Summary - Skinner Lane, Leeds, LS7 LS7 1BE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact modern apartment ideal for buy-to-let or convenient city living close to transport.
- Third-floor one-bedroom apartment with lift and intercom entry
- Compact size: approximately 388 sq ft (small overall footprint)
- EWS1 and fire safety compliant; double glazing throughout
- 110 years remaining on the lease; chain free sale
- Service charge ~£1,208.60 pa; ground rent £885 pa
- Electric room heaters; electricity is main fuel (potentially higher bills)
- Medium flood risk; very high local crime and high area deprivation
- Currently tenanted at £800 pcm — immediate rental income potential
This third-floor one-bedroom apartment in LS7 offers a compact, modern home close to Leeds city centre. With lift access, intercom entry and a communal terrace, it suits buyers wanting low-maintenance city living or investors seeking a city-centre let. The property is EWS1/fire-safety compliant and double-glazed, built after 2007.
The flat measures about 388 sq ft and includes an open-plan living/kitchen, a double bedroom and a tiled bathroom. There is no onward chain and the lease has around 110 years remaining, providing mid- to long-term security for occupiers or landlords.
Costs to note: the annual service charge is approximately £1,208.60 and ground rent is £885 per year. Heating is by electric room heaters and main fuel is electricity, which can mean higher running costs compared with gas. Flood risk is rated medium and the local area has higher-than-average crime and deprivation statistics, which may concern some purchasers.
For investors, the flat is currently tenanted at £800 pcm, showing immediate income potential. First-time buyers should weigh the small footprint and higher service/ground charges against the convenience of city-centre access, nearby amenities and good transport links to commute across Leeds and beyond.
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