Summary - East Street, Leeds, LS9 LS9 8BF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright converted apartment ideal for first-time buyers or city investors.
First-floor one-bedroom apartment, approx. 558 sq ft
Converted Art Deco building with lift, intercom and roof terrace
Long lease: 241 years remaining from 2015
Service charge c. £2,600pa; ground rent £333pa
Buyer’s Premium £6,600 and legal pack fee £396 payable on sale
Electric heating throughout; EPC band D — potentially higher running costs
No onward chain; sale by online auction with Buy-it-Now option
Located in a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood; crime above average
Set on the first floor of a converted Art Deco building, this one-bedroom apartment offers a bright open-plan living/kitchen and a large double bedroom. The layout and size (approx. 558 sq ft) suit a first-time buyer seeking a straightforward city-base or a landlord targeting city-centre rental demand.
Practical features include secure communal entry with intercom, lift access, double glazing, a communal roof terrace and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity. The property is electrically heated throughout and rated EPC D, so running costs may be higher than gas-heated alternatives.
The sale is by online auction with a Buy-it-Now option. There is no onward chain, a long lease (241 years remaining) and immediate clarity on annual costs: service charge c.£2,600 and ground rent £333. Note the buyer’s premium is payable on completion (£6,600 including VAT) plus a legal pack fee (£396) and other auction-related charges — factor these into affordability calculations.
Location benefits include quick access to Leeds city centre bars, shops and transport links, making it attractive to young professionals and investors. Be aware the area is a cosmopolitan, student-dominated neighbourhood with above-average local crime statistics; check the legal pack and visit to assess suitability and security measures.
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