1 bedroom retirement property for sale

With no onward chain, level access to communal grounds and situated in a fabulous, central Ilkley location, close to the doctors' surgery and hospital, a stunning, one double bedroom, ground floor apartment, designed with comfort and low maintenance in mind for the over 70s. Chesterton Court is in the McCarthy and Stone development and offers luxury, retirement living.

Chesterton Court is in the McCarthy and Stone development and offers luxury, retirement living with the peace of mind that 24/7 extra support is on hand from on site staff if required, a bistro style restaurant when one would like a break from cooking to make life easier, domestic assistance, access to a laundry room and communal lounge areas for companionship, in addition to landscaped, communal grounds.
The apartment features a welcoming entrance hall with storage cupboard, a spacious, double bedroom with a large walk-in wardrobe, a large lounge with door opening onto a paved area in the communal grounds, a high quality fitted kitchen with a range of integral appliances and a wet room style shower room. With neutral décor throughout, this apartment is literally ready to move in and ‘put the kettle on’. This McCarthy and Stone development is located in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley within walking distance of all the amenities and benefits from wonderful Wharfe Valley views.
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, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library, Playhouse theatre and boutique cinema.
Ilkley has regular train services to Leeds and Bradford and regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
This is an absolute gem of an apartment in immaculate condition so if you enjoy the lifestyle that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep then this stylish apartment is the perfect, retirement home and an early viewing is highly recommended.
With ELECTRIC HEATING and UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT and with approximate room sizes the apartment comprises:

Ground Floor -

Commnal Entrance - The apartment, situated on the ground floor of Chesterton Court, is accessed via a smart, communal entrance with carpeted flooring, neutral décor and handrail. Lift access to upper floors.

Private Entrance Hall - A smart, solid wooden door opens into a welcoming hallway with carpeted flooring, wall mounted heater, useful storage cupboard, downlighting and doors leading into the principal rooms.

Lounge Dining Room - 8.2 x 3.4 (26'10" x 11'1") - An oak door with glazed panels opens into a large, bright and airy sitting room. Carpeted flooring, wall mounted cupboard, electric wall heater and TV point. UPVC, double glazed door with side window opening onto a paved, patio area in the communal grounds. Ample room for a dining table. An oak door with glazed panels opens into:

Kitchen - 3.0 x 2.5 (9'10" x 8'2") - Fitted with a range of cream, high gloss, wall and base units and drawers with stainless steel handles and contrasting grey worksurfaces and upstands. High quality integral appliances include a fridge freezer, electric oven, induction hob with glass splashback and stainless steel extractor hood over. A stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome, mixer tap sits beneath a double glazed window. Large, neutral, floor tiling, low level spotlights to base units and undercabinet lighting. Extractor, ceiling light.

Bedroom - 6.3 x 2.9 (20'8" x 9'6") - A great sized, double bedroom with a large, walk-in wardrobe providing generous storage with drawer unit, shelving and plenty of hanging space. Carpeted flooring, wall mounted heater. Ample room for bedroom furniture., double glazed window.

Wc Shower Room - A well-appointed shower room with large walk-in, wet room style shower with chrome, drench shower plus additional, adjustable shower attachment. A handbasin with chrome, monobloc tap sits in a vanity cupboard affording plentiful storage with backlit mirror over. Low-level w/c with concealed cistern and chrome flush. Chrome, ladder style, heated, towel rail. Neutral, vinyl flooring and ceramic wall tiling.

Outside -

Communal Gardens - This beautiful, ground floor apartment opens onto the delightful, manicured, communal grounds with paved seating areas and benches set on well-maintained areas of lawn.

Notes -

Tenure - We are advised by our vendor that the apartment is leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2018.
The service charge is TBC per annum. This includes 24/7 emergency assistance, maintenance and insurance of communal areas and a weekly slot for domestic cleaning / assistance.
The ground rent is TBC per annum. This fee is payable in two payments per year, each being 50%,, one in January and the other in June.

Utilities And Services - The property benefits from mains electricity and drainage.
There is Ultrafast Fibre Broadband available to the property.
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We are required by HMRC to undertake Anti Money Laundering checks on all prospective buyers once the purchase price and terms have been agreed. The cost payable by the successful buyer is £30 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer.
We will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. We will also request proof of funding. Please note that the property will not be marked as SSTC (sold subject to contract) until the checks have been satisfactorily completed so we therefore ask buyers for their prompt cooperation so that there is no delay.
An invoice will be issued to you once the sale has been agreed to be paid by bank transfer to Harrison Robinson.