Westgate Apartments, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4ZP | Property for sale | Savills
103.40 sq m(1,113 sq ft)
Guide price £590,000

Westgate ApartmentsLeeman Road, York, YO26 4ZP

  • Sold
Flat / Apartment
103.40 sq m (1,113 sq ft)
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Receptions

Key features

  • Sold in June 2023
  • Within walking distance of the city walls and train station
  • Allocated parking space in the underground car park
  • Cycling storage within underground parking
  • The building offers two lifts and a concierge
  • Great for rail commuters

A luxury fifth floor apartment with garden views within a highly sought-after apartment building

About this property

  • 504 Westgate is a wonderful fifth floor apartment offering a stunning aspect with well-proportioned and superb accommodation throughout. The floor to ceilings windows to the main reception area add to the contemporary feel of this apartment bringing in an abundance of natural light.

    Of special note is the spectacular views of the Memorial Gardens, River and Minster from the principal rooms.

    Extending to over 1,113 square feet of living space, within this popular building, the impressive open plan kitchen, living and dining area boasts a long reception space with superb views and access on to the balcony via French doors, providing ample space for relaxing and enjoying the views. The kitchen offers a good range of fitted wall and base units, providing storage and preparation space, as well as benefiting from a range of integrated appliances.

    The property has a good sized entrance hall which leads to the principal bedroom with a modern en suite shower and access on to the balcony. There is a second double bedroom leading from the hallway and adjacent is a sizeable contemporary bathroom.

    The apartment boasts heating by Fischer thermostatically controlled electric radiators.

    A concierge, a secure allocated parking space, lifts, video entry system, CCTV cameras and underground storage for bicycles all provide functional luxury apartment living in this prestigious development.


    Exterior photography 2011 and 2018

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This is a comfortable and luxurious apartment, perfectly placed for the city centre and train station. With parking, a private balcony, concierge, and lift access, this apartment offers ease of living and longevity. 504 Westgate would be a lovely permanent home in York, an ideal lock up and leave, or investment property.

Tanya CoffeyProperty agent

Local information

  • Westgate Apartments is a sought-after development nestled between the River Ouse and the memorial gardens, just outside the historic walls of York centre, which provides the ultimate contemporary living experience.
  • The apartment building is perfectly positioned just outside the city's historic walls and is close to York Theatre Royal, the Art Gallery, York Minster, Bettys Tea Rooms and the famous Shambles along with a range of local cafes, shops, restaurants, public houses, supermarkets and further landmark attractions.
  • Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club, York Pilates Space and The Perky Peacock, a cosy café in a medieval tower. Further along is Rowntree Park (about one mile) with café, playground, tennis and basketball courts.
  • Across the River is the Museum Gardens, the library, the award winning The Star Inn the City by Andrew Pern and the Michelin-starred restaurant, Roots, by Tommy Banks. In addition, there is Skosh by Neil Bentinck which also boasts a Michelin-star, positioned on popular Micklegate, which is about half a mile from Westgate Apartments and has a number of independent shops, pubs, cafes and hairdressers.
  • The well-known York Racecourse and Knavesmire are about two miles from the city accessed by a delightful walk or cycle along the river.
  • About a mile away is Bishopthorpe Road which won the ‘Great British High Street of the Year' award in 2015. The area has a well-known parade of independent shops, Yoga studio, café-delis and restaurants which hosts regular events and festivals.
  • York railway station, located close to the complex offers regular services to major cities including Manchester, Edinburgh and London with some journeys taking less than two hours to Kings Cross. The A64 ring road is about three miles from the city centre giving access to Leeds, the A1(M) and the wider motorway.
  • The city offers a diverse range of primary and secondary schools including Scarcroft Primary School (Academy), All Saints RC School (Ofsted Outstanding 2016) and Millthorpe School (Academy). Independent schools on offer are The Mount, St Peter's and Bootham.
  • Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Additional information

  • York City Council, Council Tax Band E
  • Ground Rent Review : No provision in the Lease for the rent to be reviewed so it will remain the same for the entire term of the Lease
  • EPC Rating: C
  • Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Expiry: 01/01/3001 (976 years remaining)
  • Service Charge: £3,435.00pa
  • Ground Rent: £150.00pa (review date March 3000)
  • Council Tax Band: E