South-facing living room with Juliet balcony and garden views
First-floor apartment with lift access and communal social space
Built 2008 by McCarthy & Stone; modern finish throughout
Leasehold with c.108 years remaining
Annual service charge £2,987.44 and ground rent £425
Electric storage/wall heaters only; no central heating system
Off-street parking available; space allocation to be confirmed
Slow broadband speeds locally, no on-site care services
This first-floor, one-bedroom apartment in Belfry Court offers a bright, south-facing living room with a Juliet balcony and views over well-kept communal gardens. Built in 2008 by McCarthy & Stone, the development is designed for over-65s and provides lift access, social communal areas and a part-time on-site manager—suitable for those wanting a low-maintenance village base near York.
The apartment is well presented with a separate fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a shower room and a useful walk-in storage cupboard. Practical features include double glazing, electric storage and wall heaters, a scooter store with charging facilities and off-street parking (availability subject to manager confirmation).
Important practical facts: the property is leasehold with approximately 108 years remaining. Annual service charge and ground rent are significant—£2,987.44 and £425 respectively—and the building does not provide care services. Heating is electric only and broadband speeds in the area are slow, which may matter if you work from home or need high-speed internet.
This apartment suits downsizers or retirees seeking a social, low-upkeep home close to village amenities and regular buses to York. It also offers straightforward letting potential for investors targeting retirement rental demand, subject to the development’s occupancy rules.
