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2 bedroom penthouse

Retirement
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Penthouse
2 beds
Added > 14 days

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Features and description

  • Best seat in the house! - Corner Position.
  • Two Double Bedrooms.
  • Immaculate Condition.
  • Canal Views.
  • Within walking distance of all Town Centre Amenities.
  • Bathroom AND Shower Room.
  • Very popular Development.
Enjoying a delightful corner position within this prestigious and exclusive purpose built McCarthy and Stone retirement complex, this outstanding two double bedroomed en-suite fourth floor penthouse apartment commands a superb dual aspect with the advantage of spectacular long distance views beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal across the valley and towards central Skipton.

This exceptional apartment provides spacious and superbly appointed accommodation of particular merit including quality contemporary fittings and fixtures throughout, oak veneer internal doors, sealed unit double glazing, zoned electric underfloor heating and a Ventex air recirculation system together with a Tunstall emergency/personal safety pull cord alert/call system for any situation where help is required, as well as an additional wrist band alert for any required assistance during the night.

Constructed in accordance with a superior specification during 2014 and specifically designed for purchasers over the age of 60, the imaginatively planned Mallory Court is very conveniently situated only minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre amenities, adjacent to the Leeds/Liverpool canal whilst Aireville Park and the railway station are also nearby.

The development includes lift access to all floors, a magnificent communal roof top garden area, a security entry system and a range of residents facilities including a spacious residents lounge and kitchen which hosts a variety of communal events including film shows, coffee mornings, quiz/games nights and cheese and wine evenings. Within the building is a laundry for free use by residents and a guest suite which visitors can reserve for overnight stays at the very reasonable current rate of circa £25 per night.


McCarthy and Stone is the UK's leading retirement house builder of privately owned property. Over the past 40 years they have constructed circa 50,000 apartments nationwide. All apartments are designed to help purchasers keep their independence and are constructed in accordance with a superior standard. McCarthy and Stone are the only UK house builder of any size or type to have been awarded a five star rating in customer satisfaction by home owners for the past ten years, by the Home Builders Federation Survey.

The development is restricted to purchasers over the age of 60, however couples over the age of 55 may qualify if one person is over the age of 60.

Certainly providing a superb opportunity, offering a high level of comfort, safety and security, this luxurious apartment comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
With access to the residents lounge area together with a lift and staircase access to all floors.

FOURTH FLOOR

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
With a private apartment entrance door leading to the:

RECEPTION HALL
With electric underfloor heating. Security external door entry system. Deep built-in store place - including the hot water system. Tunstall personal safety call alarm system.

SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
20'8" x 10'8" with electric underfloor heating. Contemporary carved stone style surround to a fireplace with a built in living flame coal effect electric fire. Sealed unit double glazing to two sides. On one side are superb long distance views beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal and Glista Mill towards the moors and hills across the valley. To the rear are twin sealed unit double glazed French doors to a: DELIGHTFUL SUN BALCONY - With glass and braced perimeter screens - whilst enjoying spectacular long distance panoramic views beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal towards the hills across the valley and ranging towards Skipton town centre, the castle and the Parish Church. There is external lighting to the balcony.

FITTED KITCHEN
7'9" x 7' superbly appointed with a quality range of contemporary base and wall units in oak style providing contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds and a stainless steel sink with drainer. Tiled flooring. Electric underfloor heating. Built-in split level Hotpoint oven with a four ring ceramic hob having an extractor hood above in a stainless steel finish canopy. Integrated fridge and freezer. Built-in Neff automatic washing machine/dryer. Sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the rear. Fitted ceiling spotlights and down-lights beneath the wall units.

MASTER BEDROOM
16' x 10' (plus recess) with sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the rear beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal. Electric underfloor heating. Deep walk in wardrobe- including clothes rails, fitted shelves and an electric light.

LUXURIOUS EN-SUITE BATHROOM
With a quality contemporary white suite comprising a hand wash basin semi-recessed into a vanity cabinet unit including a worktop together with a low suite WC and a panelled bath including a folding screen and a thermostatic shower. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Electric underfloor heating. Electric heated towel rail in chrome finish. Fitted mirror. Light/shaver point. Fitted ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO
11'3" x 9'5" with sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the rear beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal. Electric underfloor heating.

LUXURIOUS SHOWER ROOM
With a quality contemporary white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin and a low suite WC together with a shower cubicle incorporating a glass screen and a thermostatic shower. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Electric underfloor heating. Electric heated towel rail in chrome finish. Fitted mirror. Light/shaver point. Extractor fan. Fitted ceiling spotlights.

OUTSIDE
Mallory Court includes the great advantage of an impressive roof top garden space to the fifth floor (with lift access) - providing a delightful sitting out area - enjoying spectacular long distance panoramic views across the town and beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal. All external areas are fully maintained.

There is a private car park and residents can lease a space at a current cost of circa £250 per annum (subject to availability and conditions).

TENURE
The property is leasehold on the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2014. There is a monthly service charge which is currently circa £321.94 per calendar month. This includes building insurance, communal maintenance, communal cleaning and lighting, lift maintenance, external redecoration, gardening, window cleaning, services of the house manager and the use of the laundry room. There is an annual ground rent of circa £495.

SERVICES All mains services with the exception of gas are installed. Gas is not available in the building.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

Ref: RAH190421

If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.


These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.

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