Stockton Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO31

A beautifully presented detached home offering exceptional open-plan living and a stylish kitchen diner, set within stunning private gardens. Ideally located for the A64 and the city centre

Description

Enjoying a peaceful edge-of-city setting with a distinct country feel, this impressive family home occupies a generous plot and offers superb open-plan living. Thoughtfully extended and beautifully renovated by the current owners, it perfectly caters to modern family life.

The property is approached via a private driveway leading to a garage, with ample parking for several vehicles, all well screened behind a mature hedgerow providing a high level of privacy.

At the heart of the home lies a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Featuring a wood-burning stove, air conditioning, and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace, this light-filled space seamlessly connects indoors and out. The kitchen is elegantly appointed, positioned to enjoy views over the garden, and includes a large central island with breakfast bar.

Additional ground floor accommodation includes a separate utility room, ideal for laundry, and a front-facing home office, perfectly suited to remote working. A spacious sitting room with a large bay window to the front provides a peaceful retreat for quieter moments.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a recently updated family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys lovely garden views and benefits from fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are served by a contemporary house bathroom, complete with a steam cabinet.

The second floor offers two additional bedrooms with fitted under-eaves storage and Velux windows, along with an en suite shower room—an ideal space for guests or older children seeking independence.

Externally, the rear garden is a true highlight, featuring a large landscaped patio extending from the kitchen/dining area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. A substantial lawned garden, enjoying sun throughout the day in the summer months, is complemented by a useful shed/workshop, creating a wonderful outdoor space for all the family.

Location

Ideally situated in a highly convenient location, the property offers excellent access to York city centre, approximately one and a half miles away via Goodramgate. The area is well served by regular bus routes and an extensive cycle network, making it ideal for commuters and families alike.

A range of local amenities can be found nearby in Heworth and along East Parade, including a post office, pharmacy, deli café, doctors’ surgery, greengrocers, as well as a tennis club and a local park. The nearby Stray provides attractive open green space for recreation, while both Vangarde and Monks Cross Retail Parks offer a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities.

Everyday essentials are well catered for, with several supermarkets including Waitrose within easy reach. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross provides excellent fitness facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, sports hall, and Clip ‘n Climb arena. For golf enthusiasts, there are several well-regarded courses nearby, including Heworth Golf Club (approximately half a mile away), Forest Park Golf Club, and Fulford Golf Club, all within a short drive.

Positioned just outside York’s historic city walls, the property is ideally placed to enjoy the city’s renowned cultural and leisure attractions. These include York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms, and the iconic Shambles, alongside a vibrant selection of cafés, restaurants, independent shops, and traditional pubs.

York is also home to an excellent dining scene, featuring acclaimed restaurants such as The Star Inn The City by Andrew Pern, the Michelin-starred Roots by Tommy Banks, and Skosh by Neil Bentinck, also Michelin-starred, located on the ever-popular Micklegate.

The property is conveniently located for the University of York, approximately one and a half miles away, and falls within the catchment for well-regarded schools, including Hemplands Primary School (Ofsted Good, 2021). A selection of highly regarded independent schools, including The Mount, St Peter’s, and Bootham, are also within easy reach.

Further leisure facilities include York Racecourse and the Knavesmire, situated around three and a half miles away. The property also benefits from excellent road links to the A64, providing access across the region, while York’s mainline railway station offers regular high-speed services to major cities, including London King’s Cross in under two hours, as well as Edinburgh and Manchester.

All distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,171 sq ft



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