Mary Lane, York, YO26

The Property
Executive Detached Dormer Bungalow with Four Double Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Double Garage and an Extensive Wraparound Garden.

Space to spread out, a garden to enjoy and room to make your own. This impressive executive detached dormer bungalow offers a fantastic combination of generous accommodation, practical features and outdoor space, all set within the peaceful North Yorkshire village of Lower Dunsforth, within reach of York and the surrounding market towns.

With four genuine double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a substantial driveway, double garage and an extensive wraparound garden, there is plenty here to get excited about. The layout also offers flexibility, with the principal bedroom on the ground floor and further accommodation upstairs, making this a home that can adapt as your needs change.

Arriving at the property, the scale of the plot is immediately apparent. A very large driveway sits behind secure gates, providing plenty of space for parking and giving the home a sense of privacy. A welcoming front porch provides a useful entrance before you step inside to discover the generous living space beyond.

The lounge is a real highlight. Exceptionally spacious and filled with natural light, it offers plenty of room to arrange your furniture around the way you like to live, whether that means relaxed evenings, entertaining friends or simply enjoying a little breathing space. Its generous proportions give the room a lovely sense of openness without losing that comfortable feel a home should have.

The kitchen was refitted approximately five years ago, creating a practical space with plenty of room to prepare meals and go about everyday life. Its generous size gives you scope to organise the space around your own routine, while a separate, smaller utility room provides somewhere useful to keep laundry and household tasks out of the main kitchen area.

The ground floor is also home to the principal bedroom, a particularly appealing feature of the layout. This is a spacious double room with extensive fitted storage, an en-suite bathroom and views across the rear garden. Having this bedroom on the ground floor offers flexibility, whether you prefer to keep your everyday living on one level or want a little separation between the main bedroom and the additional rooms upstairs.

There are three further double bedrooms, all with fitted storage, bringing the total to four. The property was previously configured with five bedrooms before being adapted to its current four-bedroom layout. The smallest bedroom was removed to create the more generous arrangement enjoyed today, prioritising usable space over simply having an extra room on the floor plan.

Alongside the en-suite, two further bathrooms provide a total of three bathrooms across the property, helping to make the accommodation more practical for busy mornings, visiting guests and everyday life.

Upstairs, there is an additional room above the garage, accessed via a drop-down ladder. Stretching across the full span of the garage, with full head height through the centre, this is an interesting extra space with potential for hobbies, storage or a dedicated retreat. It has a real man-cave feel, offering somewhere to enjoy a pastime or escape to for a little quiet time. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to its permitted use and any relevant building regulations before treating it as habitable accommodation.

Outside is where this property really opens up. The extensive wraparound garden occupies a substantial plot, with secure gated access on both sides. There is a huge patio area offering plenty of room for outdoor dining, summer gatherings or simply sitting back with a drink at the end of the day.

A pergola creates another defined spot to relax, while the lawn provides a lovely open area within the garden. There is also a summer house, adding further flexibility for hobbies, quiet time or a place to enjoy the garden whatever your plans.

Property Description
The orientation is another welcome feature. With a south-facing front and a north-facing rear, sunlight can be enjoyed in different parts of the property and garden throughout the day, depending on the season and conditions. The rear patio also offers the chance to sit outside and watch the sun set, making it a lovely place to wind down after a busy day.

The generous driveway and double garage add further practicality, whether you need space for vehicles, bikes, tools or other equipment. The garage also provides the footprint for that extra room above, giving the property an unusual and useful feature.

There have been some worthwhile improvements, including the kitchen refurbishment and replacement consumer unit, both completed approximately five years ago. Some decorative updating would allow a new owner to bring their own taste and ideas to the interiors, creating an opportunity to personalise the space without losing the generous proportions and established features already in place.

Village Life and Local Connections

Lower Dunsforth offers a quieter village setting surrounded by North Yorkshire countryside, with the River Ure and local walking routes adding to its rural appeal. The neighbouring Dunsforth villages have a small, close-knit community feel, with local village life and countryside walks providing a welcome change of pace.

For everyday amenities, the nearby market town of Boroughbridge offers a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés, pubs and other services. It is also well placed for access to the A1(M), making journeys further afield more straightforward. York provides a broader choice of shopping, restaurants, cultural attractions and rail connections, while the surrounding North Yorkshire towns and villages offer further options for days out.

Public transport options are available in the wider area, including bus connections serving Boroughbridge and routes towards York, Ripon and Harrogate. Rail travel can be accessed from stations in the surrounding area, with Cattal, Knaresborough and York among the options to investigate depending on your destination and preferred route.

The result is a home that combines the breathing space of a village location with access to useful amenities and wider transport links, giving you room to enjoy a more relaxed pace without feeling cut off from everyday essentials.

A Home with Space to Grow Into

This is a property that offers more than just four bedrooms. It brings together generous living accommodation, a flexible layout, practical storage, a substantial garage and an extensive garden, all within a secure and gated setting.

Whether you are looking for room to entertain, space for hobbies, a garden to enjoy through the seasons or simply a home with plenty of scope to make your own, this executive detached dormer bungalow has a great deal to offer.

Ready to see the space for yourself? Book your viewing 24/7 via the brochure link below and discover how this home could work for you.

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.