1 bedroom apartment for sale

A very well presented, ready to move in, second floor apartment enjoying open plan living room/kitchen and double bedroom affording delightful views with an allocated parking space. All within walking distance of Ilkley town centre this really is a delightful apartment, ideal for a first time buyer or somebody looking to downsize.

One enters the building via stone steps with wrought iron railings leading up to the communal entrance door, where one finds a carpeted staircase with beautiful, original oak balustrading and hand rail leading up to the first and second floor landings. A tall, double glazed window to the first floor landing affords a fabulous view across the valley. There are two apartments on the second floor with Flat 7 found on the right hand side. One enters into a very well presented open plan kitchen/living room with a range of white cabinetry in the kitchen and a carpeted area for a comfortable sofa and wall mounted TV in the lounge area. A double glazed, sash window affords a beautiful view across Ilkley to the valley beyond. A double bedroom with Velux enjoying a direct view up to the Cow and Calf Rocks and smartly presented three-piece bathroom complete the accommodation in this delightful and cosy apartment.
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. llkley 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.

This great 'lock up and leave' apartment with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE GLAZED SASH WINDOWS and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance - Stone steps with metal railings lead to the solid timber, communal entrance door. A carpeted staircase with beautiful, original oak balustrading leads up to the first and second floor landings, where one finds the entrance to flat seven on the second floor. A large, double glazed window on the first floor affords beautiful views across the valley.

Second Floor -

Landing - A private entrance door off the carpeted landing area gives access to apartment 7.

Open Plan Living - 4.44 x 3.13 (14'6" x 10'3") - The private entrance door opens into a charming open plan living kitchen, a most sociable and comfortable area in which to relax and entertain. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with complementary worksurfaces incorporating a handy breakfast bar with integral washing machine beneath. Appliances include an under counter fridge, electric oven and two ring gas hob with extractor over. Inset sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, Wooden flooring, open to a comfortable lounge area with a double glazed sash window affording fantastic views across the valley. Carpeted flooring, exposed, painted beam. Door to:

Bedroom - 3.88 x 2.64 (12'8" x 8'7") - A delightful, double bedroom with low level double glazed window and Velux enjoying a direct view up to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks, carpeted flooring, exposed, painted beam and radiator.

Bathroom - With low level w/c, wall hung hand basin with traditional style, chrome taps with wall mirror over and bath with thermostatic drench shower, glazed screen and large, white metro tiling to walls. Tiled flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed sash window. Chrome, heated towel rail.

Outside -

Allocated Parking - The apartment benefits from a, numbered, allocated parking space to the front of the property behind stone walling in the residents' car park.

Notes - We are advised by our client that the property is leasehold with a share of the freehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 1985.
The service charge is £750 per annum paid monthly including buildings insurance, external painting and general repairs.
There is no ground rent.
No pets allowed, although this can be discussed with the other flat owners.
There is a clause in the lease which says the apartment cannot be rented.

Utilities And Services - The apartment benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
Broadband speeds and mobile 'phone coverage can be checked on the Mobile and Broadband Checker Ofcom website.