2 bedroom retirement property for sale

* SECOND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT FOR THE OVER 60s * TWO BEDROOMS * CONVENIENT LOCATION * NO ONWARD CHAIN *

A LIGHT AND AIRY TWO BEDROOMED APARTMENT LOCATED ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THIS HIGHLY DESIRABLE PURPOSE BUILT RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT SITUATED AT THE HEART OF ILKLEY TOWN CENTRE.

Enjoying a lovely easterly aspect and a pleasant outlook over Ilkley, the winter gardens and towards Middleton. This well proportioned second floor apartment comprises a private entrance hall with intercom linked to the communal entrance, sizeable sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom, single bedroom and a shower room.

Guardian Court features various residents' facilities such as; a communal lounge for residents to use with a kitchenette attached. Regular coffee mornings and meetings are held in the lounge. A laundry room for to use of residents, equipped with a large automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Lower ground parking garage for cars and mobility scooters (subject to availability). The apartment also benefits from 24/7 emergency call out system. The new digital system was installed to each room in the apartment with a pull cord that allows the resident to contact the Anchor call centre in an emergency. The call centre is available 24/7 and can communicate with the residents via a speaker phone in the flat. The call centre can assess the situation and take any appropriate action required.

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 SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes, comprises: -

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
Guardian Court benefits from a lift allowing access to all floors.

SECOND FLOOR

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL
Including a fitted store cupboard. A new digital entry phone system has recently been installed.

SITTING ROOM 19'8" x 10'8" (6m x 3.25m)
With ample space for both a living and dining area. Ceiling coving. Window to the rear elevation.

KITCHEN 9'8" x 6'7" (2.95m x 2m)
Comprising a good range of base and wall units with co-ordinating work surfaces. Appliances include an electric hob with cooker hood over, oven, fridge/freezer, and washing machine. Window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM 11'3" x 9'3" (3.43m x 2.82m)
An ample double bedroom featuring a range of fitted wardrobes. Window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM 9'3" x 7'1" (2.82m x 2.16m)
Including a fitted wardrobe. Window to the rear elevation.

SHOWER ROOM 6'4" x 5'6" (1.93m x 1.68m)
Comprising a walk-in shower with glass screen, hand wash basin and a low suite wc.

OUTSIDE
Guardian Court stands within beautifully maintained communal grounds with a lovely west facing seating area.

PARKING
Guardian Court has the advantage of a lower ground parking area where residents may rent a parking space (subject to availability). Parking and power outlets for mobility scooters is also available.

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.

TENURE
We are advised by our clients that the property is leasehold with the balance of 189 years from the 1/9/1988.

SERVICE CHARGE
Anchor properties own the freehold and manage Guardian Court. The service charges are £391.03 per month. This covers; central heating, hot water, exterior window cleaning, maintenance of communal grounds, cleaning of communal areas and part-time estate manager. The only additional costs would be the electricity usage and any other services such as TV, broadband etc. The buildings maintenance is funded from a 'sinking fund'. This fund is added to when an apartment is sold. Each purchaser signs a contract to agree to pay a percentage of the purchase price of the apartment into the sinking fund for each year they live there when they (or their executors) come to sell the property. This percentage is currently 1.75%. Anchor properties produce a schedule of future anticipated maintenance works required and this is discussed with all residents prior to the work being carried out.

COUNCIL TAX
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Tax Band C. For further details on Bradford Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on[use Contact Agent Button].

LOCATION
The entrance to Guardian Court is on a one way street. To reach it by car, turn into Wells Road. After approximately 100 yards turn right, then right again into Wells Promenade and Guardian Court is immediately on the right hand side. To reach Guardian Court on foot from the centre of Ilkley, Wells Promenade is located next to Mill Ghyll and Guardian Court can be found on the left hand side.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 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.