27 Burnside House, Skipton, BD23 2BE

Representing an affordable alternative to a bungalow, this superbly appointed ground floor apartment offers well planned two bedroom accommodation and provides an ideal opportunity for those looking to down-size to modern, easy to manage accommodation within close proximity of the town.

Designed exclusively for those over the age of 55, Burnside House was successfully developed in 2006 and offers the unique combination of high quality retirement living together with outstanding communal facilities.

Set in beautiful surroundings, Burnside House is conveniently located less than a mile from the High Street, with two supermarkets and a railway station also nearby. There is a bus stop located close to the main entrance and the town can also be easily accessed on foot via a pathway leading out from the north eastern side of the development.

The elegant communal living areas have been designed to include a fabulous seated reception area, a further lounge/sitting area, a small library, a laundry room, a kitchen area and a guest apartment that can be booked for the use of family and friends. There are fully maintained courtyard garden areas together with a lift providing access to all levels. The beautifully kept communal areas offer a great opportunity to socialise within this friendly neighbourhood community and the residents regularly hold coffee mornings and other social events.

Offering a high level of comfort and security, the well planned two bedroomed accommodation is presented in immaculate condition throughout and includes a stylish fitted kitchen together with a luxurious shower room. The apartment is equipped with sealed unit double glazing, electric heating and hot water system and also the great advantage of an emergency pull cord/alert system, offering additional peace of mind if required. The property includes parking for one car and there is ample visitor parking available.
The historic market town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and provides extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with a High Street market four days a week. For those interested in the outdoors, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.

Certainly providing a unique opportunity, the property comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
Substantial timber entrance door. Large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Electric storage heater. Built-in cloak cupboard.

LIVING ROOM
14’11” x 14’02” With sealed unit double glazed French doors opening to the sun room. Sealed unit double glazed side panels. Electric storage heater. Wall-mounted electric fire. Decorative wall lights.

FITTED KITCHEN
7’11” x 6’10” Superbly appointed cream-fronted wall and base units with granite-effect worktop surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Smeg high-level electric oven. Four-ring Smeg gas hob with matching extractor hood. Integrated fridge and freezer. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

SUN ROOM
14’07” x 4’03” With sealed unit double glazing offering long-distance views towards the countryside. Electric storage heater.

BEDROOM ONE
15’03” x 8’03” With sealed unit double glazing. Wall-mounted electric programmable heater. TV point.

BEDROOM TWO
10’02” x 6’08” With sealed unit double glazing. Wall-mounted electric programmable heater.

WET ROOM
Superbly appointed three-piece white suite comprising a walk-in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, low-level WC and floating basin. Ladder-style central-heating radiator. Contemporary mermaid-style wall panelling. Sealed unit double glazing. Wall-mounted electric heater. Recessed ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
The apartment enjoys the use of the delightful landscaped communal garden areas, which are regularly maintained. There are generous communal carparking facilities.

TENURE
This property is leasehold with the remainder of 150 year lease commencing on 1st January 2006 with an annual ground rent of circa £200. A service charge is levied to contribute towards buildings insurance, a sinking fund, communal area cleaning/maintenance/redecoration, gardens/grounds maintenance and also the water supply to the apartment. The annual service charge is currently circa £2,993 per annum. Upon the sale of the apartment, the vendor pays 1% of the sale price to the management company Troy Property Management Limited.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: B

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

Ref: AJT220725

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