4 bed detached house for sale

Yew Tree Close, Acaster Malbis, York, North Yorkshire YO23

A charming four-bedroom detached house enjoying open countryside views, tucked away in a peaceful village setting

Description
Byfield House is a delightful detached red brick home, originally constructed in 1990, occupying a private and secluded position within the highly sought after village of Acaster Malbis, approximately five miles south west of York. The property enjoys stunning open countryside views, creating a peaceful rural setting.

Upon entering, a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway provides access to the principal reception rooms, offering a well-balanced and free flowing layout throughout the ground floor. The sitting room is bright and generously proportioned, benefiting from a dual aspect overlooking the front and rear gardens. French doors open onto the rear garden, while an attractive, rustic brick fireplace forms a distinctive focal point.

The well proportioned dining room leads through to the kitchen and offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal as a formal dining space, home office, additional sitting room, or children’s playroom. The kitchen diner presents a fantastic opportunity to update and create an outstanding entertaining space, perfectly suited to modern family living and allowing a purchaser to add their own personal touch. A coat cupboard and spacious cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, the generous principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect and features fitted wardrobes, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There are three further well proportioned double bedrooms, all fitted with built-in wardrobes and served by a large family bathroom.

A cupboard on the landing, well appointed airing cupboard (off bedroom three) and an easily accessible, fully boarded loft, with power, together provide a huge amount of storage.
Externally, the property is accessed via a private gravelled drive and has a substantial paved area providing ample parking for multiple vehicles in front of a double garage, which has power, lighting and water. The true highlight of the property is it's tranquil, secluded position in beautifully maintained gardens, largely laid to lawn with an attractive paved patio area and a wonderful variety of mature shrubs and trees.

Location
Acaster Malbis is a highly desirable and picturesque village located approximately five miles south west of York, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, yet remaining within easy reach of the vibrant city of York.
The village enjoys a strong sense of community and enjoys the hospitality of its well regarded Riverside Public House, the Ship Inn, which offers excellent home-cooked food. Countryside footpaths, scenic riverside walks and the national cycling route are all easily accessible, providing wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation and enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty. The village falls in the catchment area of both well regarded Fulford and Tadcaster grammar schools and is well positioned for commuting with convenient access to York and it's mainline Railway Station, offering regular services throughout the UK whilst the nearby A64 provides connection to the wider motorway network.
The village, once owned by the Malbysse Family, is historically significant - mentioned in the Domesday book. Its roots can be traced back to Roman times.
The nearby village of Bishopthorpe, with the imposing Archbishop of York's grand palace, offers a wide range of amenities, shops and leisure facilities, as well as excellent schools.
The ongoing riverside development is proving immensely popular. Bosuns restaurant is established as a fine-dining destination, with superb views of the river with it's many activities, including canoeing, boat hire, barge Airbnb, pods and café culture.
York Racecourse is close by as well as the special Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa.
York is very well known for it's magnificent Minster, incredible National Railway Museum, remarkable Jorvik Museum and Art Gallery. A wealth of excellent restaurants include Andrew Pern's Star Inn the City, the Minster Refectory (opened by the King & Queen), Tommy Banks Michelin starred Roots restaurant and Neil Bentinck's acclaimed Skosh. Rustique offers French cuisine and The Ivy and Betty's are both well known far and wide. The city hosts a year long programme of varied events including the Ice Sculpture trail, Viking Festival and St Nicholas Christmas Fair.

Square Footage: 2,373 sq ft