2-bedroom flat · YO1 9SY
For saleReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 15 SepListed 106 days
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About
Set within an iconic city centre landmark, originally the historic fr Stubbs Ironmongers building, this magnificent top floor apartment offers a premier city living experience with unmatched views across York, towards The Minster.
The spacious home is in the heart of the city centre and a large living area and primary bedroom suite giving the best views across the city, from large sash windows.
The impressive Grade II listed building was converted in 2007 and this is the first time this particular apartment has been made available to purchase.
Ideal for accessing all the attractions and amenities the city has to offer, Fossgate is placed on your doorstep and various popular cafes, restaurants and bars.
The railway station is roughly a mile away and there are additional amenities just outside the city walls, including major supermarkets.
The impressive home is reached via a secure communal hallway a staircase leading to the third floor.
There is also a lift making the property suitable for anyone with mobility issues as the apartment is set over one level.
Once inside a private entrance hallway leads round to the centrepiece of the home, the large lounge/diner which is bathed in light from sash windows on three elevations.
With ample space for both living and dining and maintained character features including a feature fireplace, the room is dominated by the front window which looks across the River Foss, Merchant Adventurers Hall and its garden, the rooftops of Fossgate and towards York Minster.
To the rear a glazed door which leads onto a delightful south facing roof terrace, with views towards Piccadilly. A high quality fitted kitchen is open to the lounge/diner.
It offers a range of wall and base units and built-in appliances including an oven, hob, fridge and a dishwasher. The accommodation continues with the stunning primary bedroom suite.
Offering two further sash windows with equally impressive views there is a further feature fireplace and a modern en-suite shower room.
There is a second double bedroom and the property is completed with an additional contemporary shower room.
The apartment also has electric heating and is single glazed with secondary glazing in place. The building also offers a secure allocated parking space beneath the development.
The property is connected to a main electricity supply and mains water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. The broadband types available in the area are standard and superfast.
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.
For details on any potential long term flood risk to the development, please check the government long term flood risk website. This is a leasehold property.
The lease began 19/9/2007 and runs until 1/1/3006. The ground rent is £300 per annum. The service charge is £1035.52 per quarter.
Communal Entrance Hall Secure entrance door and either staircase or lift leading to the third floor.
Entrance Hall Entrance door, video entry system, electric panel heater and storage cupboard with hot water tank, consumer unit and a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery unit.
Lounge/Diner 20' x 17'10" (6.1m x 5.44m) Windows to front, side and rear elevations, two electric panel heaters, feature fireplace and French door leading to roof terrace.
Kitchen 12'6" x 6'10" (3.8m x 2.08m) Wall and base units, work surfaces, sink, built-in electric oven, induction hob, extractor, fridge, dishwasher and skylight window.
Bedroom 1 16'5" x 19'2" (5m x 5.84m) Windows to front elevation, feature fireplace and two electric panel heaters. En-Suite Three piece suite with shower enclosure, sink, W.C. And heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 12'2" x 7'11" (3.7m x 2.41m) Window to side elevation and electric panel heater.
Shower Room Three piece suite with shower enclosure, sink, W.C., heated towel rail and space for washing machine. Exterior Secure allocated parking space. Material Information Leasehold.
Council tax band F. Grade II listed building.
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