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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · YO31 8LH
Sold STCReduced £10k (−4.3%) on 26 OctListed 149 days
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About
A well-presented two-bedroom mid-terrace home, ideally situated within the ever-popular Groves area of York, offering convenient access to York Hospital, York St John University and the historic city centre.
This property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or anyone seeking a centrally located home in York.
Previously run as a successful professional let, the property has generated an income of approximately £1,300 PCM for the current owners, with the current tenants due to vacate in August.
The property opens into an entrance hallway. Positioned to the front is the living room, featuring a window to the front elevation, and offering comfortable space for lounge furniture.
The living room opens seamlessly into the dining room, which provides ample space for a dining table and chairs, along with the added benefit of a useful under stairs storage cupboard.
A door from the dining room also provides access out to the rear yard.
To the rear of the property is a kitchen fitted with neutral wall and base units, incorporating a sink and drainer positioned beneath a window overlooking the side elevation.
The kitchen also offers space for a freestanding oven and fridge freezer. A door leads to the ground floor bathroom.
The bathroom is fitted with grey wall and floor tiling, comprising a bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash basin, low-level WC and wall-mounted heating boiler, with a glazed window to the side elevation.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both offering space for additional freestanding furniture and providing comfortable accommodation.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear courtyard, ideal for outdoor seating, and with gated rear access.
There is also a useful outside storage shed providing additional storage along with plumbing and space for a washing machine. On-street permit parking is available.
Please note that some internal photographs have been AI edited to remove personal items.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance In accordance with UK legislation, we are legally required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all sellers and purchasers.
These checks become mandatory once an offer has been accepted on a property (subject to contract). Buyer AML: A fee of £30 + VAT per person is payable for the buyer AML check.
We use a trusted third-party compliance provider to conduct these checks on our behalf.
Once your offer has been accepted (subject to contract), you will be contacted directly to complete a secure online verification process.
AML checks remain valid for a period of six months from the date they are completed.
If your transaction does not proceed and you later make an offer on another property after this period, or if your existing AML check has expired at the time of a new offer, a new check will be required.
This fee must be settled before we are able to issue the Memorandum of Sale to the respective solicitors. Please note that this fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
EPC Rating: D Parking - On street On-street permit parking
Value & comps
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Returns
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