North Hill Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6

A DELIGHTFUL GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT forming part of ‘Lincombe’, a Grade II listed Arts & Crafts House originally built in 1898 and converted into apartments in 2001. Leasehold term 999 years from 2001, with a Share of Freehold. Service Charge £175 per calendar month. Ground Rent NIL. Council Tax Band C.

GENERAL
Located in the sought after Headingley Hill Conservation Area, this apartment forms part of the purpose built extension to the original building that was converted into apartments in 2001. This extension to the main house was sympathetically built, with a high standard of finish befitting the character of the original Arts & Crafts construction of rendered brick with gritstone dressings, grey slate roof and flat-faced stone mullioned windows and leaded panes. ‘Lincombe’ comprises of just eight apartments and is set in attractive, well-maintained grounds with off road residents parking. This is a Leasehold property with a Share of Freehold, which gives the owners more control over how the service charge is spent. Comprises: communal entrance, open plan living room/kitchen, store cupboard, two double bedrooms (main with en suite shower room) and a house bathroom with shower and bath. Gas central heating, double-glazing, and for sale with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN.

AREA & HISTORY
Headingley is a vibrant suburb in north Leeds. This part of the Conservation Area is very leafy, with many mature trees, and is close to Woodhouse Ridge, the Meanwood Valley Trail and other public green spaces. The property is a short stroll to the centre of Headingley, with its diverse range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Owner-occupiers have long favoured Headingley Hill, with many academics living in the area due to its close proximity to the Universities, Leeds Business School and hospitals. ‘Lincombe’ was built by F Bedford and S Kitson for the Currer Briggs family (a Victorian mining dynasty) and the original house is a contemporary of ‘Broad Leys’ in Windermere, the epitome of an Arts & Craft house designed by the renowned architect Charles Voysey.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Serving the two flats in the new build part of ‘Lincombe’.

RECEPTION ROOM//KITCHEN
This is a large, welcoming reception room with an open kitchen and stone mullion windows with sealed unit double-glazing at both the front and rear – bringing lots of natural light into the room. Solid oak floor throughout, and an electric fire inset to a beech fire surround with marble hearth and interior in the living room area. The kitchen area has a range of contemporary wall and base units with contrasting marble finished worktops and matching upstands. Inset stainless steel sink with 1½ bowls, drainer and monobloc mixer tap. Integrated gas hob/electric oven, with an overhead filter hood, and with under counter space for a dishwasher, a washing machine (installed within the last 12 months) and a fridge. Stylish island breakfast bar with cupboard and integrated wine rack. There is a beneficial store cupboard, under the stairs to the first floor apartment, with a combi gas central heating boiler installed in the last 12 months (there is a Smart Nest controller that allows easy and efficient heating control).

BEDROOM ONE
This is a dual aspect room, with solid oak flooring and a fitted double wardrobe. Door leading to…

EN SUITE
Comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, low-level WC, wall hung washbasin, splash tiling, extractor fan, laminate flooring and spotlighting to the ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO
This is another double bedroom, with solid oak flooring and a fitted double wardrobe.

BATHROOM
With a panelled bath, over bath-plumbed shower, pedestal washbasin and a low level WC. Fully tiled walls around the bath area, and part wall tiled around the sink and WC. Laminate flooring, wall mounted mirror, shaver point and extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
‘Lincombe’ is set within superbly maintained communal gardens, with lawns, mature shrubbery, hedges and planting. There is off road parking for residents and visitors, and the property is located not far from the junction of Headingley Lane.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 2001. Each leaseholder owns 1/8th of the Freehold, held as shares within Lincombe Management Company Limited. The Directors of the company are the resident owners of the flats and therefore they do not charge themselves any ground rent.

SERVICE CHARGE
Our seller informs us that the current service charge is £175 per calendar month. We understand this covers the costs of buildings insurance, external maintenance and gardening, cleaning and lighting of communal areas, maintenance of the door entry system etc. The day-to-day running of the development is undertaken by the Managing Agents, Intercity Accommodation, who were chosen by, and who report to, the Directors.

SERVICES
The property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage/sewerage, which were connected and working at the time of our inspection.

BROADBAND/MOBILE SIGNAL & COVERAGE
BROADBAND is available in this area / MOBILE SIGNAL & COVERAGE is available in this area.

FLOOD RISK & PLANNING PERMISSION
FLOOD RISK – not known to be an issue / PLANNING PERMISSION – none in the immediate area.

COUNCIL TAX BAND C