The Spindles, Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29

Apartment 50, The Spindles – a beautifully presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom second-floor apartment, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of highly sought-after garden views. Set within an independent retirement community in the desirable village of Menston, this elegant home offers not just comfort and security, but a wonderfully enriched lifestyle tailored to those aged 60 and over.

This particular apartment is a rare gem. The living and dining area opens onto a private walk-out balcony, offering elevated views across the meticulously maintained communal gardens. It’s a tranquil and uplifting space – ideal for relaxing with a book, enjoying a quiet coffee, or simply taking in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The contemporary fitted kitchen sits just off the main living area and is designed with both style and practicality in mind, providing everything needed for day-to-day living and entertaining.

Both double bedrooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. The principal bedroom features a modern en-suite shower room, complete with level access and anti-slip flooring to ensure ease and safety. A second bathroom provides added convenience for guests, and the apartment also benefits from a separate utility room and a generous storage room off the hallway – keeping everything tidy and well-organised without compromising on living space.

Finished to an exceptional standard, this apartment is ready to move straight into, with a calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout. But the real appeal of life at The Spindles goes far beyond the apartment itself.

This thriving retirement community offers a way of living that’s both independent and supported – a rare and rewarding combination. Homeowners can enjoy the freedom and privacy of their own home, while also having access to a wonderful array of communal facilities and the reassurance of 24/7 on-site staff provided by Adlington Management Services. It’s a place where you’re never far from help if needed, yet completely in control of your own lifestyle.

The communal areas are truly impressive. From the warm and sociable homeowners’ lounge to the elegant restaurant offering freshly prepared meals with table service, every space has been designed to foster comfort, wellbeing, and community. There’s also an activity studio hosting a varied calendar of weekly events and pastimes, a cinema room for relaxed screenings, a hairdressing salon, a mobility scooter and bicycle store, and even a guest suite for visiting friends and family.

This setting provides more than just a beautiful home – it offers a sense of connection, companionship, and choice. Whether you’re seeking lively social interaction or peaceful moments of solitude, The Spindles gives you the freedom to live life exactly how you wish, with all the added benefits of a secure and thoughtfully managed environment.

Located in the heart of Menston, a charming village located near the Yorkshire Dales and the market town of Ilkley, The Spindles enjoys a peaceful, leafy setting with excellent local amenities. Menston offers a warm village atmosphere with a close-knit community feel, while Ilkley, just a short drive away, is famed for its boutique shops, cafés, cultural attractions, and stunning scenery – perfect for a leisurely day out or a spot of lunch with friends.

Apartment 50 is a rare opportunity to secure a premium home within a much-admired development, with beautiful views and a lifestyle that offers both freedom and fulfilment. It’s more than a move – it’s a fresh start in a place where you can truly live life your way.

Entrance Hallway

The apartment is accessed via a durable composite entrance door, leading into a welcoming hallway. Off the hallway, you’ll find a generous storage room and a separate utility cupboard for added convenience. The layout includes access onto a spacious living room, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Living through Dining Room

6.97m x 3.44m (22' 11" x 11' 3") uPVC double-glazed double doors open onto the walk-out balcony with garden views. The kitchen is conveniently located just off the living area.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.41m (10' 5" x 7' 11") The modern, fully fitted kitchen features a stylish range of wall, drawer, and base units, complemented by ample worktop space incorporating a stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood, electric oven, microwave, slimline dishwasher, and a built-in fridge and freezer, offering both functionality and contemporary convenience.

Main Bedroom

5.41m x 2.90m (17' 9" x 9' 6") uPVC double-glazed window providing ample natural light. Built-in double wardrobe offering generous storage space.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.54m x 1.65m (8' 4" x 5' 5") The spacious and practical wet room features level, anti-slip flooring and stylish contemporary tiling on all walls. The suite includes a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with a chrome mixer tap. A chrome ladder-style heated towel rail completes the space, providing both comfort and convenience.

Bedroom Two

4.23m x 3.81m (13' 10" x 12' 6") uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

2.55m x 1.69m (8' 4" x 5' 7") The suite features a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment, and folding shower screen, complemented by a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Contemporary tiles enhance the space, while a chrome ladder-style towel rail adds a stylish and practical finishing touch.

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped gardens are expertly maintained by Adlington Management Services, allowing you to enjoy expansive, vibrant outdoor spaces full of color and life—without the ongoing personal maintenance typically required at home.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All homeowners living at The Spindles, Menston will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are 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

Service and Well-being charges

Approximate 2025 weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Spindles are;

1 bedroom – £164
2 bedroom - £178
3 bedroom - £190

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners 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.

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.

Leasehold Details

250 years from and including 1 January 2023.