Blackthorn Road, Ilkley

Offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this light and airy, two-bedroom, second floor apartment is located within the popular Byron House Development in Ben Rhydding. Situated only a short distance from Ilkley town centre, the train station and all its amenities, this is a perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer or an investor to get their foot on the housing ladder.

Byron House is a popular, purpose-built development of modern apartments, with allocated parking and neatly maintained communal grounds. Located to the second floor of the building, is this bright and airy, neutrally decorated apartment, affording fabulous, far reaching, countryside views. A communal hallway with intercom system is very well-maintained with stairs leading to the second floor where Apartment 14 is situated. A hallway is a great spot to welcome friends and family. A fitted kitchen opens into a spacious, dual aspect sitting room with uPVC French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony affording superb, long-distance views. The large, master bedroom is an oasis of peace and calm with a double-glazed window allowing the natural light to flood in and benefitting from an en suite shower room. A second bedroom is served by a three-piece house bathroom. The property is heated by electric radiators and a hot water cylinder, situated in a cupboard off the hallway, providing hot water. There is a well maintained, communal garden with one allocated parking space and ample visitor parking spaces.

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.

The good-sized, two-bedroom accommodation with ELECTRIC CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes 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.

Second Floor -

Private Entrance Hall - A great-sized, private entrance hall leading to the lounge, two double bedrooms and the house bathroom. With Intercom entry phone, electric radiator and storage cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Doors open into the spacious lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom. Laminate flooring.

Lounge - 4.0 x 3.9 (13'1" x 12'9") - A well-proportioned, charming, dual aspect room allowing the natural light to flood in through uPVC, double-glazed French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony with beautiful, long distance, countryside views. A second double-glazed window to the side elevation, coving, television point, electric radiator and continuation of the laminate flooring. Open plan into:

Kitchen - 3.0 x 2.4 (9'10" x 7'10") - A modern kitchen fitted with wooden fronted base and wall units with complementary, laminate worksurface over. Integrated appliances include a stainless-steel, electric oven with stainless-steel electric hob and extractor over and fridge/freezer. Coordinating tiled splashback. Space for a washing machine and a dishwasher or tumble drier. Stainless-steel sink with monobloc tap and draining board. Practical, laminate flooring, coving and spotlights.

Bedroom One - 3.9 x 3.2 (12'9" x 10'5") - An oasis of peace and calm with double-glazed window, affording a good amount of natural light. Ample room for wardrobes and drawers, electric radiator, carpeted flooring, door into:

En Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a three piece, white suite comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed doors and electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, tiled splashback and low level w/c. Ladder style, heated towel rail, laminate flooring, useful wall cabinet and fitted glass shelf and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 3.0 x 2.3 (9'10" x 7'6") - A further double bedroom with double-glazed window, electric radiator and carpeted flooring.

Bathroom - Fitted with a white, three-piece suite comprising of a panel bath with chrome taps and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps and low-level w/c. Part tiled walls, extractor fan, laminate flooring and electric towel radiator.

Outside -

Allocated Parking - There is one allocated car parking space, conveniently situated very close to the communal entrance with further ample visitor parking.

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 currently £314.63 paid quarterly in advance to include general maintenance to the building, garden maintenance, window cleaning and cleaning, decorating and electricity to the communal areas.
The ground rent is £150 per annum. The management company is Adair Paxton.

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