Summary - 42, CHESTNUT AVENUE, YORK YO31 1BR
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious Edwardian family home with sunny south-west garden and excellent local schools.
Edwardian semi-detached with original period features
This attractive Edwardian semi-detached home sits on a quiet, tree-lined side road just off Stockton Lane, under a mile from York city centre. Period features—bay windows, cornicing, ceiling roses and cast-iron fireplaces—remain intact, giving generous living rooms plenty of character and natural light. The ground floor layout includes two reception rooms and an extended dining/family area with exposed beams that opens onto the garden via bifold doors.
The kitchen is fitted with sleek, handless matte units and integrated appliances, plus practical under-counter space for laundry and dishwasher. Upstairs are three bedrooms on the first floor, a family bathroom with separate shower and bath, and a second WC off the landing. A loft conversion provides a fourth double bedroom with Velux windows.
Outside, the south-west facing rear garden is a standout: an immaculate lawn, established borders, flagstone patio and extensive decking create an excellent al-fresco space for evenings in summer. The property is set back from the road behind iron gates with a neat flagstone front garden.
Practical points to note: heating is by electric storage heaters, the glazing is secondary rather than modern double glazing, walls are cavity construction assumed without added insulation, and the EPC rating is D. These factors suggest potential ongoing running costs and scope for energy-efficiency improvements. Council tax is moderate. The house offers strong local amenities, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, with highly regarded schools within easy reach — a clear draw for families.
Overall, this is a spacious, characterful family home in a sought-after York location with a beautiful sunny garden and sensible scope for modernisation to improve comfort and running costs.
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