5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional and thoughtfully extended contemporary home, offering beautifully appointed open-plan living, high-quality finishes throughout and set in 0.4 acres of landscaped gardens. Description An outstanding detached contemporary residence, discreetly positioned in a tranquil setting on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Bishopthorpe. The property has been finished to an exceptional standard throughout and is complemented by beautifully maintained, inviting gardens. Constructed and thoughtfully reconfigured using high-quality materials, the current owners have created a superb home perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining on both an intimate and larger scale. Originally constructed circa 1900, the property was extended in the 1990s and again in 2020, at which time it underwent a comprehensive programme of renovation. This included the installation of new double-glazed windows, complete rewiring and replumbing, underfloor heating to the ground floor and principal bedroom suite, together with upgraded insulation throughout. The ground floor offers superb open-plan living, flowing seamlessly between spaces and opening directly onto the landscaped gardens, allowing an abundance of natural light throughout. Sleek kitchen cabinetry with a stylish central island is complemented by stone flooring, which continues across the ground floor. Well-considered accommodation includes a dedicated home office, utility room and cinema room, perfectly suited to modern living. Open-tread stairs rise to the first and second floor, where a magnificent principal suite features a private dressing room and en suite shower room. Four further well-proportioned double bedrooms are arranged to provide excellent privacy, served by two additional en suites and a family bathroom. The property benefits from significant parking space both front and rear and a 3 phase 22kW EV charge point. A useful store and workshop provide excellent additional storage and overlook the attractive seating terrace. A strong sense of privacy and tranquillity further enhances this exceptional and highly appealing home. 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, multiple cafs, village hall, library, sports and social club as well as a dentist surgery. Tennis courts, football and social clubs are all available in the village, with the recent addition of a riverside restaurant and cafe.. 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: 4,719 sq ft