Centurion Square York

Luxury modern central apartment with secure parking, top standard presentation, gorgeous gardens and enjoying a second to none' location opposite the river Ouse and two minutes walk to the shops, vibrant nightlife, restaurants and historic buildings of York.This luxury city centre apartment boasts secure CCTV monitored car parking with a dedicated under cover space, gorgeous enclosed communal gardens, intercom entry, luxury appointment though-out, Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, top notch furnishing and fixtures as well as benefiting from a fantastic location right in the centre of York next to the river- yet amazingly remaining quiet and peaceful.The apartment has a spacious open plan living room, separate hallway and entrance, separate luxury bathroom with full sized bath, shower and modern quality fittings, dining area , modern kitchen with integrated appliances and a large separate double bedroom (including wall mounted LCD TV). As the accommodation is recently built, it enjoys all the benefits of a new development including full fire protection systems, secure electronic access, modern appliances and quality finish.As you approach the apartment from the street, you are greeted by large electric double gates; the complex exudes style from the very moment you arrive. After parking in the secure car-park, it's a few steps to the apartment doors.Once inside, you enter the hallway with wall mounted coat rack to the left, and a large storage cupboard (behind a solid door) so you can store your suitcases and bags out of sight. The doors through-out are heavy quality modern self closing doors with quality stainless door furniture. Also leading from the hallway are the bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchendining area.Inside the bedroom, you will find cream carpet, large double wardrobe with pull out trouser rack, and a further two full size wardrobes - plenty of space for hanging clothes. There is also a large four draw 'Tall Boy' with lighted make-up mirror, and at each side of the bed there are matching bedside cabinets and bedside lights.The bed itself is dressed in crisp clean sheets and linen - just what you deserve at the end of a long day's site-seeing and entertainment. The bedroom also has a full size mirror, and a modern luxury that you shouldn't be without when on holiday - a wall mounted LCD TV at the foot of the bed.Moving into the lounge, the same beech wooden floor runs through from the hall leading you into a large open plan lounge with a beautiful view of the gardens from the Juliet Balcony. Each side of the room has a large three seater leather sofa with enough seating for 3 adults on each one, and the ceiling is fitted with recessed spot lighting. If you prefer a more atmospheric feel, the lighting has many settings and even a dimmer to get the lighting exactly right to suit your moods! In the living room, there is ample storage and a marble inlaid modern sideboard to store shopping or items you would like to keep to hand. In this sideboard you will find designer John Rocha crockery if you wish to set the table for dinner. For your entertainment, the lounge has a DVD, TV, Hi-Fi and Internet available. The modern kitchen is neat and perfect for a you needs on a break. All the appliances are integrated with a dishwasher, washer, dryer, fridge freezer, cooker, hob, microwave and electric waste disposal at your finger tips. Here you will also find all the extras and items you will need to prepare a meal, chill champagne, open wine or store food. The dining area is situated at the back of the open plan lounge and can seat four people comfortably.If you feel the need to add some heat, each room in the apartment has a separate wall heater that can be individually controlled to your requirement. As this is a modern flat, there is generally no need for heating unless it's an exceptionally cold day. This flat is perfect for relaxing with a meal in the evening, entertaining friends, sleeping soundly after a long day out, relaxing with the balcony doors open looking onto the gardens, or getting you in the mood for a night out. The view from the Juliet balcony is of the fabulous peaceful communal gardens with immaculate green turf, a multitude of trees and plants and seating areas to sit and enjoy the uncanny quiet for a city centre location (perhaps with a picnic). This luxury apartment is fully owner managed and maintained to the highest standards. The accommodation sleeps four people comfortably in one large double bedroom and one sofa-bed. LocationWalk out of the complex gates and you are on the river banks of the Ouse with a view of the famous King Arms pub just a few metres away on the opposite bank. Within a few minutes you are in the City centre shopping and entertainment area with its famous narrow cobbled streets, boutique shops, restaurants to suit all tastes and a vibrant vibe at nightfall. You won't have far to walk (or wobble) after a day's shopping or a nights indulgence to return to the apartment! No need for taxis when staying at this apartment and the car can take a break for the duration of your stay as all of central York's historic buildings and many attractions are within 10 minutes walk. Take a 2 minute stroll in the opposite direction (behind the complex) and you enter the Bishophill area of the City nestled under the historic City walls - with fantastic friendly historic real ale pubs and quaint traditional houses. For those of you who like to exercise, a gym is located a few doors down from the apartment (guest members welcome and includes a small pool) and a cycle pathwalk leads along the river bank passing the beautiful Rowntree Park and onto the Millennium bridge, crossing over the river and bringing you back along the opposite bank with the Kings Arms pub situated conveniently at the end! If food is your thing, a night in, or a night out couldn't be more convenient, at the end of the street a fabulous Indian take-away (or eat in) is available and there are a multitude of other choices within the vicinity, as well as a shop to buy wine, ingredients or treats. If you prefer to dine out, less than two minutes walk will allow you a choice from restaurants such as Picalinos, The Living Rooms, Red Chilli Chinese, Akbars and Thida Thai. A few minutes more and your choice widens to encompass every style, cuisine and budget. If you are looking for a more liquid type of lunch, every taste is catered for without the need to venture more than a few metres. From traditional real ale pubs, live music venues, to modern contemporary champagne and cocktail bars - you will be spoilt for choice. Quite simply, there isn't a better location to be in York and this is reflected in the fact that this is one of the most sought after and exclusive streets to own a property in the City.

Features & Facilities Include: Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: Centurion Square 14 Centurion Square, Skeldergate York North-Yorkshire YO16DP

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Directions

The apartment is located in the centre of York opposite the Queens Hotel. By Car:Arriving into York from any of the main roads, follow signs for the City Centre. The post code for Sat Nav is YO1 6DP. Skeldergate is just of the internal City ring road close to the River Ouse. When entering York City Centre, follow the internal ring road until you cross over the river, with the Minster behind you, Skeldergate is the next left after crossing the river. From the Train StationTurn left out of York train station and cross over the road to where you will see the City walls. Keep the walls on your right and follow the pavement round passing by the war memorial and the the Cedar Court Grand Hotel on your left. Walk past the Cedar Court hotel where you will see a small gate at the end of the street, go through this gate and turn left, past the NCP car park on your right, and at the end of this road, turn right into Rougier Street. Follow the path to the end of the street, and cross over the road turning left. Walk straight on with the shops on your right, then at the junction, turn right onto Skeldergate. The apartment block is 200 yards down Skeldergate opposite the Queens Arms Hotel.