Flat for sale in Fossbridge House, Walmgate, York YO1

A spacious second floor apartment within the city walls with roof terrace and secure parking

Description
Built in circa 1870, Foss Bridge House is a landmark Grade II listed building of notable Victorian architecture, famously home of Stubbs ironmongers for almost a century. The building was converted in 2007 and offers a full lift service and secure undercroft parking.

This impressive apartment sits on the second floor and is one of only six apartments in the building. With striking high ceilings, full height windows and beautiful period features this spacious apartment offers just over 1,200 square feet of lateral living accommodation.

The superb sitting room extends to almost 20 foot, with large windows and a feature fireplace, doors open to a sunroom and on to the roof terrace. There is a separate spacious kitchen and plenty of storage is afforded by two cupboards in the entrance hall.

The principal bedroom suite has access to a well appointed en suite bathroom, in addition there is a further double bedroom and house bathroom.

Location
Fossbridge House is perfectly positioned within the city’s historic walls and adjacent to Walmgate, the medieval district of York. Walmgate offers a variety of local restaurants, cafes and shops and bars. Fossgate is another thriving street with a further range of popular local eateries, bars and shops with a number of festivals hosted each year.

Within the city is the York Theatre Royal, 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.

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.

Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Rowntree Park boasts a café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are about two miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.

About half a mile away is Bishopthorpe Road which won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ award in 2015. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis and restaurants which host regular events and festivals.

York railway station is about a mile way 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 miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.

York St John University is about one mile from Piccadilly and York University is about one and a half miles from the centre with a good cycle route.

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: 1,222 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 983 years remaining.