1 bedroom retirement property for sale

* RETIREMENT APARTMENT * GROUND FLOOR * ONE BEDROOM * COMMUNAL GROUNDS * CAR PARKING FACILITIES *

AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED AND NEWLY DECORATED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT PROVIDING LIGHT AND AIRY ONE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION.

Situated within a characterful period building which makes up part of the highly regarded Listers Court retirement development, this ground floor apartment benefits from access to numerous residents' facilities such as a communal lounge, laundry, beautifully maintained gardens and car park. The accommodation comprises a private entrance hall, spacious sitting room, well appointed kitchen, double bedroom and a shower room.

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 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.

This beautiful spa town sits approximately 12 miles north of Bradford and 17 miles north west of Leeds and offers a rich sense of heritage with elegant Victorian architecture including an original arcade that has been carefully re-purposed to create covered walkways for pedestrians to enjoy, whatever the weather. Browse a variety of local boutiques and stores, cafes and restaurants and a selection of galleries, a cinema and museums all offer plenty to entertain active culture seekers.

The development is located within a level walk of Ilkley Railway Station and has a regular train service to Leeds and Bradford city centres. Also within easy reach of the town centre are Booths Supermarket, Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Betty's Tea Rooms, the Clarke Foley day centre, Ilkley Moor Medical Practice and Coronation Hospital, as well as the Ilkley Bowling club and Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash club.

The accommodation has GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING and with approximate room sizes, comprises:-

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL 18'7" x 4'3" (5.66m x 1.3m)
An inviting entrance hall with ceiling coving and a recessed cloaks cupboard.

SITTING ROOM 15'5" x 12'10" (4.7m x 3.9m)
A spacious reception room featuring three wall light points. Video entry system linked to the communal entrance and ceiling coving. Sash window to the front elevation providing a pleasant outlook.

KITCHEN 10'3" x 7'7" (3.12m x 2.3m)
Smartly presented and comprising a good range of base and wall units with co-ordinating work surfaces and splashback. Breakfast bar and ceiling coving. Sash window to the front elevation. Appliances include an oven, four ring induction hob with cooker hood over, integrated fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.

BEDROOM 12'9" x 10'4" (3.89m x 3.15m)
An ample double bedroom including a fitted wardrobe. Display shelves, two wall light points and ceiling coving. Useful recessed store cupboard. Sash window to the front elevation.

SHOWER ROOM 8'3" x 8'1" (2.51m x 2.46m)
Comprising a walk-in shower with glass screen, hand wash basin and a low suite wc. Ceiling coving. Cupboard housing the water cylinder.

OUTSIDE

GARDENS
Listers Court stands within immaculately maintained communal gardens.

PARKING
The development includes a residents' car park.

TENURE
We are advised by our clients that the property is leasehold with the balance of 99 years from 25th November 1998.

SERVICE CHARGE
We are advised the current service charge is £3,040.68 per annum which includes buildings insurance, cleaning, decorating and lighting of the common areas, external window cleaning, servicing and maintenance of the lift, gardening and water charges. Day to day management of the development is undertaken by Listers Court Management Company in conjunction with Adair Paxton Chartered Surveyors in Leeds. The next service charge review date is March 2024. The management company own the Freehold and have elected not to pay a ground rent.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by prior appointment with Dale Eddison's Ilkley office.

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 D. For further details on Bradford Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on[use Contact Agent Button].

LOCATION
From Dale Eddison's Ilkley office travel westwards along The Grove and turn right into Cunliffe Road, Listers Court is on the left hand side just past the Clarke Foley Centre.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017
Money Laundering Regulations (Introduced June 2017). To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £36 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Linley and Simpson Sales Limited and Dale Eddison Limited are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.

CLIENT'S COMMENTS
My mother required a ground floor apartment which was central to all the local amenities, thus enabling her to maintain her independence. The property offers spacious accommodation with