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** open to view Saturday 20th June between 12 noon - 4PM, no appointment necessary simply go along and take A look ** A superb high specification apartment, set within an exclusive gated development and designed with a focus on refined modern living.
Boasting generous ceiling heights, light and airy feel throughout, the apartment has been thoughtfully designed to create a stylish and comfortable living environment.
EPC Rating B82 With an emphasis on a feeling of space, these light and airy apartments are enhanced by generous ceiling heights and having been thoughtfully designed to create a calm atmosphere of sophisticated living.
Each apartment has its own combination gas fired central heating system and sealed unit double glazed windows and a smoke/fire detection system linked to a state of the art smart-mist fire suppression system.
Security is designed in with electrically operated gates controlling access to the grounds and a CCTV system protecting the common areas.
A video entry system controls entry to the building and lifts provide easy access to all floors.
Each ground floor apartment has its own private terrace accessed from the living room and the upper floor apartments all have private balconies overlooking the grounds.
The development stands on a corner plot that in total extends to 0.86 acres and the gardens have been landscaped to a lovely standard to reflect the high quality of the interiors.
The gardens are communally managed, with a parking area that extends to 24 spaces and 10 garages.
Standing on the corner of Castle Road and Manygates Lane, this landmark building occupies an enviable position in the heart of historic Sandal.
The local railway station is 0.4 miles away and the local post office is situated on Barnsley Road, a mere 0.2 mile walk away.
Barnsley Road itself boasts multiple bus routes and provides easy access to the broader range of amenities in Wakefield city centre.
Sandal itself has long been cherished as one of the most sought after areas of Wakefield.
Sandal Castle is just a 0.2 mile walk away with fantastic opportunities to walk further to the Pugneys nature reserve and the glorious trails around Newmillerdam.
* Wakefield Civic Society ‘Best Residential Development (6 units or more)’ and ‘Best Refurbishment’ April 2023 Apartment 12 - 81Sqm / 872 Sq.Ft £345,000 A ground floor apartment with a balcony overlooking the gardens to the rear.
A private entrance hallway that has a utility and cloak cupboard to one side leading into a spacious living room with double French doors out to a balcony taking full advantage of the views over the gardens to the rear.
An archway leads through into an adjoining kitchen fitted to an excellent standard with a good range of integrated appliances.
The principal bedroom also has views over the gardens as well as a luxuriously appointed en-suite shower room/w.c.
The second bedroom has access to a Jack & Jill arrangement to the main family bathroom/W.C. Large single garage with additional parking space in the East Wing.
Outside The gardens have been professionally landscaped to a lovely standard and provide a fitting communally managed back drop to the high quality homes.
To the front, automated gates provide access to the allocated parking area. Council Tax Band The council tax band for this property is D.
Leasehold The service charge for apartments 12-17 inclusive are £171 per month. The ground rents have been set at a single peppercorn/annum. The remaining term of the lease is 195 years (2024).
A copy of the lease is held on our file at the Wakefield office and available upon request.
Floor Plans These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled.
We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans. Viewings To view please contact our Wakefield office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.
Epc Rating To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our local offices.
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