Summary - VYNER HOUSE 26 FRONT STREET ACOMB YORK YO24 3DW
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact over-55 flat close to shops and bus links, chain free with communal facilities.
Over-55s warden-controlled development with communal lounge and laundry
Lift access and level routes make wheelchair access straightforward
Recently updated wet room for accessible bathing
Chain free sale ready for a quick completion
Needs decoration and some updating throughout
Lease 61 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Annual service charge ~£2,120; ground rent ~£396 per year
Electric room heaters; EPC rating C
Set within a warden-controlled over-55s development on Front Street, this compact first-floor flat offers convenient, level access to Acomb’s shops and regular bus services to York city centre. The apartment benefits from lift access, off-street communal parking, communal lounge and laundry facilities, and a recently updated wet room—practical features for independent retirement living.
The interior requires decoration and some updating, giving scope to personalise the space to your tastes. Heating is electric room heaters and the property has double glazing; the Energy Performance Certificate is band C. The flat is offered chain free and is suitable for a single occupier or couple looking to downsize close to local amenities.
Buyers should note important financial and practical considerations: the lease has 61 years remaining, which may make mortgage lending difficult or impossible for some buyers. Annual service charge is approximately £2,120 and ground rent about £396, with the property sold leasehold. The area shows higher-than-average crime statistics and the flat sits in a generally deprived locality, facts that should be weighed against the development’s accessibility and communal support features.
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