St. Leonards Place, York, YO1 7HF | Property for sale | Savills
167.97 sq m
Guide price £710,000(฿30,081,097)

St. Leonards PlaceYork, YO1 7HF

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in November 2022
  • Over 1800 square feet of living space
  • Modern, contemporary living in one of York's most iconic buildings
  • Generously proportioned rooms
  • Stunning period features
  • Secure parking within a gated complex

A superb example of a city centre duplex, offering modern, contemporary living in one of York's most iconic residences.

About this property

  • St, Leonard's Place is an exclusive development, situated in the heart of York with views overlooking some of the city's biggest attractions, York Minster, the city walls and the Museum Gardens being included.

    Originally built in the 1830's, the elegant curve of the late-Georgian residences have become an iconic standing in the city due to the scale of the living space and the prominence of such a building.

    Apartment 2, number 1 St Leonard's Place offers over 1,800 square feet of accommodation and combines the grandeur of the original Regency building with contemporary city living. The property is accessed via the grand entrance to number one, adorned with contemporary art and period features, which provides access to an exclusive array of only four apartments. The ground floor includes its own entrance lobby which leads left into the grand, spacious front sitting room with feature fireplace. Large, south facing windows fill the living space with natural light.

    The rear of the ground floor features a beautiful, contemporary kitchen/dining area, complete with kitchen island and external French doors, making it the perfect place to entertain guests.

    The lower ground floor has been cleverly designed to make the most of the original features and layout to create very generous bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom suite has a spacious en suite with separate bath and shower, a large storage area, and glazed doors to the rear. There are an additional two bedrooms together with a further large storage area and a house cloakroom.

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What more can you ask for with everything on your doorstep.

Tanya CoffeyProperty agent

Local information

  • St Leonard's Place is an iconic building situated within York's cultural heart, being neighbours of the York Theatre Royal, York Art Gallery and York Explore.
  • The development is just steps away from the historic Minster and the vibrancy and vitality of the city centre, with its array of independent shops, national brands, restaurants, coffee shops and amenities.
  • The Museum Gardens lies immediately to the west of the crescent, set in the magnificent surroundings of the ruins of St Mary's Abbey. Along with 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.
  • Located beside the River Ouse is York City Rowing Club (less than half a mile), 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.
  • York railway station is about half a mile way over Scarborough bridge and 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 are approximate

Additional information

  • Ground Rent: £456 per annum (reviewed every 5 years)
  • Service Charge: £2695 per annum (reviewed every XX years, or XX% increase every X years)
  • Lease Expiry: January 2265
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Expiry: 01/01/2266 (241 years remaining)
  • Service Charge: £2,694.95pa
  • Ground Rent: £455.76pa (review date TBC)
  • Council Tax Band: G