Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5

A CHARACTERFUL TWO BED GROUND FLOOR FLAT in splendid Victorian Mansion on the Kirkstall/Headingley border. Leasehold: 999 years from 1990. Service Charge: 1200 per annum, which includes £50 per annum to cover Ground Rent. Council Tax Band C.

GENERAL
Brought to the market with the benefit of NO ONWARD CHAIN, this is a great opportunity for a first time buyer, or an investor landlord, to purchase a well-proportioned flat that enjoys a long lease and a comparatively low service charge that includes a sum to cover the ground rent. Oakfield House is an imposing Victorian mansion comprising 14 apartments over four floors. With uPVC double glazing and gas central heating, this apartment briefly comprises a private entrance hall, a very impressive living room with a large bay window and private entrance door, an open plan kitchen, two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with shower. The location is within a couple of minutes’ walk of Headingley train station, and handy for numerous public transport links into the city centre and the universities. Five minutes away is the famous Headingley cricket ground and rugby ground, as well as all the shops and bars in Headingley and Kirkstall. The flat has private and visitor car parking, and is set within extensive grounds maintained by the leasehold management company. EARLY VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

AREA
Kirkstall is a popular suburb in north-west Leeds, situated approx. three miles from Leeds city centre. Recent regeneration in the area has included Kirkstall Retail Park, and Headingley’s vibrant centre is approx. 15 minutes away on foot. Headingley train station is very close to Oakfield House, with Leeds city centre being just two stops away (Horsforth, Harrogate, Knaresborough and York are also accessible via this station). The area has an abundance of open spaces, including Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Forge and Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve, providing open spaces and solace from the daily hustle and bustle.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR (accessed via steps)
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Accessed via the outside steps down to the lower ground floor level. The communal entrance is shared with just 3 other flats.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Giving access to all principal rooms.

OPEN PLAN RECEPTION ROOM
This is a welcoming reception room with a splay bay window to the front and having polished wood floorboards and a private door out. This room has a furniture friendly footprint and easily accommodates both lounge and dining furniture if desired. Open plan to…

KITCHEN
Comprising a range of contemporary base and wall cupboards, with splash tiling and complementary worktops incorporating a split level electric oven/hob with overhead filter hood. There are ample work surfaces and electric points, space and plumbing for a washing machine and floor space for an upright fridge/freezer.

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
Positioned at the rear of the property, this is a double bedroom with a carpeted floor.

BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
Located at the rear of the property, this bedroom has a carpeted floor and would make a very comfortable home office.

BATHROOM
A stylish and spacious bathroom comprising a panelled bath with shower over, a low level WC and a pedestal washbasin. Partial wall tiling and a tiled floor.

OUTSIDE
There is ample off street parking in a resident’s car park. Maintained communal grounds.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1990. The Freehold is owned by Oakfield House Management Company Limited and each of the leaseholders owns a share of the freehold. This ensures control of the building remains in the hands of the leaseholders at all times.

SERVICE CHARGE
We understand the service charge to be £100 per calendar month (£1200 per annum).

GROUND RENT
Our seller advises that there is a £50 per annum charge within the service charge to cover the ground rent.

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