2 bed Flat For Sale £155,000
*OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION* A DESIRABLE TWO BED, TWO BATH FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT in a converted Victorian mansion located on the Burley/Headingley border. Leasehold. Council Tax Band C. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
GENERAL
*OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION* This spacious first floor apartment is one of only four in this striking building, and is for sale with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN. Currently let to professional tenants, the property comprises: communal entrance hall, private entrance and hallway, a superb lounge with bay window, a generous kitchen with a bay window, principal double bedroom with en suite shower room, a second bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. The property is neutrally decorated and has modern floor coverings throughout. There are communal gardens for residents to enjoy, on site parking and this property benefits from a single garage (en bloc). The current tenancy’s fixed term ends 25 June 2024, and the property has been successfully let to professional tenants for several years. With scope to upgrade the current fixtures and fittings to suit individual tastes, this is a great opportunity for an owner-occupier or landlord investor to purchase a characterful and well-proportioned property in a desirable area.
AREA
Burley is a popular suburb in north-west Leeds, situated approx. two miles from Leeds city centre. The nearest train station is Headingley, which is approx. 15 minutes’ walk away. There are a number of regular bus services into Leeds city centre running along Burley Road, which is a stone's throw from St Anns Hill. The immediate area has a range of local shops, off licences, takeaways etc, and there are larger stores and leisure facilities just a short walk away on Kirkstall Road.
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Shared with three other properties, with stairs rising to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Benefiting from a store cupboard, and giving access to the principal rooms. Leading to…
LOUNGE
A well-positioned reception room benefiting from a large bay window and a southeast facing aspect. This room has hard flooring and a furniture friendly footprint.
KITCHEN
Comprising a range of fitted wall and base units with complementary work surfaces to two sides. There is an integrated electric oven and gas hob, with an extractor hood above. Splash tiling, plumbing for a washing machine and under counter space for a fridge. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. This room also has a large bay window with a southeast facing aspect.
BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
With hard flooring and leading to…
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Comprising a shower cubicle with an electric shower and wall tiling, a low level WC and a pedestal washbasin with splash tiling above. This room benefits from a window.
BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
A second bedroom, which currently has a double bed, but would also make a very comfortable home office if desired.
BATHROOM
Comprising a panelled bath with an electric shower over and wall tiling, a low level WC and a pedestal washbasin.
OUTSIDE
There are communal gardens for residents to enjoy, and on-site parking for residents. This property benefits from a single garage (en bloc). The building forms part of larger development of cottages and mews houses.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1991.
SERVICE CHARGE
We understand the current service charge to be approximately £3400 for 2024. The service charge is exceptional due to the need to replace part of the roof of the building and to reinstate one of the estate boundaries. The ongoing charge is likely to be more in line with historical charges, which in previous years has been £2631.50 in 2023 and £2256.30 in 2022).
GROUND RENT
Our seller advises that this is (and has always been) £25 per annum, however this is not currently collected.
SERVICES
The property has mains 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.
FURNITURE
The property is sold with all furniture (other than the tenants belongings) including the sofas, beds and kitchen equipment.
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.
GENERAL
*OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION* This spacious first floor apartment is one of only four in this striking building, and is for sale with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN. Currently let to professional tenants, the property comprises: communal entrance hall, private entrance and hallway, a superb lounge with bay window, a generous kitchen with a bay window, principal double bedroom with en suite shower room, a second bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. The property is neutrally decorated and has modern floor coverings throughout. There are communal gardens for residents to enjoy, on site parking and this property benefits from a single garage (en bloc). The current tenancy’s fixed term ends 25 June 2024, and the property has been successfully let to professional tenants for several years. With scope to upgrade the current fixtures and fittings to suit individual tastes, this is a great opportunity for an owner-occupier or landlord investor to purchase a characterful and well-proportioned property in a desirable area.
AREA
Burley is a popular suburb in north-west Leeds, situated approx. two miles from Leeds city centre. The nearest train station is Headingley, which is approx. 15 minutes’ walk away. There are a number of regular bus services into Leeds city centre running along Burley Road, which is a stone's throw from St Anns Hill. The immediate area has a range of local shops, off licences, takeaways etc, and there are larger stores and leisure facilities just a short walk away on Kirkstall Road.
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Shared with three other properties, with stairs rising to the first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Benefiting from a store cupboard, and giving access to the principal rooms. Leading to…
LOUNGE
A well-positioned reception room benefiting from a large bay window and a southeast facing aspect. This room has hard flooring and a furniture friendly footprint.
KITCHEN
Comprising a range of fitted wall and base units with complementary work surfaces to two sides. There is an integrated electric oven and gas hob, with an extractor hood above. Splash tiling, plumbing for a washing machine and under counter space for a fridge. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler. This room also has a large bay window with a southeast facing aspect.
BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
With hard flooring and leading to…
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Comprising a shower cubicle with an electric shower and wall tiling, a low level WC and a pedestal washbasin with splash tiling above. This room benefits from a window.
BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
A second bedroom, which currently has a double bed, but would also make a very comfortable home office if desired.
BATHROOM
Comprising a panelled bath with an electric shower over and wall tiling, a low level WC and a pedestal washbasin.
OUTSIDE
There are communal gardens for residents to enjoy, and on-site parking for residents. This property benefits from a single garage (en bloc). The building forms part of larger development of cottages and mews houses.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1991.
SERVICE CHARGE
We understand the current service charge to be approximately £3400 for 2024. The service charge is exceptional due to the need to replace part of the roof of the building and to reinstate one of the estate boundaries. The ongoing charge is likely to be more in line with historical charges, which in previous years has been £2631.50 in 2023 and £2256.30 in 2022).
GROUND RENT
Our seller advises that this is (and has always been) £25 per annum, however this is not currently collected.
SERVICES
The property has mains 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.
FURNITURE
The property is sold with all furniture (other than the tenants belongings) including the sofas, beds and kitchen equipment.
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.
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