4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York YO23

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial period family home in the picturesque and much sought after village of Bishopthorpe, York.

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial period family home in the picturesque and much sought after village of Bishopthorpe, York'

Bishopthorpe is 2 miles from York City Centre and offers three award winning pubs as well as a social club, multiple hair salons, a Co-Op, riverside restaurants, tennis, football and cricket club and much more which explains why it such a desirable place to reside. The village has easy access to the A64 and an excellent primary school. Bishopthorpe falls into the catchment for Fulford, Tadcaster Grammar and Millthorpe High Schools.

Built in 1929 and beautifully maintained and mordernised throughout, this wonderful home is full of historic features and charm allowing new owners to move in and enjoy.

The property is entered via a large private driveway to the front, offering ample parking for multiple vehicles. Boundaries are defined with attractive brick walling, mature hedging and stunning tall trees which create complete privacy and security.

Internally this gorgeous family home has been tastefully and carefully updated to ensure the charm and period features are maintained, with original flooring in places, stain glass windows, original coving and beautiful but subtle features evident throughout.

The main living room provides a perfect space to relax and unwind, large front facing bay windows allow light to fill the spacious room which provides built in storage, tasteful décor, original flooring and stunning fireplace.

The second lounge area with log burner opens into the wonderfully extended dining kitchen, the soul of this wonderful property. Two sets of French doors provide access to the rear garden. The stylish kitchen is fully fitted with high quality integrated appliances, range oven and black granite worktops. There is a W/C and separate utility area.

There is an additional versatile reception room which could be used as a home office, snug or children's playroom.

The first floor of the property features three exceptional double bedrooms, the principle bedroom suite offers a large en-suite shower room with glass enclosure. The family bathroom is fully tiled, beautifully designed with stand alone bathtub and walk in shower .

A further extension in the form of a loft conversion has created an additional double bedroom with exposed chimney, eves storage and original beams.

To the rear of this spectacular property is the amazing easterly facing garden and patio area, fully enclosed and perfectly safe for children and pets to play while offering excellent privacy with stunning mature trees for adults to relax and entertain. There is a detached brick build garage and side court area.

Very rarely do properties with this level of character and charm, come to market, viewings are strictly through Naish Estate Agents. If you need to sell a property to fund a purchase, please speak to us regarding a free consultation and valuation.

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