WITH a hushed swish, a pair of elegant electrical gates swing gently open to usher us in to the hidden world of a brand new and very exclusive development comprising just six contemporary mews townhouses in Holgate, close to York City Centre.

And they really are quite something, especially this property which in many ways acts as the flagship home.

Just how special becomes immediately apparent once you step inside the entrance hall with its contemporary front door and glazed light to the side.

There’s recessed spotlights in the ceiling too, adding to the undeniable feeling of luxury you instantly sense. Even the cloakroom has a wow factor. You don’t hear that very often. This is thanks to its Villeroy & Boch suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with drawers under and low flush WC. There is also a chrome ladder style heated towel rail and matching Villeroy & Boch mirror. Again there are spotlights to the ceiling.

In keeping with the latest fashion most of the ground floor is given over to an amazing open plan kitchen/sitting area. There are covetable bi-folding doors as well which lead onto the rear terrace.

All you need to do is add a pair of rattan sofas and hey presto, your very own outdoor living room.

As design goes, this is absolutely bang on trend.

That said even on those days when the weather isn’t up to al fresco living or dining, the kitchen is still a lovely space to be in. We especially like the charcoal floor tiles which contrast beautifully with the high gloss cream fitted wall and floor units. These incorporate a 1.25 bowl stainless steel sink unit and built in NEFF double oven with induction hob and extractor fan over.

In this very well equipped room you’ll also find a built-in fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

It’s also worth mentioning the worktops, because being off white, the impression of space they offer has to be seen to be believed. LED downlights to the cabinets and recessed spotlights in the ceiling complete the picture.

Moving onwards and upwards, the first floor is approached from the entrance hall via a staircase leading leads to the landing.

All appears quite straightforward at first, but then you are faced with a choice. Do you use the main room as a bedroom or should it be your sitting room. Not that there’s anything new in this. Many Georgian homes incorporated first floor salons in which to entertain because it was away from the noise of carts and horse hooves, not to mention the smell.

Even today that legacy lives on. First floor apartments in Brighton and Edinburgh, for example still command a premium.

No problem with noise here at Holgate Mews, though and because you have doors leading onto the terrace, where better could there be for morning coffee or evening sundowners? It’s going to be a tough choice if you ask me.

Fortunately there’s no problem with finding enough room to sleep everyone, because completing the first floor are a good sized double bedroom with window to the rear elevation and family bathroom. As with the cloakroom, this is a space that wows thanks to its Villeroy & Boch suite comprising panelled bath with Hansgrohe shower over. It has a vanity wash hand basin with drawers under, a low flush WC, tiled floors and walls, together with a chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Upstairs again and the second floor offers further choice, with two more good sized double bedrooms. The largest boasts an en suite with Villeroy & Bosch sanitary ware comprising a separate fully tiled shower cubicle, low flush WC and wash basin set into a vanity surround with drawers under.

Both walls and floor are fully tiled and there is a chrome ladder style heated towel rail and shaver point.

On the other hand the good sized double bedroom three - or four - depending what you do with the first floor space, has a window to the front elevation looking towards York Minster. And can you think of a better way to start the day than with a view like that? More choices.

With parking at a premium in York, another very important thing you need to know is that this property benefits from an integral single garage. Handily, it can also be accessed via a pedestrian access door from the reception hall.

To the rear is a flagged terrace leading out onto the garden.

Exclusivity, top notch fittings, edge of city location and an outside space. You really can’t ask for much more than that.

Holgate Mews, Holgate, York is for sale with Hudson Moody for £399,950. All viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents.

AT A GLANCE

Holgate Mews, York

Reception rooms: 2

Bedrooms: 3/4

Bathrooms: 2

Gardens: Terrace

Wow factor: Al fresco living

Price: £399,950

Contact: Hudson Moody, 58 Micklegate, York

Tel: 01904 650650