Property description

A truly spectacular house and one of York’s finest, with over 5700 sq ft of accommodation. This magnificent house with its light-filled contemporary interior enjoys a sought after, central location within comfortable walking distance of the railway station.

Originally built in the 1850s and listed Grade II, the house was designed, built and lived in by the well-known York architects, JB & W Atkinson. It is immediately apparent that the house was designed by an architect wanting to make a lasting impression and, in this case, create for his own use. More recently the current owners have undertaken a comprehensive programme of modernisation and refurbishment, from the lower ground floor all the way to the roof. It now must be one of the most magnificent York townhouses showcasing an eye catching modern interior beautifully and compellingly designed for form and function.

Ground: entrance and staircase halls, dining room, kitchen
Lower Ground: entrance hall, office, family room, bathroom, kitchenette, wine cellar (potential self-contained accommodation)
First floor: magnificent drawing room, study, bedroom suite with shower room and dressing room, WC.
Second floor: master bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room, bedroom 3 with dressing room, laundry
Third floor: open plan reading area, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom, store and linen room.
Sheltered and well planted south east facing rear garden

•High ceilings, well proportioned rooms, open fireplaces and detailed plasterwork redolent of the property’s Victorian pedigree sit beautifully with the modern Jerusalem limestone floors. There is underfloor heating to the kitchen and bathrooms, contemporary bathroom fittings, state-of-the-art plumbing/heating and multi-room audio.
•The house has recently been re-roofed and redecorated throughout.
•The attention to detail is staggering and the accommodation offers flexible living on a grand scale. The house amounts to over 5700 sq ft of living space.
•The lower ground floor is a particular triumph. Currently split between a large office and playroom/ family room, it could easily become a self-contained flat or teenager suite.
•The kitchen, by Jeremy Wood of Harrogate, has Miele appliances and a central island unit. A large table fits perfectly in the large three sash bay window overlooking the gardens.
•On the first floor, the spectacular drawing room has a 13ft ceiling height and three sash bay window. There is a small study off.
•The top floor offers a contemporary touch with the glazed roof allowing light to flood down the newly installed handmade oak staircase.
•In the garden, steps lead up to a terrace – perfect for al fresco dining. Beyond are well planted borders formally landscaped and an area of lawn. This delightful garden is raised from the road, well screened and surprisingly private.
•Parking is widely available on Driffield Terrace.  Neighbouring house owners park their fleet of high end cars on the residential street very much following the London model.

Environs
5 Driffield Terrace enjoys a central location close to the City, the Knavesmire and the Racecourse, and is also within comfortable walking distance of the railway station, the principal shopping streets and the main independent schools in York. Located opposite the highly regarded Mount School and part of a prestigious grand Victorian terrace, this property commands attention.

York Minster 1 mile, railway station ½ mile. (Distances approximate)

ServicesAll mains services are connected.Fixtures and fittingsOnly 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 authorityCity of York 01904 551550

Photographs & particulars dated: June 2015