2 bed flat for sale

Chesterton Court, Railway Road, Ilkley LS29

Located within Chesterton Court on Railway Road, Ilkley, this delightful top-floor retirement apartment is designed for those aged over 70. Boasting two spacious bedrooms, a modern shower room and a separate WC, it offers both comfort and practicality. The inviting reception room provides the perfect space to relax and enjoy the stunning views, while an allocated parking space adds to the convenience. A wonderful opportunity for peaceful and secure retirement living.

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Summary

Exclusively for the over 70s, Chesterton Court offers apartments designed to make life easier, with the reassurance that staff are on-site 24 hours a day. With a range of domestic and support services on hand when you need it, and a bistro style restaurant serving hot or cold lunches every day, this really is life made easy.

There's no need to worry about being weighed down by maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of the laundry, homeowners lounge with kitchen facilities and other communal areas.

Widely considered one of the most desirable apartments within this beautiful development due to its size and aspect, this apartment features stunning views, generously sized bedrooms, a large living area with double doors opening onto a Juliette balcony, and high quality kitchen and shower room. Throughout, you’ll find panel heaters, elegant décor, double glazing and carpets, with the bathroom finished in stylish and practical tiling. Our Ilkley development provides residents with comfort and security, allowing them to enjoy a relaxing and independent retirement lifestyle.

Local Area

This stunning development is located in the enviable spa town of Ilkley, providing a wealth of activities and entertainment in the historic Victorian town centre, as well as easy access to the rural advantages of the Yorkshire Dales. Sitting on the south bank of the River Wharfe, Ilkley is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful retirement.

The beautiful spa town of Ilkley sits approximately 12 miles north of Bradford and 17 miles north west of Leeds and offers a rich sense of heritage with plenty of lovingly maintained Victorian architecture including an original arcade that has been carefully re-purposed to create covered walkways for pedestrians to enjoy, whatever the weather. Browse a variety of local boutiques and stores and a selection of galleries and museums offer plenty to entertain active culture seekers.

The development is located approximately 350 yards from Ilkley Railway Station, within a third of a mile to a Tesco Superstore and Ilkley Town centre and within a quarter of a mile from Ilkley Moor Medical Practice and Coronation Hospital. There are bus stops located directly outside the development.

Entrance Hallway

Front door with spy hole leads into the spacious entrance hall, where the intercom and emergency call buttons are located, providing a direct link to the onsite Estate Manager. From the hallway, there is access to the cloakroom/WC and a walk-in storage/airing cupboard. Additional features include illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom, and emergency call buttons. Doors from the hallway lead to the lounge, bedrooms, and bathroom.

Cloaks/Wc

Low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror, chrome heated towel rail.

Lounge

A spacious lounge with the benefit of a Juliette balcony. Useful store room suitable for a variety of uses. There is ample space for dining. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto the kitchen.

Kitchen

Stylish fitted kitchen with a range of modern cream gloss low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and splashback. UPVC double glazed window. Built-in oven, microwave, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom One

Double bedroom, ceiling light, TV phone point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Door leading to a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails.

Bedroom Two

Generous second bedroom which can be used for dining or a study. Ceiling light, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room

Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a walk-in shower, low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heater and emergency pull cord for assistance. Chrome heated towel rail.

Car Parking

A car parking space is included in the sale of the property.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Leasehold Information

Lease Length: 999 years from 2017
Ground rent: £510 per year
Ground rent review: Jun-32
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
It is a condition of the purchase that the resident is of the age of 70 or over.

Additional Information & Services

• Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage