Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23

An exceptional mid Georgian village house close to York

Description

Situated on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Bishopthorpe, The Laurels is a superb mid-Georgian residence of considerable architectural merit, with beautiful original period features both inside and out.

Dating back to the 1880s, the property has clearly received a number of additions and more recently undergone a programme of improvements and renovation creating a superb family home, full of character and the perfect balance of period features and modern fittings.

Arranged over three floors, the property offers generous and very well balanced accommodation extending to 4575 square feet, the majority of rooms being of near perfect proportion and bathed in copious amounts of natural light. Entered through an impressive entrance hall with original decorative tiled floor, which gives way to the main reception rooms, the ground floor accommodation flows in a manner that works well for family living. There is a large drawing room with hardwood floors and a feature fireplace, a sizeable dining room with panelled walls and useful family sitting room with ornate coving and a wood burning stove. The spacious kitchen has room for a sizeable kitchen table and has been fitted with handcrafted wooden, farmhouse style units, granite work tops, an electric combi oven, induction hob and a gas fired Aga.

Just off from the kitchen is a separate utility room and access to a study/home office which has potential to be a guest bedroom suite. On the opposite side of the utility room is an integral garage with roller shutter door which currently serves as a gym.

The first floor accommodation is equally as pleasing, the luxurious principal bedroom suite has a striking bay window with large sash windows and well appointed shower room. There are three further generous sized bedrooms, one with a shower cubicle, and an impressive house bathroom.

A short staircase leads to the third floor where there is a generous bedroom with bathroom in one corner, ideally suited to teenagers.

The house is approached by a gated in/out driveway, surrounded by mature trees and hedges affording the property a great deal of privacy. There is parking for several cars and a separate brick built garage to one side. To the rear are mature, walled gardens, a central lawn bordered by specimen trees and shaped shrubs. Adjacent to the house is a part covered terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the southerly aspect.

Location

Bishopthorpe is a highly regarded and picturesque village, accessed about three miles to the south of York with the A64 being less than two miles away connecting to Leeds, the A1(M) and wider motorway network as well as the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Monks Cross retail shopping centre and Vangarde shopping park.

The village boasts excellent schools as well as a nursery and playgroup There are a number of amenities; three public houses, post office, local store, butchers, hairdressers, florist, café, village hall, library, sports and social club as well as doctors and dentist surgery. Tennis courts, football and social clubs are all available in the village.

The country house hotel Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is less than a mile away. The well renowned York racecourse and Knavesmire are close by as well as walks and cycle routes in to York city centre. There are a number of golf courses in and around York along with rugby, football, cricket and tennis clubs.

York city centre is conveniently located with a mainline train station having regular direct services to London Kings Cross with some services making the journey in under two hours.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,575 sq ft