Essex House, Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG
Listed 7 Aug 2026 · York
How the price compares
Key features
- Second/top floor apartment
- Two bedrooms
- Spacious lounge
- Separate kitchen
- Allocated parking
- Strong rental history
- Council tax band B
- EPC 67-D
- Service charge £1122 per annum and no Ground Rent
- Leashold 973 years remaining
About this home
Situated on the highly regarded Birch Park development, this well-presented two-bedroom top floor apartment offers modern, low-maintenance living in a convenient location just 1.5 miles from York city centre. With excellent transport links, allocated parking and a proven rental history, the property represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals and buy-to-let investors alike.
The bright and spacious accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a generous living room filled with natural light, a separate modern fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary house bathroom fitted with a shower over the bath. Located on the second (top) floor, the apartment enjoys a pleasant outlook along with the added benefit of no neighbours above.
The development benefits from a secure communal entrance with an intercom entry system, together with an allocated parking space for added convenience.
Birch Park is ideally positioned for easy access to York city centre, with regular public transport links nearby and excellent road connections to the outer ring road and A64, making it an ideal location for commuters. Monks Cross Shopping Park, Vangarde Shopping Park and York Hospital are all within easy reach, providing a superb range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
Offering spacious accommodation, a sought-after location and excellent investment credentials, this attractive apartment is an ideal first home or addition to a property portfolio. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 517 sq ft / 48 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 973 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £1,122 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
- Heating
- Electric
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- York Station1.8 mi
- Poppleton Station3.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in YO31 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £320k · terraced £300k · flat £190k · detached £402k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Essex House, Darwin Close York YO31 9PG | Flat Leasehold | 16 Feb 2026 | £170,000 |
| 8 Essex House, Darwin Close York YO31 9PG | Flat Leasehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £177,500 |
| 6 Essex House, Darwin Close York YO31 9PG | Flat Leasehold | 23 Aug 2024 | £177,500 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in YO31
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Martin & Co, York on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 7 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 07/08/2026.
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