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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · YO1 6EW
For saleReduced £10k (−3.3%) on 30 SepListed 144 days
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About
Situated in one of York's most sought after city centre locations, this charming two bedroom period terrace house offers characterful accommodation just moments from the historic city walls, York Railway Station and the wealth of amenities available within the city centre.
Beautifully presented throughout, the property retains a number of attractive period features including cast iron fireplaces, stripped pine doors and a traditional staircase, whilst offering comfortable and practical living accommodation ideally suited to first time buyers, professionals, investors or those seeking a city centre base.
The accommodation is entered via a welcoming front lounge featuring a cast iron fireplace and built in storage.
To the rear is a spacious dining room with a further feature fireplace, useful understairs storage and French doors opening directly onto the courtyard, creating an ideal space for entertaining.
Beyond the dining room is a fitted kitchen offering a range of wall and base units, Belfast sink and space for appliances, together with a useful utility area.
The ground floor is completed by a three piece bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over.
To the first floor are two well proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from built in storage cupboards and enjoying plenty of natural light.
Externally, the property enjoys a private enclosed walled courtyard providing an attractive outdoor seating area with gated access onto the rear service lane.
Smales Street occupies a highly desirable position within the city walls, offering convenient access to York Railway Station, York city centre, riverside walks, restaurants, shops and many of the city's historic attractions.
Properties in this location are rarely available and an early viewing is strongly recommended. Council Tax Band C.
* Please note a selection of rooms have been dressed using ai for illustrative purposes.* Anti-Money Laundering Compliance We are legally required to conduct Anti Money Laundering checks on all purchasers, sellers, and giftors.
These checks become mandatory when a seller accepts a purchaser's offer on a property. Anti-Money Laundering checks are valid for 6 months from the date they are completed.
If your purchase does not proceed and you make an offer on another property more than 6 months later, or if your checks are more than 6 months old when making a new offer, you will need to complete and pay for new checks.
We use a partner supplier MoveButler, to carry out these checks on our behalf.
They will contact you directly once your offer has been accepted (subject to contract) to complete the electronic verification process securely.
There is a non-refundable charge of £30 + VAT per purchaser and per giftor for these checks..
This fee must be paid before we can issue a memorandum of sale to solicitors and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Ashtons receive a portion of this fee from MoveButler as compensation for facilitating these checks and our administrative role in the compliance process.
Value & comps
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Returns
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