House For Sale £475,000
1 Fishergate House, Blue Bridge Lane, York

3 bedroom house with parking, in a very accessible location just outside York city walls.

Fishergate House was originally built in 1837 as a family home for Thomas Laycock to the designs of J B. and W Atkinson. During its long history it has been a girls' school, headquarters for the MOD and an office building for Shepherd Homes. Converted in 2001 into nine boutique apartments, No. 1 is the largest property in Fishergate House and more akin to a terraced house than a duplex apartment with the original back staircase giving access to four floors of accommodation. Its location is superb being situated just a few minutes stroll from the riverside pathway, Walmgate Bar, the city walls and city centre amenities.
Entrance vestibule, hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, principal bedroom, study, 2 further bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Landscaped communal gardens, communal bike store, communal bin/recycling store
Single allocated parking space

For Sale Share of Freehold and 977-year lease remaining

Further Details - The Georgian entrance opens to a communal area providing ground floor access to the traditional panelled front door of 1 Fishergate House. The apartment also has a secondary first floor entrance connecting the grand communal staircase with its colonnades, columns and ornate wrought-iron railings to what was formerly the servants' staircase, now within 1 Fishergate House.

The ground floor hall/boot room leads to a sitting room with a tall, arched window, traditional column radiator and useful cupboard. The principal reception room is a wonderful, double aspect, living space with dining area, contemporary column radiator and views across the communal gardens; an additional seating area has a floor-to-ceiling arched window and mezzanine floor for the study above. There is a separate fitted kitchen with contemporary two-tone grey units, integrated appliances and fine views. On the second floor, the principal bedroom has the advantage of a room to one side that is currently used as a study; it could be a nursery, dressing area or be converted into an en suite bathroom. Alongside is the house bathroom and a further bedroom. The staircase continues to the third floor bedroom suite which rises into the roof space, has exposed beams, eaves storage and ample natural light from a Velux window. A removable ladder gives access to the decked rooftop via a 'window door' from which superb views across the city can be enjoyed.

Outside - The landscaped gardens include lawns, well-stocked beds, mature trees, and a car park. 1 Fishergate House has a single allocated parking space as well as four visitor spaces.

Environs - Fishergate House lies just off Fishergate/A1036 on the corner of Blue Bridge Lane. Fishergate is a main thoroughfare into York, a few minutes' walk from the medieval bar and city walls. Blue Bridge Lane descends gently to the river Ouse and the historic tree-lined riverside promenade that leads into the heart of the city and out to Fulford Ings. Fishergate House is convenient for the city centre, York University, A64, outer ring road, and A1M leading to the national motorway network.

General - Tenure: Share of Freehold and 997 year lease remaining. Service charge £196 pcm
EPC Rating: C
Services & Systems: All mains services. Gas central heating.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Local Authority: City of York[use Contact Agent Button] Directions: Leaving York city walls along Fishergate, Fishergate House can be found on the right hand side on the corner of Blue Bridge Lane.

Photographs, particulars and showreel: February 2023
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