Summary - GASCOIGNE HOUSE 5 CROMWELL MOUNT PONTEFRACT WF8 1NS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance two-bed flat with parking — cash buyers or specialists only due to short lease..
- Two bedrooms and one modern bathroom, circa 634 sq ft
- Allocated off-street parking and communal garden
- Double glazed windows; modern build (post-2007)
- Lease has only about one year remaining — major issue
- Mortgage lenders likely to refuse; cash or specialist lending needed
- Service charge approx. £1,263 per year
- Electric room heaters — potentially high running costs
- Area records high crime and high deprivation levels
This first-floor, two-bedroom flat in Gascoigne House offers compact, low-maintenance living with practical transport links and allocated parking. The reception room and modern kitchen provide flexible living space across approximately 634 sq ft, suitable for a single professional, couple or cash buyer seeking a straightforward home or rental opportunity. Double glazing and recent construction (post‑2007) reduce immediate maintenance needs; council tax is low and mobile signal is excellent.
Important: the lease has only around one year remaining. Mortgage lenders are likely to refuse lending, so purchase will typically require a cash buyer or specialist lending and budget for extending the lease. There is an average service charge of £1,263 per year which should be factored into running costs. Heating relies on electric room heaters which can be costly compared with gas systems.
The property sits in an area with high crime rates and significant deprivation indicators; buyers should consider local context and take appropriate due diligence. On the positive side, the flat has allocated off‑street parking, a communal garden, easy access to local shops, schools and public transport, and a modern bathroom and kitchen that reduce immediate refurbishment needs. Viewing recommended for those who understand the lease constraints and seek a low‑maintenance apartment or an investor able to buy without standard mortgage finance.
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