Summary - 17 Drummond House, College Mews YO31 7SH
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free two-bed apartment near York city centre — ideal for first-time buyers..
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, open-plan living
Chain-free sale with 107 years remaining on the lease
Approx. 573 sq ft — compact city living
Electric room heaters (no gas central heating) — higher running costs
Service charge £850.29 pa; ground rent £288 pa (reviews every 5 years)
Pleasant communal gardens; visitor parking (first-come, first-served)
Walkable to York St John University, hospital, shops and city centre
Area records above-average crime — worth considering for location decision
Set on the ground floor of the modern College Mews development, this two-bedroom apartment offers practical city-edge living just a 15-minute walk from York city walls. The open-plan kitchen/living/dining room benefits from two full-height windows and integrated appliances, creating a light, low-maintenance living space suited to first-time buyers or downsizers. The property is chain-free and has 107 years remaining on the lease, making it straightforward to move into.
Outside, residents enjoy pleasant communal gardens and visitor parking (first-come, first-served). Local amenities, supermarkets, York St John University and York Hospital are within easy walking distance, while transport links to the A64 and Vanguard Shopping Park are close by. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support remote working and connectivity.
Buyers should note a few practical considerations: heating is by electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, which can mean higher running costs; the apartment is relatively small at about 573 sq ft; and the neighbourhood records above-average crime. The property is leasehold with an annual service charge of £850.29 and ground rent of £288 (ground rent reviewed every five years). These charges are below or around typical local levels but are material to budget planning.
Overall, this is a convenient, low-upkeep city apartment with good local access and straightforward tenure—best for buyers prioritising location, connectivity and ease of ownership over large living space or gas central heating.
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