Property description
A traditional Victorian house with contemporary extension and large garden in one of York’s most desirable areas.
Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, family room, downstairs shower room/cloakroom. Three bedrooms and family bathroom on first floor. Loft conversion with double bedroom to second floor. Front and side gardens.
Fern Cottages are a delightful pair of Victorian semi-detached houses; number 29 has been extended and upgraded over recent years. Indeed the current owners have lived in the property for nearly 30 years and are only moving due to downsizing. The property is light and airy throughout with the rear extension making use of doors flowing onto the rear garden.
The three storey property provides over 1600 square ft of accommodation.
The large open plan family room is the hallmark of the house - with double doors leading onto the garden. It is a light filled room that could have a variety of uses.
There are three bedrooms to the first floor; the master faces south and overlooks the school opposite. The further bedrooms on this floor provide good family accommodation, or bedroom 4 could be knocked into the bathroom to create one large family bathroom. The second floor has been converted to an excellent sized bedroom with ample storage and views across the garden.
The property has retained period features throughout.
The gardens are particularly special, expanding down to a summerhouse; private, peaceful and enclosed with mature trees and shrubs, there is also an area of raised beds.
Outside
The property is located on Heslington Lane, a conservation area and one of the most desirable residential enclaves in York. The majority of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, being divided by a mature Holly tree. There is a useful summer house at the bottom of the garden with potential for electricity – it would make a wonderful & peaceful home office with little improvement.
Environs
Heslington Lane is a popular residential area of Fulford with a range of local shops, yet only a short distance from the city centre and York University. Communication links are excellent with a good bus service and a beautiful riverside walk and cycle route into York and the station. There is easy access to the A64, the motorway network, Leeds and the commercial centres of West Yorkshire. The property falls within the catchment area of the highly regarded Fulford School and there is an excellent range of private schools in and around York.
York 2 miles, Leeds 25 miles, A1 12 miles. (Distances approximate).
Services
All electricity, water, sewerage and telephone 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 Council 01904 551550
Directions
The property is located at the top end of Heslington Lane which lies off the A19. Approaching York from the south turn right onto Heslington Lane, the property is found on the left hand side, as denoted by the agent’s For Sale board.
Photographs & particulars dated: April/May 2016
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