3 High Petergate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7EN
Sim Balk Lane, Bishopthorpe
£975,000
5 Bedroom House
- Extended 5-bedroom semi-detached character home
- Built in 1929 with retained period features
- Double-storey side extension and loft conversion
- Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining/family room extension
- Full-width sliding doors to west-facing garden
- High-spec integrated kitchen with quartz worktops
- Large front reception room with bay window and log burner
- Separate home office and downstairs WC
- Jack & Jill en-suite plus luxury family bathroom
- Off-street parking for up to five cars
A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial period family home in the picturesque and much sought after village of Bishopthorpe, York.
This outstanding five-bedroom semi-detached residence, originally built in 1929, has been beautifully extended and fully modernised to create a superb family home that perfectly balances period charm with contemporary living.
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The property has been thoughtfully extended to the side, rear and loft, dramatically increasing both space and functionality while maintaining many original character features such as stained glass windows and traditional fireplaces.
At the heart of the home is a truly impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, designed to maximise natural light and garden views. Full-width sliding glass doors open onto the mature west-facing garden, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor living experience — ideal for entertaining and family life.
The bespoke hardwood kitchen is fitted with high-quality integrated appliances, quartz worktops, NEFF dual single ovens and appliance suite, BORA induction hob with integrated extractor and stylish wooden flooring. A contemporary feature fireplace adds warmth and elegance, making this space a multifunctional hub incorporating a kitchen, dining area, family living space and a cosy snug for children.
To the front of the property, a generous reception room with bay window and a charming log burner provides a more formal living space, while a separate home office and downstairs WC enhance practicality for modern lifestyles.
First & Second Floor Accommodation
The first floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which benefit from a stylish Jack and Jill en-suite shower room complete with his-and-hers sinks. The family bathroom is finished to a high specification and features a freestanding stone bathtub alongside a walk-in glass-enclosed shower.
The loft conversion provides a spacious fifth bedroom, enjoying elevated views over the garden and offering excellent flexibility as a guest suite, teenager’s room or additional workspace.
Outside
To the front, the property benefits from a large gravel driveway providing off-street parking for up to five vehicles. To the rear lies a substantial mature west-facing garden, beautifully maintained and perfect for families and entertaining. A brick-built garage and additional storage complete the outdoor space. There is underfloor heating to the rear ground floor and a customizable SMART heating system to the rest of the property and hardwired ethernet points throughout.
Bishopthorpe is 2 miles from York City Centre and offers three award winning pubs as well as a social club, multiple hair salons, a Co-Op, riverside restaurants, tennis, football and cricket club and much more which explains why it such a desirable place to reside. The village has easy access to the A64 and an excellent primary school. Bishopthorpe falls into the catchment for Fulford, Tadcaster Grammar and Millthorpe High Schools.
Very rarely do properties with this level of character and charm, come to market, viewings are strictly through Naish Estate Agents. If you need to sell a property to fund a purchase, please speak to us regarding a free consultation and valuation.
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Offer Procedure
Before contacting a Building Society, Bank or Solicitor you should make your offer to the office dealing with the sale, as any delay may result in the sale being agreed to another purchaser, thus incurring unnecessary costs. Under the Estate Agency Act 1991, you will be required to provide us with financial information in order to verify your position, before we can recommend your offer to the vendor. We will also require proof of identification in order to adhere to Money Laundering Regulations. Once an offer has been accepted (sstc) there is a non-refundable charge of £25 (inclusive of VAT) per person for The Anti Money Laundering checks which must be completed before the memorandum of sale can be sent to solicitors confirming the sale.
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