Riverside Gardens, Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, HG5

Welcome to Apartment 53 at Riverside Gardens, an elegant and beautifully designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment nestled within a vibrant new retirement community in the charming market town of Knaresborough. Situated on the second floor of this thoughtfully created development, this contemporary home offers both privacy and comfort, combined with the warmth and security of community living, exclusively for those aged 60 and over.

From the moment you enter the apartment, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall leading through to a light-filled open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This sociable space is finished to a high standard, offering both style and practicality, and opens directly onto a private walk-out balcony – perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or evening breeze. The kitchen has been designed with convenience in mind and is complemented by a larder, providing additional storage for essentials. A separate utility room and a handy storage cupboard enhance the apartment’s overall functionality.

The apartment offers three generously sized bedrooms, with the main bedroom featuring a modern en-suite shower room complete with level access and anti-slip flooring for ease and safety. A separate guest bathroom is ideal for visitors or accommodating family, ensuring both comfort and privacy.

This beautiful apartment forms part of Riverside Gardens, a purpose-built development managed by Adlington Management Services. Here, you’ll find a truly supportive and sociable environment designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. With staff available on-site 24 hours a day, every day, you can enjoy complete peace of mind, knowing support is always close at hand if ever needed – all while maintaining the independence of your own home.

Riverside Gardens is more than just a place to live – it’s a lifestyle. The development offers a host of high-quality communal facilities including a table-service restaurant, homeowners' lounge, coffee lounge, hairdressing salon, activity studio, therapy suite, and even a guest suite for visiting friends and family. There is also a dedicated mobility scooter and bicycle store for added convenience.

Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the development, offering tranquil spaces to relax, read, or enjoy a walk with neighbours. Weekly activities and events bring homeowners together, encouraging new friendships and creating a true sense of community. Whether you're enjoying an afternoon in the coffee lounge, joining in a gentle class in the activity studio, or simply taking a peaceful stroll through the gardens, there are countless ways to stay active and connected.

Living in a retirement community like Riverside Gardens offers so much more than just a home – it provides a secure, welcoming environment where you can continue to live independently, surrounded by like-minded neighbours and a supportive team. The emphasis is on choice and flexibility, allowing you to do as much or as little as you like, with everything you need right on your doorstep.

Apartment 53 is a rare opportunity to embrace all the benefits of retirement living, without compromising on quality or independence. Whether you're entertaining family, enjoying a peaceful afternoon, or exploring the vibrant social calendar on offer, Riverside Gardens offers a home where you can truly live life your way, every day.

Entrance Hall

Entry is via a durable composite entrance door, leading into the spacious open-plan living, dining, kitchen area. The principle rooms are accessed via the hallway with the addition of a utility room, and a storage room.

Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen

Living/Dining Area

5.82m x 4.19m (19' 1" x 13' 9") uPVC double glazed double doors onto the walk out balcony. uPVC double glazed window. The open-plan living, dining area creates a seamless flow of space, perfect for both relaxed living and stylish entertaining. The layout fosters a sense of openness, allowing natural light to fill the space and offering a versatile environment for everyday living and social gatherings

Kitchen Area

4.38m x 2.52m (14' 4" x 8' 3") The kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with a comprehensive range of wall-mounted, drawer, and base units provides ample storage, while generous preparation surfaces incorporate a sleek stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four-ring hob with a stylish splashback, and an extraction hood—offering both functionality and modern design. Under-pelmet lighting add a touch of sophistication, enhancing both practicality and ambiance.

Larder

2.11m x 1.10m (6' 11" x 3' 7") A dedicated larder room offers additional storage for pantry items, kitchen essentials, and dry goods—keeping the main kitchen area uncluttered while adding both convenience and functionality to everyday living.

Main Bedroom

5.56m x 3.30m (18' 3" x 10' 10") The main bedroom features a uPVC double-glazed double doors onto a personal walk-out balcony and two uPVC double glazed windows, ensuring abundant natural light and excellent insulation. Thoughtfully designed, it includes built in wardrobes with double doors that provide generous storage while preserving a sleek, streamlined aesthetic. Enhancing its appeal further, the bedroom boasts a private en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.91m x 1.64m (9' 7" x 5' 4") The wet room suite is designed with both comfort and style in mind, featuring a walk-in level shower area with non-slip flooring for safety and ease of use. It includes an inset WC and wash basin with a sleek chrome mixer tap. A chrome ladder-style heated towel rail adds a practical yet stylish touch, while full contemporary tiling to all walls provides a clean, modern finish.

