Flat for sale in Dixons Yard, York, North Yorkshire YO1

Situated within the city walls in a gated development with a balcony overlooking the River Foss is this superb spacious first floor 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with secure underground parking. The apartment is offered with the convenience of no forward chain and is currently used as a successful holiday let, which is allowed.

A security entry system provides access to the communal entrance hallway where there are stairs and a lift to all floors. Once in the apartment, the hallway has an airing cupboard and a storage cupboard.

The lounge/dining room is particularly spacious and has sliding patio doors that open onto the balcony overlooking the river. The open-plan kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with granite effect worktops, an integrated oven, electric hob, overhead extractor, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, and a washer/dryer.

There are 2 good sized double bedrooms with bedroom 1 having a stylish ensuite shower room/WC with part tiled walls. There is also a smart house bathroom with a shower over the bath and part tiled walls.

The property has electric heating via wall mounted heaters, double glazing, and an energy performance rating (EPC) of D.

The development is approached from Walmgate into Dixons Yard where electric security gates open to the communal grounds. There is an allocated covered parking space accessed via an electrically operated gated entrance at the front of the building.

John Walker House is a stylish modern development of apartments tucked away in the heart of the city centre making it easy walking distance from all the delights that the city has to offer.

Lease details

Lease length – 999 years from 25/03/2008
Ground Rent – £275 per annum. Reviewed every 25 years in line with rpi.
Service Charge – £652.83 per quarter
Letting – The property can be let either on an assured shorthold tenancy or holiday let/short term basis.

Council tax

The property is currently operating as a successful Furnished Holiday Let (fhl) apartment, offering short term holiday lets and as such it is exempt from paying annual Council Tax. Due to its high occupancy and inner wall location in York, it is subject to small business non-domestic rates and is eligible for 100% Small Business Relief, discounting the 2024/2025 rates payable from £1,197 pa to £0 (zero).

Details of the income and running costs are available upon request. All furniture can be provided with the sale with any future bookings transferred to the purchaser upon completion.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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