Riverside Gardens, Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, HG5

Welcome to Apartment 25, Riverside Gardens – a beautifully crafted, brand new two-bedroom first floor apartment, offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy independent retirement living in the historic market town of Knaresborough. Designed exclusively for those aged 60 and over, this elegant home combines contemporary style with thoughtful features to support a relaxed, secure and sociable lifestyle.

The apartment welcomes you with a spacious and inviting entrance hall, leading through to an open-plan living and dining area that feels both homely and modern. Large windows fill the room with natural light and doors open onto your own private walk-out balcony – a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings or a morning coffee in the fresh air. The adjoining kitchen is sleek and fully fitted with modern appliances, making it both practical and stylish.

The main bedroom is a generous double, offering a calm and restful space to unwind. There’s also a versatile second bedroom, ideal for guests, a hobby room or a study. The apartment features a beautifully appointed shower room with level access and anti-slip flooring, designed for both safety and comfort. A separate utility room and a particularly spacious storage cupboard add to the sense of ease and functionality throughout.

Riverside Gardens is far more than just a place to live – it’s a vibrant retirement community where homeowners can enjoy the best of both worlds: complete privacy and independence within their own home, alongside the reassurance of 24/7 on-site support provided by Adlington Management Services. This offers peace of mind not only for homeowners, but also for their loved ones, knowing help is at hand should it ever be needed – while still enabling residents to live entirely on their own terms.

One of the great joys of retirement living is the opportunity for companionship, and at Riverside Gardens, community and connection are at the heart of everyday life. A range of weekly activities offers entertainment and the chance to socialise, whether you’re keen to make new friends or simply enjoy the occasional gathering. Homeowners can enjoy the stylish table-service restaurant, a welcoming lounge for relaxing with neighbours, a cosy coffee lounge, a hairdressing salon, an activity studio and a therapy suite. There’s even a guest suite available for visiting family and friends, ensuring your loved ones always feel welcome.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens offer a peaceful retreat for a quiet stroll or an afternoon chat, providing a lovely setting to enjoy nature and the seasons. With all facilities thoughtfully located on-site, there’s everything you need to make daily life easy, enjoyable and enriching.

Knaresborough itself is a gem of a town, perched above the River Nidd and brimming with character. From its cobbled streets and riverside walks to the famous viaduct and castle ruins, it’s a place full of charm and history. The town centre offers a delightful selection of independent shops, cafes and traditional markets, along with excellent transport links to nearby Harrogate and beyond.

Apartment 25 at Riverside Gardens offers the chance to embrace retirement in comfort and style – a home that allows you to live life your way, in a community that supports, inspires and welcomes.

Entrance Hall

Composite entrance door. Access onto Living/Dining room, two bedrooms, a shower room a utility room and a generous storage room.

Open Plan Living / Dining Room

6.97m x 3.56m (22' 11" x 11' 8") Expertly crafted for contemporary living, this open-plan layout seamlessly integrates a welcoming lounge with a dedicated dining or breakfast area—perfect for effortless daily living and sophisticated entertaining. Step out onto your private walk-out balcony, an inviting extension of the living space, ideal for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or simply soaking in the fresh air.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.41m (10' 5" x 7' 11") The kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with a uPVC double-glazed electric opening window, inviting in natural light and fresh air. 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.

Main Bedroom

4.84m x 2.90m (15' 11" x 9' 6") The main bedroom benefits from a uPVC double-glazed window, providing natural light and insulation. It also features fitted wardrobes with double doors, offering ample storage space while maintaining a clean and streamlined appearance

Bedroom Two

5.59m x 3.02m (18' 4" x 9' 11") Bedroom Two enjoys the benefit of a uPVC double-glazed window, offering excellent natural light and enhanced insulation for year-round comfort.

Shower Room

2.51m x 1.64m (8' 3" 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 a pedestal 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.

Utility Room

2.44m x 0.99m (8' 0" x 3' 3") 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

3.56m x 1.25m (11' 8" x 4' 1") A generously sized storage room offers a convenient solution for keeping everyday essentials, seasonal items, or cleaning supplies neatly tucked away, enhancing the home’s sense of order and space.

Exterior

Riverside House in Knaresborough is nestled within beautifully maintained gardens and landscaped grounds, offering residents 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.