Detached house for sale in The Leyes, York YO10

Located in a prime Osbaldwick spot, a stones throw from the local shops, you will find this detached three/four bedroom chalet style home, with a large sunny rear garden, recently refurbished modern kitchen and detached garage to the rear. Designed and built in the late 1950's, and its unique chalet style makes this home stand out from the rest in the area. Welcome to The Leyes.

The ground floor of the property boasts a great size dining room, which could be used as a fourth bedroom, overlooking the walled front garden via the large window. From the hallway, there is also a walk-in shower room with sink and a separate toilet. Moving through to the rear of the property, you walk into the spacious living room, which has recently been renovated and boasts dual aspect windows, and sliding patio doors which lead out into the garden. This room benefits from lots of natural light and is a perfect place to relax and look at the view.

The bright kitchen has also been refurbished and installed in 2023, with stylish, contemporary white base units, wood effect laminate elevating this space and bouncing light from the large window overlooking the garden. The kitchen comes with integrated appliances such as a dishwasher, under counter fridge, electric oven and hob, and stainless steel sink and drainer board, along with ample surface space. There is also opportunity to add a breakfast bar into the kitchen if desired, or hold a small/foldable dining table.

Heading to the first floor you will find three double bedrooms, each with the advantage of eaves storage, providing essential extra cupboard space. The two rear bedrooms have views over the garden and you can really appreciate the size of the plot from an elevated perspective. The front double bedroom includes an en-suite, with shower, sink and toilet, built in wardrobes as well as eaves storage.

This fabulous property is set back from the road, and has a low walled boundary surrounding the front garden with brick pillars guiding you onto the driveway. A detached garage can be found at the rear, with remote control electric garage door and car inspection pit. Alongside the garage, the property's crowning jewel is it's huge 52ft x 32ft garden, which has a lawned area and patio space for relaxing in the sunshine. This is a garden not to be missed, as the possibilities are endless to create your own piece of paradise.

A very short stroll will find you at the local shops on Farndale Avenue, including a Sainsburys Local, hairdressing and beauty salons, a clothing alteration service and Chinese takeaway. A further short 4 minute walk down Thirkleby Way will bring you to the other fantastic local businesses on offer, such as the highly rated The Kitchen Osbaldwick café, Osbaldwick Fisheries for fish & chips, The Cutting Room barber shop and popular car garage, Osbaldwick Motors. This property is also perfectly placed for those looking to renovate, as less than 5 minute drive will find yourself at a large B&Q and Selco Builders Warehouse.

For the nights where you're ready for a rest, a 10minute walk will bring you to the traditional village pub, The Derwent Arms. Alternatively, the number 6 and number 20 bus runs regularly along Osbaldwick Lane, only 5min walk away, which will take you to and from York city centre. If you fancy a night in, and don't want the fish & chips or Chinese food on your doorstep, then you're within delivery distance of over 130 takeaways and restaurants at the tip of your fingers via food delivery apps.

For families in the area, you are on the doorstep to a number of local schools and nurseries. For those with younger children, there is Tiddlywinks Private Day Nursery and My Ohana York Nursery, and the choice of Osbaldwick Primary School and Badger Hill Primary Academy. For secondary school age, you would be perfectly placed in catchment at the outstanding Ofsted rated Archbishop Holgate’s School, which is within 15 minutes walk from the property. Around the corner you will find Osbaldwick Sports Club with cricket club and field, plus heading to the fairly new Derwenthorpe housing development, to find grass open spaces, play areas and a pond where you can watch the swans swim around - perfect for a Sunday stroll!

Money laundering regulations; By law, we are required to conduct anti money laundering checks on all intending sellers and purchasers and take this responsibility very seriously. In line with hmrc guidance, our partner, MoveButler, will carry on these checks in a safe and secure way on our behalf. Once an offer has been accepted (stc) MoveButler will send a secure link for the biometric checks to be completed electronically. There is a non-refundable charge of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per person for these checks. The Anti Money Laundering checks must be completed before the memorandum of sale can be sent to solicitors confirming the sale.

Disclaimer:
These details, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property, or tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. With this in mind, we would advise all intending purchasers to carry out their own independent survey or reports prior to purchase. All measurements and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of furnishings or floor coverings. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.