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£375,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,254 sq ft
Huntington Road, York
0.09 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 16/09/2026 
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£175,000
OIRO 2 bed flat for sale Essex House, Darwin Close, York
2
beds Flat
Leasehold
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
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.
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
Floorplan
Location
Essex House, Darwin Close, York, YO31 9PG
- Council tax
- Band B (Approx £1,779/year)York's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band B. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £175,000
£87k £263k
Deposit10% £18,000
£0 £175k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £157,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £35,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in YO31 9PG. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2026 | 517 sq ft £329/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £329 | £170,000 |
| 8, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2025 | 517 sq ft £344/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £344 | £177,500 |
| 6, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2024 | 506 sq ft £351/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £351 | £177,500 |
| 4, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2022 | 538 sq ft £310/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £310 | £167,000 |
| 12, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2021 | 570 sq ft £263/sq ft | 570 sq ft | £263 | £150,000 |
| 2, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2019 | 506 sq ft £282/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £282 | £142,500 |
| 1, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2018 | 495 sq ft £278/sq ft | 495 sq ft | £278 | £137,500 |
| 6, Essex House, Darwin Close Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2017 | 506 sq ft £267/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £267 | £135,000 |
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