A LUXURY ONE BED APARTMENT forming part of an historic Grade II listed building in Hyde Park, which was skilfully converted and refurbished in 2017. Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 2017. Service Charge: £1176 for 2023. Ground Rent: £150 per annum. Council Tax Band A. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

GENERAL
Part of a larger development at Victoria Gardens, which includes modern townhouses, The Old School House is an eye-catching Grade II listed building set within well-maintained communal grounds. Positioned on the second (top) floor, this attractive apartment has the benefit of large portrait windows, high ceilings, video door-entry intercom system and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The communal areas retain many period features and the development overall is very well looked after by the management company. Comprising: communal entrance, grand staircase rising to the upper floors (please note there is no lift in the building), private entrance hall, open plan living room/kitchen/dining area, a spacious double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. PLEASE NOTE: The property is currently tenanted on a fixed term AST that does not expire until September 2023. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

AREA
Hyde Park is an area of north Leeds, approx. 1 mile from the city centre and within easy reach of the Universities, Business School and Hospitals. The neighbourhood is a diverse suburb hosting a number of independent shops and restaurants. Headingley is approx. 15 minutes away on foot, and the open spaces of Woodhouse Ridge and Hyde Park are close by. The building itself was originally part of Leeds Girls High School, dating from circa 1876, and was converted into luxury apartments in 2017.

GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
The Old School House has characterful communal areas, including vaulted brick arched ceilings in the wider than average hallways and an original grand staircase. There is a video door entry system and key fob entry. Stairs to second floor…

SECOND (TOP) FLOOR
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
A welcoming hallway that gives access to the bedroom, the bathroom and the open plan reception room. There is a good-sized cloaks/store cupboard, which also houses a large modern water tank. Modern wood effect flooring and recessed spot lighting.

RECEPTION ROOM (KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM)
This well-appointed open plan room provides the perfect set up for modern day living. Benefiting from three hardwood double glazed sash windows, modern wood effect flooring, recessed spot lighting, wall up-lights and high ceilings. This room comprises: a lounge area, a breakfast bar with room for two stools, and a very stylish well-fitted kitchen…

KITCHEN
With a range of modern wall and base units (with on-trend handleless door and drawer fronts) plus complementary granite-style worktop and matching splashback trim. Integrated BOSCH appliances including dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, electric oven, halogen hob and extractor hood. One and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Slow closing mechanism to kitchen unit door and drawer fronts. Pelmet lights under wall units.

BEDROOM (DOUBLE)
A well-proportioned carpeted room with a large hardwood double glazed sash window and wall up-lights.

BATHROOM
Comprising a panelled bath with a plumbed rainfall shower and additional shower attachment, a washbasin with vanity unit under, a low level WC and a chrome heated towel rail. Modern wall tiling and practical shelf over the sink and WC.

OUTSIDE
There are well-established communal grounds with mature trees and grassed areas for residents to enjoy. On-street car parking. The development also benefits from on-site CCTV.

TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 2017.

SERVICE CHARGE
The seller informs us that the annual service charge for 2023 is £1176, which is paid quarterly.

GROUND RENT
The seller informs us the annual ground rent charge is £150.

TENANCY
The property is currently tenanted on a fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancy, which we understand currently runs until early September 2023. The tenants pay £850pcm and have expressed an interest in renewing their tenancy if possible.

Linley & Simpson let and manage a number of the apartments in this building and they are a popular choice for young professionals seeking quality accommodation in a vibrant area. This is therefore a great opportunity for a landlord investor to purchase an attractive apartment in a well-managed building with a relatively low service charge in comparison to other buildings/developments – the lack of a lift in the building significantly reduces the service charge.

These apartments are also a popular choice for first time buyers and vacant possession can be available if required; with a requirement to serve two months’ notice to the tenants at some point

COUNCIL TAX BAND A