2 Bed Flat, Gladstone Street, YO31

Superb Luxury 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom First Floor Apartment with Parking, in an Unusually Quiet City Centre Location. The apartment is Part Furnished and Possesses Spectacular River Foss & Woodland views with an abundance of local wildlife.

The City Centre, City Walls and Train Station are Within Walking Distance and Prospective Tenant(s) will have Access to York Residents Card(s) Offering Discounted Entry/ Access to many York Attractions and Leisure Facilities.

Accommodation

Entrance to the apartment is via a communal stairwell lovingly maintained by the local Management Company.

The Hallway (longest and widest points: 4.6m x 1.7m) provides access to the open plan living area, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and storage cupboard, and is well lit by cool white LED pendants.

The Open Plan Living Space (7.0m x 5.0m) comprises lounge and dining areas which offer unprecedented views of the River Foss and wildlife (as detailed below) through the 5 large sash bay windows and an additional single large sash window. The living space possesses a large corner sofa, table and 4 chairs, 3 comprehensive storage units, and a TV stand.

The Balcony (2.5m x 2.0m) has ample room for table and chairs to take in the spectacular views of the River Foss, woodland and the wildlife.

The Kitchen (3.5m x 2.3m inc. units) comprises a full height silver Hotpoint fridge freezer, matching silver Hotpoint washing machine, electric cooker and ceramic hob with electric cooker hood (all professionally cleaned), stainless steel kitchen sink, 12 matching Symphony kitchen storage units and 3 drawers. The kitchen is well lit by cool white LEDs and a sash window to the front of the property. The kitchen also has matching microwave, kettle and toaster if required.

The bathroom (2.7m x 1.9m), part stone tiled, possesses a matching suite of 1.7m bath with powerful mains shower and shower screen, toilet and basin.The room also benefits from a towel heater, mirror with dual white LED lighting, and built in cupboard. The bathroom is well lit by cool white LEDs throughout and a sash window with privacy glass, to the front of the property.

The Cylinder Cupboard (0.9m x 0.8m). Despite housing the cylinder, the cupboard is surprisingly spacious with large shelved area great for airing linen or towels.

Master Bedroom (3.9m x 3.6m). The main bedroom offers unprecedented views of the River Foss and wildlife (as detailed below) through the large sash window to the rear of the property. A wooden framed standard double bed (not pictured) comes complete with 3 month old mattress and storage space underneath.The bedroom is furnished with a 2 metre wide double wardrobe complete with 2 hanging rails, 2 drawers, 2 shelves, and a sliding trinket tray and trouser rack.

The En-Suite (2.5m x 1.2m) to the master bedroom encompasses a matching suite of 1.2m double shower, toilet and basin. The room can be adequately warmed by the towel heater and also possesses an above basin mirror. The en-suite is well lit by a large cool white LED light and a sash window with privacy glass, to the side of the property.

Bedroom 2 (3.6m x 2.7m). The second, or guest, bedroom comprises a 1.5m wide double wardrobe complete with 3 hanging rails, 2 shelves, and a drawer. There are also 2 bedside drawer units with 2 deep drawers in each. The wooden framed standard double bed (pictured) comes complete with 6 month old mattress, and an under drawer. The bed and beside drawers can be positioned in either room at the request of the prospective tenant(s) and the provision of a new mattress can be discussed. The room is well lit by cool white LED lights and a large sash window to the front of the property.

The Storage Cupboard (0.9m x 0.7m). The cupboard off the hallway is spacious with both large and smaller shelved areas.

Outdoor Areas. The tenant(s) will have access to the grassed area to the front of the property, childrens play area, graveled area to the rear, as well as access to the River Foss via a locked gate. The apartment block also has a locked bicycle store.

Please note that the floor plan images and above floor space measurements are for guidance only. It is recommended that exact measurements are taken during viewings, if required e.g. for purchasing additional furniture.

Services

The apartment is serviced by electric and water only (no gas). There are TV aerial points to the living area and master bedroom, and the living area also has a dual satellite TV feeds e.g. for Sky HD.

Charges

The landlord will maintain responsibility for meeting the ground rent and management service charge, however (in addition to the monthly rent) the prospective tenant(s) will be responsible for council tax (c£150 pcm, or c£117 pcm for single person), any services consumed (e.g. electricity, water, TV, phone, internet, etc) and insuring personal possessions.

Security

The apartment is protected by a single locked communal stairwell door, prior to a front door protected by 3 separate locking systems. The apartment also benefits from an alarm system. Lighting is well maintained by the Management Company in external areas including the communal stairwell, bike and bin store, and car park.

Wildlife

The apartment benefits from spectacular views of the River Foss and woodland protected by the River Foss Conservation Society. Wildlife can be seen on the river such as Otters, Water Voles, Squirrels, Kingfishers, Herons, Mute Swans, Goosander, Canada Geese, Mallards, Coots, Moorhens, Greylag Geese, etc. Please see images of views from the apartment.

Location

Less than 10 mins walk to York City Walls & less than 25 mins walk to York Train Station, this 2 bedroom apartment would suit a professional, a couple or a small family alike.

Travel/ Transport

The apartment is also located on bus routes, in particular the No. 13 serving:
The City Centre (Stonebow, Museum/ Theatre Royal/ Museum Gardens, York Rail Station), The Mount, York Racecourse, Haxby, Wigginton, New Earswick, and Copmanthorpe.

York Rail Station has superb connections to major cities on the East Coast and Cross Country train lines. Fastest travel times at time of writing as follows:
- Leeds: 22 Mins
- Sheffield: 46 Mins
- Newcastle: 55 Mins  
- Peterborough: 1 Hr 04 Mins
- London: 1 Hr 49 Mins
- Edinburgh: 2 Hrs 24 Mins

Exceptions

Please be aware that this apartment is not offered to students, smokers, or those with pets.