In a city where traffic travels so slowly the minute movements are no longer discernable to the human eye, it is a good idea to opt for a home within walking distance of the city centre.

Quantum (01904 631631) has just such a house on its books at the moment - 69 Lawrence Street, York, a beautifully-presented town house with a lovely south-facing, Mediterranean-style patio garden at the back that will set you back around £195,000.

An impressive S-shaped ground floor entrance hall leads through to an elegant drawing room with decorative coving, a ceiling rose and deep skirting, a dining room with a large picture window over-looking the garden and a beamed ceiling, a utility room with fitted cupboards, a traditional-style bathroom with a cast iron bath, and a modern fitted kitchen with three matching picture windows that flood the room with light.

The first floor is home to three bedrooms, two of which are decent-sized doubles with original features such as decorative coving, picture rails and ceiling roses.

On the second floor there are two more double bedrooms, both with ample storage, and great views from the landing window across the city to the Minster.

As with most properties of its kind, this town house does not have a garage. But don't worry, the way things are going here in York, you soon won't be need your car.