Fossgate

Fossgate is one of York's oldest streets, and this three-bedroom duplex occupies a prime spot in its heart. The building itself reflects the area's character—accessed via a secure entrance and a flight of stairs to reach the main door. Inside, the property has been thoroughly renovated with a modern interior spread across two floors, combining period bones with contemporary comfort.

The first floor centres on a generous living room with sofas and a well-equipped kitchen/dining area where you can cook or simply use it as a base; a separate toilet sits off the hallway. Upstairs are three bedrooms: two with kingsize beds and a third with a day bed plus a pull-out single, along with a family bathroom. Everything essential is covered—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi—and there's a patio garden with furniture outside. Parking for two cars is on site.

Fossgate itself is lined with independent cafes, bars and restaurants of every kind, from Indian and Thai to French and Italian, so the neighbourhood does the catering for you. The street is walkable to York's main attractions. Note that smoking is not permitted in the property, and there is one step down into the garden.