2 bed Flat For Sale £195,000
Southleigh, 228 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6

A SUPERB TWO BEDROOM TOP FLOOR FLAT located within an impressive Victorian detached villa in central Headingley. Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1986 (with a share of the Freehold). Service Charge: £100pcm. Ground Rent: Peppercorn. Council Tax Band C. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

GENERAL
Originally built in the late 1800’s as a single-family dwelling, ‘Southleigh’ is a landmark building in a prominent position on Kirkstall Lane just minutes from Headingley’s vibrant centre. The building was converted into 8 apartments in the late 1980’s and No7 is situated on the 2nd floor. With gas central heating, residents’ car parking and neutral décor throughout, this is a great opportunity for a discerning buyer to create a wonderful home that combines period charm with modern fixtures and fittings. Comprises: communal entrance hall, stairs to 2nd floor (please note there is no lift in the building), private entrance hall, lounge, separate dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom with over bath shower. This is a light and airy flat, with the benefit of a long leasehold and NO GROUND RENT PAYABLE. Each Leaseholder owns 1/8th share of the Freehold and this is a self-managed development which gives the Leaseholders control over how the service charge is calculated and subsequently spent. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

AREA
Headingley is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. The property is a very short walk from the cricket and rugby grounds, and less than a 10-minute walk to Headingley train station. With local shops located on North Lane, there are many more shops, pubs and restaurants further along on Otley Road. The open spaces of Meanwood Park, Meanwood Valley Trail, Beckett Park and Woodhouse Ridge are within easy reach.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
A welcoming communal entrance hall with stairs rising to all floors.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
A wider than average entrance hall, providing access to the principal rooms and benefiting from a store cupboard.

LOUNGE
A well-proportioned reception room with the benefit of two portrait sash windows fronting onto Kirkstall Lane plus a Velux window for additional light.

DINING KITCHEN
A generous dining kitchen with space for a table and chairs if desired. Comprising base units with complementary granite-style work surfaces and splash wall tiling. Integrated electric oven and gas hob, with under counter space for a washing machine and fridge. There are two store cupboards, a tiled floor and a period cast iron horseshoe fireplace.

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
A large double bedroom with the benefit of two portrait sash windows with views of the rear communal gardens. This room has a furniture friendly footprint and has a feature cast iron fire fireplace.

BEDROOM TWO (SINGLE)
With a carpeted floor, this room would also make a pleasant home office or study.

BATHROOM
An attractive bathroom comprising a panelled bath with over bath shower, vanity sink unit, low level WC and splash wall tiling. Stylish flooring and additional eaves storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE
There are maintained gardens and grounds to one side of the building, which residents use for parties and barbecues during the summer. To the Kirkstall Lane side is residents’ car parking, located behind secure electric remote controlled gates.

TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1986 with a share of the Freehold. Each leaseholder owns 1/8th of the Freehold.

SERVICE CHARGE
Our seller informs us that the current service charge is currently £100 per calendar month.

GROUND RENT
The lease provides for a peppercorn rent but as the leaseholders each own a share of the Freehold no rent is physically collected.

COUNCIL TAX BAND C