£156,000

(£309/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Covent House, George Street, York YO1

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 505 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Leasehold

Linley & Simpson - York

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About this property

  • Impressive Top Floor Apartment

  • Two Well-Proportioned Bedrooms

  • Generous Lounge

  • Fitted Kitchen with Built-In Oven and Hob

  • Three Piece Bathroom with Shower Over

  • Electric Heating and Double Glazing

  • Superb City Centre Location

  • Discount for Sale Scheme

Placed within the historic city walls and close to the heart of the city centre, this fantastic two bedroom top floor apartment features generous living accommodation including a spacious lounge, a fitted kitchen and a three piece bathroom.

This modern property offers an exceptional opportunity to secure 100% ownership at just 80% of the market value through the Yorkshire Housing "Discount for Sale" scheme. This initiative helps buyers step onto the property ladder by providing a 20% discount that is simply passed on to future owners, ensuring long-term affordability in the city.

Ideal for accessing all the attractions and amenities the city has to offer, the apartment is well-placed for the railway station and has many additional amenities close by on both Walmgate and Fishergate. There is also a simple route heading out of the city towards the A19 and the A64.

The well-presented home must be viewed to appreciate both the location and the accommodation on offer and is very much ready to move straight into. Accessed via a secure communal hallway with a staircase leading to the second floor, the apartment begins with a private hallway with access to two useful storage cupboards. The main living space is placed to the front of the apartment and features a bright and spacious lounge with a separate fitted kitchen. The kitchen features a range of wall and base units, a built-in oven, a hob and space for a washing machine. The accommodation continues with a good size double bedroom and a smaller second bedroom, which would make an excellent space to work from home. Finally, the apartment is completed with a three piece bathroom with a shower over the bath and also a heated towel rail. There are the additional advantages of double glazing throughout and electric heating.

The Yorkshire Housing "Discount for Sale" scheme offers eligible buyers the chance to purchase the apartment at a reduced market value (20%) while retaining 100% ownership. To secure this home, please submit your offer via Linley and Simpson and complete the required eligibility application with Yorkshire Housing for scheme approval. Please contact the office for further information.

The property is for owner occupiers only and cannot be rented out. There is no parking with the apartment.

This is a leasehold property. The lease is 125 years from 19/3/1999. There is no ground rent to be paid. The latest service charge was £98.61 per calendar month.

In accordance with section 21 of the estate agents act 1979, we are obliged to report that the owner of this property is an employee of Linley and Simpson Estate Agents.

Communal Hallway
Secure entrance door and stairs leading to second floor.

Entrance Hall
Entrance door, electric storage heater, telephone entry system, loft access, storage cupboard and additional cupboard housing hot water tank.

Lounge 10'7" x 13' (3.23m x 3.96m)
Window to front elevation.

Kitchen 5'6" x 8'10" (1.68m x 2.7m)
Wall and base unit, work surfaces, sink, built-in electric oven, hob, space for washing machine and space heater.

Bedroom 1 11'10" x 8'11" (3.6m x 2.72m)
Window to rear elevation and electric storage heater.

Bedroom 2 10'1" x 7'6" (3.07m x 2.29m)
Window to rear elevation and electric panel heater.

Bathroom
Three piece suite with bath with shower over, sink, W.C. And heated towel rail.

Material Information
Leasehold. Council tax band C. Discount for sale scheme.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (97 years)

  • Service charge

    £1,183 per year

  • Council tax band

    C

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