Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6

A DELIGHTFUL TWO BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT forming part of a striking Victorian detached villa in central Headingley. Leasehold: 999 years from 1986 with a 1/8th SHARE OF FREEHOLD. Service Charge: £150pcm. Ground Rent: NIL. Council Tax Band C.

GENERAL
Originally built in the late 1800’s as a single-family dwelling, ‘Southleigh’ is a landmark building in a prominent position on Kirkstall Lane, just minutes from Headingley’s vibrant centre. The building is divided into 8 apartments, with each side having 4 flats/1 apartment per floor. Spanning almost 1100 square feet, this generous apartment is located on the lower ground floor and benefits from two entrances; the entrance at the rear provides direct access from/to the communal gardens. The property has gas central heating and RECENTLY FITTED DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS (except for the lounge), plus the benefit of 1/8th SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD that gives the 8 owners control over how their service charge is calculated and spent. In brief, the property comprises: communal entrance shared with 3 other flats, stairs down to Flat 1, private entrance and hallway with store cupboard, a 21ft reception room/lounge with a bay window and French doors to the south facing communal gardens, a spacious breakfast kitchen complete with a wood burner, two double bedrooms (one with a bay window) and a bathroom benefiting from a window. This is a light and airy apartment in a very well managed characterful building, and an INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Please note: the current EPC rating (from 2017) reflects the single glazed windows that have now been replaced with double glazed units; which was a recommendation to improve the energy efficient rating overall.

AREA
Headingley is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. Southleigh is a very short walk from the cricket and rugby grounds, and less than a 10-minute walk to Headingley train station. With local shops located on North Lane, there are many more shops, pubs and restaurants further along on Otley Road. The open spaces of Meanwood Park, Meanwood Valley Trail, Beckett Park and Woodhouse Ridge are within easy reach.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
A welcoming communal entrance hall with stairs to all floors.

PRIVATE ENTRANCE & HALLWAY
Providing access to all rooms and benefiting from a store cupboard. In addition, all residents have access to a communal store cupboard which is located under the communal stairs and entrance hallway. Secure door entry system with wall mounted intercom.

LOUNGE/RECEPTION ROOM
This is a superb 21ft south facing reception room having the benefit of a bay window and recently fitted French doors leading out to the communal gardens. An Adams style fireplace (having a relined flue) provides a welcome focal point.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN
A generous eat-in kitchen with recently fitted double glazed sash windows, a newly fitted wood burner, a tiled floor and space for a table and chairs if desired. Comprising a range of fitted wall and base units incorporating a Belfast sink, gas hob & electric oven (both newly fitted), a newly fitted mini dishwasher and plumbing for a washing machine. Floor space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and a dresser (if desired).

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
Benefiting from a bay window, built in wardrobes, and having a carpeted floor.

BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
With a carpeted floor, this double bedroom is currently set up as a very comfortable home office.

BATHROOM
An attractive bathroom comprising a panelled bath with over bath shower, a pedestal washbasin and a low level WC. Fully tiled walls around the bath and window areas, plus splash tiling over the sink. Benefiting from a tiled floor and a window fitted with privacy glass.

OUTSIDE
There are well-maintained gardens and grounds to the sunny south side of the building, which residents use for parties and barbecues during the summer. To the Kirkstall Lane side is residents’ car parking.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 999 years from 1986 with a 1/8th SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD.

SERVICE CHARGE
Our seller informs us that the current service charge is currently £150 per calendar month.

GROUND RENT
The lease provides for a peppercorn rent but as the leaseholders each own a share of the Freehold no rent is physically collected.

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