Wishart Estate Agents

Apartment 18, Smithson Court - A Beautiful Two-Bedroom Retirement Apartment with Balcony – No Onward Chain

Set within the highly regarded McCarthy Stone retirement development for the over-60s, this superbly presented first-floor apartment offers spacious, low-maintenance living in the heart of Copmanthorpe. With a sunny lounge and balcony, two double bedrooms, two modern shower rooms and excellent on-site facilities, this is a wonderful opportunity to downsize without compromise.

Apartment 18 at Smithson Court is widely regarded as one of the most desirable within the development, enjoying a bright south-facing aspect with views over Top Lane and generous internal accommodation throughout. The property is offered with no onward chain, making it ready to move into.

The welcoming hallway provides space for freestanding furniture and includes a large utility storage cupboard with hot water tank, power and plumbing, ideal as a laundry and drying area.

The generous lounge is filled with natural light and offers ample space for both relaxing and dining. Double doors open onto the balcony, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor feel and a perfect place to enjoy the sunshine.

The modern fitted kitchen is accessed from the lounge and features timber-effect units, contrasting worktops and integrated appliances including a fridge-freezer, induction hob, oven and full-size dishwasher.

The principal bedroom suite enjoys a south-facing outlook and benefits from fitted wardrobes plus a walk-in wardrobe. A stylish wet-room en-suite includes contemporary tiling, vanity unit, heated towel rail and illuminated mirror.

The second double bedroom also includes fitted storage and overlooks the quiet courtyard.

A separate modern shower room provides additional convenience for guests.

Designed for ease of living, the apartment includes:

• Underfloor heating throughout with individual room controls
• Secure entry system with intercom and emergency pull-cord
• Wider doorways and illuminated switches
• Double glazing throughout
• New boiler installed July 2025
• Lift and stair access via the communal lounge

Smithson Court offers a friendly, welcoming community with:

• House Manager (weekday mornings)
• Beautifully decorated communal lounge and gardens
• Guest suite for visiting family and friends
• Secure gated parking (permit basis)
• Visitor parking and mobility scooter store with charging points
• Ground-floor rubbish chute for convenience

The landscaped communal grounds include mature planting and a pleasant courtyard seating area.

Copmanthorpe is a thriving and well-served village just a few miles from York city centre. Amenities include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, pharmacy, hairdressers, cafés, takeaways, The Royal Oak pub and a popular Indian restaurant. Community activities run regularly at the village hall and recreation centre, and frequent bus services connect to York and surrounding areas.

Essential information:

• Lease: 125 years from 1 January 2015
• Ground Rent: £495 per annum, payable every 6 months
• Service Charge: £419.06 per month (Includes communal maintenance, insurance, water rates and 24-hour emergency system)

• Residents are responsible for their own contents insurance, council tax, and electricity costs

• Resale Fee: 1% of sale price payable to McCarthy Stone’s contingency reserve

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy secure, independent retirement living in a sought-after village setting, south of York.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance

In accordance with UK legislation, we are legally required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all sellers and purchasers. These checks become mandatory once an offer has been accepted on a property (subject to contract).

Buyer AML: A fee of £30 + VAT per person is payable for the buyer AML check.  We use a trusted third-party compliance provider to conduct these checks on our behalf. Once your offer has been accepted (subject to contract), you will be contacted directly to complete a secure online verification process. AML checks remain valid for a period of six months from the date they are completed.  If your transaction does not proceed and you later make an offer on another property after this period, or if your existing AML check has expired at the time of a new offer, a new check will be required.

This fee must be settled before we are able to issue the Memorandum of Sale to the respective solicitors. Please note that this fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.