Link Building, Victoria Mills, Salts Mill Road, Shipley, Bradford ~ SOME WORKS required ~

A generous two-bedroom second-floor apartment with a separate study, forming part of the impressive Victoria Mills development on Salts Mill Road, positioned between the historic village of Saltaire and Shipley. Some works are required to the property.

The apartment retains a wealth of the building's original character and architectural features, including exposed timber trusses and distinctive portrait-style windows, which combine with the spacious proportions to create a home with genuine character and individuality.

The accommodation provides a good-sized living room, offering a comfortable principal reception space, together with a separate dining kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, an electric range cooker, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher.

There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a private en-suite shower room, whilst the additional study provides useful flexibility for home working, hobbies or occasional guest accommodation.

The combination of generous room proportions, original mill features and practical modern fittings makes this a particularly appealing apartment within the highly regarded Victoria Mills development.

With Saltaire and Shipley both within easy walking distance, together with the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, River Aire, Salts Mill and excellent railway connections nearby, the property offers an attractive blend of character, convenience and riverside living.

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
With fob and intercom access. There are stairs to all floors including the basement gymnasium.

FIRST FLOOR

VESTIBULE
With timber effect floor finish.

HALLWAY
Downlights. Telephone intercom, burglar alarm panel and electric wall heater. Timber effect floor finish.

BATHROOM
8' 6" x 5' 6" (2.6m x 1.7m)
Downlights. Extractor. Marble effect porcelain tiling to walls. Vanity mirror and light over a wall mounted sink with a vanity shelf and round towel bar, narrow low level WC and a double ended panelled bath. Shaver point. Chrome effect towel rail. The floor is a tiled finish.

UTILITY ROOM
4' 7" x 5' 6" (1.4m x 1.7m)
Downlights. Extractor. With base units encompassing plumbing for a washing machine. The floor is in terracotta vinyl finish.

STUDY/STORAGE
8' 2" x 7' 2" (2.5m x 2.2m)
Downlights. Internet, television, telephone points and ample power provision. Timber effect floor finish.

LIVING ROOM
23' 7" x 16' 0" (7.2m x 4.9m)
Exposed brick and sandstone to the front and side elevation with 2 x feature arched timber double glazed windows to the front elevation and window to the side elevation. With original style king post truss beams. Electric wall heater, television and satellite points, and down lights. Timber effect floor finish. There are double doors to the dining kitchen.

KITCHEN
13' 5" x 18' 0" (4.1m x 5.5m)
With side access to the hallway, double doors opening into the living room and a timber double-glazed window to the side elevation with an electric heater. The generously proportioned room features downlighting, wall lights and a comprehensive range of wall and base units in a contemporary high-gloss cream and fawn finish, complemented by under-unit lighting. There is a contemporary 45° extractor hood and chimney above a freestanding 'Britannia' range cooker with a six-ring halogen hob and double oven. Integrated appliances include a microwave, 60/40 fridge/freezer and 'Electrolux' dishwasher. The kitchen is finished with granite-effect work surfaces in terracotta, black and cream with drainer grooves, together with a recessed single-bowl stainless-steel sink and mixer tap. The floor is in terracotta vinyl finish with timber effect floor finish to the dining area.

BEDROOM ONE
16' 4" (max) x 11' 5" (max) (5m (max) x 3.5m (max))
With a feature quarter-arched portrait timber double glazed window to the rear elevation. With original style king post truss beam. Electric wall heater, television and down lights.

BEDROOM TWO
16' 4" (max) x 10' 9" (max) (5m (max) x 3.3m (max))
With a feature quarter-arched portrait timber double glazed window to the rear elevation. With original style king post truss beam. Electric wall heater and down lights.

ENSUITE
7' 6" x 5' 10" (2.3m x 1.8m)
Downlights. Extractor. ceramic tiling to walls with feature vertical mosaic. Vanity mirror and light over a wall mounted sink with a vanity shelf, narrow low level WC and a cubicle shower. Shaver point. Chrome effect towel rail. The floor is a slate effect tiled finish.

EXTERNAL

PARKING
There is a non-allocated parking space avlaible in the multi-storey block. A nominal fee may be payable for this.

COMMUNAL GARDENS
There are communal gardens to the development maintained via the service charge.

ON-SITE GYMNASIUM
There is an on-site gymnasium accessed to the basement. An induction and nominal fee may be payable before use of this.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Online enquiries confirm the council tax band as 'E' which is £2,912.28 for 2026/27.

EPC
EPC rating 'D'.

LEASEHOLD INFORMATION
The lease length is approximately 105 years

Service Charge - £3563.60 per annum.
Ground Rent - £300.69 approx per annum.
Buildings Insurance - £1863.99

LOCATION

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LOCAL AREA

Saltaire & Shipley – Heritage, Riverside Living & Everyday Convenience

2 Link Building, Victoria Mills is ideally positioned on Salts Mill Road between the historic village of Saltaire and the established town of Shipley, providing an attractive balance of heritage, open space, everyday amenities and excellent transport connections.

Victoria Mills is a converted 19th-century mill development situated within the buffer zone of the Saltaire World Heritage Site. The development enjoys an attractive setting alongside the River Aire and Leeds & Liverpool Canal, with landscaped areas, riverside seating and the surrounding countryside contributing to its distinctive character.

