The Spindles, Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29

Welcome to Apartment 19 at The Spindles in Menston – a beautifully presented one-bedroom first floor apartment that combines comfort, practicality and a touch of elegance in equal measure. Exclusively available to those aged 60 and over, this inviting home is part of a thriving independent retirement community managed by Adlington Management Services, where staff are on-site 24 hours a day to provide reassurance and support whenever it may be needed.

From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful design of this apartment. The entrance hall leads into a light-filled living and dining room, a welcoming space that opens directly onto a private walk-out balcony. With elevated views, this is a delightful spot to enjoy a morning coffee, relax with a good book or simply take in the calm surroundings. The adjoining modern fitted kitchen is stylish and practical, designed with convenience in mind to make everyday living effortless.

The spacious double bedroom offers a restful retreat, while the shower room has been designed with both comfort and safety at its heart, featuring level access and anti-slip flooring. A separate utility and storage room off the hallway adds to the ease of living, providing space for everything to be neatly tucked away. Finished to an exemplary decorative standard throughout, this apartment is ready to move into and enjoy straight away.

Life at The Spindles is about far more than just a home – it is about being part of a community where independence, companionship and peace of mind go hand in hand. Here, you can live entirely at your own pace: enjoying the privacy of your apartment when you wish, or stepping out to join neighbours and friends in the variety of communal spaces. From sharing a freshly prepared meal in the restaurant to relaxing in the homeowners’ lounge, attending a class in the activity studio, enjoying a film in the cinema room, or taking a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens, there is always something to enrich daily life. Weekly activities bring homeowners together, offering opportunities for entertainment, creativity and companionship, ensuring that no two days need ever be the same.

Independent retirement communities such as The Spindles offer a truly unique lifestyle – one where you maintain control of your own home and your own choices, but with the reassurance of knowing support is there whenever it is needed. It’s a way of life that combines freedom with security, and privacy with connection.

Menston itself is a charming village, offering all the essentials of everyday life while also being well placed for access to the wider area. Just a short distance away lies Ilkley, the renowned spa town famed for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and the stunning countryside of Ilkley Moor. With excellent transport links to Leeds and beyond, Menston is ideally situated for both relaxation and exploration.

Apartment 19 at The Spindles offers more than just a stylish home – it offers a new way of living. With its private balcony, beautiful presentation and the warmth of a vibrant community, it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy retirement to the fullest, with comfort, companionship and independence all in one place.

Entrance Hall

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

Open Plan Living / Dining Room

6.90m x 4.74m (22' 8" x 15' 7") The thoughtfully designed open-plan layout seamlessly combines a comfortable lounge area with a dedicated dining or breakfast space—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Kitchen

3.89m x 2.23m (12' 9" x 7' 4") The kitchen is fitted with a uPVC double-glazed electric opening window, allowing for ample natural light and ventilation. It features a range of wall, drawer, and base units with a stylish preparation surface incorporating a stainless steel sink and chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four-ring hob with a contemporary splashback, and an extraction hood. Additional touches such as partially tiled walls and under-pelmet lighting add both style and functionality to the space.

Main 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.

Storage / Utility Room

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

Exterior

The Spindles in Menston is set within beautifully maintained gardens that create a serene and picturesque environment for residents. Manicured lawns stretch in every direction, framed by vibrant flowerbeds and meticulously pruned shrubs that offer year-round colour and fragrance. Tended regularly by skilled gardeners, the grounds are kept in pristine condition, reflecting a commitment to quality and care. These tranquil, landscaped spaces are perfect for leisurely strolls, quiet reflection, or connecting with neighbours—an integral part of the peaceful, community-focused lifestyle at The Spindles.

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 to all floors
• On-site parking
• Pets welcome
• Landscaped gardens
• Protected by a 10-year NHBC warranty

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

^additional charges apply

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 an...

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.

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 operator of The Spindles. ARL are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and aim to comply with the ARCO Consumer Code.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.

Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2023.