The Spindles, Bradford Road, Menston, LS29

Welcome to Apartment 39, The Spindles – a beautifully presented first-floor, one-bedroom apartment nestled in the heart of a thriving independent retirement community in the charming village of Menston. Exclusively designed for individuals aged 60 and over, this exquisite apartment offers a safe, supportive and vibrant environment managed by Adlington Management Services, with the reassurance of professional staff on-site 24 hours a day.

The apartment itself is a true gem, finished to an impeccable standard throughout. Stepping into the welcoming entrance hall, you are led into a bright and spacious living/dining room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This elegant room opens onto a private walk-out balcony, offering elevated views. The beautifully maintained landscaped gardens are a serene spot to enjoy your morning tea or unwind at the end of the day. The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully designed with quality fixtures, allowing for both practicality and style.

The generously sized double bedroom provides a calm retreat, while the contemporary shower room features level, anti-slip flooring, ensuring comfort and safety. A utility/storage room adds valuable space for day-to-day convenience. Every detail of this apartment has been considered to provide a stylish yet practical home, ideal for enjoying retirement to the fullest.

Life at The Spindles is about more than just a beautiful home — it’s about community, peace of mind and maintaining your independence in a secure and sociable setting. Retirement living here provides the perfect balance between privacy and companionship. Whether you prefer quiet days in your own space or enjoy mingling with like-minded neighbours, the choice is entirely yours. The sense of belonging, connection and support offered by communities like The Spindles is invaluable — particularly when enhanced by a calendar of weekly activities designed to entertain, enrich and bring people together.

Homeowners enjoy access to a wealth of communal facilities, including a welcoming lounge, an activity studio, a stylish hairdressing salon and a guest suite for visiting friends and family. For those who enjoy dining in company, the table-service restaurant offers a delicious and convenient option, while the mobility scooter and bicycle store provide added ease for getting out and about.

Located in the picturesque village of Menston, The Spindles benefits from a desirable setting with excellent local amenities and transport links. Menston itself is known for its strong community feel and charming character, and is ideally positioned between the beautiful spa town of Ilkley and the bustling centres of Leeds and Bradford. Whether it’s a scenic stroll in the countryside, a coffee in a local café or a day out exploring nearby attractions, you’ll find everything you need within easy reach.

Apartment 39 at The Spindles is more than just a place to live — it’s a lifestyle choice that offers freedom, friendship and peace of mind in equal measure. For those seeking an elegant, manageable home in a welcoming environment where independence is celebrated and support is always close at hand, this delightful apartment is the perfect place to call home.

Entrance Hall

Composite entrance door. Access onto Living/Dining room, double bedroom, shower room and utility/storage room.

Open Plan Living/Dining

6.91m x 3.44m (22' 8" x 11' 3") This thoughtfully designed open-plan layout comfortably accommodates a relaxing lounge area and a dedicated dining or breakfast space, perfect for everyday living and entertaining alike.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.41m (10' 4" x 7' 11") uPVC double glazed electric opening window. The kitchen area provides a range of wall, drawer and base units with preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four ring hob with contemporary splash back and extraction hood. The kitchen area has partially tiled walls and under pelmet lighting.

Master Bedroom

4.46m x 3.44m (14' 8" x 11' 3") uPVC double glazed window. Fitted wardrobes with double doors.

Shower Room

2.54m x 1.65m (8' 4" x 5' 5") The wet room suite comprises of a walk in level shower area with non slip flooring, an inset WC and a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Complimentary contemporary tiling to all walls.

Store/Utility

2.11m x 1.31m (6' 11" x 4' 4") Space for washer/dryer.

Exterior

The Spindles in Menston boasts beautifully maintained gardens and grounds that provide a serene and picturesque setting for residents. Lush, manicured lawns stretch out in every direction, creating a verdant landscape that invites relaxation and leisurely strolls. The gardens are adorned with an array of vibrant flowers and meticulously pruned shrubs, offering a burst of colour and a delightful fragrance throughout the seasons. Regularly tended by skilled gardeners, the grounds at The Spindles are always in pristine condition, reflecting a commitment to providing a high-quality living environment. These beautifully maintained gardens offer a perfect blend of beauty, peace, and community spirit, making them an integral part of life at The Spindles.

Onsite Facilities for Homeowners

* Elegant on-site restaurant
* Beautifully appointed lounge with outdoor patio area
* Activities studio
* Cinema room
* Therapy suite
* Hairdressing salon
* Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
* Fully furnished suite with en-suite, television and tea/coffee making facilities for visiting friends and family
* Lifts to all floors
* Private homeowners parking
* Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds

Service and Well-being benefits

All homeowners living at The Spindles, Menston will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of care, support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. This charge is to provide services such as;

The provision of a daily restaurant service serving delicious meals.
Communal cleaning and maintenance
External window cleaning
Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Our own Management team, Adlington Management Services (AMS) take great pride in providing a high standard of service including checking on our homeowners well-being and liaising with family and professionals if necessary. They consult with homeowners on all aspects of the operations of the development and facilitate numerous social events and...

Service and Well-being charges

2025 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Spindles are:

1 bedroom – £164.20
2 bedroom – £177.54
3 bedroom – £189.86

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. Should there be any future increase, it will be capped in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) or the Annual Earnings Index (AEI), whichever is the higher. So you can be secure in the knowledge there will be no large, unexpected price increases.

It is important to point out that payment of the Service and Well-being Charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is proportioned between all apartments in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Communal Facilities Fee Explained

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Spindles is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later.

This fee ensures that homeowners can enjoy the use of our first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:

The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community, including the restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and coffee lounge, hair salon, therapy suite, guest suite and activities studio
Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure
Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace all communal parts of The Spindles to the highest standards whenever required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, b...

Communal Facilities Fees

You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier).
The fee is 4% per annum, capped at 5 years (maximum 20%) of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property) per year or part year of occupation.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.