2 bed flat for sale

The Residence, Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire YO23

An impressive ground floor duplex apartment set within the iconic former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, offering approximately 1,000 sq ft of stylish accommodation, and private garden terrace

Description
Situated within the iconic former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, this impressive ground floor duplex apartment benefits from its own private garden terrace and an allocated parking space.

The apartment is arranged over two floors and extends to approximately 1,044 sq ft, offering well-proportioned and versatile accommodation ideally suited to working professionals or those looking to downsize.

The ground floor provides an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining, centred around a generous open-plan layout. The well-appointed kitchen features sleek gloss cabinetry with integrated Neff appliances and a breakfast bar. The living and dining area offers an inviting and flexible space, with two sets of French doors opening directly onto the private courtyard terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and outdoor relaxation.

The first floor comprises two double bedrooms, a contemporary bathroom and additional storage. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while the second bedroom is generously proportioned, with ample space for a double bed and a desk, making it well suited for home working.

Further benefits include an allocated parking space, access to a communal bicycle store and a concierge service.

Location
The Residence is an impressive Grade II listed building, the former Terry's Chocolate factory, situated in one of York’s most sought-after residential areas adjoining York Racecourse. There is a an Italian restaurant/bar and deli The Old Liquor Store and a dental practice on site. Over on The Chocolate Works developed there is a local Co-op store and on Albemarle Road (0.5 mile) is a bakery, butchers, public house, barber and a beauty salon.

Close by is Bishopthorpe Road (about one mile) which was short-listed for the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ Awards in 2014 and won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ award in 2015. It was voted by The Times as “one of the UK’s coolest places to live “ and has its own dedicated website, .

The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis and restaurants which host regular events and festivals.

The location also enjoys excellent pedestrian access to some of York’s prettiest green areas including the Knavesmire, Rowntree Park, Millennium Bridge and walks along the River Ouse.

Conveniently located for the A64, city centre (2 miles) and York railway station (1.5 miles) which offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,044 sq ft

Leasehold with approximately 238 years remaining.