1-bedroom flat · YO31 8AE
For saleListed 278 days
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About
This fantastic one bedroom apartment is placed on the second floor of the fabulous Cocoa Works development and offers a large open plan living area and the huge benefit of allocated parking.
Part of the impressive reworking of the former Rowntree Chocolate factory, the property is placed on Haxby Road and offers easy access into the city centre.
There is also a simple route heading out towards the ring road and both Monks Cross and Vangarde shopping parks are set close by.
The apartment is reached through a secure communal hallway with either a lift or a staircase leading to the second floor.
The apartment is entered directly into the spacious open plan lounge and fitted kitchen.
The whole space is bathed in light from large west facing windows overlooking the brand new neighbouring Cocoa Gardens development.
There is ample space for both living and dining and the modern fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units and built-in appliances including an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and a microwave.
There is also access to a useful utility cupboard with space for a washing machine, a hot water tank and a ventilation system.
The accommodation then continues with a generous double bedroom with a built-in wardrobe.
The apartment is then completed with a contemporary three piece bathroom with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail.
There are also the benefits of electric heating and high performance double glazing throughout.
Outside the development are some delightful communal gardens on the Haxby Road side with lawned spaces, planted beds and seating areas.
There is also an on-site concierge, a library/workspace and a popular café. The allocated parking space is placed to the west side of the building. This is a leasehold property.
The lease is 999 years from 29/9/2023. There is no ground rent to be paid and the latest service charge is £1676 per annum.
The property is connected to a mains electricity supply, with mains water supplied by iwnl (Independent Water Networks).
The broadband types available in the area are standard, superfast and ultrafast. Mobile availability at the property is covered by all four major suppliers.
Please either check the Ofcom website or contact the office for specific details and suppliers available, for both broadband and mobile.
Communal Hallway Secure entrance door and either lift or staircase leading to the second floor.
Lounge and Open Plan Kitchen 24'4" x 17'9" (7.42m x 5.4m) Windows to west elevation and two electric panel heaters.
Kitchen features wall and base units, work surfaces, sink and built-in appliances including an oven, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.
Utility Cupboard Space for washing machine, hot water tank and ventilation system. Bedroom 12'7" x 9'5" (3.84m x 2.87m) Windows to west elevation, electric panel heater and heated towel rail.
Bathroom Three piece suite with bath with shower over, sink, W.C. And heated towel rail. Exterior Spacious communal gardens and allocated parking space. Material Information Leasehold.
Council tax band C.
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