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2 bedroom apartment
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (324 years remaining)
- No Onward Chain - Peppercorn Ground Rent
- A luxury first floor apartment within a prestigious development
- Sizeable living room with pleasant outlook and private balcony
- Modern kitchen with integrated appliances
- Two generous sized bedrooms with fitted wardrobes
- Private allocated parking space
- Ideal as a permanent home, secure lock-up and leave, or investment opportunity
- Conveniently located for the city centre at only two miles and less than half a mile from the A64
- EPC Rating = B
Description
Apartment 58 is situated within the award winning development built by Nixon Homes in one of York's most sought-after locations on the edge of the outer ring road of York. The Square has been designed to echo an elegant Georgian London Square, with a mature landscaped central garden, mirroring the leafy and open, edge-of-town location.
There is a communal entrance hallway giving access via a staircase to the first floor landing which leads to the apartment.
This light and bright first floor apartment has been decorated throughout with a neutral palette and offers a wonderful open plan L-shaped living/dining room with full height windows providing views to the rear elevation of mature trees. An external door leads from the living area to a west facing balcony with wrought iron railings, perfect for relaxing with your favorite drink and entertaining guests.
The dining area leads to the kitchen with a good range of fitted wall and base units, providing storage and preparation space and benefiting from a range of integrated appliances.
There are two sizeable double bedrooms each benefitting from fitted wardrobes and windows overlooking the front elevation, enhancing the lightness of the space.
Off the spacious hallway is a contemporary bathroom with modern floor to wall tiles with bath and shower over.
The property benefits from an intercom system providing safe and secure access. A perfect addition to the apartment is an allocated parking space and access to the communal bike shed.
The apartment will appeal to buyers of all ages as a comfortable full-time residence, a secure "lock up and leave" proposition or as an investment opportunity.
Please note that the apartment will be on a peppercorn ground rent which will be finalised mid-June 2023.
Location
The Square is a prestigious development within York, just off Tadcaster Road which provides access to the city centre and the A64 as well as within reach of the well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire, about two miles. There are excellent regular bus routes including the Park and Ride, there is the convenience of a supermarket opposite the development.
This vibrant and historic city has an abundance of popular attractions including: York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets. The city boasts excellent restaurants including the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate which has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.
Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Further along is Rowntree Park with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.
York railway station is just over two miles away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road gives access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway network.
York College is only a short distance (about half a mile) from The Square, York University can be accessed by car or bike and is about five miles away. The nearest Primary School is at Dringhouses (Ofsted Good 2019) just over half a mile away. The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including the popular Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.
The highly regarded and picturesque village of Bishopthorpe is just over a mile away from The Square and the village boasts excellent schools as well as a nursery and playgroup. There are a number of amenities; three public houses, post office, local store, butchers, hairdressers, florist, café, village hall, library, sports and social club as well as doctors and dentist surgery. Tennis courts, football and social clubs are all available in the village.
Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 734 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 324 years remaining.
Additional Info
Please note from 16th October the following will apply :
Ground Rent – Peppercorn
Lease length – expiry 31st December 2346.
Management fees - £115 pcm
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