Railway Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

For sale by modern method of auction:

Enjoying a southerly aspect and elevated views over the beautifully landscaped communal gardens and Ilkley Moor beyond, this luxury one bedroom first floor apartment forms part of this highly desirable and purpose built over-70s McCarthy & Stone retirement development.



Forming part of this popular and highly regarded purpose-built retirement development for the over 70s and offering a range of additional amenities is this fantastic first floor apartment. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with useful storage cupboard, a double bedroom with walk in wardrobe, luxury wet room, modern fitted kitchen and reception room with top of the range electric fire and Juliet balcony enjoying a southerly aspect and elevated views from the lounge, kitchen and bedroom windows over the communal landscaped
gardens and Ilkley Moor beyond.

This smartly appointed one bedroom apartment with lift access forms part of the well regarded McCarthy and Stone development offering excellent facilities for the over 70's including social lounge, on-site bistro restaurant, 24 hour manager, laundry, one hour domestic assistance a week and guest suite for friends. Flexible care packages are also available.

The development is conveniently placed for Ilkley town centre with its excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafes and general amenities, and Ilkley railway and bus stations provide regular rail services to Leeds/Bradford city centres and buses to surrounding towns. There are pleasant walks to be enjoyed along the River Wharfe, through the woodland, moorland and countryside surrounding the town and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is less than six miles away.

This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer iamsold Ltd).

If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.

Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.

Agents Notes:

Tenure
The property is leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease from and including 01 June 2017.

Annual service charge for 2025: £9277.69 per year paid monthly at £773.14.
Annual ground rent for 2025: £435 per year paid in two 6 monthly instalments.

The resident must be over 70 years of age.

Permission of the landlord is required to keep pets.

Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Council Tax Band D

Services
Water and electric are installed. Electric heating. There is no gas to the property.

Parking
Residents car park. No allocated parking

Internet and Mobile Coverage
The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages.

Flooding
Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK indicate the long term flood risks for this property are: - Surface Water - Very low; Rivers & the Sea - Very low; Groundwater - Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area; Reservoir - Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.

From Dacre Son and Hartley’s Ilkley office, proceed down Brook Street before taking the first turning right onto Railway Road. Shortly after the road bears to the left, the development will be found on the right hand-side.