The Council will start the sale of homes at Lowfields on Monday.
They say that the first phase is of “30 high quality, low energy, spacious homes” which will be ready for their new residents to move in “early in 2021”.
Of this phase, 18 are available for outright sale at market rates and six of the homes are for sale through a shared ownership scheme.
Seven homes will be allocated for social rent.
More details on the Save Lowfields Playing Field Facebook page. (click)
A planning application for the first 3 bed “self build” house has now been submitted to the Council. The unit is located to the rear of 76 Tudor Road. Details can be found by clicking the link below https://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=QC4PUISJFV100
The Council have now also started to market the houses being built there although it is likely to be some time before they are available for occupation, Click
There has been an increase in the number of properties sold in York over the last quarter.
In west York, a 1 bedroomed terraced property in Invicta Court sold for £103,000. A 2 bed semi in St Stephens Square fetched £116,000 while a 3 bedroomed semi in Thoresby Road went for £125,000. In Coeside £217,500 bought a 3 bedroomed detached.
Homes currently for sale include:
2 Bedroomed flat Helena Mews £110,000 click for more details
• 2 bed flat on St Stephens Square at £65,000
• 2 bed flat on Foxwood Lane for £110,000
• 2 Bed semi in Minter Close for £144,000
• 3 Bed house on Kingsway West for £135,000
• Those with a very large family might be interested in a £395,000 6/7 bedroomed property in Thanet Road
While at the other end of the price range a new 5 bedroomed property in Dalton Terrace will set you back £595,000
The cheapest property that we could find in York is a 1 Bedroomed flat in Buckingham Street currently advertised for £55,000
To Rent
Baker Street 3 bedroomed house £625 PCM click for more details
• 2 bed terrace in Hanover Street is advertised at £575 pcm
• 3 bed in Baker Street is advertised at £625 PCM
• 4 Bed in Danebury Drive is advertised at £695
The cheapest (private sector) property available to rent in York at present is a 1 bedroomed end terrace in Eccles Close Rawcliffe available at £300 per month.
