Offers over
£400,000
2 bed flat for sale
The Residence, Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire YO23Leasehold
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
Key information
Tenure
Leasehold (241 years)
Service charge
£3,516 per year
Council tax band
E
Ground rent
£250
Ground rent date of next review
About this property
No onward chain
Two bedroomed duplex apartment
Outside courtyard terrace
Allocated parking space
Close to York Racecourse and Knavesmire (access through private gate)
EPC Rating = C
Fantastic two-bedroomed duplex apartment situated in the iconic Terry's Chocolate Factory.
Description
Situated in the iconic former Terry's Chocolate Factory, this stunning ground floor duplex apartment boasts its own private garden terrace along with an allocated parking space.
This spacious ground floor duplex apartment is arranged over two floors extending to 1,000 square feet. The apartment would be well suited for working professionals or downsizers.
The ground floor is a fantastic space for entertaining with the wonderful open plan layout. There is a well appointed kitchen with grey gloss cabinets with integrated Neff appliances. The living and dining area offers a fabulous space for relaxing or entertaining with access via two sets of French doors to the courtyard terrace where al fresco dining can be enjoyed.
The first floor is home to two double bedrooms, a bathroom and additional storage. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, while bedroom two is generously proportioned with plenty of room for a double bed plus desk space to accommodate anyone wishing to work from home.
The apartment has the benefits of one allocated parking space, access to communal bike store and concierge service.
Location
The Residence is an impressive Grade II listed building, the former Terry's Chocolate factory, situated in one of York’s most sought-after residential areas adjoining York Racecourse. There is a an Italian restaurant/bar and deli The Old Liquor Store and a dental practice on site. Over on The Chocolate Works developed there is a local Co-op store and on Albemarle Road (0.5 mile) is a bakery, butchers, public house, barber and a beauty salon.
Close by is Bishopthorpe Road (about one mile) which was short-listed for the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ Awards in 2014 and won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ award in 2015. It was voted by The Times as “one of the UK’s coolest places to live “ and has its own dedicated website, .
The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis and restaurants which host regular events and festivals.
The location also enjoys excellent pedestrian access to some of York’s prettiest green areas including the Knavesmire, Rowntree Park, Millennium Bridge and walks along the River Ouse.
Conveniently located for the A64, city centre (2 miles) and York railway station (1.5 miles) which offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross.
Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.
Square Footage: 1,044 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 241 years remaining.
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Listed by
Savills - York