1 bed flat for sale

Wells Promenade, Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29

* convenient retirement apartment * double bedroom * lovely outlook * easy reach of ilkley town centre * smartly presented * no onward chain *

in A fantastic position just off the grove, this smartly presented one bedroomed apartment offers easily managed accommodation in A popular retirement development.

Guardian Court is ideally placed for access to Ilkley's amenities and transport links, being just a few minutes' walk from The Grove and the rail and bus stations. Situated on the second floor, this smart apartment offers an elevated outlook to the rear and briefly comprises a private entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Off-street parking is available for Guardian Court residents, subject to availability and sits within neat communal gardens.

This sought after development is located in the enviable Victorian spa town of Ilkley, which was voted The Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK 2022 and has just been voted regional winner in 2025, and provides a wealth of activities and amenities as well as easy access to the Yorkshire Dales. Sitting on the south bank of the River Wharfe, Ilkley is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful retirement.

The accommodation has gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing and with approximate room sizes, comprises:-
Ground floor

communal entrance

With lift and staircase access to the upper floors.
Second floor


Private entrance hall 6'2" x 5'6" (1.88m x 1.68m)
With Amtico flooring, a built in storage cupboard and entryphone system to the communal door.

Sitting room 19'7" x 14'2" (5.97m x 4.32m)
A lovely bright reception room featuring Amtico flooring. Floor to ceiling window to the rear elevation giving a pleasant outlook. Ceiling coving.

Kitchen 9'9" x 6'8" (2.97m x 2.03m)
An excellent fitted kitchen, designed by Arcade Kitchens and comprises base and wall units with corian work surfaces. Low level lighting and heated towel rail. Integrated Neff appliances including an electric oven and hob, freezer and dishwasher. Amtico flooring and window to the rear elevation. Just off the kitchen is a range of useful fitted storage cupboards and an integrated fridge.

Double bedroom 10'8" (3.25) (plus entry recess)" x 9'10" (3)
A good sized bedroom, with fitted wardrobe and recessed cupboards. Ceiling coving and a window to the rear elevation.
Shower room

Featuring an easily accessed shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low suite wc and heated towel rail. Non-slip flooring.
Communal facilities

Guardian Court includes a recently modernised residents lounge, together with a laundry room equipped with washing and drying machines. The upper floors also benefit from refuse chutes.
Outside

parking

Off street parking is available subject to availability.
Communal gardens

Guardian Court is set within well maintained communal gardens.
Tenure

The property is held on a 99 year lease dating from September 1993.
Service charge

Anchor properties own the freehold and manage Guardian Court. The service charges are £348.69 per month (2025/26). This covers; central heating, hot water, exterior window cleaning, maintenance of communal grounds, cleaning of communal areas and part-time estate manager. The only additional costs would be the electricity usage and any other services such as TV, broadband etc. The buildings maintenance is funded from a 'sinking fund'. This fund is added to when an apartment is sold. Each purchaser signs a contract to agree to pay a percentage of the purchase price of the apartment into the sinking fund for each year they live there when they (or their executors) come to sell the property. This percentage is currently 1.75%. Anchor properties produce a schedule of future anticipated maintenance works required and this is discussed with all residents prior to the work being carried out.
Viewing arrangements

Strictly by prior appointment with Dale Eddison Ilkley.
Please note

The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.
Council tax

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Tax Band B. For further details on Bradford Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on .
Location

The entrance to Guardian Court is on a one way street. To reach it by car, turn into Wells Road just before the pedestrian crossing. After approximately 100 yards turn right, then right again into Wells Promenade and Guardian Court is immediately on the right hand side. To reach Guardian Court on foot from the centre of Ilkley, Wells Promenade is located next to Mill Ghyll and Guardian Court can be found on the left hand side.

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Financial services

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