Westminster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30

Renovated and presented to a high standard, this 1930's detached house is the perfect family home in a premier location.

Description

A substantial and well-presented detached home in an enviable position in one of York’s most sought-after locations. Westminster Road is tree-lined and within walking distance of the city centre either along Bootham or the picturesque River Ouse footpath, or via a handy Snickelway between St Peter’s School playing fields.

This 1930's house has been carefully and thoughtfully extended and renovated by the current owners to suit the requirements of modern family life. Many period items have been sourced from around the country to enhance the original character of the property, including art deco solid wood doors and three fireplaces.

A bright and welcoming hallway features a handmade stained glass 'borrowed light’ window and leads to the spacious kitchen/dining room which has two sets of double doors opening onto the rear patio and garden. The kitchen is well fitted with a generous range of cabinets and drawers including a large breakfast island unit and is finished with sleek quartz worktops and open shelving. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, double oven, full-height refrigerator, separate freezer, and dishwasher (all NEFF/Bosch). A mixer tap with pull-out spout, Caple sink and bronze mirrored splashbacks complete the finish nicely.

The utility provides additional counter and cabinet space, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, and allows useful direct access from the front to the rear of the house. There is also a useful understairs cupboard and spacious WC. A delightful sunny sitting room with a huge bay window and beautiful restored 1930's fireplace completes the ground floor layout.

The first floor reveals a principal bedroom which overlooks the garden and showcases a restored fireplace surround and timber effect flooring. Bedroom two is south facing and also has a 1930's period fireplace. Bedroom three is currently used as a home office and all are served by a family bathroom which houses the boiler. Bedroom four is found on a mezzanine accessed via a pine staircase and with a lounge area and private en suite shower room below. A skylight floods the space with natural light, and the en suite has underfloor heating and contemporary fittings including a fitted mirror. This is the perfect place for a teen, guest, or principal suite tucked away from the other bedrooms.

Externally there are front and rear gardens with an array of mature shrubs and trees and a driveway. The rear garden is unusually private and offers a wonderful treescape. The patio receives the morning sun to enjoy an al fresco breakfast. Three sheds provide plenty of storage and garden lighting and power have been installed for convenience.

Location

Clifton is a broad, tree-lined area just outside the city walls in one of York's most prestigious areas well-known for its genteel Georgian and Victorian townhouses, forming part of the larger Clifton Conservation Area.

Westminster Road is a good location away from the main road and is within walking distance of Bootham School, The Minster School, St Olave's School and is adjacent to St Peter's School.

From the property there is a very pleasant and easy pedestrian approach to the Minster and vibrant city centre through the historic Bootham Bar or via a riverside walk, giving excellent access to a diverse variety of shops, restaurants and cultural venues.

Lovely walks can be found at Homestead Park, Clifton and Rawcliffe Ings and Museum Gardens.

Clifton Green boasts a café, gift shop, sandwich shop, butcher, pie shop and delicatessen with fruit and vegetables, cobblers and locksmiths, and a convenience store as well as dentist and chiropractor.

The newly renovated Old Grey Mare is now home to Brew York Craft Beer and YUZU Street Food. Nearby YHA York has a café and garden, and the neighbourhood is generally very active with a real sense of community.

The property is ideal for those commuting for work; York Station is a short and pleasant walk away over Scarborough Bridge, from where there are regular mainline services across the country including to London Kings Cross in under two hours, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

The local road network is just to the north with the A1237 giving access to the A64 for travel across the region.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,363 sq ft



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