4 bed detached house for sale

Willow Grove, York, North Yorkshire YO31

An exceptional contemporary lakeside home, built in 2016 with strong environmental credentials, featuring light-filled accommodation and private gardens extending to the water’s edge

Description
An exceptional contemporary home occupying an enviable position on the edge of a picturesque lake. Constructed in 2016, the property benefits from strong environmental credentials, including air source heating and solar panels, and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly individual lifestyle home.

A welcoming central hallway leads through to the impressive south facing kitchen, living and dining space, designed with a vaulted ceiling and extensive glazing to maximise natural light and take full advantage of uninterrupted lake views. The kitchen is fitted with a high-quality range of cabinetry and integrated appliances, complemented by granite work surfaces, while a separate utility room provides valuable additional storage. Two sets of doors open directly onto the terrace, creating an excellent flow between the interior and the landscaped gardens beyond.

A dedicated study opens into a light filled sitting room, also enjoying views across the lake and enhanced by thoughtful architectural detailing. Two further bedrooms on the ground floor are served by a well appointed shower room, offering flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. A cloakroom and useful storage cupboard complete the accommodation at this level.

The first floor is arranged around a generous principal bedroom suite with built in wardrobes and a private shower room. A second bedroom has convenient access to a full family bathroom, and both rooms enjoy attractive outlooks over the surrounding landscape. A separate laundry room provides a well organised and functional space.

Externally, the property offers ample parking and turning for up to four vehicles, an electric vehicle charging point and a detached double garage. The house is positioned to enjoy a high degree of privacy, with beautifully landscaped gardens extending to the water’s edge. The tranquil setting is further enhanced by a terrace and sun house, providing an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy this unique lakeside environment.

Location
Heworth is a conservation area, which enjoys an attractive mix of substantial period properties, offering a pleasant mix of local shops and services including a greengrocer, deli with coffee shop, post office, chemist, convenience store, tennis club and a park.

There is a fantastic range of amenities at Monks Cross and Vanguarde including plenty of supermarkets and M&S. York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross offers gym facilities, swimming pool and a sports hall with a Clip N Climb arena

There is also a frequent bus service to York and the property is in the catchment areas for highly regarded primary and secondary schools. 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 has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

The property is well positioned for vehicular access to the A64, for travel across the region and York’s mainline railway station can be accessed for express services to major cities including London (Kings Cross in under two hours), Edinburgh and Manchester.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,610 sq ft