2 bed flat for sale

Castle Gate, Ilkley LS29

A delightful, first floor apartment located only a few minutes' walk from Ilkley town centre, comprising a lounge with bay window, dining kitchen, well-presented modern bathroom and two double bedrooms. It also benefits from a single garage and space for visitor parking. This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a ready to move in apartment.

A communal entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hall and a staircase leads up to the first floor of the building. A solid timber door opens into Apartment No. 3 and a spacious hall. The rooms are all accessed from here including a light and airy, spacious lounge with large bay window affording views of the parish church and surrounding countryside, a dining kitchen with a range of appliances, a three-piece bathroom with shower, and two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes. There is a large, walk-in storage room off the hall with fitted shelving plus an additional smaller storage cupboard. Outside, the apartment benefits from a single garage which is located in the communal grounds to the rear along with a car park for visitors. The grounds have small areas of lawn and paving with a communal bench.

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.

This comfortable apartment in good condition with gas fired central heating and double glazed sash windows throughout and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor

Communal Entrance

A solid entrance door opens into a welcoming communal entrance hall with 2 ground floor apartments and a staircase leading up to 2 first floor apartments.

First Floor

Private Entrance Hall

A solid timber entrance door opens into a welcoming entrance hall. Carpeted flooring, radiator. Room for items of furniture. Doors open to all the rooms. A large walk-in cupboard with shelving and coat hooks provides excellent storage. A second smaller cupboard is handy additional storage.

Dining Kitchen (4.27 x 2.18 (14'0" x 7'1"))

A lovely, well-presented dining kitchen fitted with a range of pale wood effect base and wall units with granite effect work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include electric oven and grill, four ring induction hob with extractor over and fridge freezer. Freestanding dishwasher and washing machine. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap, downlighting. Laminate flooring, radiator, space for a small dining table. A double glazed sash window allows natural light and enjoys wonderful leafy views and glimpses of Ilkley Moor.

Lounge (4.73 x 3.67 (15'6" x 12'0"))

A light and airy, spacious lounge with a large double glazed sash bay window affording a delightful view of the church, Ilkley Moor and across the valley. Carpeted flooring, radiator, feature fireplace with timber surround and hearth.

Bedroom One (3.76 x 3.28 (12'4" x 10'9"))

A lovely double bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and double glazed sash window. Fitted wardrobes provide great storage.

Bedroom Two (3.76 x 3.28 (12'4" x 10'9"))

A second double bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and double glazed sash window.

Bathroom

Very well presented with low level w/c, pedestal hand basin with chrome mixer tap, and panel bath with electric shower over and glazed, folding screen. Neutral wall tiling, downlighting, chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail. Complementary floor tiles, obscure double glazed sash window. Mirror fronted, recessed cupboard housing the boiler.

Outside

Garage

The apartment benefits from a single garage.

Parking

There is a car park providing parking for visitors.

Communal Grounds

Lawned and paved communal areas by the apartments provide some greenery and add to the kerb appeal of the property.

Tenure And Notes

We are advised by our vendors that the property is leasehold with a share of the freehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2010.
The management company is Castle Gate Management Limited.
The current annual service charge is £1,400 per annum increasing to £1,500 per annum in June 2025. This includes repair and maintenance of the building, communal areas and grounds.
Residents' and visitors' on street parking permits by application.
No pets allowed.

Utilities And Services

The apartment benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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