"Striking Arts and Crafts detached house with private south facing gardens.

Description

Highfield offers a charming blend of original period features and contemporary improvements that combine to create a visually pleasing property perfect for modern living in a unique and enviable location.

A vestibule gives access to a spacious entrance hallway with a guest WC and plenty of storage cupboards. On the west side of the house an inner hall leads to a delightful sitting room with leaded window and tiled fireplace with mantle and shelving. Double doors open into a bright conservatory which makes the most of the lovely sunny garden. A separate office provides space for home working and an elegant dining room showcases wood paneling, a bay window and a decorative fire surround.

On the east side the kitchen has been fitted with a generous range of gloss cabinets incorporating a central island unit as well as integrated appliances and the advantage of direct access outside. The kitchen opens into a pleasant garden room, filled with natural light and double doors lead to the patio which is the ideal spot for al fresco dining. For convenience, a separate utility is accessed from the entrance reception hall, with further storage available.

The first floor is reached via an original timber staircase with paneling and a half landing window featuring a stained glass landscape. The large en suite principal bedroom has a dual aspect with a lovely outlook from the private terrace across the garden to open views beyond. The second bedroom benefits from a triple aspect, picture rail and laminate flooring. Bedroom three, another double and bedroom four both enjoy southerly views and a sunny disposition. A family bathroom is fitted and tiled to high standard and completes the layout.

To the outside a large detached double garage is fronted with parking for several cars. Steps lead up to the front garden and a gate leads to the rear garden which is very private and established with mature shrubs and trees. A flagged patio provides plenty of space for seating and making the most of the sunshine.

The square footage of the property is 2649sq ft to 3025 Sq ft including garage.

Location

Heslington Conservation Village 0.8 mile benefits from an excellent selection of local services including two pubs, a post office newsagent and a bakery delicatessen. The University of York campus 200 metres away offers further facilities including a sports centre with gym, cycle track and swimming pool. There is also a sports field for both cricket and football and includes a childrens playground. The university and other local institutions such as The Early Music Centre, have made York an important national focus for the performance and study of music. The Fulford Golf Club is a five minute walk away 0.3 mile and David Lloyd Leisure Centre is about two miles. The house is located within the catchment area of both the Lord Deramore s Primary School rated Good by Ofsted 2023 and Fulford Secondary School rated Outstanding by Ofsted 2023 both are under a mile away.

The vibrant city centre of York 2.5 miles is easily accessed via the cycle network or regular bus services and offers a multitude of restaurants, shops, cultural venues and historic monuments, including the 13th century Minster, with a full calendar of events on offer.

The mainline train station from York 3 miles has regular services to Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and London, with some services to King Cross making the journey in under two hours.

To the south of Heslington Conservation village there is excellent access to the A64 3 miles , linking with the A1 M for travel across the region.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage 2,649 sq ft



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The square footage of the property is 2649 Sq ft to 3025 Sq ft including garage."