The Spindles, Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29

Welcome to Apartment 47, The Spindles – a beautifully presented two-bedroom second-floor apartment. Set within this award-winning 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.

The living and dining opens onto a private walk-out balcony, offering wonderful elevated views. 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 built in double wardrobe, from the hallway is a shower room, complete with level access and anti-slip flooring to ensure ease and safety, 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 nestled between 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 47 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 Hall

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

Living / Dining Room

5.39m x 4.51m (17' 8" x 14' 10") The thoughtfully designed open-plan layout effortlessly blends a comfortable lounge with a dedicated dining or breakfast area, creating a versatile space that's perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.

Kitchen

3.07m x 2.85m (10' 1" x 9' 4") The kitchen is equipped with a uPVC double-glazed electric opening window, providing excellent natural light and ventilation. It offers a comprehensive range of wall, drawer, and base units, complemented by a sleek preparation surface that incorporates a stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include an electric oven, microwave, four-ring hob, contemporary splashback, and an extraction hood. Finishing touches such as partially tiled walls and under-pelmet lighting enhance both the style and practicality of the space.

Main Bedroom

4.56m x 2.90m (15' 0" x 9' 6") The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes

Bedroom Two

4.56m x 2.75m (15' 0" x 9' 0")

Shower Room

2.54m x 1.75m (8' 4" x 5' 9")

Storage

1.49m x 1.42m (4' 11" x 4' 8")

Utility Room

2.00m x 1.00m (6' 7" x 3' 3")

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.