Fulford Road, York, YO10 4BE | Property for sale | Savills
2,388 sq ft(221.85 sq m)
Guide price £950,000(€1,083,200)

Fulford RoadYork, YO10 4BE


    Key features

    • Generously proportioned living space, totaling over 2380 square feet.
    • Flexible / versatile living space, easily equipped to be configured to individual needs.
    • The benefit of a double garage with further storage.
    • Open plan kitchen / dining space.
    • An abundance of original and restored period features throughout the home.

    A recently refurbished period townhouse with large garden and separate garage, close to the city centre

    About this property

    • Built around the1870's and most recently known as the York Priory, this stand-out building has been sensitively renovated to create a perfect, modern day family home with the additional benefit of maintaining many of its wonderful period features. Throughout the home there are newly created cast-iron radiators in keeping with the time period and perfectly restored cornice showing the level of care and detail taken during the restoration period.

      The home is fronted by large paving slabs, leaving plenty of space for planters and ornaments to give further decoration to this handsome home.

      On entry, the wide hallway and meticulously restored staircase gives a wonderful reflection of the home and the balance of period and modern.

      To the right from the hallway, is a large, open sitting room with fireplace true to the period creating a wonderful area to enjoy as a family, this leads on to the open kitchen and breakfast area, fitted with all the conveniences that are expected from a modern kitchen. Antique French doors, fitted with clear glass and a privacy glass screen lead to wonderful patio area overlooking the homes south-west facing garden.

      To the left from the hallway there is a spacious study, which looks over the front garden, creating a fantastic environment for the work from home lifestyle and is complete with a WC. Original paneling has been restored and painted to give a grand feel to the home office.

      The ground floor accommodation is completed with the luxury of a spacious utility room.

      Moving up to the first floor, the front room could be used as either a principal bedroom with a dressing area, or as an upstairs lounge with the benefit of a hidden away snug. There two n bedrooms to the rear of the property one complete with an en suite with shower and the other is generously proportioned and enjoys views overlooking the homes rear garden. A family bathroom adds the finishing touches to first floor accommodation.

      The second floor of this spacious home is equally impressive in both size and versatility. To the left, is a bedroom with an en suite enjoying a great elevation with views of the greenery. To the front of the property, is a large bedroom, complete with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom which offers the opportunity to create a fully equipped principal suite with dressing room, or could be used as two bedrooms, each with access to the superbly presented bathroom and large shower in between them.

      The home is finished perfectly with a landscaped patio area and glass balustrade leading on to the perfectly maintained lawn. The rear access leads to the double garage; a rarity so close to the center of York.

      Everything such as plumbing, central heating and all electrics have been completely renewed, bringing the home in-line with modern day expectations and standards.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    There aren't many restorations done as sensitively or with as much care as this one, the flexibility of space makes this a truly fantastic family home!

    Ed StoyleProperty agent

    Local information

    • Fulford is regarded as one of York's prime residential areas, offering a broad range of local services. Nearby schools include St Oswalds CE School (Ofsted Rating Good 2019), Fulford School Academy, St Georges RC Primary School Voluntary Academy and Fishergate Primary School (Ofsted Rating Good 2017).
    • Close by is York University, the popular 'Designer Outlet' and access to the A64 linking to Leeds and the wider motorway network. There is a regular bus service to the city centre as well as an excellent cycle network.
    • There are several supermarkets, including Waitrose, within about a three quarter mile radius. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena. There are three Golf clubs within about five miles of the village; Heworth Golf club Forest Park Golf Club and Fulford Golf Club.
    • The property is perfectly positioned outside the city's historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.
    • The city boasts excellent 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 which also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.
    • Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham all within about two miles.
    • The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are situated about three miles away.
    • The property is well positioned for vehicular access to the A64, for travel across the region and York's mainline railway station can be accessed for express services to major cities including London (Kings Cross in under two hours), Edinburgh and Manchester.
    • Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

    Additional information

    • City of York Council, Band F
    • EPC Rating: D
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: F