Summary - 8 CYGNET STREET, YORK YO23 1AG
6 bed 3 bath End of Terrace
Three two-bed flats or a big family house — large garden, major renovation required.
Freehold Victorian end-terrace with 2,099 sq ft overall size
A rare Victorian end-terrace just outside York’s city walls, this substantial freehold property is currently configured as three self-contained two-bedroom apartments. With 2,099 sq ft, a large rear garden and a city-centre postcode, the house offers clear short-term rental or refurbishment upside for an investor, or scope to reconvert into a single large family home.
The property requires full modernisation throughout: systems, finishes and communal circulation need upgrading and internal reconfiguration would be needed to restore a single-family layout. EPC rating D and the age of some installations mean buyers should budget for energy-efficiency works and likely a full mechanical/heating update. Crime levels in the area are higher than average and the wider neighbourhood is classified as deprived, which are factors to weigh for owner-occupiers seeking quiet streets.
Stand-out positives are the location and the unusually large rear garden for a central position — an uncommon asset in this area that adds significant family appeal or potential to add value. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support multiple lets or home working. Local schools include several rated Good or Outstanding, adding to the family-market case should you choose to reunify the property.
For investors this is a straightforward refurbishment and rental play in a cosmopolitan, student-influenced neighbourhood close to city amenities. For a developer or buyer seeking a project, the size, garden and freehold status provide a strong platform, but expect a comprehensive renovation budget and time to bring the property up to modern standards.
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