2 bed flat for sale

Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4

A stunning Penthouse apartment with views of the village gardens,

Description
A superb ‘Penthouse’ two-bedroom, second floor apartment with stunning views over the village
- the largest in the complex at 161.1m2 (1,743ft2). This immaculate property includes Amtico parquet flooring throughout, with carpeted bedrooms, bespoke fitted bookcases in the living area and floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms. Located in The Red House Building, completed in 2019, with easy access to the formal gardens and all communal facilities - including a reception hall, lounge and bar, restaurant, library, hair and beauty salon, treatment room, hobbies room and gym. Large windows, high ceilings and
original features add character throughout. Just over half a mile from Ripon City Centre, with the Yorkshire Dales, Fountains Abbey and the famous racecourse all within easy reach.

Accommodation
Entrance hall with spacious built-in store; large double doors leading to lounge/dining/kitchen areas with fitted bookcases in the lounge and office area; fully-fitted kitchen with island and integrated appliances, including eye-level oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer; dining area off the kitchen; large main bedroom with floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes; large walk-in shower room; second bedroom with floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and spacious storage cupboard; separate shower room off the hallway. Two spectacular chandeliers in the lounge.

Outside
Set within 4 acres of peaceful grounds, The Red House offers generous terraces, seating areas and a delightful allotment where owners can grow fruit, vegetables and
flowers, perfect to exercise green fingers.

Service Charge and Ground Rent
The service charge is currently £999.85 monthly / 11,998.20 annually. This covers external building maintenance, external cleaning of apartment windows, buildings insurance, refuse collection, communal area
maintenance, reserve fund, management fee, daily concierge service, garden and grounds maintenance, 24-hour on-site staffing, 11⁄2 hours’ domestic help a week. The ground rent is £606.12 per year, reviewed every 5 years. Payable on all properties for which original leases were granted before 1st April 2023.

Local Authority and Banding
Harrogate Borough Council, Band E

Event Fees when leaving or selling the property
When leaving or selling the property, a Deferred Development Payment is payable to the landlord. This is 6%, 8% or 10% of the selling price (occupancy of up to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, and over 2 years, respectively).
A Sales Administration Fee of 1.5% of the selling price, plus VAT, is also payable. This covers the costs of Freedom Living’s estate agency services. It is also payable if vendors use external agents. See the Key Facts document for full details, available from the Sales Team or the website,
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Energy Performance Certificate
Energy efficiency rating B / 83%; environmental impact 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per annum (average household 6 tonnes per annum). Energy Performance Certificate available upon request.

Viewing
By appointment only.