Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private entrance and bay-front sitting room
Large lower-ground basement room with heating and plumbing for utility
Private front garden; rear access to shared off-road parking for residents
Modern fitted kitchen, shower room, double glazing; move-in ready condition
Long lease (999 years); no formal service charge, costs split three ways
Very low council tax; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
High local crime rate — consider security and insurance implications
Neighbourhood attracts students and migrant families; good rental demand potential
This well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor apartment sits on a tree-lined avenue just minutes from Harrogate town centre. The bay-fronted sitting room and period stone façade give character and good natural light, while a modern fitted kitchen, shower room and double glazing make the flat move-in ready. A private front garden and a rear private-door access add useful outside and entry options.
A standout feature is the large lower-ground basement room with heating and plumbing for a utility area — significant additional usable space uncommon in one-bed flats. There is access to off-road parking at the rear for residents and no service charge; running costs are split three ways between the three flats. The long lease (999 years) removes common leasehold timing worries, and council tax is very low.
Be aware of two material drawbacks: the local crime rate is reported as high, and parking is shared among residents rather than allocated private spaces. The building freehold is owned by the owner of Apartment 3, and costs are apportioned between flats. The neighbourhood classification (cosmopolitan student/ migrant families) and central location make the property suitable for first-time buyers seeking central living or buy-to-let investors targeting strong rental demand.
