2 bedroom flat for sale

* OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION. * A DELIGHTFUL TWO BED, TWO BATH GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT in West Park. Leasehold: 999 years from 2004. Service Charge: £2472 for 2024, paid quarterly. Ground Rent: NIL. Council Tax Band C.


GENERAL
* OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION. *

Presented to the market with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN, this well presented apartment forms part of historic Harrowby Lodge, an Arts & Crafts building that was once the main lodge house overlooking the waterbeds in Far Headingley. The Lodge was converted to apartments in 2004 and this small development enjoys a leafy spot in West Park, nicely tucked away behind electric gates, yet just a short walk away to the hustle and bustle of vibrant West Park, Far Headingley and Headingley itself. The apartment benefits from a recently installed BT Openreach high fibre connection. Briefly comprises a private entrance and hallway, open plan reception room, two double bedrooms (main with en suite shower room) and a second bathroom with a shower. The property benefits from gas central heating, double-glazing and ample residents & visitors parking on an unallocated basis. With neutral decoration and floor coverings throughout, an internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate fully this charming property.

AREA
The West Park/Far Headingley area is a popular residential suburb located approximately 3 miles north of Leeds city centre. The area has a wonderful mix of housing stock that is highly sought after by professional couples looking to be close to the diverse amenities in Far Headingley, West Park and Headingley. The development is a pleasant walk to the open spaces of Beckett Park and Meanwood Park, as well as a short drive to Golden Acre Park.

GROUND FLOOR
PRIVATE ENTRANCE & HALLWAY
Giving access to the principal rooms and leading to…

RECEPTION ROOM
This is a double aspect reception room ideal for modern day living, and comprising lounge and dining areas that are open plan to the kitchen.

LOUNGE AREA
Benefiting from a large window, and fitted with laminate flooring and a feature fire surround.

DINING AREA
Slightly recessed off the lounge area, and adjacent to a large store cupboard that runs under the stairs to the upper flat.

KITCHEN AREA
Comprising a range of wall and base units with complementary granite effect worktops and splash wall tiling above. There is a stainless steel sink with inset drainer and monobloc mixer tap, a split-level electric oven and gas hob with extractor hood above, an integrated SMEG fridge/freezer, a Kenwood dishwasher and a SMEG washing machine. This area benefits from two windows and the gas central heating boiler is wall mounted within one of the wall units.

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
A spacious principal bedroom with laminate flooring and leading to…

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
This is a fully tiled room with Villeroy & Boch low level WC and pedestal washbasin, and a shower cubicle with a plumbed Grohe shower.

BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
The second bedroom can easily accommodate a double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers and has laminate flooring. This room could be a very comfortable home office if desired.

BATHROOM/WC
A Villeroy & Boch bathroom comprising a panelled bath with over bath plumbed Grohe shower and tiled walls, low level WC, and pedestal washbasin. Partial wall tiling, vinyl flooring and chrome heated towel rail. This room benefits from a window with privacy glass.

OUTSIDE
The Lodge is set within well-maintained grounds for residents to enjoy. There is an electric gate providing additional security and a tarmacked driveway leads to on-site parking, which we understand to be unallocated but ample for the residents of the 5 apartments in the building.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 2004.

GROUND RENT
We are advised that there is no ground rent payable.

SERVICE CHARGE
We are advised that the service charge for 2024 is £2472, and this is paid quarterly to the managing agents Mudd & Co (York). This includes a sum to cover buildings insurance, upkeep of the grounds and maintenance of the electric gate; as well as maintenance of the fabric of the building.

SERVICES
The property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage/sewerage, which were connected and working at the time of our inspection.

BROADBAND/MOBILE SIGNAL & COVERAGE
BROADBAND is available in this area / MOBILE SIGNAL & COVERAGE is available in this area.

FLOOD RISK & PLANNING PERMISSION
FLOOD RISK – not known to be an issue / PLANNING PERMISSION – none in the immediate area.

COUNCIL TAX BAND C

AUCTIONEER COMMENTS
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer’s solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack, which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended, as it is believed they will be of benefit, you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted, the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.