1 bedroom flat for sale

A LUXURY GROUND FLOOR STUDIO APARTMENT WITH A PRIVATE TERRACE, forming part of an historic Grade II listed building in Hyde Park that 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. This apartment is located on the ground floor and benefits from video door-entry intercom system and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The communal areas retain many period features (including a grand staircase rising to the upper floors) and the development overall is very well looked after by the management company. Comprising: communal entrance, private entrance hall area, double bedroom area, shower room and an open plan living room/kitchen/dining area with French doors out onto a private terrace. This would make an ideal first time buyer or landlord investor purchase, or for those looking for a pied-à-terre. 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. Short flight of stairs up to ground floor level.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
A welcoming hallway that gives access to the shower room and into the bedroom/reception room areas. There is a 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 modern wood effect flooring and recessed spot lighting, this room comprises: a lounge area, a dining area 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 upstands. 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. Attractive splash tiling. French doors lead onto a private terrace.

BEDROOM AREA (DOUBLE)
A well-proportioned bedroom area with wood effect flooring and partitioning from the reception room area.

BATHROOM
Comprising a double shower cubicle with a plumbed rainfall shower, a wall hung 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
This apartment enjoys a private terrace and there are also 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.

COUNCIL TAX BAND A