CHARLOTTE PERCIVAL finds some of the best apartments to buy in York

YORK offers plenty of choice when it come to apartments - and here are some of the best.

This week, Carter Jonas has a stunning penthouse apartment in Mill Mount, York.

Melrose is at the top of the Italianate villa Mill Mount House, and boasts panoramic views across York, the racecourse and beyond.

There is a reception hall, sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and original beams, a kitchen with wall and base units, granite work surfaces, a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave and double electric oven and a dining room.

The master bedroom suite has original beams, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room and there are two more bedrooms and a house bathroom.

There is also a roof terrace with paved and gravel seating areas.

Melrose is priced at £549,995.

Next, Quantum has a stylish duplex apartment in Heron House, Lawrence Street, York.

Priced at £149,950, this home is adjacent to the city walls and a short walk away from the city centre.

It includes an open-plan lounge and dining area, a modern kitchen with appliances and double doors to a Juliet balcony, a cloakroom, a bathroom and two bedrooms.

There is also private allocated parking.

Quantum also has a spacious two-bedroom ground floor apartment in Trafalgar House, York.

This apartment is housed within Piccadilly Plaza and would make an ideal investment opportunity.

Inside, there is an entrance hall, a lounge with an archway to a modern fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom with a three-piece white suite.

There is a private parking space and it is priced at £172,500.

Next, Chris Clubley & Co has a luxury two-bedroom apartment in Howsham, which has been reduced to £230,000.

This first-floor apartment in Derwent Court is housed within a Grade II listed stable block, which was originally built in 1676 and designed by John Carr.

It is located on the western side of the building and retains an abundance of original features, while affording superb views over open countryside and Howsham Hall.

Derwent Court stands in communal grounds with a courtyard and gardens and includes use of the tennis court and gymnasium.

Inside, there is an open plan lounge with a dining area, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a second bedroom with a separate shower room.

There are also two car ports and an outside store.

Meanwhile, smilesallround has a two-bedroom apartment in Yearsley House, Pincent Court, York.

Priced at £132,950, this home includes two double bedrooms, an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen and a bathroom and is fully double glazed.

Finally, Remove has two apartments in York.

The first, in St Joseph's Court, Tedder Road, Acomb, is priced at £125,000 and would be ideal for first-time buyers.

It boasts an entrance hall, sitting room with a fire surround, a fitted kitchen, a three-piece bathroom and two bedrooms, electric storage heaters, an intercom system and a burglar alarm.

It was built about five years ago and is offered with no onward chain and the remainder of the NHBC warranty.

Redmove's second property is Vesta House, in Olympian Court, York.

Priced at £154,950, it has the advantage of the vendors offering to pay £5,000 towards the buyer's deposit and includes two bedrooms, an open-plan living area with a fitted kitchen and a contemporary-style bathroom. Blinds and carpets are included in the sale and there is allocated parking.