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Essex House, Darwin Close, York
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Essex House, Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
517sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 7 Aug 2026 · York

How the price compares

This home£175,000£338 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in YO31£270k41 homes listed · £353 per sq ft
Difference-35%below the area median

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

Floorplan 1

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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Monthly repayment£875£17,500 deposit · £157,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,000England rates

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.

Agent disclaimer

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