GILLYGATE HOUSE28 Gillygate

YorkYO31 7WQ

GILLYGATE HOUSE28 Gillygate York YO31 7WQ

ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES

Ground Floor

Reception hall, sitting room, study, preparation kitchen/ utility room, dining room/bedroom with toilet & bathroom off,

glazed link to modern annexe (playroom/home office/gym) with separate access, downstairs toilet, and a full size cellar.

First Floor

Incredible Drawing Room, dining kitchen, bedroom and house bathroom

Second Floor

Master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom. Guest bedroom suite also with dressing room and bathroom.

Third Floor

Bedroom with ensuite and three further bedrooms.

Outside

Large mature garden to the rear extending up to the historic city walls. Pedestrian side access to Gillygate.

CITY CENTRE LIVING AT ITS VERY BEST!

INTRODUCTION

Robert Clough, master builder of York, built Gillygate House in 1769, and its

history since then is well documented having been thoroughly researched by

the present owners. It was said at the time that the house “was very well

finished” and “notable among the fittings is the ceiling in the first floor

saloon” (now Drawing Room ) and the wood & plaster work around the

doors, ceilings and fireplaces are attributed to master carver Thomas

Wolstenholme. Most original features remain today.

During the last two years, Gillygate House has been skilfully remodelled back

from being a Doctors’ Surgery (for around the last fifty years) to what is now

possibly the best town house York has to offer! From top-to-toe, the house

has been transformed to an incredible standard with brand new plumbing,

wiring and heating as well as all the “nice bits“ which include a bespoke

kitchen, truly luxurious bathrooms and bedrooms, and immaculate

decoration and fixtures & fittings throughout. Everything ties in incredibly

well with the original characteristics of the house, complimenting the grand

staircase, wonderful fireplaces and the ceiling friezes and cornicing. Not

forgetting that at the rear of the house the large Georgian windows perfectly

frame the views of The Minster and city walls!

On entering the house, it is quick to see the amount of hard work, time and

expense that has gone in to this home over the last couple of years. You are

met with a sense of warmth and scale: with around 5,500 square feet spread

over 4 floors, Gillygate House offers accommodation that will suit most

modern day families looking for a unique house in the centre of town. On

the ground floor is a large yet cosy feeling sitting room with an impressive

fireplace, a study, as well as a dining room - perfect for entertaining - and a

utility room which doubles up as the preparation kitchen. Off the dining

room is a bathroom plus downstairs loo which means that the ground floor

could be used as self-contained apartment. What was once the surgery

reception, at the rear of the ground floor, is a large later day extension

presenting endless possibilities to be a perfect children’s playroom, home

office, gym, reading room - the choice is yours!

INTRODUCTION CONT.

The first floor is pure luxury to say the least. The Drawing Room is a

phenomenal space with a high ceiling of rococo plasterwork, detailed

cornicing and a wonderful fireplace. The dining kitchen is state of the art

with integrated appliances and detailed granite work surfaces. The stunning

Villeroy & Boch bathroom on this floor oozes pure opulence and indulgence.

The second floor has a most impressive master suite incorporating one of the

former principal rooms as a fantastic dressing room. The guest suite also has

a grand bathroom that, if needed, could double up as second house

bathroom. Finally, on the third floor, there are three further bedrooms,

recently used by the current owners as a self contained flat for their teenage

son, but ideal for an au pair or other uses.

Outside the house is a mature garden and of good size to say the house is in

the centre of York. There are a selection of mature trees and bushes giving it

a sense of privacy as well as enough space to have some great al fresco

parties. Access from Gillygate to the rear of the property is via a side

passageway.

All in all, Gillygate House is a rare opportunity to buy a perfect, centrally

located townhouse in what has just been voted England’s number one place

to live (Sunday Times March 2018).

SCHOOLING

Within close proximity to the property are a number of highly regarded

schools. The coeducational schools of St Olave’s, St Peter’s and Bootham

School are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the house. Approximately 20

minutes’ walk away is The Mount School for girls.

ENVIRONS The location of Gillygate House, just a two minute walk from the Minster, is

perfect for those who wish to take advantage of everything York has to offer. The

property is within walking distance of the principal shopping streets, The Museum

Gardens, a number of art galleries and The Theatre. York Hospital and the railway

station are both an easy walk as well.

GILLYGATE Gillygate itself is a thriving part of York with a number of cafés, well loved

restaurants and boutique shops, so literally everything is on your door step.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONServices

We are advised that the property has mains water, electric and drainage. The central

heating is from a gas fired boiler. There is also a comprehensive fire alarm system,

WIFI throughout, cat 6 data cabling and new security alarm system.

Local Authority

York City Council West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA www.york.gov.uk

Parking

The vendors currently lease secure parking off Bootham Row (opposite) with

additional spaces available there.

Tenure

We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be

granted upon legal completion.

Listing

Gillygate House is listed Grade II*. A copy of the listing is available from the agent.

Directions

Gillygate House is also numbered No 28 and is clearly visible when on Gillygate.

Viewing

Strictly through the selling agent.

Croft Residential, Pavilion 2000, Amy Johnson Way, York YO30 4XT

01904 238222 toby@croftresidential.co.uk

www.croftresidential.co.uk

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VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly through the selling agents:

CroftResidential.co.uk

Misrepresentation Act: Croft Residential for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose, agents they are give notice, i) The particulars are set as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute nor constitute any part of, an offer or a contract, ii) All descriptions each item, iii) No person in the employment of Croft has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Croft Residential is a trading name of DHP Croft LLP. March 2018.

Croft Residential, Pavilion 2000, Amy Johnson Way, York YO30 4XT Tel: 01904 238 222 Email: toby@croftresidential.co.uk www.croftresidential.co.uk