Summary - STRAND HOUSE 4 DIXON LANE YORK YO1 9QY
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure parking and city living ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
["Designated garage parking space with secure gated entry","Ground-floor apartment overlooking communal gardens","Compact 384 sq ft layout ideal for single occupant or couple","Double glazing and EPC rating B82; reasonable running costs","Leasehold with 99 years remaining; £100 ground rent","Service charge approximately £1,971 per annum","Electric storage heaters rather than gas central heating","Local area records very high crime—consider security and insurance"]
Set on the ground floor of the Piccadilly Plaza development, this one-bedroom apartment places York’s city-centre amenities on your doorstep. The living/dining room opens to well-kept communal gardens, and the property includes a designated garage parking space with secure gated access — a rare convenience in central locations.
Internally the layout is compact but well planned: a double bedroom, a good-sized lounge/diner, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a modern bathroom. The building is modern (circa 2003–2006) and the apartment benefits from double glazing and an EPC rating of B82, keeping running costs reasonable for a central flat.
Be clear on the material facts: this is a small, leasehold apartment (about 384 sq ft) with 99 years remaining on the lease, an average annual service charge of £1,971 and a £100 ground rent. Heating is by electric storage heaters, and the immediate area records very high crime levels — factors that will influence budgeting and insurance.
For a first-time buyer seeking a convenient, low-maintenance city base or an investor targeting city-centre rental demand, the property offers straightforward potential. The secure gated entry, designated garage space and proximity to transport, shops and universities are definite strengths. Practical improvements or cosmetic updating could increase appeal and rental income, but factor in service charge and local safety considerations when comparing options.
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