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For saleReduced 26 Oct 2026
£299,950Guide price

Portland Street, York YO31 7EH

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 18 Aug 2026 · price reduced 26 Oct 2026 · York

How the price compares

This home£299,950
Median 2 bed in YO31£270k41 homes listed · £353 per sq ft
Difference+11%above the area median

Key features

  • EXCEPTIONALLY SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 1,098 SQ FT (102 SQ M).
  • VERSATILE HOME IN A CUL-DE-SAC OFF GILLYGATE CENTRAL TO YORK
  • EXCELLENT CENTRAL LOCATION, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE RAILWAY STATION.THE HOSPITAL AND ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
  • SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM AND VERSATILE DINING AREA OPENING TO THE MODERN KITCHEN
  • TWO GENEROUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS PLUS A VERSATILE DRESSING ROOM/HOME OFFICE.
  • NEW DOUBLE-GLAZED SASH WINDOWS. EN-SUITE FACILITIES AND GAS CENTRAL HEATING,
  • JUST RIGHT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS, PROFESSIONAL COUPLES AND THOSE WHO COMMUTE BY TRAIN
  • PERFECT FOR BUY TO LET INVESTORS INCLUDING AIR BNB
  • SHARE OF FREEHOLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 900 YEARS REMAINING ON THE LEASE. WITH A LOW SERVICE CHARGES OF £55 PER MONTH.
  • ATTRACTIVE COMMUNAL WALLED GARDEN.

About this home

Bishops Personal Agents are delighted to present this remarkable top-floor duplex apartment, located in a converted Victorian house, positioned in one of York's most desirable locations. Centrally situated on Portland Street, this property is nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac off Gillygate, just outside the historic city walls. It offers convenient proximity to York Hospital, St John University, and reputable schools such as St Peters. The area also provides scenic river walks into York, plus the Museum Gardens nearby, and a variety of local amenities within this central residential district. Spread over three floors, this unique apartment, has been thoughtfully updated by its current owners, ensuring widespread appeal among various buyers, ranging from first-time purchasers to professional couples who either work in York or commute, as well as investors targeting buy-to-let opportunities, including holiday lettings. The accommodation briefly comprises; Communal entrance hall with a staircase leading to all the floors. Entrance door to the apartments ground floor, with a staircase leading up the first-floor landing, from where doors lead us into the reception rooms. Directly ahead we enter the living room, the focal points are the two-sash window, bathing the space with natural light and a feature fireplace. Then to the right, we find the dining room with a central island and table, seamlessly connected to a modern fitted kitchen, equipped with a range of modern grey units and a variety of integral appliances, this versatile space is perfect for those who like entertaining and dinner parties. This floor also features a contemporary bathroom to complete this floor. Ascending to the second-floor landing, you will find two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom including an exclusive en-suite shower room, plus a dressing room, which could be used as a home office. Externally, the property offers unallocated parking spaces at the front, requiring a resident's parking permit, and a communal garden at the rear, ideal for year-round outdoor entertaining, with gated access to a service lane. In summary, this duplex apartment, just off the City centre provides an exceptional opportunity to secure a property that is both charming and contemporary. This property will also particularly appeal to those for whom location within this popular area is crucial and easy access to the City centre and station. Sold with no onward chain! An internal viewing is strongly recommended, not to miss out.

Entrance Hall Entrance hall, dado rail with stairs leading up to the first floor landing and radiator*.

First Floor Landing 17' 9'' x 7' 0'' (5.41m x 2.13m) Stairs leading up to the second floor, under stairs storage and ceiling coving. Doors leading to…

Living Room 17' 8'' x 14' 11'' (5.38m x 4.54m) Double glazed sash windows to the front aspect, feature marble fireplace with inset gas fire*, ceiling coving, tv point*, internet point* and radiators*.

Dining Room 14' 1'' x 10' 7'' (4.29m x 3.22m) Double glazed sash windows to the rear aspect, central island and table, ceiling coving and radiator*. Opening to...

Kitchen 8' 1'' x 6' 8'' (2.46m x 2.03m) Modern fitted kitchen with a modern range of grey wall and base units with drawers under matching work surfaces, inset sink with mixer tap. Integral appliances include an electric oven*, electric hob* with extractor hood* and a fridge*. Plumbing for a washing machine*, cupboard with wall mounted boiler*, double glazed sash windows to the rear aspect and downlighting.

Bathroom 6' 6'' x 5' 7'' (1.98m x 1.70m) Suite in white comprising: Bath with mains shower over and mixer tap, wash hand basin with mixer tap set in a vanity unit, low level wc, down lighting and heated rail*.

Second Floor Landing Doors leading to...

Bedroom 1 13' 9'' x 9' 5'' (4.19m x 2.87m) Sky light to rear aspect and radiator*. Door leading to...

En-suite 9' 5'' x 2' 7'' (2.87m x 0.79m) Suite in white comprising; Shower cubicle with mains shower over*, wash hand basin with mixer taps, low level wc and heated rail*.

Bedroom 2 16' 5'' x 10' 0'' (5.00m x 3.05m) Sky light to rear aspect and radiator*.

Dressing Room 12' 0'' x 7' 3'' (3.65m x 2.21m) Sky light to front aspect and radiator*.

Outside To the front of the property is a forecourt with a boundary wall and gate. To the rear of the property is a communal walled courtyard garden, just right for outside entertaining and gated access onto the rear service road.

Tenure We have been informed by the vendor that the property is leasehold with a 999-year lease which commenced in1984, with 957 years left. Current service charge £55 per month. £660 per year and the ground rent £0 per annum, which includes building insurance and maintenance of communal areas. plus, window cleaning and gardening. Reviewed Annually. The council tax is band C. This apartment can be let and holiday lets are permitted by the management company. Pets are allowed at the discretion of the management company. The freehold of the building is owned by the four apartments via 'No 11 Portland Street Management Co York Ltd. Details which should be checked at the time of purchase by a solicitor.

Agents Note Epc rating C, Council tax band C.

Broadband supplier: Virgin Media. Broadband speed: Full Fibre with EE on street. Water supplier: Yorkshire Water. Gas supplier: Octopus Energy. Electricity supplier: Octopus Energy.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
957 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£660 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • York Station0.6 mi
  • Poppleton Station2.7 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
6 Portland Street
York YO31 7EH
Terraced
Freehold
15 May 2026£495,000
23 Portland Street
York YO31 7EH
Terraced
Freehold
27 Nov 2024£525,000
32 Portland Street
York YO31 7EH
Flat
Leasehold
1 Nov 2024£225,000
2 Portland Street
York YO31 7EH
Terraced
Freehold
9 Feb 2024£495,000

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£1,500£29,995 deposit · £269,955 loan
Stamp Duty£4,998England 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 Bishops Personal Agents, York on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 26/10/2026.

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