5 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated on Alness Drive in the ever-popular village of Woodthorpe, this outstanding five-bedroom detached home has been comprehensively renovated and significantly extended to an exceptional standard. Undergoing a detailed schedule of improvements between August 2023 and early 2024, the property offers high-spec, turnkey living with all works completed under full planning permission and building regulations approval — with further permission retained for a second-storey rear extension if desired.

Woodthorpe is a highly regarded village on the west side of York, serviced by regular bus routes into the city centre and ideally placed for everyday convenience. The property is within easy reach of local shops, takeaways, doctors and a dentist, while a large Tesco superstore is located less than a mile away. The home also sits within the catchment area for several well-regarded primary and secondary schools and provides excellent access to York College for further education.

Occupying a quiet cul-de-sac position, the property enjoys a driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, a lawned front garden and impressive kerb appeal. Externally, the home benefits from a brand-new roof with modern anthracite tiles, matching professionally sprayed windows (with original diamond leading removed), a coordinating front door and all-new external lighting. A Ring doorbell and a newly installed mobile-controlled alarm system add further peace of mind.

Internally, the entrance hallway leads through to the heart of the home — a stunning open-plan kitchen diner fitted with a contemporary Wren kitchen, complete with integrated appliances, wine fridge and Quooker hot water tap. This impressive space flows seamlessly into the front-facing lounge, while the former garage has been expertly converted into a versatile family room. A separate utility room, which can be accessed via a cleverly hidden opening in the kitchen as well as a downstairs WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to five bedrooms — four generous doubles and a fifth single. A brand-new bedroom has been created above the garage, and another has been extended to enhance space and practicality. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish ensuite shower room, bedroom two also enjoys its own ensuite, and the beautifully appointed family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

The specification throughout is exceptional, including a complete electrical rewire with upgraded consumer unit, a new boiler with Hive smart heating system, mostly new radiators, new recessed lighting, new flooring and carpets throughout, several rooms re-plastered to smooth ceilings, a new electric fireplace, upgraded stair bannister and bespoke under-stairs storage. The majority of the property was professionally redecorated at the end of 2024.

Both gardens have been fully re-turfed, with improved drainage added to the rear. An Indian stone patio and new porch create attractive outdoor seating areas, while two outbuildings have been added — including a fully powered summer house with lighting and a separate shed. Fencing has been replaced and painted, and a new side gate installed in 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantially upgraded, future-proofed and beautifully finished family home in one of York’s most desirable residential settings.