Allocated secure underground parking space with fob access
Open-plan living/dining kitchen with tall windows and exposed brick
Two double bedrooms on the upper level with modern bathroom
Grade II listed — external work restrictions may apply
Leasehold: c.108 years remaining (was 125 years from 2005)
Service charge high at £4,805pa; ground rent £250pa
Electric room heaters only — higher running costs likely
Ongoing nearby building works and shared insurance arrangements
This two-bedroom duplex in the Sorting Office conversion offers bright, characterful city-centre living with riverside aspects and secure allocated parking. The open-plan living and dining space has tall windows, exposed brick and a contemporary fitted kitchen — a ready-to-move-in layout for first-time buyers seeking urban convenience.
Upstairs provides two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom; the duplex layout and industrial features (exposed beams, herringbone flooring) give the apartment loft-style appeal. Full fibre broadband and excellent mobile signal suit home-working and streaming needs.
Important practical points: the flat is leasehold with c.108 years remaining, Grade II listing affects external elements, and the service charge is above average at £4,805pa with £250pa ground rent. Heating is electric via room heaters and secondary glazing is fitted — both may affect running costs and comfort compared with gas central heating.
There are also building-wide matters to note: surveys and remedial works are underway on a sister block and properties share a joint insurance policy with the freeholder. No flooding risk is recorded and crime levels are very low, enhancing the city-centre safety and investment appeal.