1 bedroom retirement property for sale

No onward chain. A bright and modern one-bedroom third floor retirement apartment in a highly regarded McCarthy & Stone development. Features include a light sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, contemporary shower room, lift access, and communal amenities including gardens, lounges, and an on-site manager. Ideal for over 60s seeking comfortable, low-maintenance living.

LOCATION
This beautifully maintained one-bedroom apartment is set within a modern McCarthy & Stone over 60's retirement development in the sought-after Victorian spa town of Ilkley. Ilkley was voted The Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK 2022 and offers a wealth of amenities, leisure activities, and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales, making it an ideal location for peaceful retirement living. The development provides a safe, sociable, and convenient environment for over 60s, with on-site management and communal facilities.

GROUND FLOOR
The development features a communal entrance with reception, residents’ lounge, manager’s office, scooter room, lift, and stair access to all floors.

SECOND FLOOR
The apartment is located on the third floor and is accessed via lift or stairs. It is well-presented throughout, offering bright and spacious accommodation with contemporary fittings, modern kitchen, shower room, utility/storage space, and pleasant views from the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE
The property benefits from beautifully maintained communal gardens and convenient on-street parking.

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.

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 £50 +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 trading as Hardisty 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.

SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests
Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.

BROCHURE DETAILS
Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

LEASEHOLD & RELATED CHARGES
We are advised the current service charge is £229.14 per month, which includes buildings insurance, cleaning of external windows, water rates for communal areas and apartments, electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas, 24 hour emergency call system, upkeep of gardens and grounds, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas. There is also a contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas. The service charge is reviewed annually. We are advised by our clients that the property is leasehold with the balance of 999 years from and including 1 June 2017. We are advised that the current ground rent is £425.00 per annum, paid in twice yearly instalments. Clarification regarding lease terms, length and any charges should be sought via the vendors solicitors.