Byron House, Blackthorn Road, Ilkley

Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN and positioned on the ground floor of this popular development, is this lovely one bedroom apartment benefitting from allocated parking and close proximity to Ben Rhydding and Ilkley amenities including the train station.

Byron House is a popular purpose-built development of modern apartments, with allocated parking and neatly maintained communal grounds. Conveniently located to the ground floor of the building, is this well-presented apartment, which briefly comprises of a smartly presented, communal hallway with intercom system with a private entrance door opening into an entrance hall. A fitted kitchen leads into a good-sized sitting room with French doors providing external access with the allocated parking space being located directly outside, a good-sized, double bedroom and a house bathroom.

Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits. Ilkley boasts an excellent wide range of high class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities, which include the Ilkley lido pool and sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes commute), providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.

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With ELECTRIC HEATING and UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, the well presented accommodation comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance - With double-glazed entrance door, intercom access, cupboards housing the meters and lockable post boxes, a doorway gives access into the communal entrance hall. A staircase leads to the upper floors.

Entrance Hall - A good-sized entrance hall with doors leading into all the rooms. With intercom entry phone, carpeting, electric radiator and storage cupboard with electric boiler and hot water cylinder.

Dining Kitchen - 3.3 x 2.7 (10'9" x 8'10") - A modern kitchen fitted with wooden fronted base and wall units. Integrated appliances include a stainless-steel, electric oven with stainless-steel electric hob and extractor over. Coordinating tiled splashback. Tall fridge/freezer, washing machine and space for a dishwasher or tumble drier. Stainless-steel sink with monobloc tap and draining board. Practical, complementary, laminate flooring and spotlights. Space for a small dining table. Open plan into:

Lounge - 4.9 x 3.5 (16'0" x 11'5") - A great-sized sitting room benefitting from UPVC double-glazed French doors with fitted blinds providing the opportunity to sit out in the sunshine with a coffee. These doors also serve well as a private entrance with the allocated parking space located just outside the apartment. Carpeting and electric radiator. Flexibility in the use of space.

Bathroom - A bathroom fitted with a modern suite incorporating a panel bath with shower over, a pedestal washbasin and a low-level w/c. Fully tiled around the bath and part tiled elsewhere. Complementary vinyl flooring and electric heated towel rail. Extractor fan.

Bedroom - 3.1 x 3 (10'2" x 9'10") - A good-sized, double bedroom with UPVC, double-glazed window, carpeting and electric radiator.

Outside -

Parking - The property benefits from an allocated parking space, directly outside the apartment, making it particularly convenient. There is also ample visitor parking available within close proximity of the property.

Communal Grounds - Byron House stands within smartly maintained and principally lawned communal gardens.

Tenure - We are advised by our vendors that the property is leasehold held on the balance of a 125 year lease dating from 1st January 2002.
The service charge is £1,217.00 annually to include general maintenance to the building, garden maintenance, window cleaning and cleaning and decorating of the communal areas.
The annual buildings insurance is currently £ 284.36 per annum.
The ground rent is £150 per annum, after 25 years rising to £250 per annum.

Utilities & Services - The property benefits from mains electricity and drainage.
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