Property description

Arguably York’s finest townhouse within the City walls

Entrance and staircase halls, dining room, kitchen, small butler’s pantry, garden living room
Office, gym/playroom, laundry, wine cellar and cloakroom.
Magnificent first floor drawing room, principal bedroom suite with bathroom, guest suite with shower room, further bedroom suite with shower room
Two third floor bedrooms with sitting area and bathroom
Detached annexe with reception room, bedroom and bathroom
Substantial double garage
Extensive and well planted south facing rear garden

Originally built in 1763 and listed Grade II*, the house was clearly constructed for an owner of note, for it stands as the tallest of the houses in the row and was obviously built to make a lasting impression. More recently it has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of modernisation and extension under the watchful eye of Simon Mitchell of York and is living proof that a glorious old house can be transformed by a modern interior.

With its central location in the heart of the City and one of the finest views of York Minster, 24 St Saviourgate is within walking distance of the railway station, the principal shopping streets and the main schools in York.

Freehold for sale

•High ceilings, well proportioned rooms, open fireplaces and detailed plasterwork redolent of the property’s Georgian pedigree sit beautifully with the modern limestone floors, underfloor heating, contemporary bathroom fittings, state-of-the-art plumbing/heating, new glazing and generous use of walnut. The house has been recently re-roofed and redecorated throughout.
•The garden living room extension under a detailed leaded roof is a triumph, with its three sets of French windows opening directly onto the garden. The ground floor is a magnificent free flowing space which includes the garden living room, kitchen and dining room. A staircase leads down to the extra tier of accommodation.
•The kitchen has a central island unit with twin sinks, working surface in composite natural stone, Siemens cooker, gas hob and four-oven black Aga.
•On the first floor, the spectacular drawing room has a 13ft ceiling height and three twelve-paned sash windows looking towards York Minster
•The top floor offers what could well be York’s finest view of the Minster. The magnificent western and central towers rise up above a terracotta and slate roofscape and the rose window and south transept roof are clearly visible.
•In the garden, wooden steps lead up to a decking terrace outside the annexe, a detached building with large sitting room, bathroom, double bedroom and doors leading back to the terrace.
•The garage, below the annexe, has a separate rear access, electric up-and-over door, and accommodates two cars.

Outside
A York stone flagged terrace, complete with barbecue area runs directly on to the south east facing walled garden, predominately lawned with a well planted borders on either side including vegetable beds and fruit trees. From the rear of the house to the start of the annexe building, the garden is approximately 70ft with a width of approximately 30ft.

Services
All mains services are connected.

Fixtures and fittings
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Local authority
City of York

Photographs & particulars dated: January 2015