Summary - Flat 14 Lodge Farm Gardens, Haxby Road YO31 8JS
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Strong rental yield close to hospital and university.
Chain-free first-floor apartment with Juliet balcony and communal gardens
Compact footprint — approximately 431 sq ft (small overall size)
Long lease: 234 years remaining (from 2009)
Proven rental yield around 6.6% — strong investment potential
Service charge £840pa (includes buildings insurance); ground rent £445pa
Heating by electric room heaters — potentially higher running costs
Garage parking included; furniture negotiable for quick occupation
Area records above-average crime — consider security measures
This first-floor, one-bedroom apartment on Haxby Road offers a compact, modern city-base with immediate rental or owner-occupier potential. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen and Juliet balcony bring light into a well-presented space, and the property has a strong rental history (current yield c.6.6%). Furniture is negotiable, making it easy to move in or re-let quickly.
Practical running costs are clear: a long lease (234 years remaining from 2009), service charge £840pa (includes buildings insurance) and ground rent £445pa. Council Tax Band A is low, but heating is electric via room heaters and mains fuel is electricity, which may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes.
At about 431 sq ft this is a small apartment, ideal for a first-time buyer, student or buy-to-let investor targeting York St John students and city professionals. It includes a garage for parking, access to communal gardens and sits within easy walking distance of York Hospital, the university and the city centre. Note the area records above-average crime levels; prospective buyers should factor local safety and security measures into their plans.
Overall, this chain-free apartment is a straightforward, low-maintenance city dwelling with proven rental performance. It suits someone seeking a compact home close to amenities or an investor looking for immediate income, though purchasers should accept the limited internal space and electric heating as trade-offs.
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