1 bedroom apartment for sale

This stunning, one bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of the handsome, historic Ilkley landmark building that is Wells House. Enjoying generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings, stunning views and within walking distance of Ilkley town centre, train station and Ilkley moor this is a fabulous, ready to move in property.

The position of this fine building on the edge of Ilkley Moor is most appealing, combining proximity to beautiful, open countryside and superb views yet being within walking distance of the centre of Ilkley with all its many amenities. Wells House was converted into luxury apartments in 2003 and offers a highly desirable blend of traditional grandeur with luxury, contemporary styling. Apartment 2 provides a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, ground floor, elegant apartment in this enchanting and captivating setting. Beautifully presented, the apartment is accessed from the imposing atrium reception hallway at ground floor level. The private entrance door opens into the spacious, welcoming hallway giving access to the principal rooms including a good sized dining kitchen with smart cabinetry and a full complement of integrated appliances. A tall sash window overlooks the beautiful, communal roof terrace and affords stunning long distance views. With room for a large dining table this is a most spacious room. A generously proportioned lounge with patio doors, Juliet balcony and a beautiful, bespoke Neville Johnson library unit with ladder filling one wall is a most impressive room. A delightful double bedroom with patio doors and Juliet balcony, again, enjoying stunning views, served by an immaculate, high quality en suite shower room and separate cloakroom off the hall complete the accommodation on offer in this charming apartment. The property benefits from an allocated parking space and there are storage facilities on the lower ground floor. The apartment has easy access to delightful, communal grounds affording stunning Wharfe Valley views. The gardens are attractively and meticulously maintained and include a level, lawned terrace, which the apartment overlooks, two duck ponds and a stream, providing a beautiful setting.
Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt, open countryside of Wharfedale with glorious 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, Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities including the Ilkley lido pool, 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 including Ilkley Grammar School.
Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford taking less than half an hour and excellent connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
A viewing of this lovely property is highly recommended to fully appreciate its excellent, 'ready to move in' condition, fabulous room sizes and wonderful location, all in all creating a most desirable home.
With CENTRAL HEATING, ALARM SYSTEM and CHARACTER FEATURES and with approximate room sizes the property comprises:

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance Lobby - Smartly presented with tiled flooring and individual post boxes.

Central Glazed Atrium - The impressive, spacious, central atrium is a joy to behold. One's eyes are drawn to the glazed roof, which allows an abundance of natural light to flood in. Contemporary design features include a central stone fountain and seating area and two glass and stainless steel passenger lifts, providing access to all floors. Travertine marble and solid wooden floors throughout add to the luxurious feel.

Private Entrance Hall - A carpeted reception hall with coving and radiator. Doors open into all the principal rooms. Two cupboards house the electric boiler and hot water tank and provide useful storage.

Dining Kitchen - 4.09 x 4.06 (13'5" x 13'3") - A good sized dining kitchen with a range of pale wood base and wall units with stainless steel handles, complementary, granite effect worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. A full complement of integral appliances include fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, double electric oven, five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over and splashback. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Amtico flooring, downlighting, radiator. A tall sash window with fitted blind overlooks the beautiful, communal roof terrace and across to Wharfe Valley countryside beyond. There is ample room for a large dining table and one can imagine many happy times with family and friends here.

Lounge - 6.22 x 4.04 (20'4" x 13'3") - A spacious lounge of generous proportions with high ceilings, picture rail, coving and deep skirtings. Patio doors with glazed panels opening to a Juliet balcony afford a wonderful aspect over the roof terrace and to the countryside beyond. A coal effect gas fire set in an attractive metal surround with black, marble hearth creates a focal point to this room. Carpeted flooring, two radiators with attractive radiator covers. A large, bespoke Neville Johnson library unit takes pride of place in this room and provides ample storage with shelving, cupboards and drawers.

Bedroom - 5.11 x 4.19 (16'9" x 13'8") - A large bedroom with ample room for comfortable furniture and with glazed patio doors with Juliet balcony, again overlooking the lovely roof terrace and countryside beyond. High ceilings accentuate the feeling of space, further attractive features are the deep skirtings, picture rail and coving. Carpeted flooring, downlighting, radiator. Door into:

En Suite Shower Room - A beautifully presented en suite shower room with low-level W.C. with concealed cistern, handbasin with sparkly, chrome mixer tap set in a deep vanity unit. Separate shower cubicle with attractive wall tiling, thermostatic drench shower and additional shower attachment. Fitted vanity cupboards provide great storage. Illuminated wall mirror, downlighting. Complementary floor tiling.

Cloakroom - With low-level W.C. and handbasin with chrome mixer tap. Set in a vanity cupboard with mosaic style, tiled splashback. Useful wall shelving and laminate flooring. Radiator, downlighting, extractor.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - Apartment 2 has access to delightful, communal grounds affording stunning Wharfe Valley views. The grounds are attractively and meticulously maintained and include a level, lawned terrace, which the apartment overlooks, two duck ponds and a stream, providing a beautiful setting. One can imagine taking an evening stroll or sitting and relaxing, just taking in the stunning surroundings and views, all to be enjoyed by the residents. If the grounds are not enough space for you then a short stroll across the road opens up to the famous Ilkley Moor affording many fantastic walks on your doorstep.

Allocated Parking - The property benefits from an allocated parking space to the rear of the building.

Notes -

Tenure - We are advised by our vendor that the apartment is leasehold with a share of the freehold and has the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2000.
The service charge is £315 per month to include maintenance of communal areas and gardens and lift maintenance.
Buildings insurance is £1,500 per annum.
No pets allowed.