of accommodation in a popular commuter village

This substantial house built by well known local builder Pilcher Homes sits on the quiet back lane in the heart of a quintessential North Yorkshire village within easy access of the cities of York and Leeds. Constructed in 2022, Alexander House stands proudly on Back Lane, a site that originally formed the grounds of nearby Bilbrough Manor, the ancestral home of the Fairfax family who played a pivotal role in the English Civil War. Its large rooms provide versatile living space and would effortlessly accommodate the needs of a growing family. This is a distinctive property built to a very high specification.

Entrance hall, sitting room, living room, Kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, wc Principal bedroom suite with dressing area and shower room, 5 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms (2 en suite)
Detached garage, gardens

Additional Information - At the heart of the home is the large and well-proportioned kitchen/dining/living room with southerly views across the garden, access to the south facing terrace via bifold doors. The large kitchen/dining/living room spans an impressive 860sqft. The bespoke kitchen has a large island unit with a breakfast bar, a range of units and drawers with Soft Close mechanism, a double Butler sink, induction hob and Amtico flooring. Just off the kitchen is a utility/ boot room with a rear entrance. There is a generous sitting room off the hallway with the living room being used as a playroom or could be a home office. The generous and light-filled first floor landing gives access to four bedrooms, all of them double, two ensuite and one family bathroom. The large principal bedroom suite has a dressing area, prep area ensuite shower room and large bedroom. The second floor contains two further bedrooms, again both double and one with an ensuite.

Outside - Alexander House sits on Back Lane behind a brick wall giving the element of privacy. The start of the drive has been blocked paved with the parking area being gravelled leading to a detached garage. There are two patio areas at the property, one at the rear and one off the side return and can both be accessed from the two sets of bifold doors off the kitchen. The rear garden is well maintained and fenced on the north and west boundaries with hedging on the east boundary

Environs - York city centre 6 miles, Wetherby 10 miles, Leeds 18 miles, Harrogate 22 miles

Bilbrough is an attractive, leafy village located just outside the York city boundary not far from the A64 heading west towards Leeds. It offers excellent transport links to neighbouring cities and towns with easy access to the A64, A1M and motorway network beyond; Leeds can be reached in half an hour and Harrogate in 45 minutes. York with its mainline railway station connecting to London, Edinburgh and Manchester lies a short drive to the south. Alexander House lies in the middle of the village , there is a village hall which hosts a variety of classes and village events and a parish church dating back to Norman times. Countryside walks and cycle routes can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: B
Council Tax Band: G
Services & Systems: All mains services. Gas central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council
Directions: Head into the Main Street of the village from the A64, passing the pub on your right and the church on the left. Follow the road round on to Back Lane the house is 100m down on the right hand side.

Photographs, particulars and showreel: Summer 2024
NB: Google map images may neither be current nor a true representation.