House For Sale £695,000
Mill Lane, York

Stylish five-bedroom period townhouse with garden and parking within strolling distance of York city centre.

This handsome end-of-terrace townhouse, constructed in 1920 of brick under a slate roof, was comprehensively renovated in 2022 to include the development of the second floor. Every inch of available space has been maximised by the current owners who have designed this property with great skill and flair. The property is ideally located with local amenities just around the corner and the heart of the city a pleasant fifteen minute stroll to the south.

Entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/living room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite)
Courtyard garden, side return, small parking space

More Details - No 24 Mill Lane benefited from a meticulous programme of re-modelling and renovation in the spring of 2022. This included repointing, re-wiring, plumbing, a new roof and loft insulation, Kingspan insulation throughout the ground floor, installation of double-glazed Sapele hardwood sash windows, a smart new kitchen. three new bathrooms and complete redecoration inside and out. The property now has underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and zoned heating throughout all three floors. Fine features original to the 1920s property remain including fireplaces, cornicing, ceiling rose, and stained glass, and built-in character has been added through the inclusion of engineered floorboards and column radiators.

The hallway gives access to the front rooms including a snug and a beautifully-proportioned sitting room with high ceilings, a deep square bay window and a handsome cast-iron fireplace. The kitchen/dining/living room is a superb space that faces south west and connects to the courtyard garden through two sets of bifold doors. It comfortably accommodates a family-sized dining table and sitting area at the western end. The kitchen itself has an island unit with an induction hob, marble kitchen worktops and integrated Bosch appliances. A useful cupboard serves as a larder or broom cupboard. From the kitchen/dining/living room a contemporary staircase rises to the first floor with three double bedrooms, one featuring a pretty cast iron fireplace, and two bathrooms, one with a bath tub and one with a shower. The second floor rises into the roof space with eaves storage. It comprises a small double bedroom along with a larger bedroom suite with a wet room and a pair of west-facing windows giving Minster views. The three bathrooms all have contemporary fixtures and fittings with vanity units and heated towel rails as well as demisting backlit LED illuminated mirrors.

The property is currently operated as a holiday let.

Outside - There is a modest parking space on the paved forecourt at the front of the house, bordered by a low brick wall and smart wrought-iron railings. The area has a residents' priority parking scheme with household parking permits made available for on-street parking. A wrought-iron garden gate opens to the side return leading to the rear courtyard garden. This area is enclosed by its original high mellow wall and has recently been laid with black limestone paving. The courtyard garden faces south and west, has both power points and external lighting, and comfortably accommodates a table and chairs. It makes an appealing and useful outside space being connected to the kitchen/dining/living room.

Environs - Mill Lane lies north east of York city centre just half a mile from the city walls. Nearby Heworth village is well regarded with its independent shops, cafes, pubs and businesses as well as its neighbourhood park, stray and tennis club. Monkgate Bar and the medieval city walls are within comfortable reach on foot as is York Railway Station offering mainline connections to London in under two hours. Waitrose is five minutes' drive away and Vangarde Retail Park with its flagship Marks & Spencer lies 1? miles to the north. The outer ring road connecting to the A1M and Leeds as well as the coast/Scarborough is under three miles away in both directions.

General - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: D
Services & Systems: All mains services. Gas central heating. Zoned heating system. 300L indirect unvented cylinder ensures consistent water pressure and heat when running hot water taps and showers concurrently. Automist fire suppression system in the open plan area.
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 Money Laundering Regulations: Prior to a sale being agreed, prospective purchasers are required to produce identification documents in order to comply with Money Laundering regulations. Your co-operation with this is appreciated and will assist with the smooth progression of the sale.
Directions: Heading south west into York along the Malton Road A1036 from the Hopgrove Roundabout/A64, Mill Lane can be found on the left, immediately before the road bridge. No. 24 is two thirds of the way down on the right hand side.