Street ViewTue 3 Nov
£35,000guide
1 bed Flat|Leasehold
17 Westgate Central, 117 Westgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1EW
Sold by Savills Auctions
Traditional auction
1 Bed Apartment, Wakefield, WF1
Apartment 4 The Old Chapel, Grove Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 1UW
Lower Ground Floor This one bedroom lower ground floor apartment with private access and parking is offered for sale via traditional auction. The apartment is being sold with vacant possession and would make a great addition to a rental portfolio with similar examples in the block being marketed at £700 PCM. Situated in WF1, this home is ideally located for the commuter. With easy access to Wakefield Kirkgate Station and frequent bus routes, your destination is always within reach. Also nearby are a host of amenities such as schools, supermarkets and restaurants. Leasehold information: Lease Length - 999 Years from 1st January 2006 Ground Rent - Peppercorn Service Charge - £1,532.28 Per Annum. Lounge/kitchen area, bedroom and bathroom Externally Parking space Additional Information Council Tax Wakefield - Band A EPC Rating C
From the auctioneer's description:vacantStated rent £1,532 a year · 4.7% gross on the guide
Auction in 6 days
£32,500
plus fees
06days
01hrs
46mins
34secs
Wed 21 Oct · 12:00Add to calendar
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Estimated cost to winPrice, fees and Stamp duty£32,500See breakdown
Est. total£32,500
- Price£32,500
- Buyer's / admin feeAdd from auctioneer
- Stamp duty estimate£0
- Legal pack and searches£0
Key facts
- Type
- 1 Bed Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council tax band
- See legal pack
- Auction
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:00
- Lot number
- 12
- Auctioneer
- Auction House West Yorkshire
- Floor area
- 44 m² (474 sq ft)
- Energy rating
- C could be B
- Postcode
- WF1 1UW
Listed by Auction House West Yorkshire · Lot 12 · Checked 15 Oct, 10:13 · Floor area and rating from the EPC (May 2026)
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Guide + works£32,500
Guide £32,500Works £0VAT & buffer
Floor area now44 m²
Energy ratingC → B
The EPC lists 1 energy upgrade costing about £800–£1,600 to reach B.
Rough 2026 ranges excluding VAT from Checkatrade, Homebuilding & Renovating and Self Build. Value estimates use Nationwide research (10% more space ≈ 5% more value; a loft or extension with a double bedroom and bathroom up to 24%). Not a valuation or a quote: view the property and get builders' quotes before you bid. Extensions and lofts may need planning permission. Floor area and energy data from the EPC register.
Sale history
No past sales found for this exact address. It may not have sold since 1995, or be listed under a different name.
Recent sales in WF1 1UW
- Apartment 11 The Old Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Aug 2025£68,000
- Apartment 5 The Old Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Jan 2025£75,000
- Apartment 13 The Old Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Feb 2023£70,000
- Apartment 9 The Old Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Jan 2023£80,000
- Apartment 6 Grove Road Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Oct 2022£90,000
- Apartment 10 Grove Road Chapel Grove Road · Flat · Dec 2020£70,000
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