Heslington Road Estate, York City Centre, Heslington Road Estate, York City Centre | Property for sale | Savills
132,000 sq ft(12,263.20 sq m)
Price on application

Heslington Road Estate, York City CentreHeslington Road Estate, York City Centre

  • Under offer
  • Freehold
Development land
132,000 sq ft (12,263.20 sq m)

Key features

  • Outstanding Buildings of Historical Importance
  • The Property for sale is arranged in three zones comprising approx 132,000 sq ft
  • Located off Heslington Road, within 1 mile of York
  • Offers are sort on a conditional and unconditional basis

Outstanding buildings and grounds of architectural and historical importance forming an exceptional development opportunity.

About this property

  • The Heslington Road Estate is located to the south east of the historic core of York city centre, comprising the original estate of the Retreat, York. The site lies adjacent to the University of York’s main campus to the east, with Walmgate Stray to the south. There is York Cemetery and Low Moor Allotments to the west. There is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, mixed residential and VITA student York to the north. The situation enjoys a unique urban-rural setting, combining city centre proximity together with unrivalled access to nearby public green spaces surrounding the site. The property is approximately 1 mile from the heart of York city centre, providing excellent access on foot, bicycle, public transport and vehicle to the full range of sought after services and amenities in York. York Railway Station is 1.5 miles to the north west, being situated on the East Coast main line that offers a regular service to London in approximately 2 hours. There are also regular rail links to nearby Harrogate and Leeds. The train station is popular with commuters, residents and tourists alike.

Local information

  • The Heslington Road Estate is located to the south east of the historic core of York city centre, comprising the original estate of the Retreat, York. The site lies adjacent to the University of York’s main campus to the east, with Walmgate Stray to the south. There is York Cemetery and Low Moor Allotments to the west. There is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, mixed residential and VITA student York to the north.
  • The situation enjoys a unique urban-rural setting, combining city centre proximity together with unrivalled access to nearby public green spaces surrounding the site.

Additional information

  • The Heslington Road Estate comprises the original buildings and grounds of The Retreat, York. The current property for sale is arranged in three zoned lots, comprising approximately 132,000 sq ft (12,263 sq m) on a combined site sale area of circa 12.2 acres, which is situated within an established and picturesque walled 40 acre estate.
  • The sale opportunity has been split into different zones, with offers invited for part or whole of the property.