2 bedroom apartment for sale

A fine third floor apartment within the city walls with an abundance of amenities on the doorstep

Description

10 John Walker House is a wonderful apartment offering well-proportioned and superb accommodation and is set in the heart of York, ideal for the proximity to the city centre and with the added bonus of a designated parking space set within a quiet and secure gated development in a highly sought-after residential area.

Extending to over 850 square feet of living space within this popular building, the impressive open plan kitchen, living and dining area boasts a good sized reception space with access to the balcony, providing ample opportunities for relaxing after a long day. The kitchen offers a good range of fitted wall and base units, providing storage and preparation space, as well as benefiting from a range of integrated appliances.

The property has a good sized entrance hall which leads to the principal bedroom with a modern en suite shower room. The balcony is also accessible from the principal bedroom, allowing its owner to enjoy the balcony to the fullest. There is a second double bedroom leading from the hallway and adjacent is a sizeable contemporary bathroom for easy access as well as a conveniently placed storage cupboard.

Approached via electric gates, the property benefits from secure parking within the garage area beneath the development and a communal cycle store.

This location offers everything needed to be able to enjoy the city centre of York to the fullest whilst having a modern and comfortable apartment to come home to after a day of exploring.

Location

John Walker House is located just off the historic street of Walmgate, which offers a variety of local restaurants, cafes and shops and bars. Fossgate is another thriving street with a further range of popular local eateries, bars and shops with a number of festivals hosted each year.

Within the city is the York Theatre Royal, Art Gallery, York Minster, Betty's Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses, supermarkets and further landmark attractions.

The award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate.

Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Rowntree Park boasts a café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.

The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are about two miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.

Under a mile away is Bishopthorpe Road which won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year’ award in 2015. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, café-delis and restaurants which host regular events and festivals.

York railway station is under a mile away and offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about three miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.

York St John University and York University are about one mile from Walmgate and with a good cycle route.

The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Square Footage: 854 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 980 years remaining.