Wishart Estate Agents

Offered with no onward chain and motivated vendors, this is an excellent prospect for those looking to make their move to Smithson Court in Copmanthorpe. Combining outstanding value for money with the ease and certainty of a chain-free purchase, the property offers a wonderful opportunity to become part of one of York's most desirable retirement developments.

Forming part of the highly regarded Smithson Court development for the over 60s, this beautifully presented one-bedroom lower ground floor apartment offers stylish, low-maintenance independent living within a welcoming and secure community setting. Built in 2015 and offered to the market with no onward chain, the apartment enjoys direct access to a shared patio area and benefits from contemporary finishes throughout.

Positioned on the outskirts of the ever-popular village of Copmanthorpe, the development is ideally located for excellent local amenities and outstanding public transport connections. The local No. 13 bus provides regular services to York city centre, York Railway Station, Copmanthorpe village centre and Tesco on Tadcaster Road, while the Coastliner service, linking Leeds with York, Malton, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, stops just outside the development, making this an exceptionally well-connected location.

Internally, the apartment is immaculately maintained and thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind, featuring an underfloor heating system throughout, wider doorways, secure entry access and a 24-hour monitored emergency call system. Both the living room and bedroom enjoy a desirable south-facing aspect, filling the apartment with natural light throughout the day and creating particularly bright, welcoming spaces during the winter months.

The spacious open plan lounge diner creates a bright and sociable living space, with a glazed uPVC door opening directly onto the patio and shared courtyard area. Although forming part of the attractive communal gardens, this particular courtyard is a quiet area, rarely accessed by other residents, providing an exceptionally private outdoor space.

The modern fitted kitchen is finished to a high standard with a range of quality integrated appliances and excellent storage options. The generous double bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe complete with integrated lighting, whilst the stylish wet room-style shower room features contemporary tiling, vanity storage, low-level WC and a walk-in shower.

The apartment also enjoys the benefit of a lower ground floor entrance to the development, allowing direct access to the street without needing to use the lift or stairs. This entrance also provides convenient access to nearby on-street parking for residents and visitors.

Smithson Court offers an excellent range of communal facilities designed to support both independent living and a strong sense of community. Residents can enjoy beautifully maintained landscaped gardens, a communal lounge with kitchen area, books, games and television, together with a guest suite conveniently located immediately next door to the apartment. Available to all residents for a very reasonable nightly rate (subject to availability), it provides ideal accommodation for visiting family and friends. As a McCarthy Stone homeowner, residents can also book guest suites at McCarthy Stone developments across the country, offering added flexibility when travelling.

Additional benefits include an on-site House Manager (available weekdays from 8.30am to 1.30pm), a 24-hour emergency call system, secure gated parking available by permit (£250 per annum, first come, first served), mobility scooter storage and charging facilities, and exceptionally well-maintained communal areas throughout the development.

Copmanthorpe itself remains one of York's most sought-after villages, offering a range of everyday amenities including a Post Office, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, village hall, recreation centre, cafés, restaurants and popular public houses, all within easy reach.

Lease & Financial Information

Leasehold: 125 years from 1st January 2015

Ground Rent: £425 per annum, payable in two instalments of £212.50.

Service Charge: £3,617.76 per annum, payable monthly at £301.48.

The service charge includes the upkeep and maintenance of all communal areas, building insurance, the district underfloor heating system, and the 24-hour monitored emergency call system. Owners remain responsible for their own contents insurance, council tax and electricity usage. The service charge is subject to annual review.

Resale Fee: A contingency reserve contribution equivalent to 1% of the eventual resale price is payable upon sale of the property.

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.