Listed for £1,150,000
February 20, 2026
Sold for £390,000
2012
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Convenience and functionality is in every detail of both the main property, the outdoor building and garden areas. Underfloor heating has been installed in the open-plan living area, en suite, main bathroom and outdoor building. The property enjoys a lighting and electrics plan that captures every practicality, from an outdoor heater to a car charge point and ambient lighting. Tucked away from view, the garden benefits from a large storage area, with a metal garden shed incorporating electrics and additional storage units. Retaining its original character, the handsome house is approached via modern double gates leading on to a resin driveway for multiple cars.
Location
Steeped in history, Dringhouses, once a small Roman settlement has grown to become one of York’s most desirable and sought after locations. In medieval times a small farming community, Dringhouses became an important and affluent location during the 19th century where many prominent and influential York families started to build large residential properties, today remaining a symbol of their status.
Part of a vibrant suburb, on its doorstep this property benefits from a post office, café, gym, convenience store, spa, swimming pool, beauty salon, hairdressers, sports club, library, hotel, restaurant & pub. There are two local supermarkets and a regular bus service to local areas and further afield. York city centre is just over a mile away. The Knavesmire and York race course is less than half a mile distant.
York railway station is just over two miles away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road gives access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway network.
York College is only a short distance (1 mile), York University can be accessed by car or bike and is about four miles away. The nearest Primary School is at Dringhouses (Ofsted Good 2019) just under half a mile away. The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.
The property is positioned a mile and a half outside the city’s historic walls and all the popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets.
The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate which also has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.
Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,060 sq ft