House For Sale £495,000
Scarcroft Road, York, YO23

A handsome and well proportioned bay fronted Victorian terrace with a blend of charming period features and modern finishes. The property is situated in a superb location on Scarcroft Road, mere seconds away from the Bishopthorpe Road promenade, famous for its independent coffee shops, eateries and more.

Dating from the turn of the century and constructed of attractive pale brick under a slate roof, the property offers spacious living, further extended into the loft, creating well balanced accommodation throughout.

The property opens via a new composite front door and into an entrance vestibule into hallway. At the front elevation is the bay fronted sitting room with attractive period features such as cornicing and picture rails, the bay itself has replacement sash windows and half height plantation shutters.

Also off the hallway is the traditional dining room being utilised as a second sitting room with a feature ornate fireplace with log burning stove, original pine built in storage cupboards in one of the alcoves as well as a large understairs cupboard.

Beyond is the kitchen which has been extended to create additional dining space bathed in natural light from twin Velux windows with French Doors into the rear courtyard. The kitchen itself comprises a series of wall and base units incorporating an oven with grill, gas hob with extractor over, integrated dishwasher, sink and undercounter space for fridge and freezer. Beyond the kitchen is a handy utility area with provisions for further appliances, housing a combination boiler and with a door out to the courtyard.

Stairs from the entrance hallway lead to a first floor landing off which are two double bedrooms, each with generous built in wardrobes along with original cast iron Victorian fireplaces. They share the landing with a large house bathroom with Victorian style freestanding roll top bath and separate fully tiled shower with rain shower head and twin sink and vanity unit. The attic has been converted to provide a third room which could be utilised as a bedroom or home office.

Externally is a front forecourt with dwarf wall, and to the rear is an enclosed private walled courtyard garden with Victorian black and red quarry tiles with planted borders with flowering climbing plants and unusual ferns. The current owners have also recently installed a new rear gate with matching decorative trellis.

In summary, a superbly located traditional home offering balanced, well-presented accommodation.

LOCATION

Superbly located in the heart of the Bishopthorpe Road area, which has a thriving range of shops, restaurants, delis, and pubs. It is within 10 minutes walk to town, Rowntrees Park and the racecourse. For the commuter, the Railway Station is within ten minutes walking distance and the outer ring road (A1237), A19 and A64 are within easy reach by car. The property is within the catchment area for Scarcroft and Knavesmire Primary Schools and Millthorpe and All Saints secondary schools.

DIRECTIONS

From the inner ring road (A1036) to the south at Tower Street proceed in a south-westerly direction crossing Skeldergate Bridge and continue onto Bishopthorpe Road. At the traffic lights turn right into Scarcroft Road where the property is situated on the right hand side.