Scarcroft Hill, York, North Yorkshire, YO24

A beautifully presented four-bedroom family home in one of York’s most sought-after locations, that perfectly blends period elegance with contemporary design.

Description

An exceptional four-bedroom residence, beautifully extended and renovated by the current owners to an impeccable standard, situated in one of York’s most desirable residential areas. This elegant family home blends period charm with contemporary design to create an outstanding living environment, ready for immediate occupation.

The property opens into a striking entrance hall, where heritage floor tiles and a wooden staircase set an immediate tone of quality and character. The formal sitting room is particularly impressive, featuring a large bay window with shutters, decorative cornicing and a log-burning stove with a tiled hearth and handsome marble fireplace surround. Bespoke cabinetry and shelving add both style and functionality.

Double doors lead through to the heart of the home, where a side return extension provides an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining area. Designed with modern family living in mind, the kitchen showcases a sophisticated palette of contrasting cabinetry and quartz worktops, complemented by column radiators, a generous central island, and integrated appliances including a range cooker. Rooflights and large Crittall glazed doors flood the space with natural light, seamlessly connecting the interiors with the garden beyond. A cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises a generous principal bedroom, enhanced by a shuttered bay window, fitted wardrobes, and spotlights. Two additional bedrooms on this level are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom, featuring period-style fittings, including a bath with a rainfall showerhead.

The second floor offers a further light-filled double bedroom with elevated views and a contemporary en suite shower room, ideal for older children or guests.

Externally, the property benefits from a private rear walled garden with high boundaries, a large paved terrace for entertaining, and raised beds. This exceptional outdoor space offers an excellent backdrop for family life and al fresco dining, with the added convenience of rear gated access.

Location

Scarcroft Hill is located in an excellent position just off The Mount, a highly regarded part of the Historic Core conservation area of York well known for its streets of genteel period town houses and a short walk brings you to the popular Scarcroft Primary School (0.3 mile).

The property is ideally located just a 1-2 minute walk from the open green spaces of the Little Knavesmire and the Knavesmire, offering an expansive setting for walks, recreation, and sports such as cricket. At the end of the street, this wide stretch of parkland provides a real sense of space, while York Racecourse is also within easy reach, just a 15-20 minute walk away.

Under a half mile is Bishopthorpe Road a highly popular area of York, a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis, bakeries, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals. Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city’s historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.

The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is approximately half a mile away and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

York railway station is within walking distance at just over half a mile away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about two miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.

The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,608 sq ft