The Old Carriage House, Monkgate, York

Ideal bolt hole or investment: distinctive period house a stone’s throw from the city walls

Monkgate sits on the edge of the medieval gateway into York’s city centre and is lined with handsome period buildings. The Old Carriage House is a landmark building. It was designed to store horse-drawn carriages and is believed to date from the mid-nineteenth century. Now fully renovated and refurbished, this captivating period house is distinguished by its high ceilings, tall sash windows and well-proportioned rooms along with its towering chimney stack. It lies just 350 yards from the bar walls which shield the historic city, within a comfortable stroll of city centre amenities.

Currently run as a successful holiday let business, The Old Carriage House would work equally well as a convenient bolt hole.

Vestibule, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/laundry room
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Private flagged courtyard

For Sale Freehold

Find Out A Little More - 53 Monkgate is a link-attached house, arranged over two floors with newly updated sash windows and good ceiling heights throughout. Its bijou scale is charming, and all of the interiors are beautifully appointed, enhanced by character features such as quarry tiles, restored wooden floors, cornicing and fireplaces. Recent renovations have included hardwood floors, recessed downlights, a lantern window and contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.

The front sitting room has two sash windows facing south across the elegant street and a wood-burning stove. Beyond lies the contemporary fitted kitchen with an island unit, quartz worktops and integrated appliances along with a traditional pantry cupboard. Two steps ascend to the dining room, a wonderful space illuminated by a lantern window and a glazed door with sidelights that opens onto an attractive courtyard garden.

The walled and stone-flagged courtyard provides ample space for al fresco dining and enjoys privacy with some west facing light.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a freestanding bath with shower over. In addition, there is a useful bathroom on the ground floor with natural light and including a WC and a walk-in shower.

We have been advised that the current income generated is circa £45,000 per annum. The property is available for sale with bookings in place should the new owner wish to maintain the income stream. Further figures and details regarding occupancy rates may be made available upon request.

Environs - Monk Bar/City walls 350 yards, York Railway Station 1 mile, Castle Howard 14 miles, Yorkshire Heritage Coast 40 miles

York is one of the UK’s most visited cities and a thriving cultural highpoint in Northern England. Monkgate is a prestigious address, ideally located for easy access to the railway station and all city centre amenities as well as to the outer ring road. The city is particularly well served by the railway with mainline connections to Manchester/Airport, Edinburgh and London Kings Cross.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Services & Systems: All mains services. Gas central heating.
Additional Notes: The property has been successfully run as a holiday let and in the last 12 months has produced an income of nearly £45,000 gross.
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.
Local Authority: City of York council
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Directions: On Monkgate, heading in a northerly direction out of York city centre, The Old Carriage House (No. 53) can be found on the left hand side immediately adjacent to a parterre garden.
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