The Gallops, York, YO24

Full Description

A spacious detached home, versatile accommodation ideal for extended family, home working, pets. An exceptionally attractive, peaceful, convenient location, end of cul de sac, adjoining small park. Combining country and city living, ten minutes by car from the city centre. There is a choice of primary schools, and a secondary school. Nearby are leisure facilities, community hall, swimming pool, clubs, parks, country and woodland walks. Within easy walking distance a variety of local shops, take aways, excellent restaurants, and a bus every ten minutes, make life very convenient. The landscaped rear garden, partly surrounded by the beautiful trees of the park to which it has direct access, is a delightful place to relax, and the small, quiet park, is like having your own large garden but without the burden of maintenance. The home studio is a calm place to work and be creative, or provides a great additional all year round space, next to the utility and shower rooms. The garden contains great variety, providing interest for all ages; a fish pond, with resident frog, and nut tree for happy squirrels. An abundance of different berries, and fruits to browse on during the year, and in the spring a succession of blossom to enjoy while sitting in the sun by the cherry tree, listening to the fountain, watching the birds enjoying their bath The large shed provides work space and storage for bikes, tools etc. In the front garden the hedging of native species provides privacy, flowers, berries, fruit and nuts, delicious plums, and food for many birds. Accommodation

• The hallway has space for coats and shoes.
• The south facing lounge is bright and sunny, with a large bay window overlooking the front garden. Presently there is a cosy family sitting area around a feature electric fire This is a lovely room with attractive views, and plenty of space to furnish according to individual taste and needs.
• An arch leads to the dining room, with patio doors onto a pleasant outdoor seating area, a great place for coffee in the morning sun.
• The kitchen provides a pleasant and conveniently arranged working area with plenty of storage, and a lovely aspect.
• The utility room, has a double sink, large worktop, washing machine, plenty of cupboards. and space for additional equipment. The outer door has a cat flap, and gives access to the bin area, and side gate.
• An attractive shower room, with electric sports shower, toilet and hand basin is particularly convenient for anyone using the bed sit, or coming in from the garden.
• Reception/bedsit, a large sunny room with its own front door. It could also be a great family room, or large dining room.

First Floor Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1: Double room with dual aspect, beautiful view north over the park, and a sunny south facing bay with window seat.
• Bedroom 2: A bright, sunny, spacious double room, with pleasant outlook to the front.
• Bedroom 3: A double room overlooking the park. /li>
• Bedroom 4: Single front room, presently used as an office.
• Attractive recently modernised bathroom, with rain shower over bath.

The gas combi boiler, housed in linen cupboard on the landing, was replaced two years ago. The house is exceptionally well situated, offering great potential, particularly for anyone with a growing family, pets, an older relative, home working and hobbies, who wants to combine city and country living. Just waiting for someone to put their own mark on it and make it home.