Daresbury, 117 The Mount, York, YO24 1DU

AN EXCEPTIONAL GRADE II LISTED 5 BEDROOM VILLA FORMING PART OF AN ICONIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRE OF YORK PROVIDING THE BUYER WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO IT!

NEARBY: 

City Centre 1/2 mile, York Station 1/2 mile

ACCOMMODATION: 

Ground Floor: Reception hall, drawing room, family room, dining room, kitchen, garden room, boot room and cloak room.

Lower Ground Floor: Family room, cinema room, study, utility room, wine cellar, store and w.c.

First Floor: Principle bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom. Second bedroom suite.

Second Floor: Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and additional bedroom.

Outside: Superb gardens to the front and rear, private parking and garaging. Gated entrances.

INTRODUCTION:

Built in the characterful ‘Tudor Revival' style in graceful white brick with painted tone dressings, exposed limestone ecorative features and slate roofs, Daresbury and Beech Villa are an exceptional period properties. With mullioned bay windows, high ceilings and that unmistakeable aura of quality and class Daresbury and Beech Villa come with the opportunity for its new owners to make the interiors truly their own.

The refurbishment of Daresbury includes comprehensive external works, featuring a complete re-roofing, new second-floor dormer windows, and the refurbishment or replacement of all remaining windows and external doors. The original stonework will be professionally chemically cleaned and repointed to restore the façade's character. Additionally, the project includes the construction of new garages and a rear extension. These extensive structural and external improvements provide the buyer with a rare, high-quality blank canvas to build their own home. This allows full scope to customise final fit-out and interior design to personal taste and specifications.

ENVIRONS: 

The Mount lies to the south-west of York city centre, just before the Knavesmire, part of York Racecourse. These 250 acres of open grassland are open to the public on non-race days for walking, running,dog-walking and enjoying nature. In the opposite direction, a pleasant 10-minute stroll from The Mount, passing the train station and interesting independent shops and cafés along the way, leads directly to Micklegate Bar. This is one of York's four main gateways, the others being Bootham Bar, Monk Bar and Walmgate Bar. For more than six centuries, tradition dictates that should the reigning monarch visit York, Micklegate Bar is the royal entrance to the city. From here, over the Ouse Bridge, it's straight into the historic heart of the city centre. To the left is The Shambles with York Minister behind, to the right the YORVIK Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower and York Castle Museum. The property is also a pleasant walk from the fashionable Bishopthorpe Road which has an abundance of independent eateries, shops and bars.

SERVICES:

We are advised that the property will have mains water, electric, gas and drainage. The central heating system will be for the buyer to install.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: 

York City Council

TENURE DETAILS: 

We are advised that the property is freehold.

DIRECTIONS: 

Leaving York on The Mount the property is situated on the left hand side as you go through the traffic lights on to Tadcaster Road.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:

Please contact Croft to arrange a viewing.