Local shops are two minutes walk away, and it takes 10 minutes to walk into York. Rowntrees Park is two minutes away and leads onto the riverside which is great for walks or cycle rides. The many museums reflect history of the city - from Roman gladiators through Viking invaders, the 12th century Minster and the city walls. There are art galleries, cinemas, restaurants of every kind, pubs and cafes, great shopping, nightlife - all without needing a car. We are even easy walking distance to the train station. A hour's drive away are the legendary North Yorkshire Dales and Moors, the quaint seaside towns of Scarborough and Whitby, and historic great houses and gardens like Castle Howard, Burton Agnes and Beningborough Hall.

We are Chris and Julia Whittaker, and have lived in this house for many years. We have three children and their families living nearby. However, now retired, we also spend some of the year in southern Spain where we have a house near another daughter and her family. We consider ourselves 'professional grandparents' when we are around, but we also like to travel and see friends in distant places.