Summary - 12 RUSSELL STREET YORK YO23 1NW
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Two-bedroom period home near parks, shops and city centre transport links.
Extremely large internal area (approx. 1,654 sq ft) for a mid-terrace
Set on a quiet York terrace close to Bishopthorpe Road, this two-bedroom Victorian house offers generous internal space across two storeys and a private rear courtyard. Period features include a front bay window and high ceilings in the living room, while the layout provides separate lounge and dining areas — a rare arrangement in mid-terrace stock. The property is freehold, in Council Tax Band C, and benefits from fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and low local crime.
The house is well placed for city-centre life: walking distance to the railway station, Rowntree Park and local shops and cafés. Room sizes vary, with a notably large main bedroom and a smaller second bedroom; the bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The fitted kitchen includes a modern oven and hob and leads directly onto the rear courtyard.
Practical considerations are upfront: the building is a solid-brick Victorian terrace with assumed no cavity insulation, and some external paintwork and minor maintenance are needed on bay/window frames. Internal decoration and modernization are likely required to suit contemporary tastes — the property is described as a dated fixer-upper in places, so buyers should budget for updating. On‑street parking is available outside; the plot and front forecourt are small.
This house will suit a buyer seeking roomy period accommodation in a highly desirable York location — ideal for a first-time purchaser wanting long-term homeownership, or an investor targeting strong rental demand close to universities and transport links. Its combination of location, size and period character creates clear potential once modernisation is carried out.
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