2 bed flat for sale

Monkgate, York, North Yorkshire YO31

A well presented 2 double bedroom duplex apartment forming part of this impressive landmark building and enjoying an oblique view of York Minster. The property is conveniently situated just outside York’s historic city walls near Monk Bar and benefits from an allocated parking space.

The property is currently run as a successful holiday let and the owner can provide detailed evidence of this. Please see the letting section of these particulars for the freeholders position with regard to holiday lets.

County House is set back behind a deep parking area with mews houses to either side. A central pathway leads to the main steps up to the communal front entrance which opens to the spacious communal entrance lobby. Stairs and a lift provide access to all floors and there is a security entry system.

45 County House is situated on the second floor and once through its private entrance door you are greeted by a spacious entrance hallway with stairs to the mezzanine floor above. The open plan kitchen/dining room has oak veneer flooring and a tall window at one end which, by virtue of the striking tall original ceiling height, is shared by the galleried bedroom above. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with laminate worktops, an electric hob, overhead extractor, oven/grill, and spaces for a fridge and washing machine.

The principal bedroom is also on this floor and has a fitted wardrobe and a tall window shared by the galleried lounge above. Off the entrance hallway is the bathroom/WC which has part tiled walls.
The turning staircase leads up the mezzanine level with stairs going either way to each of the rooms; a double bedroom and a lounge. Both rooms have a galleried balustrade overlooking a small part of the rooms below and enjoy an oblique view of York Minster and the roof tops of the city centre.

The property has electric heating via night storage heaters, single glazed windows and an energy performance rating (EPC) of C.

There is an allocated parking space to the front.
Lease details

This property is being sold with a share of the freehold giving the owner peace of mind over the management and control of the development for the future as it ultimately controlled by the leaseholders of the properties.

Lease length – 125 years from 1 December 2005
Ground rent – £0 (as you are the freeholder)
Service charge – Jan - June 2024 - £1292

Letting – The lease allows for the property to be let on an AST or as a short term serviced let. However, with regard to holiday letting, the freeholder has advised the following: Holiday letting has been widespread at County House for many years and the freeholder has always allowed that position informally, but note that the lease does not specifically permit it, so it cannot be assumed as a legal right and the freeholders position could in theory change. A copy of the freeholder’s holiday letting policy is available on request.
Council tax

As the current owner has been using the property as a holiday let, commercial rates are paid at approx. £600 per annum. However, the seller informs us that the tax band as a purely residential property would be D = approx. £2038 per annum. This would need to be verified with the council.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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