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Sold STCReduced £10k (−7.1%) on 29 AugListed 773 days
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Situated in the sought after location of St Johns, only a short distance from Wakefield city centre is this two bedroom second floor apartment with well proportioned rooms, a good finish throughout and close proximity to transport links and Wakefield city centre.
EPC rating C80 Situated in the sought after location of St Johns, only a short distance from Wakefield city centre is this two bedroom second floor apartment with well proportioned rooms, a good finish throughout and close proximity to transport links and Wakefield city centre.
The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall with storage cupboard, bathroom/w.c., open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, bedroom one with en suite shower room and a further bedroom two.
Outside there is a small balcony to the front and an allocated parking space.
St Johns is a popular area with very good schools nearby and great access to the M1 motorway, Westgate train station, Wakefield bus station and the city centre.
This property would make an ideal purchase for a range of buyers as its aptly placed for local amenities such as pubs, shops and schools.
Only a full internal inspection will show what the property has to offer.
Accommodation Entrance Hall Entrance door, access to storage cupboard, bedroom, two bedrooms and open plan lounge/kitchen diner. Coving to the ceiling and storage heater.
Bathroom (1.7m x 2.38m (5'6" x 7'9")) Coving to the ceiling, LED spotlighting, extractor fan, storage heater, low flush w.c., ceramic wash basin on a storage unit with mixer tap above, bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment as well as an overhead shower and shower screen.
Fully tiled, shaver socket. Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner (8.58m x 4.43m max x 3.17 min (28'1" x 14'6" max x) Two double glazed windows to the rear, coving to the ceiling.
The kitchen area has a range of modern wall and base units with laminate work surface over, stainless steel double sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled splashback, integrated oven and integrated four ring electric hob, integrated dishwasher, undercounter integrated fridge and freezer, double glazed door leading to small balcony.
Bedroom One (2.93m x 4.72m max x 1.09m (9'7" x 15'5" max x 3'6") Coving to the ceiling, double glazed window to the front, further storage heater, door leading to the en suite shower room/w.c.
En Suite Shower Room/W.C.
(1.14m x 2.99m (3'8" x 9'9")) Storage heater, LED spotlighting to the ceiling and extractor fan, coving, concealed cistern, low flush w.c., wash basin with mixer tap, shower cubicle with overhead shower, fully tiled.
Bedroom Two (3.53m x 2.57m (11'6" x 8'5")) Double glazed window to the front, storage heater, coving to the ceiling. Outside An allocated parking space.
Leasehold The service charge is £2153 (pa) and ground rent £200 (pa). The remaining term of the lease is 980 years (2024). A copy of the lease is held on our file at the Wakefield office.
Epc Rating To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our local offices. Council Tax Band The council tax band for this property is tbc.
Floor Plan This floor plan is intended as a rough guide only and is not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled.
We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of this floor plan. Viewings To view please contact our Wakefield office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.
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About 6 Portland Gate, St. Johns North, Wakefield
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