2 bed Flat For Sale £515,000
A collection of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & penthouse properties are available within the iconic conversion of the Rowntree's Chocolate Factory.
Description
This fabulous two bedroom, penthouse apartment is located on the sixth floor of this historic building. It blends an exciting mix of historic features coupled with contemporary design including high ceilings with expansive loft style windows, making it a welcoming, light-filled home in which to live.
The walls are painted a soft white throughout and the feature tiling in the kitchen and bathrooms to gently reference The Cocoa Works’ industrial heritage.
The contemporary handless kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch appliances including fan oven, induction hob, integrated microwave and dishwasher. The washer/dryer is located within the separate utilities cupboard.
The master bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe and en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 also benefits from a fitted wardrobe and a sophisticated bathroom which can also be accessed via the living area. It is installed with a Vitra suite including a bath with shower over, a Crittal-style screen and contemporary w/c and a wall hung basin by Claudio Bellini. The high-specification bathrooms also have a cool art deco feel.
A particular feature of this apartment is the full width terrace which is accessed via double doors from the living / dining area where you can enjoy the most magnificent long distance views.
The wide range of on-site amenities include private residents' communal spaces, community pavilion and café, concierge facilities within the Grade 2 listed former library building, private co-working facilities and an on-site convenience store due to open in 2023. Car parking is available, subject to availability, at an additional cost of £20,000.
Situated on the outskirts of the city centre, The Cocoa Works is a 9 min (1.6 mi) via Haxby Rd cycle ride, from the cobbled streets of the Shambles and 10 min (1.4 mi) via Haxby Rd to York Minster. Whilst across the city you will find York Racecourse and the mainline station, including regular direct bus services from The Cocoa Works. The buzz of the vibrant city of York is within a 26 min (1.3 mi) walk via Haxby Rd.
York is one of the UK’s most popular cities to visit as it has so much to offer. Riverside pubs, a wide range of restaurants including ten listed in the Michelin Guide, which includes the "Star Inn the City" by Andrew Pern, "Roots" by Tommy Banks, and "Skosh" by Neil Bentinck. There are famous tea shops such as Bettys, big brand and independent shops and an array of hidden treasures in The Shambles.
The city also has a huge amount of history to discover, at York Minster, the Jorvik Centre and walking along the medieval city walls. St Anthony's Hall Garden, Merchant Adventurers Hall garden, The Museum Gardens, The Deans Garden by York Minster, Treasurers House, and walks along the rivers and Bar Walls.
The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park provide rolling landscapes, underground caves, stone-built villages and spectacular waterfalls along with the remains of the area’s rich industrial heritage.
Location
York is perfectly placed for easy access to the rest of the north of England. With the Dales and Moors near by.
The metropolitan centres of Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle are within easy reach, so you really do have the best of both worlds.
The A64 road provides the principal link to the North's extensive motorway network, linking York to both the A1(M) and the M1 and M62 motorways at a distance of about 10 miles (15 km) from the city.
York Railway Station offers regular services to major cities including Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and London King's Cross on the East Coast Mainline with London under 2 hours away from York station.
Distances from The Cocoa Works:
York Racecourse is 18 min (3.7 mi) via A1036 by car.
York City Centre (York Minster) is 11 mins by car
The closest regional international airports are Leeds Bradford at 30 miles (48 km), and Teesside 47 miles (76 km). Further afield, Manchester 84 miles (135 km) offers an extensive range of European and international destinations including direct flights to the US, Middle East and Far East.
Education : As well as the two universities: York University and York St John University, the city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools. Independent schools include St Peter's, Bootham and The Mount.
*Please note all distances and travel times are approximate and taken from Google in August 2023.
Square Footage: 879 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 999 years remaining.
Description
This fabulous two bedroom, penthouse apartment is located on the sixth floor of this historic building. It blends an exciting mix of historic features coupled with contemporary design including high ceilings with expansive loft style windows, making it a welcoming, light-filled home in which to live.
The walls are painted a soft white throughout and the feature tiling in the kitchen and bathrooms to gently reference The Cocoa Works’ industrial heritage.
The contemporary handless kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch appliances including fan oven, induction hob, integrated microwave and dishwasher. The washer/dryer is located within the separate utilities cupboard.
The master bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe and en suite shower room. Bedroom 2 also benefits from a fitted wardrobe and a sophisticated bathroom which can also be accessed via the living area. It is installed with a Vitra suite including a bath with shower over, a Crittal-style screen and contemporary w/c and a wall hung basin by Claudio Bellini. The high-specification bathrooms also have a cool art deco feel.
A particular feature of this apartment is the full width terrace which is accessed via double doors from the living / dining area where you can enjoy the most magnificent long distance views.
The wide range of on-site amenities include private residents' communal spaces, community pavilion and café, concierge facilities within the Grade 2 listed former library building, private co-working facilities and an on-site convenience store due to open in 2023. Car parking is available, subject to availability, at an additional cost of £20,000.
Situated on the outskirts of the city centre, The Cocoa Works is a 9 min (1.6 mi) via Haxby Rd cycle ride, from the cobbled streets of the Shambles and 10 min (1.4 mi) via Haxby Rd to York Minster. Whilst across the city you will find York Racecourse and the mainline station, including regular direct bus services from The Cocoa Works. The buzz of the vibrant city of York is within a 26 min (1.3 mi) walk via Haxby Rd.
York is one of the UK’s most popular cities to visit as it has so much to offer. Riverside pubs, a wide range of restaurants including ten listed in the Michelin Guide, which includes the "Star Inn the City" by Andrew Pern, "Roots" by Tommy Banks, and "Skosh" by Neil Bentinck. There are famous tea shops such as Bettys, big brand and independent shops and an array of hidden treasures in The Shambles.
The city also has a huge amount of history to discover, at York Minster, the Jorvik Centre and walking along the medieval city walls. St Anthony's Hall Garden, Merchant Adventurers Hall garden, The Museum Gardens, The Deans Garden by York Minster, Treasurers House, and walks along the rivers and Bar Walls.
The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Park provide rolling landscapes, underground caves, stone-built villages and spectacular waterfalls along with the remains of the area’s rich industrial heritage.
Location
York is perfectly placed for easy access to the rest of the north of England. With the Dales and Moors near by.
The metropolitan centres of Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle are within easy reach, so you really do have the best of both worlds.
The A64 road provides the principal link to the North's extensive motorway network, linking York to both the A1(M) and the M1 and M62 motorways at a distance of about 10 miles (15 km) from the city.
York Railway Station offers regular services to major cities including Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and London King's Cross on the East Coast Mainline with London under 2 hours away from York station.
Distances from The Cocoa Works:
York Racecourse is 18 min (3.7 mi) via A1036 by car.
York City Centre (York Minster) is 11 mins by car
The closest regional international airports are Leeds Bradford at 30 miles (48 km), and Teesside 47 miles (76 km). Further afield, Manchester 84 miles (135 km) offers an extensive range of European and international destinations including direct flights to the US, Middle East and Far East.
Education : As well as the two universities: York University and York St John University, the city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools. Independent schools include St Peter's, Bootham and The Mount.
*Please note all distances and travel times are approximate and taken from Google in August 2023.
Square Footage: 879 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 999 years remaining.
