Vicarage Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS5

A WELL PRESENTED TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM TOP FLOOR APARTMENT in a purpose built development next to Headingley train station and OFFERED FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION. TENURE: Leasehold. SERVICE CHARGE: £1,244.60 per annum. GROUND RENT: £150 per annum. Council Tax Band B.

GENERAL
This is an ideal first time buyer purchase, although these apartments are also popular with BTL investors and an early viewing is highly recommended. Briefly comprises: communal entrance, communal stairs to the 4th floor, private entrance hall, open plan lounge/kitchen, two bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), utility room and a modern bathroom with over bath shower. Gas central heating and uPVC double glazed windows. The development is located just off Vicarage Terrace and the décor and floor coverings throughout are neutral. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

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 next door to this development, 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.

GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
With door entry intercom, the common areas are clean, tidy and well maintained by the management company. Residents' post boxes are located here. Stairs lead up to the 4th floor (please note there is no lift in the development).

FOURTH FLOOR
PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
With door entry intercom, there is also a large built in cupboard housing the washing machine.

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN
This is a dual aspect open plan room benefiting from two windows. With laminate flooring throughout, the lounge area is spacious and has a furniture friendly footprint. The kitchen is well-fitted, with a full range of modern wall and base units, with a complementary worktop and splashback tiling. Integrated electric oven/gas hob, extractor hood and a large fridge/freezer.

BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
With a carpeted floor, this is a good size double bedroom with the benefit of two wall windows and two Velux windows. Leads to?

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Comprises a fully tiled shower cubicle with a plumbed shower, low level WC and a pedestal washbasin. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
This is another double bedroom, that could also be set up as a home office is desired. Two wall windows and two Velux windows.

BATHROOM
A modern bathroom with a low level WC, pedestal washbasin and a panelled bath with over bath-plumbed shower. Full tiled walls around the bath area, part tiled walls around the WC and sink. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE
This apartment has the benefit of one allocated parking space.

TENURE
Leasehold for a term of 125 years from June 2004.

SERVICE CHARGE
Our seller informs us that the current service charge is £1,244.60 per annum, paid quarterly (£311.15 per quarter).

GROUND RENT
Our seller informs us that the ground rent payment is £150 per annum. This is reviewed every 25 years.

COUNCIL TAX BAND B

AUCTIONEER COMMENTS This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer's solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack, which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.   

REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended, as it is believed they will be of benefit, you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted, the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.