Bedroom Two

4.11m x 3.05m (13' 6" x 10' 0") uPVC double-glazed window, Bedroom Two is a bright and welcoming space, designed for comfort in all seasons.

Bedroom Three

3.44m x 2.69m (11' 3" x 8' 10") Bedroom Three enjoys the benefit of a uPVC double-glazed window, offering excellent natural light and enhanced insulation for year-round comfort.

Bathroom

2.51m x 1.66m (8' 3" x 5' 5") The bathroom suite comprises a panelled bath with a chrome mixer tap, integrated shower attachment, and a sleek folding shower screen. A wash basin with a matching chrome mixer tap and an inset WC complete the space. Contemporary tiling throughout and a chrome ladder-style heated towel rail add both style and practicality to this modern, well-appointed bathroom.

Utility Room

1.90m x 1.88m (6' 3" x 6' 2") A dedicated utility space with plumbing provisions for a washer/dryer adds valuable convenience, making day-to-day laundry tasks effortless and discreet

Storage Room

1.75m x 1.69m (5' 9" x 5' 6") The generously sized storage room provides a practical and discreet solution for organizing everyday essentials, seasonal belongings, or household supplies—contributing to a clutter-free, well-ordered living environment

Exterior

Riverside House in Knaresborough is nestled within beautifully maintained gardens and landscaped grounds, offering homeowners a peaceful and picturesque setting. Expansive manicured lawns are adorned with vibrant seasonal blooms and meticulously pruned shrubs, providing colour and fragrance throughout the year. Expertly tended by skilled gardeners, the grounds remain in immaculate condition—reflecting ARL's dedication to quality and care. These serene outdoor spaces not only elevate the surroundings but also nurture a sense of community and well-being, making them a treasured part of life at Riverside House.

Key Points

• Fully-fitted wool blend carpets throughout
• Fully-fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, including dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer
• Fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms
• Spacious utility cupboards and storage facilities
• All apartments have either a patio or balcony
• Audio-visual security entry system with viewing monitor to each apartment, and controlled entry to the building
• Sophisticated 24-hour call system linked directly to the on-site team
• Two lifts
• On-site parking
• Landscaped and maintained gardens
• Protected by a 10-year NHBC warranty

Tailored personal care^ packages are available, should they be required now or in the future.

^ additional charges apply

On-site Facilities for Homeowners

Elegant on-site restaurant^
Homeowners’ lounge
Coffee lounge
Activities studio
Therapy suite^
Hairdressing salon^
Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
Fully furnished guest suite^ with en-suite, television and tea/coffee making facilities
Lifts to all floors
Private homeowners parking
Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds

^ additional charges apply

Service and Well-being benefits

All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:

A restaurant^ with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals
Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens
External window cleaning, including all individual apartments
Water usage in your apartment and communal areas, and buildings insurance
24-hour on-site support team, 365 days a year, in case of emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment
Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.

Service and Well-being charges

2025/26 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charge

1-bedroom £188
2-bedroom £204
3-bedroom £219

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually.

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.

Agent's Note

All apartments are LEASEHOLD with a monthly Service and Well-being charge, and a Communal Facilities Fee which is payable upon the sale of your home.

Tailored personal care packages are available at an additional cost.

Adlington Retirement Living (ARL) is the developer and Adlington Management Services (AMS) is the operator of Radford House. ARL are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and aim to comply with the ARCO Consumer Code.

A reasonable fee for administration at point of resale is payable. This is currently £500 + VAT. A Key Facts document for more detailed information on all charges.

Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2025.

Communal Facilities Fees

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at Riverside Gardens 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.

Communal Facilities Fees Continued

Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace elements of the communal areas to the highest standards when required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, but it will also protect the resale value of your property, ensuring that when an apartment is sold, you will get the best sales value for it.

All homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own apartment.

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.