3-4 Bridge Cottages, Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2XB Guide Price: £550,000 A delightful period cottage having been updated and extended over the years providing spacious six bedroom accommodation with excellent gardens and detached garage on the outer fringes of the village of Bishopthorpe. DESCRIPTION This delightful end terrace cottage dates back to 1870s and forms part of the Railway Cottages for the swing bridge which used to pass over the River Ouse. The cottages were originally for workers who manned the swing bridge and worked on the Railways and in the 1881 census it is recorded that up to 12 people lived in what was at the time two separate dwellings. Although on the outer fringes of Bishopthorpe the property is officially the last house in Acaster Malbis! The current owners have been in the house since 2009 and in that period they have lovingly enhanced and extended the home to provide an amazing family home with huge modern dining kitchen and master bedroom extension, large garden to the rear and recently constructed detached garage and driveway. The property briefly comprises: to the ground floor; large entrance hall with feature fireplace and slate floor, cloakroom/w.c and large storage cupboard, dining room, and cosy cottage style sitting room. The dining kitchen is an absolute delight and combines a modern kitchen and integrated appliances including rangemaster oven, integrated fridge, dishwasher and large pantry cupboard, a dining area leads off the kitchen and has bi fold doors to the garden, a utility room leads off the kitchen. Original built in wooden cupboards are a period feature around the chimneys in both the dining room and living room, which give plenty of storage. In addition there is a large pantry area off the kitchen as well as a utility room, which leads to the back door. To the first floor is the delightful master bedroom over looking the rear garden with ensuite shower room, there are two equal sized double rooms to the front of the house A further guest room and childrens nursery plus office, totalling 6 bedrooms and the house bathroom. OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a tarmac driveway leading to a gravelled area providing off street parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the detached large garage with timber doors. A block paved path leads to the front door and attractive lavender can be found in the borders. There is a tidy lawned garden to the front. The rear garden is approached through a timber gate and directly to the rear of the property is a paved patio area. Beyond this is the large lawned garden which backs onto the cycle path which runs along the old Railway line. The access path for the cycle track is opposite the house and gives a direct route to York city centre (all off road) and down to Selby for commuting or leisure. LOCATION Bridge Cottages although officially fall within the Boundary of Acaster Malbis, are literally on the boundary for the popular village of Bishopthorpe. The amenities in the village are plentiful and varied and include pubs, shops, infant and junior schools, library and many more. It is also extremely accessible for York city centre and the A64 and motorway network beyond. 3 High Petergate York North Yorkshire YO1 7EN T: 01904 653564 F: 01904 640067 E: [email protected] .