With period features, generous accommodation, a South West-facing garden and one of the city’s most enviable settings, this is an exciting opportunity to create a truly special home. Previously a much-loved family home for over three generations, this elegant townhouse showcases many of the features synonymous with Victorian architecture, including impressive ceiling heights, detailed cornicing, large sash windows and fireplaces, creating a wonderful sense of space and natural light throughout.

The welcoming entrance hall with imposing staircase, a much-loved feature of the home and a fond childhood memory of sliding own banisters for the current owners. Views extend from the front door through to the rear and out into the South-West facing garden, while large windows serving both upper floors allow natural light to flow through the house in abundance.

There are two well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor, with the front room featuring a striking bay window and fireplace. This flows through to a second reception room, ideal for dining, with a window overlooking the rear and built-in storage cupboards, which in turn leads to the kitchen.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, a stainless steel sink and has space for a washing machine and oven. The gas-fired central heating boiler is also located here. A window to the side overlooks the garden, and a door provides external access.

A ground floor WC sits beyond the kitchen, fitted with a low-level WC, wash hand basin and small window to the side. It is worth noting that this is currently the only WC serving the property. The house bathroom is located on the second floor and is fitted with a sink and bath only, the plumbing would benefit from inspection and improvement.

Returning to the entrance hall, there is an external door leading to the rear garden and beyond an internal door, a further staircase providing access down to the cellar. Stone steps lead to two rooms, one of which retains features typical of a Victorian cellar prior to refrigeration, including heavy cold surface shelves and brickwork designed to keep the space cool. A window provides ventilation. As with the rest of the home, this area offers an abundance of potential, useful storage and an exciting opportunity for those with vision.

Across the upper two floors are four bedrooms arranged to make excellent use of the space. The principal bedroom is positioned at the front of the house on the second floor, enjoying elevated views along the street, double windows and a feature fireplace. High ceilings, deep skirting boards and a picture rail complete the room.

To the rear of the first floor, another double bedroom features a built-in cupboard, fireplace and exposed floorboards, with views over the rear garden. One can imagine this room flooded with sunlight from the large window. To the front of the second floor, two further bedrooms benefit from Velux windows providing natural light. Dormer windows can be seen on neighbouring properties along the street, indicating potential to extend these rooms further, subject to the necessary consents.

Currently, the only bathroom serving the house is located to the rear of the top floor and features a sink, bath and storage cupboards. The view from here surprisingly takes in Scarcroft Green, leading towards the bowling and croquet club beyond.

Externally, there is a South West-facing walled garden, a typical and much-loved feature of York townhouses, offering a private space to relax or entertain and a brick built outhouse.

Permit parking is available on the street. Please note the front external images of this property have been AI edited to remove vehicles parked on the street.

Location

East Mount Road, located within York’s central conservation area, is named for its easterly direction towards The Mount, one of York’s most prestigious historic gateways into the city. The street is particularly sought after thanks to its peaceful setting and unique dual access, with Scarcroft Green located at the end of the road.

City living in York offers an exceptional blend of convenience, connection and culture, and this location enhances that lifestyle even further. With Scarcroft Green on the door step with its play park and number of recreational facilities. The property is also ideally placed for Bishopthorpe Road with its independent shops and cafés, as well as excellent transport links including the railway station, road networks and bus routes. City living where green spaces, local amenities, transport links and the city centre are all within easy reach.

Renovation project

Please be aware the property requires comprehensive renovation and modernisation throughout. Prospective purchasers should be aware that the accommodation, fixtures, fittings, services, layout and facilities are dated and may not comply with current building regulations or modern living standards. The property has been priced to reflect its condition, and buyers are advised to undertake all necessary inspections and surveys prior to committing to a purchase. Any reference to potential alterations, extensions or improvements is subject to the relevant planning permissions and building regulations being obtained.

Whilst a buyer must satisfy themselves of the condition of the property for their own personal requirements, following a previous insurance inspection (2023), the cracking visible within the property was assessed as not being caused by subsidence or foundation movement. The findings indicated that the issues were consistent with historic movement and general age-related deterioration typical of a Victorian property, alongside localised maintenance matters. No ongoing foundation movement was identified at the time of inspection. An official letter is available within the property upon viewing.