7 bed end terrace house for sale

Clifton, York YO30

An exceptional Grade II Listed period residence in one of York’s most prestigious addresses

Description
An exceptional Grade II Listed period residence, 134 Clifton occupies a prominent position within one of York’s most prestigious and historic residential addresses. This magnificent home extends to approximately 6,645 sq ft across four impressive floors, combining grand architectural proportions and exquisite period detail with beautifully appointed, versatile accommodation. Rich in character and scale, the property offers an enviable balance of elegant entertaining spaces, comfortable family living and exceptional leisure facilities.

The ground floor is approached via a gracious entrance hall and features three beautifully proportioned reception rooms, each enhanced by elegant bay windows. The sitting room is a wonderfully atmospheric space, showcasing exquisite period detailing and an impressive fireplace. The drawing room is particularly striking, enjoying a dual aspect overlooking Clifton Green and an abundance of natural light. The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining and opens through French doors onto the garden terrace.

The beautifully appointed kitchen is centred around a substantial breakfast island and combines a comprehensive range of cabinetry with integrated appliances and a recessed range cooker. A useful utility room and guest WC are positioned towards the rear of the house, alongside a secondary staircase providing convenient access between the floors.

The lower ground floor provides a superb suite of leisure and ancillary spaces, including an excellent cinema room, games room, home study and gym. Further storage and a convenient WC add to the practicality and versatility of this exceptional level, creating a wonderful environment for both relaxation and entertaining.

The principal bedroom occupies a tranquil position on the first floor and benefits from a walk-in dressing room and generous fitted wardrobes. Three further beautifully proportioned double bedrooms provide excellent flexibility and are filled with natural light. A traditionally styled family bathroom completes the first floor.

The second floor reveals three charming bedrooms tucked beneath the eaves, each retaining the character and individuality that defines the property. A further bathroom is beautifully appointed with a freestanding claw-foot bath, creating a wonderfully indulgent space in which to unwind.

Throughout the house, a tasteful and considered colour palette complements an outstanding collection of original and period features. Elegant proportions, high ceilings, bay windows, fireplaces and other architectural details combine to create a home of rare character, while the generous scale and versatility of the accommodation ensure it is equally suited to modern family life.

The gardens provide a particularly attractive extension to the living accommodation. The substantial rear garden features beautifully planted borders, several seating areas and a generous level lawn, offering a peaceful and private setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. To the front and side, the gardens are enclosed by a low wall topped with decorative iron railings, with steps leading to the impressive arched entrance. Generous off-street parking further enhances the property, a rare and highly desirable feature for such a prestigious central York address.

Location
Clifton is a highly desirable conservation area with genteel Georgian and Victorian properties, in a beautiful leafy green area of York.

There is a variety of independent local shops, a spar, cafes, butchers, pharmacy, hairdresser's, church, dentist and doctor's surgery. There is easy access through Bootham Bar, to the world famous York Minster, Theatre Royal and the historical city centre is under a mile away.

Clifton Green also provides residents with a very pleasant and easy pedestrian approach to either St Peter’s school (about 0.3 mile) or Bootham school (about 0.6 mile), as well as facilitating a healthy lifestyle with lovely river walks and cycle routes that include the seasonal beauty of the locally renowned Homestead Park. Homestead Park has a children's play area, pop-up cafe alongside 14 acres of gardens to explore. A little north of Clifton, about half a mile is York Sports Club with tennis, cricket, squash and rugby clubs with facilities.

The property also gives good access to the Clifton Moor Centre which provides a variety of large well known supermarkets, shops and entertainment venues for all the family and a variety of gyms.

York City Centre boasts an excellent range of shopping facilities, attractions and restaurants including 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 with a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

There are a number of supermarkets in and around the city, including a Waitrose at Foss Islands Road and a large Marks and Spencer at the Vanguard Shopping Park.

York railway station offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A1237 gives access to the A64 and A19 for travel across the region.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,645 sq ft



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