The Garth, 2 St. Olaves Road, York

Beautifully maintained ground floor flat with private parking, communal garden and no chain.

The Garth was originally a private residence built in 1886 for Mr Platnauer, Keeper of the Yorkshire Museums. The 1905 wing retains exceptionally fine fixtures and fittings designed by Walter Brierley: a Yorkshire architect known as the ‘Yorkshire Lutyens’. The Garth, now seven apartments, enjoys a prime position within a leafy street off Bootham just around the corner from two of York’s top independent schools, and a short stroll from both the city walls and railway station.

Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, principal bedroom with en suite, bedroom 2, house bathroom
Private parking space, communal gardens

For Sale Share of Freehold

Additional Information - Apartment 3 offers a wonderful, spacious sitting/dining room with an electric fireplace and stone surround, and a bay window that floods the room with natural light. The kitchen is fully fitted with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and slimline dishwasher. The principal bedroom is light, airy and enjoys a rear aspect and an en suite shower room. The smart house bathroom has a shower over the bathtub and floor to ceiling tiles.

Outside - The Garth is set back behind a low wall with wrought iron railings where a central path, flanked by mature shrubs and lawn, leads to the communal front door.

At the back of the property is the private, allocated parking space and some stone steps descend to the charming communal garden. The lawn is bordered by fully stocked, colourful borders of plants and there is a small patio area for residents to sit out and enjoy. There is a secure brick-built bike store and neatly hidden behind some wooden trellis is the communal bin area.

Environs - York City Centre 0.7 miles, York Railway Station 0.9 miles, York Ring Road 2 miles

St. Olaves Road is a leafy residential street that lies perpendicular to Bootham, only a leisurely amble from the medieval walls that enclose the city centre. A few minutes’ walk from the property is a Sainsbury’s Local, delicatessen and local baker, and the mainline railway station lies a short stroll across the pedestrian bridge. For dog owners and keen cyclists, there are miles of riverside walks and cycle paths to Clifton Ings, Rawcliffe Country Park and far beyond.

General - Tenure: Share of Freehold. Leasehold term of 150-years from 2004. The Garth is managed by Mulberry Property Management. There is no ground rent payable. The service charge is £2,131.56 per annum.
Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage, and gas central heating.
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority: City of York Council
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment
Directions: Turning off the A19, down St. Olaves Road, The Garth is the first detached building on the right-hand side. what3words: ///spot.leans.pulled
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Photographs, particulars and showreel: September/October 2024
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