York Place, Knaresborough

An increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent and characterful town house situated just a short distance from Knaresborough's historic Market Square. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the spacious and characterful accommodation that is on offer and with high ceilings and deep ceiling cornices in the principal reception rooms and with gas central heating the property briefly comprises; impressive reception hall with feature return staircase to the first floor. There is a bay fronted sitting room with log burning stove. From the reception hall double opening doors lead through into a formal dining room with windows enjoying a private aspect to the rear. An inner hallway leads to a guest WC and cloakroom and there is also a side access door. There is a refitted kitchen with an Aga and a comprehensive range of built in cupboards and opens out to the family room with log burning stove and French doors onto the private rear courtyard. To the lower ground floor there is a utility room. A large cellar room and two further store rooms which offers excellent potential to create further accommodation should any prospective buyer wish. There is a spacious first floor landing with feature skylight to the second floor and on the half landing there is a walk in linen cupboard. There is a principal bedroom with windows to two elevations enjoying a private aspect and feature fireplace. There are two further double bedrooms and a study with a comprehensive range of fitted cupboards. A traditional house bathroom comprises a matching white three piece bath suite with shower attachment over the bath and could be incorporated to easily create an en-suite to the master bedroom. There is also a modern house shower room. A staircase leads to the second floor where there is a large fourth bedroom/studio which enjoys breath-taking long distance views toward the Hambleton Hills. There is also a fifth double bedroom and two useful walk in storage rooms which again could create further accommodation or bathrooms subject to all the usual consents. A further feature is the most attractive courtyard garden which would be ideal for those entertaining. There is a large stone terrace which wraps around the side of the property and there is also a pedestrian access which leads around the rear of the neighbouring properties to the front. The property is situated within level walking distance of the town centre, King James's School and swimming pool, fitness and leisure centre. Knaresborough offers excellent shopping, recreational and schooling facilities and has the advantages of a railway station with mainline links. The southern bypass is also convenient and offers access to the principal commercial centres of North and West Yorkshire. The A1/M lies to the east of the town making areas for the commuter more accessible further afield. Local Authority & Council Tax Band • North Yorkshire Council, • Council Tax Band F Tenure, Services & Parking • Freehold • All mains services are installed • On street parking • The property is in a Conservation Area Internet & Mobile Coverage For information on Internet and Mobile coverage access the Ofcom website from this link https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Flooding For information on flood risks please use this link Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK Agent’s Notes If any issue such as location, communications or condition of the property are of material importance to your decision to view then please discuss these priorities with us before making arrangements to view.