Summary - 12a The Heys, Wharfedale Drive CH62 8BF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
A compact, low‑running-cost flat with garage and long lease, ideal for first buyers or investors.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with through lounge diner
- Separate breakfast kitchen with modern white units and breakfast bar
- Garage included; communal lawns and well-presented shared gardens
- Very long lease (around 957 years) and low service charge (£700 pa)
- Council tax band very low; mains gas boiler and radiators
- Compact overall size (~475 sq ft) — limited space for families
- Area classified as deprived; crime levels average — affects demand
- Double glazing fitted before 2002; may need future upgrading
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment sits within a mid‑20th century terrace and offers a compact, low‑maintenance home or buy‑to‑let with clear practical benefits. The long through lounge and separate breakfast kitchen provide a sensible living layout, and the double bedroom includes fitted wardrobes. Natural light to the front aspect and communal gardens give a pleasant feel for a property of this size.
Practical running costs are favourable: a very long lease (circa 957 years), a below‑average annual service charge (£700) that covers gardening, insurance and maintenance, and a very low council tax band. The apartment also includes a garage, useful off‑street parking in an area where parking can be limited.
Be clear on the limitations: total internal area is small (approx. 475 sq ft) and the building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s, with double glazing installed before 2002. The wider area is classified as deprived and crime levels are average, which will influence resale and rental demand. The property is offered leasehold and the leaseholders participate in the management company that owns the freehold.
For investors, the apartment can be sold with a sitting tenant, offering immediate rental income; first‑time buyers will find the size and local profile best suited to single occupancy or couples. There is straightforward potential to refresh finishes, but major structural or energy upgrades are not indicated in the information provided and should be checked during survey and legal enquiries.
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