Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Bishops Wharf is a Wimpey development which was completed in 1988 and which won an architectural award in 1991. The 30 houses, 100 apartments and 4 penthouses comprising the development are located in a convenient and pleasant place in the historic City of York.

Every owner holds a lease from Bishops Wharf (York) Management Co. Ltd, the terms of which are designed to ensure that both owners and tenants maintain the high standards required to keep the development in first class condition. The renting of properties as holiday accommodation is not permitted and all tenancies shall be Assured Shorthold Tenancies for a minimum period of three months. The company holds an Annual General Meeting in June, which owners or their representatives are encouraged to attend, and regular meetings are held at bi-monthly intervals at which residents may raise matters of concern directly with Directors of the Company.

The purpose of this information booklet is to explain the nature and location of the various facilities available and to provide a summary of the main provisions of the leases as they apply to the day to day life of residents in Bishops Wharf.

The Bishops Wharf properties are located in seven Blocks and a plan of the development, showing the Block numbers and the numbers of the individual properties is shown in the Blocks tab of this web site to enable you to identify the locations referred to herein. Please do take time to read these notes because by your doing so, and acting accordingly, you will help to make living in Bishops Wharf enjoyable for us all.