Summary - MERCHANTS QUAY 8 EAST STREET LEEDS LS9 8BA
2 bed 2 bath Flat
South-facing two-bed with river views, parking and concierge — chain free, available now.
- South-facing apartment with direct River Aire views and large balcony
- 724 sqft: two beds, principal with en-suite and built-in wardrobes
- One allocated gated parking space and 24-hour on-site concierge
- Service charge approx. £3,400pa; additional water rates c. £816pa
- Ground rent £150pa with scheduled increases (future uplift applies)
- Heating is electric (room heaters); no communal gas central heating
- Flooding risk reported as high — may affect insurance costs
- Local crime level above average; council tax Band E (above average)
This bright two-bedroom apartment occupies a sought-after waterside position in Merchants Quay, with full-width floor-to-ceiling glazing and a large south-facing balcony offering direct River Aire views. The living area flows to a separate U-shaped kitchen and the principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and an en-suite. The flat is offered chain free and available immediately, with one allocated gated parking space and on-site concierge for convenience.
The development is mature and well-located for Leeds Dock, The Calls and Brewery Wharf, making the property suitable for buy-to-let investors or buyers seeking a central city base with good local amenities. Interiors are modern with newly laid flooring and carpets to principal rooms; the apartment’s 724 sqft is typical for a city two-bed and presents straightforward rental or owner-occupier appeal.
Buyers should note a number of ongoing costs and local risks. Annual service charges are noted around £3,400 plus water rates (c. £816pa) and ground rent is currently £150pa with prescribed future increases. Heating is electric via room heaters (no communal gas), council tax is above average (Band E), and recorded local crime is above average. Flooding risk is also flagged as high for the area—this may affect insurance costs and suitability for some buyers.
The lease is long and effectively uncommon for modern flats (records reference a very long term: c. 972–999 years remaining). EPC is C and the building has EWS B2 rating with funding in place for remediation. Overall this is a well-positioned, contemporary riverside apartment with clear rental and lifestyle strengths, but buyers should factor in ongoing charges, electric heating, crime statistics and flood risk before committing.
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