4 bed detached house for sale

Dringthorpe Road, York YO24

Chain free four-bedroom detached home on sought-after Dringthorpe Road, Dringhouses, York, set on a 0.18-acre plot next to Knavesmire woodland with huge potential to modernise and extend.
Spacious family living with large garden, garage and workshop in a prime York location.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial four-bedroom detached home on the highly sought-after Dringthorpe Road in Dringhouses, York, just moments from Tadcaster Road and adjacent to the beautiful Knavesmire woodland, leading directly onto the world-famous York Racecourse. Set within the historic city of York, this much-loved family home occupies an exceptional plot of approximately 0.18 acres and has been cherished by the same family since new.
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The property presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to modernise and unlock its full potential. Many neighbouring homes have already been significantly extended, particularly to the rear, creating impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family spaces, highlighting the clear scope for future enhancement (subject to planning).

Internally, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation. A large dual-aspect lounge/diner spans the depth of the home, creating a bright and welcoming living space. The open-plan kitchen/diner sits at the heart of the property, while an additional reception room provides flexibility as a home office, playroom, snug or further living space. A downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with ensuite, alongside a further single bedroom and family bathroom.

Externally, the property truly excels. The outstanding rear garden is beautifully established, featuring mature flower beds, a greenhouse, and a wide, stretching lawn ideal for families, children, and pets. Directly bordering tranquil woodland areas including the Knavesmire, it offers a rare sense of privacy and connection to nature.

Additional benefits include a detached brick-built garage, a substantial brick-built workshop with excellent potential to convert into a garden room, studio, or annex (subject to permissions), and a generous driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles with scope for widening to the boundary.

This is a home brimming with potential in one of York’s most desirable residential locations, offered to the market chain free.

Dringhouses is one of York’s most desirable and established residential suburbs, known for its strong community feel, excellent schooling options, and immediate access to open green space. The area sits just southwest of York city centre, offering the perfect balance of suburban living with convenient city access.

Tadcaster Road is a highly regarded route into the city, lined with independent shops, cafés, pubs, and everyday amenities. The area is particularly popular with families and professionals due to its proximity to highly rated schools, commuter links, and leisure facilities.

Residents benefit from immediate access to the expansive Knavesmire and York Racecourse, providing vast open parkland ideal for walking, running, cycling, and outdoor recreation. The combination of green space, strong local amenities, and quick access into central York makes Dringhouses one of the city’s most consistently sought-after locations.

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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.