Summary - Apartment 323 The Gatehaus, Leeds Road BD1 5BL
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Long lease, immediate rental income and quick auction sale opportunity.
Tenanted two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with immediate rental income potential
Long lease remaining (approx. 982 years) reduces long-term lease concerns
Small city-centre flat (approx. 593 sq ft) — compact living space
EPC C and double glazing — reasonable energy performance for age
Electric room heaters only; no communal heating, higher running costs possible
Dated decor and visible wear; requires modernisation to increase rent/value
Located in a very deprived area with very high crime; consider management needs
To be sold at auction 4 December 2025 — allow time for due diligence
This compact two-bedroom apartment in The Gatehaus is offered for sale at auction on 4 December 2025 and is presented as a buy-to-let opportunity. It is sold with an existing tenancy, providing immediate rental income for an investor prepared to take on a let property in Bradford city centre. The long lease (approx. 982 years) and an EPC rating of C are practical ownership features for purchasers.
Accommodation includes an open-plan lounge/kitchen, a master bedroom with ensuite, a second double bedroom and a separate family bathroom. The property has double glazing and electric heating via room heaters; the kitchen is fitted with standard appliances. At about 593 sq ft, the flat is small and suits investors targeting compact city-centre lets rather than family living.
Notable drawbacks are the property's location in a very deprived area with very high local crime levels, dated decor and visible wear in the living room, and reliance on electric heating (no communal fuel). The communal rear garden is small. The apartment will require some modernisation to maximise rental value and could attract tenants seeking central location and good broadband/mobile connectivity.
Overall this is a straightforward, low-entry-price investment for landlords comfortable with a tenanted, city-centre unit and the local area profile. The auction format means buyers should carry out their own due diligence on tenancy terms, refurbishment costs and management arrangements before bidding.
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