Penleys Grove Street, York, YO31

An exceptional three-bedroom Victorian townhouse, completely stripped back and transformed into a beautifully finished city home. Combining period character with superb contemporary design, it offers an outstanding open-plan kitchen and living space, a large gated courtyard with optional parking and spectacular views towards York Minster.

This is a Victorian home where every detail has been carefully considered.

Entirely stripped back and comprehensively renovated, the property combines the charm and proportions of a period house with exceptional modern finishes. The result is a stylish, beautifully designed home in one of York’s most convenient city locations, complete with Minster views and the incredibly rare benefit of potential off-street parking.

The ground floor begins with a welcoming reception room overlooking the front of the house. The original bay window and exposed brick fireplace retain a sense of Victorian character, while the quality of the renovation gives the room a clean and contemporary feel.

To the rear is the real heart of the house: a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. This is a wonderfully sociable space, designed for everyday living and entertaining, with rooflights bringing in an abundance of natural light. The beautifully finished kitchen features soft green cabinetry, pale worktops and warm brass detailing, with a generous peninsula providing plenty of space for informal dining and gathering with friends.

Glazed doors open directly onto the courtyard, creating an easy connection between the house and outside space. A separate utility room also has direct access to the courtyard, providing valuable additional storage and practicality.

On the first floor are two generous double bedrooms. One has its own beautifully finished en-suite shower room, while the main bathroom is a real feature, with a freestanding bath, separate shower and striking contemporary tiling.

The entire top floor is dedicated to a wonderful principal bedroom suite. Skylights fill the space with natural light, while the elevated position provides a spectacular view across the rooftops towards York Minster. A semi-open-plan bathing area, with a large walk-in shower and wash basin, gives the room the feel of a stylish boutique hotel.

Outside, the substantial walled courtyard is unusually large for such a central location. It offers plenty of room for outdoor dining and entertaining, but the gated access also allows it to be used for secure off-street parking if preferred. Parking is incredibly difficult to find in this part of York, making this a particularly valuable feature.

A useful brick-built storage shed provides space for bicycles, gardening equipment and general storage.

Beautifully finished, full of character and ready to move straight into, this is a truly special city home in an exceptional location.