Essex House

Property Description

Overview

From £850 per calendar month (excluding bills), this stunning one bedroom apartment at Essex House, HU1 1YU offers premium city-centre living in the heart of Hull’s historic Old Town. Finished to a high specification and fully furnished throughout, this apartment is move-in ready — ideal for professionals, including those working at Hull Royal Infirmary or Castle Hill Hospital.

Building & Security

Essex House is a highly secure, modern residential building with a single controlled entrance and exit. CCTV cameras operate throughout the building, and a friendly concierge is on-site Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm. As well as being a welcoming point of contact for any queries, the concierge can accept parcel deliveries on your behalf and ensures that any maintenance issues are resolved swiftly. An intercom system within the apartment allows you to grant remote access to the front door for deliveries when you’re at home.

Residents’ Amenities

All residents enjoy access to an excellent range of shared facilities:

• Fully equipped gym — available to book via the concierge
• Private cinema room — watch live TV or stream your own content via Apple TV; also booked through the concierge
• Roof garden (5th floor) — enjoy panoramic views across Hull on a sunny day

Kitchen

The fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need from day one:

• Fridge freezer
• Electric hob & oven
• Microwave
• Washer dryer
• Dishwasher
• Wine fridge

The kitchen flows into an open-plan living and dining area with a breakfast bar and bar stools — perfect for casual dining or working from home. High-specification Karndean flooring runs throughout the kitchen, dining area and hallway, offering a stylish, durable and easy-to-clean finish.

Living Room

The living area is bright and well-furnished, featuring a comfortable sofa bed and a large smart TV. The open-plan layout makes the space feel generous and sociable, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Bedroom

The bedroom is a calm, well-appointed space complete with:

• High-specification bed and mattress
• Fitted wardrobe
• Chest of drawers
• Atmospheric wall lights behind the bed
• Flat-screen TV

The bedroom is fully carpeted for warmth and comfort.

Bathroom

The bathroom is fully tiled and smart in design. Most apartments in the building feature a shower over the bath, giving you the flexibility of both. A mirrored cabinet provides handy storage for toiletries.

Storage

A dedicated store cupboard in the hallway provides useful space for coats and shoes. This cupboard also houses the hot water cylinder, water meter and fuse board — all kept neatly out of the way.

Parking

Off-street, secure car parking is available at an additional charge, located approximately a 5-minute walk from the building. Alternatively, residents are eligible for a Hull City Council parking permit at £80 per annum, which allows parking anywhere within the HU1 zone — including two central multi-storey car parks.

Location

Essex House sits in the heart of Hull’s Old Town — one of the city’s most vibrant and characterful neighbourhoods. Within easy walking distance you’ll find:

• Hull Minster and Trinity Market, home to independent shops, cafés and coffee shops
• Queens Gardens — the newly renovated park, just a short stroll away
• Hull train and bus station — 12-minute walk or 7 minutes via public transport

For healthcare professionals:

• Hull Royal Infirmary — 20-minute walk or 12 minutes by public transport
• Castle Hill Hospital — 50 minutes by public transport or approximately 20 minutes by car

This location makes Essex House one of Hull’s most sought-after addresses for medical staff, city workers and anyone who wants quality city-centre living.

Summary of Key Features

• From £850 pcm (excluding bills)
• 1 bedroom, fully furnished to a high specification
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with Karndean flooring
• Fully equipped kitchen including wine fridge and dishwasher
• Concierge service Mon–Fri, 7am–6pm
• Residents’ gym and cinema room
• Roof garden with panoramic Hull views
• Secure building with CCTV and intercom entry
• Council parking permit available (£80 p.a.) or secure off-street parking (extra charge)
• Walking distance to Old Town, Queens Gardens, HRI and city transport links

To arrange a viewing or find out more, visit www.yupelet.com or WhatsApp Charles on +447947 932784