Portland Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO31

Traditional three story period townhouse with excellent access to York rail station, hospital and city centre.

Description

13 Portland Street is an attractive late Victorian townhouse, believed to date from circa 1870, occupying a desirable position within this peaceful cul-de-sac just outside York’s historic city walls. The property retains a wealth of period character and offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a charming walled courtyard garden to the rear. A characterful property offering exciting potential for refurbishment and enhancement, with an opportunity to combine its existing charm with contemporary living.

An inviting entrance hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms and staircase to the upper floors. The generous drawing room is a particularly elegant space, featuring high ceilings, an attractive fireplace and an original bay window, which together create a wonderful sense of light and character.

The dining room is positioned to the rear and features a further fireplace, together with French doors opening directly onto the courtyard garden, providing a pleasant connection between the house and outside space. The kitchen is to the rear of the property, with a useful cloakroom/WC beyond. There is also a cellar, providing valuable additional storage.

To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, served by a separate family bathroom. The staircase continues to the second floor, where there are two further bedrooms and a separate WC, providing flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working.

To the rear, the enclosed walled south facing courtyard garden offers a private and manageable outdoor space, ideal for relaxing or dining during the warmer months.

Location

Portland Street is a sought-after and peaceful cul-de-sac situated just off Gillygate, immediately outside York’s historic city walls. The location is particularly well placed for York Hospital and St John University, while a selection of highly regarded schools, including Bootham School and St Peter’s School, are also within reach.

The property is ideally positioned for enjoying the many attractions of York, with the historic York Minster and vibrant city centre just a short distance away. The city offers an excellent choice of independent boutiques, national retailers, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities, alongside an enviable selection of cultural attractions including York Theatre Royal, York Art Gallery and York Explore.

Immediately to the west, the beautiful Museum Gardens provide an exceptional green setting amongst the atmospheric ruins of St Mary’s Abbey. The surrounding area is also home to an outstanding selection of restaurants, including the award-winning Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern, Michelin-starred Roots by Tommy Banks and Skosh on Micklegate, offering an excellent choice for dining close to home.

The River Ouse is within easy reach, with York City Rowing Club is 0.7 mile away, alongside York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café situated within a medieval tower. Further along the river, Rowntree Park is approximately 1.3 mile away and provides a café, children’s playground and tennis and basketball courts.

York railway station is approximately 0.7 mile away and provides regular services to a number of major cities, including London, Edinburgh and Manchester, with some services reaching London King’s Cross in under two hours. The A64 is just over three miles from the city centre, providing convenient access towards Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway network.

York is renowned for its excellent choice of schools, with a variety of primary and secondary options available, while the city also offers a highly regarded selection of independent schools, including The Mount, St Peter’s and Bootham.

Square Footage: 1,754 sq ft