Railway Road, Ilkley

A charming, one bedroom, ground floor apartment, designed with comfort and low maintenance in mind for the over 60s. Priestley Court is in the McCarthy and Stone development and offers luxury, retirement living with the peace of mind that extra support is on hand from on site staff if required and with the benefit of communal lounge areas for companionship in addition to landscaped, communal gardens, a delightful roof terrace with stunning views and an allocated parking space.

The apartment features, a spacious bedroom with walk in wardrobe, a generous lounge with Upvc French doors leading out onto a flagged patio area, a high quality, fitted kitchen with a range of integral appliances and a good-sized shower room off the large entrance hall. With neutral décor throughout, this apartment is literally ready to move into and ready to ‘put the kettle on’. The apartment has a controlled entry system and is wheelchair accessible throughout. This McCarthy and Stone development is located in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley within walking distance of all the amenities and benefits from magnificent Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor 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, 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.

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance Hallway - - The apartment, situated on the ground floor of Priestley Court is accessed via a spacious communal entrance with voice entry system, carpeted flooring, neutral décor and handrail. Lift access to all floors.

Hallway - A smart, solid, wooden door opens into a spacious, welcoming hallway with carpeted flooring, wall mounted, electric heater, downlighting and doors leading into all the principal rooms, including a utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a further useful, storage cupboard. Wall mounted, controlled, entry system.

Utility Cupboard -

Lounge - 5.23m x 3.66m (17'1" x 12'0") - An oak panelled door with glazed panels opens into a large, bright and airy, dual aspect sitting room benefitting from uPVC, double glazed patio doors leading out onto the flagged patio. One can imagine enjoying a morning coffee or glass of your favourite tipple in the evening sitting here. A further, double glazed window to the side elevation allows natural light to flood in. Carpeted flooring, wall mounted heater, open into:

Kitchen - 2.43m x 2.21m (7'11" x 7'3") - Fitted with a range of cream, high gloss, wall and base units with stainless steel handles and contrasting grey worksurfaces and upstands. High quality integral appliances include a fridge freezer, electric oven and microwave, induction hob with glass splashback and stainless-steel extractor hood over. A stainless- steel sink and drainer with chrome, mixer tap sits beneath the double glazed window. What a view to wash up to! Large, stone effect, floor tiling, low level spotlights to base units and undercabinet lighting, wall mounted heater.

Bedroom - 4.04m x 2.74m (13'3" x 8'11") - A great sized, double bedroom with a large, walk-in wardrobe providing generous storage with plenty of hanging space. Carpeted flooring, wall mounted heater, uPVC, double glazed window to side elevation.

Bathroom - A modern, shower room off the entrance hall with double walk-in shower cubicle with drench shower and additional hand shower attachment and glass screen. Low level w/c with concealed cistern and chrome flush with shelf over and vanity ceramic hand basin with chrome, mixer tap set in a white vanity unit with mirrored, vanity cupboard above with built in lighting. Neutral, floor and wall tiling, wall mounted fan.

Communal Lounge - Priestly Court benefits from a communal lounge where various activities take place throughout the week.

Outside -

Patio Area - This beautiful, apartment benefits from a private, flagged patio, which continues round to the west side of the property taking advantage of the afternoon sun. The property benefits from an allocated parking space and the use of the manicured, communal grounds with paved seating areas and benches set on well- maintained areas of lawn. Priestley Court also has a fabulous Sun Roof Terrace, where one can relax and enjoy the fantastic views.

Notes -

Charges - The apartment is leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2017.
House Manager Service charge: £2,509.80 per annum / £209.00 a month (for the financial year ended 30 Jun 2024)
Ground rent: £425 per year. Ground rent review: June 2032
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Management Services.
It is a condition of purchase that all residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years.

Utilites And Services - The property benefits from mains electric and drainage.
Ultrafast Fibre Broadband is available to this property.
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