Summary - 17 BLAKE STREET YORK YO1 8QJ
3 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious three-bedroom city home with strong short-let history and long lease.
- Grade II listed three-storey apartment in central York
Located on Blake Street in the heart of York, this Grade II listed three-storey apartment offers unmistakable city-centre character and panoramic street and tower views. At approximately 1,153 sq ft, the home spans three floors with a large master bedroom and four-piece bathroom on the top floor, a living room with an ornate fireplace and high ceilings, and two further bedrooms with fitted storage.
Currently operating as a successful short-term let, the property presents an attractive income opportunity for investors or someone seeking a central city home. The 990-year lease, nil ground rent and no specified service charge reduce ongoing tenure costs, and its chain-free status simplifies purchase timing. Practical features include mains gas heating with a boiler and radiators and fast broadband and mobile signals.
Buyers should note important constraints: the building’s Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate consent for works. The apartment has secondary glazing and solid brick walls (likely uninsulated), so energy-efficiency improvements will be limited or subject to listed-building rules; EPC is TBC. The immediate area records very high crime and local deprivation statistics, and there is no private outdoor space — typical for a central York location.
This is a rare central York offering that balances historic appeal and short-let income with clear maintenance and regulatory considerations. It will suit investors comfortable operating in a busy city centre environment or buyers prioritising location and period charm over outdoor space and unrestricted renovation potential.
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