Henry Street, Lancaster, LA1

Royal Court, Lancaster – Location

Royal Court is well placed for anyone who wants Lancaster city centre on the doorstep without living right in the middle of its busiest streets. Set just off Henry Street, the development puts shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities within easy walking distance, while Lancaster Castle, the canal, railway station and Royal Lancaster Infirmary are also close at hand. Regular transport links make getting around the city straightforward, including towards Lancaster University. It is an especially convenient position for first-time buyers and professionals who want to leave the car at home during the week, while investors will appreciate the broad appeal that comes with such a central setting. Back at Royal Court, the stone-built development and allocated parking create a more residential feel than you might expect this close to the heart of Lancaster.

Property Description

Two proper double bedrooms, a generous open-plan living space and your own allocated parking space make this ground-floor apartment a very practical way to enjoy city-centre living.

The apartment opens into a useful hallway with built-in storage, before leading through to the main living space. At almost 23ft in length, the kitchen/living area is the real heart of the home, giving you enough room to create distinct places to cook, eat and relax without losing the easy, sociable feel of an open-plan layout. The fitted kitchen provides a good amount of cupboard and worktop space, with a peninsula helping to define the kitchen while keeping it connected to the living area. Large windows bring in plenty of natural light, while the neutral décor makes the room easy to personalise from day one.

Both bedrooms are genuine doubles and notably similar in proportion, which gives the apartment real flexibility. For a first-time buyer, the second bedroom could work equally well for guests or working from home; for sharers or investors, having two equally usable bedrooms is a clear advantage.

The bathroom is fitted with a white three-piece suite, including a bath with shower over, while additional hallway storage helps keep everyday clutter out of sight. Gas central heating from a modern combination boiler, double glazing and fibre-to-the-premises broadband add further practicality.

Outside, the property comes with one allocated parking space, an increasingly valuable benefit for a home this close to Lancaster city centre. The apartment is also offered with no onward chain, helping to make the buying process that little bit more straightforward.

Property Tenure

The property is leasehold, with approximately 225 years and five months remaining on the lease.

The development is managed by Scanlans Property Management LLP. The current service charge is £1,320.20 per annum, payable in quarterly instalments of £330.05.

Ground rent is currently £154.10 per annum, payable to HomeGround Property Management Company.

Material Information

• Council Tax: Band B.

• Tenure: Leasehold, with approximately 225 years and five months remaining.

• Service Charge: £1,320.20 per annum, payable every three months at £330.05. Managed by Scanlans Property Management LLP.

• Ground Rent: £154.10 per annum, payable to HomeGround Property Management Company.

• Recent Improvements: Kitchen redecorated in 2022 and bathroom redecorated in 2026.

• Heating: Gas central heating from a modern combination boiler, serviced annually and covered by a regular yearly servicing contract.

• Parking & Connectivity: One allocated parking space, fibre-to-the-premises broadband and the property is offered with no onward chain.

EPC Rating: C