UNDER £200,000

Marsden Park, Clifton Moor, York

Ground floor apartment

Price £165,000

Contact: Hudson Moody

Tel: 01904 650650

 

THERE was a time when out of town offices were all the rage. Then came the recession; belts were tightened and surplus to requirement workplaces began to languish, unloved and unneeded.

Until some bright spark came up with a good idea. If we don’t need as many office blocks but we do need more affordable homes, why not trade places?

A Government initiative helped, which meant planning permission wasn’t required to convert, so with all the bricks, mortar and services already in place, a high quality conversion into apartments would prove feasible at reasonable prices.

Clifton Moor now has a number of such developments including this high specification first floor apartment with a light and spacious open plan living area thanks to windows at the front and side elevations. There is laminated wood flooring as well as recessed spotlights to the ceiling.

The large open plan kitchen area has a range of fitted wall and floor units with work surfaces incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Appliances include a built-in fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. You will also find a built-in stainless steel electric oven with halogen hob and extractor fan over. Again recessed spotlights and laminate wood flooring feature.

Both bedrooms are doubles and boast windows offering views over the rear gardens. Then we come to the house bathroom with its modern white suite comprising bath with shower over, wash basin set into a vanity surround with cupboard under and a low flush WC.

Tiled walls and floor, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and recessed spotlights to the ceiling add to the luxurious feel.

Externally there are two designated off street parking spaces together with a shared visitor parking space.

The apartment benefits from a 10 year structural warranty, there is no ground rent to pay and the lease is 250 years.

For a city with a housing crisis, apartments like this will surely be a godsend to those looking to get a foot on the property ladder. And with such high specification at such a reasonable price, what’s not to like?