Handsome Georgian townhouse situated in a charming cobbled street within a conservation area, situated just off Blossom Street

Description

9 South Parade is an elegant, Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in one of the most attractive and highly sought-after terraces in York.

A striking example of the architecture of its time, the property has been thoroughly modernised to create a contemporary family home whilst retaining key period features throughout.
Arranged over five floors, with near perfect proportions this flexible accommodation extends to over 2,500 square feet.

The property is entered through a traditional style, incredibly bright entrance hall leading on to the dining room and sitting room, both of equally sizeable proportions.

Stairs lead down to a well appointed, stylish kitchen which opens out to the family room featuring a log burner. There is also a WC on the lower ground floor.

The first floor is home to the magnificent principal bedroom and bedroom two.

On the third floor you will find two further bedrooms and an impressive house bathroom with shower and central roll top bath. Stairs lead up to the guest bedroom suite, situated on the third floor.

Externally there is a landscaped formal garden to the front and a walled courtyard garden to the rear, perfect for entertaining and Al Fresco dining. The house also benefits from an allocated parking space opposite.

Location

South Parade is a popular address conveniently located just outside the city walls. Situated on a no-through cobbled street within a conservation area.

There is a small supermarket, pharmacy, cinema, restaurants and pubs within the vicinity of Blossom Street.

Bishopthorpe Road (about one and a half miles) is a highly popular area of York and has won the "Great British High Street of the Year" award in 2015, as well as being voted "one of the UK's coolest places to live" by The Times. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis, bakeries, supermarkets and restaurants which host regular events and festivals. Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts. Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club and York Pilates Space.

The Knavesmire about one mile, and Rowntree Park about one and a half miles away, are ideal for those wanting open space and walks.

The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city’s historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.

The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

York’s mainline railway station is within walking distance and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. There is easy access to the A64 about three miles, for travel east to the coast and west towards Leeds and the M1.

The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,588 sq ft



Additional Info

(York City Council Band F)