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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · YO30 5UU
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About
Recently extended and fully renovated to a very high standard, this property presents as a versatile and practical family home in the ever-popular area of Rawcliffe, just over two miles from the city centre.
The property is entered via the front door into the lounge with double windows, making this a wonderful, light and airy space. Also located from this room is the playroom / Bedroom 4.
Engineered wood flooring flows seamlessly into the large ‘showstopper’ kitchen / dining room with island unit incorporating the ceramic sink with brass tap.
Integrated appliances include induction hob, double electric oven, dishwasher and wine fridge. There is ample space for an American Style fridge freezer, large table & chairs and sofa.
Bi-fold doors open onto the good size rear garden and there is a useful utility room with WC and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
An inner hallway leads to two double bedrooms, one to the front elevation and one to the rear.
The three ground floor bedrooms are all served by the modern bathroom with double ended bath, double sinks and walk-in shower.
To the first floor is the master bedroom with fitted storage and en suite shower room.
Externally to the front is a gravelled driveway providing off street parking for 3 vehicles, garage and an EV charger.
To the rear is a good size garden, laid mainly to lawn with decking area, newly fenced boundaries, established shrubs and playhouse.
Also to note, the property has been ‘future proofed’ by way of the internal doors being widened for wheelchairs.
LOCATION Howard Link is a quietly located in the popular suburb of Rawcliffe, just over two miles from the city centre.
Transport links into the city are excellent as the Park and Ride bus service operates every ten minutes into the centre and back from Shipton Road.
There are plenty of amenities on hand in the form of local shops, public houses, newsagents and a post office.
A short distance away is the Clifton Moor Retail and Leisure Park, with restaurants, cinema and shopping including a Tesco Extra Supermarket.
Close by are the Clifton Ings providing wonderful river walks and cycle track into the city. The Homestead Park and York Sports Club are also located a short distance away.
Both Primary and Secondary School Catchment Schools are Ofsted rated ‘Good’. DIRECTIONS Leaving York City Centre on Bootham, continue to the traffic lights at Clifton Green.
Continue straight, past the church and at the second set of lights, bear left onto Shipton Road. Continue along Shipton Road passing York Sports Club and the Dormouse Restaurant.
Continue for half a mile, taking the right hand turning into Howard Drive at The Mitre Public House. Howard Link is the third street on your left and No4 is located on the right hand side.
COUNCIL TAX City of York Council Tax – Band D - £2269.91 for 2026/2027 Disclaimer IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, references to appliances, fixtures or fittings are for guidance only and do not imply inclusion or that details are correct.
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