PICTURES - Historic York home linked to Joseph Rowntree goes on sale
The outside of the property (Image: Rightmove)
A VICTORIAN home linked to one of York's most historic figures many people will recognise is now on the market.
Moyola House, a historic home located just off Layerthorpe in Hawthorn Grove (and next to the former Londons Toy Shop), is currently up for sale for £725,000.
The 1870s property is believed to have originally been built for the brother of philanthropist and businessman Joseph Rowntree, and was designed by the architect Richard Hey Sharp.
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It has gone through several transformations over the years, including a stint as a private school in the early 20th century, before returning to a private residence and being refurbished by current owners to a modern standard.
This includes the addition of double glazing, updated heating, electrics, flooring and insulation, as well as a roof renovation.
The main staircase (Image: Rightmove)
Upon entering the house, the period details have been retained, with the original staircase, decorative plasterwork, and a double-height stained glass window.
The ground floor features a spacious drawing room with a unique curved semicircle wall, a reading room, and a snug or family room.
The main staircase (Image: Rightmove)
The newly fitted kitchen and dining room "provides a bright and sociable heart to the home" with soft-coloured cabinetry, pale work surfaces and a curved worktop.
The dining area, which has a wide window and window seat, offers ample room for a family dining table.
Another angle of the kitchen and dining room (Image: Rightmove)
On the first floor, the main bedroom is described as a "particularly generous and restful room", with plenty of space for a large bed, freestanding furniture, a comfortable seating area, and an en-suite bathroom.
The second bedroom on this floor is another generous double room, and there's also a family bathroom with a freestanding claw-foot bath and a separate shower room.
The main bedroom (Image: Rightmove)
The second floor comprises two further large bedrooms and a smaller bedroom that was previously used as a study - something the estate agent says "becomes particularly useful for families with older children, guests or anyone who regularly works from home."
Outside, there's a private sunny terrace with dining, seating, and BBQ areas, as well as parking space for up to two cars.
The garden (Image: Rightmove)
Estate Agent Holly Price, who is marketing the property, said she was ' incredibly proud to be bringing Moyola House to the market for the first time in over 20 years'.
She said: “ I’ve always loved properties that have a story to tell, and this is certainly one of them.
The window seat (Image: Rightmove)
"Its rich history, links to the Rowntree family and the fact that it has played such a recognisable part in Heworth for generations make it a really special home to represent.
There’s something lovely about being able to share the story behind a house as well as the property itself, particularly when it’s one that so many local people will recognise.
One of the bedrooms (Image: Rightmove)
"The current owners have clearly cared deeply about Moyola House and its history, while creating a beautiful family home for modern life. It’s a real privilege for us at Price Estate Agents to be trusted with the next chapter in its story.”
A self-contained two-bedroom apartment - which is located in the basement of the property - is also for sale separately and can potentially be included with the purchase at an agreed additional price.
For more information, view the full listing on Rightmove: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/93319056#/?channel=RES_BUY
The living room of the basement apartment (Image: Rightmove)