£300,000
(£563/sq. ft)
1 bed flat for saleBack Parish Ghyll Road, Ilkley LS29
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
533 sq. ft
EPC Rating: B
- Retirement
- Leasehold
Harrison Robinson
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About this property
One Double Bedroom Retirement Apartment for Over 65's
Bright and Airy Sitting Room With Balcony
Modern Kitchen
Wet Room Style Shower Room
Central Ilkley Location Just Off The Grove
Stair Lift To Upper Floors
Lovely Views
Security Alarm Pulls in Each Room
Additional Services Available From Abbeyfield Main Complex
Council Tax Band C
This lovely, one bedroom, warm and cosy apartment with balcony is one of only five exclusive apartments providing independent living with the benefit of access to 24 hour support if needed. It enjoys a wonderful location just off The Grove with Ilkley's amenities all on hand. Providing spacious, modern accommodation it has a balcony and a pleasant aspect, not to mention 24 hour security alarm pulls and the opportunity to take advantage of the services of Abbeyfield main complex.
Providing spacious, modern accommodation this fabulous apartment benefits from a balcony and a pleasant aspect, not to mention 24 hour security alarm pulls and the opportunity to take advantage of the services of Abbeyfield main complex.
One enters through the main entrance door into a light, airy and spacious communal entrance hall with broad return stairs leading to the first floor and stair lift. At first floor level one enters apartment four into a good-sized, welcoming entrance hall with useful cloaks storage. The sitting/dining room is of generous proportions and double doors leading into the modern kitchen open up the space. A double bedroom and wet room style shower room/w.c. Complete the accommodation.
Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits. Ilkley boasts an excellent wide range of high-class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and cinema. Ilkley has excellent sports and social facilities, which include the Ilkley lido pool and sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes commute), providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
With gas central heating, UPVC double-glazing, and approximate room sizes, the well-presented accommodation comprises as follows:
Ground Floor
Communal Entrance Hall
A smartly presented communal entrance hall with broad return staircase with stairlift.
First Floor
Hall
The entrance door opens into a good-sized reception hall with space for a piece of furniture. Coving and carpeting. Useful cloaks cupboard and airing cupboard.
Lounge / Dining Room (4.7 x 4.7 (15'5" x 15'5"))
A lovely, spacious, dual aspect reception room with pleasant views. An electric log burner style fire, with real fire appearance settings, is an attractive, focal point. TV point. Space for a three-piece suite and a dining table. A double-glazed door opens onto a good-sized decked balcony with room for a table and chairs - a great spot to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. Double, multi-paned, glazed doors with two tall glazed side panels open into:
Kitchen (4.0 x 1.8 (13'1" x 5'10"))
A bright and airy kitchen fitted with modern base and wall units with complementary laminate worksurface over and tiled splashback. Stainless-steel electric oven with gas hob and chimney hood and extractor over. Further integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. A cupboard houses the central heating boiler. A stainless-steel sink sits beneath a double-glazed window affording a lovely view enjoying morning sun. Under pelmet lighting and practical vinyl flooring.
Bedroom (3.2 x 3.0 (10'5" x 9'10"))
A good-sized, double bedroom with windows to two aspects allowing plenty of natural light and lovely views. Carpeting, coving, radiator and wall lights. Large modern wardrobe, with sliding frosted glass doors.
Wc Shower Room
A generous shower room doubling up as a guest cloakroom with large walk-in wet room style shower, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap and low-level w/c. Chrome, towel, ladder radiator, downlighting and shaver point. Vinyl flooring and wall mirror. A tall cabinet provides useful storage. A double-glazed window with opaque glazing allows for ample natural light.
Gardens
Beautifully maintained communal gardens are on hand for the owners of the Lodge apartments to enjoy.
Parking
A visitor parking space is available for the use of any visitors to the apartment. A private parking space can be purchase from Abbeyfield upon request.
Utilities & Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
Superfast Fibre Broadband is shown to be available to this property.
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Tenure
We are advised that the property is leasehold with 106 years remaining, the balance of 125 years dated from 1st June 2006. We are advised that the ground rent is £50 per annum. We are informed by our client that the current service charge is £800 per quarter, payable in January, April, July and October, which includes buildings insurance, cleaning and maintenance of communal areas, garden maintenance, off site warden and 24 hour call system. Occupancy conditions dictate that a single occupant of the apartment must be over 65 years of age. Pets are allowed, upon request to Abbeyfield.
Abbeyfield Facilities
The facilities of the main Abbeyfield complex may be used by the apartment residents. These include the restaurant and other services and care packages, which are available at an extra cost. These include, classes, activities and meal delivery facilities.
A very social area, with the Grove, the bandstand, musical performances, ice cream, etc.
The Lodge is a few yards away from The Clarke Foley Centre with a wide range of facilities and activities.
Resale
Upon resale, any price achieved for the apartment over and above the purchase price is apportioned with 75% of the profit being retained by the apartment owner and the balance of the 25% being paid to Abbeyfield Ilkley Society Ltd as a registered charitable donation.
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Tenure
Leasehold (106 years)
Service charge
£3,200 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£50
Ground rent date of next review