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6 bedroom terraced house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A fine six bedroom period townhouse that has undergone a sensitive renovation and refurbishment
- Stunning kitchen extension
- Elegant reception rooms
- Separate self-contained basement flat
- Landscaped walled garden and ample parking to the rear
- Close to amenities and transport links
Description
Built at the start of the Victorian era in circa 1860, 30 Clifton is a substantial and well-appointed six bedroom townhouse within this leafy area of York, less than half a mile to the cities bar wall. Once home to Edna Annie Crichton, notably the first women Lord Mayor of York and an inspirational leader, the property features a commemorative blue plaque.
This handsome house is a fine example of the architecture of its time, brimming with wonderful period features seamlessly blended with all of the benefits of modern convenience. The property has undergone a programme of improvement and renovation works including a complete electrical re-wire and new heating systems powered by two tandem boilers.
Set back from the road, with off street parking to the rear, the property offers flexible living and entertaining space across five floors. On the ground floor, to the front is a generous drawing room, an exception entertaining space, which benefits from good natural light via the large sash windows, alongside solid wooden floors, high ceilings, original coving, ceiling rose and a period fireplace. Adjacent, is the dining room with a window to the rear and original fireplace. Towards the rear of the property there has been a substantial extension added to the property housing the highly impressive kitchen breakfast room with exposed beams, pitched roof and part glazed, the kitchen has ample storage space and is fully equipped with modern appliances including a range master induction cooker, Miele fridge and freezer and Bosch dishwasher. There is underfloor heating throughout the kitchen.
This bright and spacious room has floor to ceiling windows as well as bi-fold doors at both ends opening out to the walled garden, creating a superb family and entertaining space.
Upstairs, on the first floor to the front is a generous light filled sitting room with three windows and the original fireplace. The principal bedroom with dressing area and a wonderful traditional and modern bathroom complete the accommodation on this floor. On the second floor there are two bedrooms with a house bathroom. The third floor offers three further bedrooms and a shower room.
In addition to the main residence, there is a self-contained two bedroom flat. The flat has a separate kitchen with built-in units, a sizeable sitting room and shower room. With its own private access, this apartment would be ideally suited for dependant relatives or staff.
To the rear of the property there is a pretty, landscaped part walled garden with a terraced area leading to the kitchen and a bespoke seating area is situated at the end of the garden Beyond the garden is a tarmaced parking area accessed via double gates.
Location
The property is perfectly positioned just outside the city’s historic walls and is close to 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, supermarkets and further landmark attractions.
Nearby are the Museum Gardens, 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 which also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.
Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club (about a mile), York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Further along is Rowntree Park (about one and a half miles) with a café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.
The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are under two and a half miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.
York railway station is under a mile away over Scarborough bridge and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about three and a half miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.
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: 4,773 sq ft
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