5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Elmfield Avenue, York YO31

A great choice for a growing family looking for generous living space, flexible rooms and a garden made for everyday life, this well-presented home has been extended to create an impressive amount of accommodation across three floors.

The entrance opens into a welcoming hallway, where wood flooring and natural timber details add warmth and character. From here, the main living spaces are easy to reach, creating a simple and practical flow through the ground floor. At the front is a great size living room, with a broad bay window bringing in plenty of natural light. There is ample space for large sofas and family furniture, while a contemporary feature fireplace provides a clear focal point. It is an inviting room for relaxed evenings, films with the children or spending time with friends.

The kitchen and dining area sits towards the rear and provides a practical setting for everyday family life. There is a good range of fitted units, work surfaces and a range-style cooker with extractor above. Light cabinet fronts and tiled splashbacks keep the room feeling bright, while windows provide further natural light. There is space for a dining table, making this a natural place for breakfast before school, family meals, homework or catching up at the end of the day. The connection with the rear of the house also works well during warmer months, when family life can move easily between the kitchen and garden.

An additional snug at the rear provides valuable extra reception space. This flexible room could work as a playroom, home office, dining room or quieter sitting area. A ground floor W/C is a useful addition for visitors and busy households.

Moving upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms along with both a bathroom and separate shower room. This arrangement is particularly useful for a larger household, helping to make busy mornings easier. The main bedroom is a generous room with a large bay window that fills the space with daylight. There is plenty of space for a large bed, wardrobes and additional furniture.

The second bedroom is another good-sized double, bedroom three also benefits from a bay window, adding light and character, while the fourth bedroom provides useful flexibility - it could be used as a child's bedroom, nursery, study or dedicated home office depending on the needs of the next owner.

The family shower room has been more recently updated and features large grey wall tiles, complemented by a large walk-in style shower area with a glass screen, modern wash basin and WC, while thoughtful details such as illuminated mirrors, recessed storage and heated towel rails add practical finishing touches. The family bathroom has a stand alone bath, modern fittings for the sink and toilet, and wall mounted towel radiator.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where the extended accommodation provides a fifth bedroom. This substantial space has roof windows bringing in natural light, along with useful eaves storage. Areas of restricted head height form part of the character of the room without taking away from its versatility. The top floor could be ideal for an older child or teenager wanting a little more independence. It could equally serve as a generous guest room, hobby space or combined bedroom and study area.

Outside, the rear garden has been landscaped with easy family living in mind. It offers a good balance of space for children to play and areas where adults can sit, eat and entertain. Artificial lawn helps keep maintenance straightforward, while paved and composite decked sections provide plenty of room for outdoor furniture. The decking directly outside the house with spotlighting creates a natural extension of the living space and is well placed for summer meals, barbecues or relaxed evenings outdoors. Further raised seating towards the end of the garden gives another place to enjoy the sunshine or spend time with friends. Fencing gives the garden a good sense of enclosure and privacy, which should appeal to families with younger children or pets. A large garden shed adds further storage for toys, outdoor furniture and gardening equipment.

To the front, driveway parking sits in front of the garage, adding another useful practical feature for multiple vehicles to park. The integral garage provides further secure parking as well as valuable storage for bikes, tools, pushchairs and sports equipment.

York’s east side is a popular choice for families, with the property well placed close to Heworth and within easy reach of York city centre. The surrounding area offers a good choice of local shops, everyday services, parks and leisure facilities, with the city centre providing an even wider range of shopping, cafés, restaurants and attractions. Heworth Stray is just a short walk away, providing a large open grass area that is ideal for dog walks, children to play or simply enjoying some fresh air close to home.

Families are well placed for schools across the surrounding area, while good road links make travel around York and towards the A64 straightforward. York railway station provides wider connections to major destinations across the country. With Heworth nearby and York city centre within easy reach, the location is a great match for a growing family looking for generous living space alongside convenient access to schools, amenities and transport links.

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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.