Stylish renovations have turned this historic police house into a funky home

Alma House may look like a 19th century Victorian police station (and it was, after all), but step inside and discover something quite extraordinary… The interior of this property has been completed transformed and re-designed, with some internal walls removed and re-built to create a dwelling like no other, artistic yet comfortable and eminently flexible.

Contemporary and chic, the interior spaces are impressive and could suit a range of uses

The history of the building has been artfully memoralised, but the focus is very much on innovation and modernity. Every modern convenience has been stylishly included in what is a chic and sophisticated home in this former lock-up, right in the heart of York.

The commercial kitchen was used for the boutique hotel this building was originally re-modelled for

The internal accommodation covers around 4,000 sq ft and could be used for residential or commercial reasons – or both. It was originally designed to serve as a successful private-house hotel with 3 luxurious suites that delivered up specialist food and wine experiences.

However you use this house, make sure you keep the atmospheric wine cellar!

The space could, however, be easily reverted to serve as a spacious 5-bedroom family home complete with living and dining spaces. The building could also be configured to create a 3-bed home with a separate annex for multi-generational households or as a potential AirBnB let.

The bar could be a welcome addition to your dinner parties

Whatever the new owner chooses to do with this space, it has been exquisitely designed, with all furniture, fixtures and fittings selected for their high-quality and style. There are also already designated cooking, dining, and lounging areas, which provide plenty of space for whatever the next incarnation of this impressive property is to be.

The dining area has access to the courtyard where summer meals can be taken in the balmly air

The bedroom suites currently in place are stylish yet comfortable, providing space for sleeping as well as chairs for lounging. The spaces are lit by multiple windows that retain the original shape to remind the dweller that this building once provided less sparkly accommodation.

The bedroom suites currently in place are beautiful and spacious

Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with each ablutions area completed to the same high standard as the whole house and providing the latest, modern conveniences, showers and baths galore.

Double sinks are a treat for a couple who don’t like to share

The outside space consists of a south-facing walled courtyard area to the rear, while a large driveway provides parking and electric car charging points for up to 3 vehicles.

With its superb location, historic charm and artistic renovation, Alma House could be a truly unique home

Alma House is, all in all, an intriguing and very unique property that will spark ideas in the right mind. What might you make of it…? The location can’t be amended, but you wouldn’t want to: sitting on Alma Terrace, within the Fulford area of York. The city centre can be accessed via a riverside walk, although closer to hand in Fulford are plenty of local amenities. The property can also be easily accessed via the A64 (and the motorway beyond that), while York railway station (15 mins walk) provides connections across the country, with multiple trains each day to London Kings Cross station (journey time of around 2 hours).

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5 bedroom detached house for sale in Alma Terrace, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 (rightmove.co.uk)