Main Street, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10

Characterful former school house dating from 1771, offering four bedrooms and three reception rooms, together with a superb garden and private parking in sought after Fulford.

Description

Rich in history and character, The Old School House dates from 1771, when it was founded by John Key as a school for local children in the area. At the time, the house stood amid open fields, with Fulford still very much a rural village comprising just a handful of houses, a blacksmith’s and an inn reputedly frequented by the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin.

The property continued to serve as a school until 1865, after which it became the schoolmaster’s residence. In 1930, The Old School House was sold at auction and subsequently became a private home. The current owners have been custodians of this fascinating property since 2000, thoughtfully refurbishing and caring for both the house and its substantial garden - once the playground enjoyed by generations of local children.

Today, this distinctive home has been sensitively extended and improved beyond its original footprint to provide approximately 2,249 sq ft of versatile accommodation, successfully combining its historic character with the requirements of modern family life.

Three reception rooms are positioned to the front of the house. These include a cosy lounge and a more formal sitting room, where a log-burning stove set within a handsome stone fireplace creates an inviting focal point and French doors open directly onto the garden. The third reception room is particularly versatile, with its triple-aspect windows and doors providing excellent natural light, making it ideal as a study, library or creative studio.

To the rear, the spacious kitchen and dining room forms the heart of the home and enjoys a wonderful connection with the garden. Roof windows, together with an impressive glazed wall incorporating double doors, flood the room with natural light and create a bright and welcoming space for everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinetry, complemented by timber work surfaces, integrated appliances and generous preparation and storage space. An adjoining utility room provides further storage and laundry facilities, together with a guest cloakroom.

A characterful dog-leg staircase rises to the first floor, where there are four excellent bedrooms. Both the principal bedroom and second bedroom benefit from private en suite facilities, while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Generous built-in storage further enhances the practicality of the accommodation.

The garden is a particular highlight with a generous plot providing an exceptional sense of space and privacy. Double gates open onto a substantial block-paved driveway, providing off-street parking for several vehicles - a particularly valuable asset in this location.

Beyond, the garden offers a wonderfully peaceful setting, with established lawns, mature trees, well-stocked borders and a choice of attractive seating areas plus a summerhouse. There is ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining and family life, while the mature planting creates a delightful sense of seclusion.

With its fascinating history, generous proportions, extensive garden and excellent private parking, The Old School House is a rare and highly individual home in a sought-after Fulford setting.

Location

Fulford is widely regarded as one of York’s most desirable residential areas, offering an excellent range of local amenities, highly regarded schools and convenient access to the city centre, whilst enjoying a village atmosphere and proximity to the surrounding countryside.

The property is particularly well placed for everyday amenities offering a selection of local businesses which includes a chemist, optician, physiotherapist, café and the popular wine bar, Jorvine, together with two traditional public houses, The Saddle and The Plough. A further range of amenities can be found on Broadway, approximately half a mile away, including another café, a Co-op, Post Office and barber.

For families, St Oswald’s CE Primary School, Ofsted Good 2024 (0.2 miles)and Fulford School, Outstanding 2023 (0.4 miles) are both within approximately a five-minute walk, with Fishergate Primary School Good 2023 (1.1 mile) also nearby. York offers a further choice of independent schooling, including The Mount, St Peter’s and Bootham.

The area benefits from excellent connections to the city centre, with regular bus services running approximately every 10 minutes, including routes 42 and 415, together with the No. 7 service from York Designer Outlet. An attractive pedestrian and cycle route begins on St Oswald’s Road and follows the River Ouse into the city centre, ideal for walking or by bicycle. The cycle route also provides access to York railway station via the Millennium Bridge.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Fenwicks Lane, directly opposite the property, provides access to the open grassland of the Ings, a popular local destination for walking and exercising dogs. The route leads towards the River Ouse, where riverside walks can be enjoyed into the city centre or in the opposite direction towards Bishopthorpe, emerging opposite Bishopthorpe Palace.

York Designer Outlet is approximately 1.6 miles away, whilst a selection of supermarkets, including Waitrose, can be found within easy reach. Fulford Golf Club is less than a mile away, with David Lloyd leisure club also conveniently accessible.
York offers many cultural and leisure attractions, including York Minster, York Theatre Royal, York Art Gallery, the famous Shambles and Bettys Café Tea Rooms, together with an extensive choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional public houses.

York is renowned for its vibrant dining scene, with notable destinations including The Star Inn The City by Andrew Pern, the Michelin-starred Roots by Tommy Banks and Skosh on Micklegate.

York Racecourse and the adjoining Knavesmire are approximately two miles away, providing a popular setting for race days and outdoor recreation.

For commuters, the property offers convenient access to the A64, providing connections across the region, whilst York’s mainline railway station operates regular services to major cities, including London King’s Cross, with journey times of under two hours, as well as Edinburgh and Manchester.

All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,249 sq ft


Acreage: 0.14 Acres

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