The location provides easy access to both Saltaire and Shipley. Saltaire is renowned for its Victorian architecture, Salts Mill, independent shops, cafés, restaurants and Roberts Park, whilst Shipley offers a wider range of everyday shopping and local amenities.

The nearby Salts Mill is one of the area's best-known landmarks, combining the history of the former textile mill with art, shopping, dining and the extensive David Hockney collection.

🚂🚇 LOCAL NATURE AND EXPLORATION

🚂 Railway Connections & Airedale Travel

Victoria Mills is particularly well positioned for rail travel, with both Saltaire and Shipley railway stations within easy reach.

Saltaire train station lies on the Airedale route and provides services towards Leeds, Bradford and Skipton. Salts Mill confirms that Saltaire station is just across the road from the mill, with journeys to Leeds and Bradford taking around 15 minutes.

Saltaire railway station is particularly useful for commuters and those wanting to explore the wider Aire Valley without relying on the car. Shipley station provides an additional transport option and is approximately 0.4 miles from the BD17 7EL postcode, with Saltaire station around 0.5 miles away.

For railway enthusiasts, the wider Airedale and Wharfedale routes also provide access towards Skipton, Ilkley and the Yorkshire Dales, while the nearby Keighley & Worth Valley Railway offers steam and heritage railway experiences further afield.

🌿 Riverside Walks & The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

One of the defining features of Victoria Mills is its setting beside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and River Aire.

The canal runs immediately alongside the development and provides a particularly convenient route for walking, running and cycling. Victoria Mills itself highlights the canal as an important part of the development's outdoor setting, with the towpath easily accessible for residents.

Following the towpath towards Saltaire brings you past Salts Mill and the historic village, while heading in the opposite direction provides access towards Shipley and the wider Aire Valley.

For those who enjoy longer walks, Bradford Council's Saltaire towpath circular walk covers approximately 2¼ miles (3½ km), with a shorter option available, and takes in the canal and Shipley Glen.

🌳 Roberts Park & The River Aire

Just across the River Aire from Saltaire is Roberts Park, an attractive Victorian riverside park providing open lawns, mature trees, riverside paths and recreational areas.

The park forms part of the wider network of green spaces around Saltaire and provides an excellent destination for a leisurely walk, morning run or simply enjoying the outdoors.

The River Aire itself provides an attractive natural setting around Victoria Mills, with views towards the surrounding woodland and higher ground around Shipley Glen. Victoria Mills specifically highlights its riverside position and views towards Shipley Glen as part of the appeal of its setting.

🥾 Shipley Glen & Countryside

Heading north from Victoria Mills towards Shipley Glen provides a quick transition from the urban environment into woodland and open countryside.

Shipley Glen is a well-known local beauty spot overlooking the Aire Valley, with woodland paths and elevated views across the surrounding landscape. The historic Shipley Glen Tramway, opened in 1895, adds an unusual piece of local transport heritage to the area.

The combination of canal towpaths, riverside paths, woodland and countryside means there are plenty of opportunities to get outdoors without travelling far from home.

🏛 Saltaire & Salts Mill

A short walk or cycle from Victoria Mills is the historic village of Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by Sir Titus Salt during the Victorian period.

Salts Mill sits at the heart of the area and is now a popular destination for art, culture, shopping and dining. The mill houses a major collection of works by David Hockney alongside cafés, restaurants, bookshops and independent retail.

The village itself provides an opportunity to explore the distinctive Italianate architecture, historic streets and buildings that make Saltaire one of Yorkshire's most recognisable heritage destinations.

🚶 Walks Between Shipley & Saltaire

The position of Victoria Mills makes it possible to enjoy both Shipley and Saltaire on foot, with the canal and riverside providing an attractive alternative to the road network.

A particularly pleasant route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Shipley and Saltaire, passing the historic mills and industrial heritage that helped shape the Aire Valley.

With the canal immediately beside Victoria Mills, the River Aire nearby and countryside rising towards Shipley Glen, the location offers an unusual combination of town convenience and access to open space.

🚂 CONNECTIVITY

The location benefits from having two railway stations within easy reach, together with straightforward road connections through the Aire Valley.

Saltaire railway station provides regular services towards Leeds, Bradford and Skipton, whilst Shipley offers another important railway connection with services across the wider West Yorkshire and Yorkshire network.

The position between Saltaire and Shipley also means residents can enjoy the character and heritage of Saltaire while remaining close to Shipley's broader range of shops, services and everyday facilities.

A distinctive riverside mill setting between Saltaire and Shipley, with the canal, countryside, Salts Mill and railway connections all close at hand.

🚶 LOCAL WALKING DISTANCES

Destination Approx. distance Approx. walking time
🚂 Saltaire Railway Station 0.5 mile / 0.8 km 10–12 mins
🚂 Shipley Railway Station 0.4 mile / 0.6 km 8–10 mins
🏛 Salts Mill 0.4 mile / 0.6 km 8–10 mins
🛒 Lidl, Salts Mill Road 0.1 mile / 150 m 2 mins
🏘 Shipley Town Centre 0.4 mile / 0.6 km 8–10 mins
🌳 Roberts Park 0.8 mile / 1.3 km 15–17 mins