1 bed flat for sale

Chesterton Court, Railway Road, Ilkley LS29

Chesterton Court on Railway Road, Ilkley, this delightful one-bedroom retirement apartment is designed for those aged over 70. The property features a welcoming reception room, a well-appointed bathroom. Residents benefit from one hour of domestic support each week, ensuring comfort and ease in a serene setting.

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 has been thoughtfully designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. With staff on-site 24 hours a day and a variety of domestic and support services available when needed, peace of mind comes as standard. A welcoming bistro-style restaurant serves hot and cold lunches daily, offering convenience and a sense of community right on your doorstep.

There’s also no need to worry about unexpected maintenance costs. The comprehensive service charge covers external upkeep, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, and the energy costs for communal areas — including the laundry room, the homeowners’ lounge with kitchen facilities, and other shared spaces.

Entrance Hallway

The front door, fitted with a spy hole, opens into a spacious entrance hall where you’ll find the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system for added peace of mind. From the hallway, a door leads to a generous walk-in storage/airing cupboard, ideal for keeping household essentials neatly tucked away.

The hall is also equipped with illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, and a secure door entry system with intercom. Emergency pull cords are conveniently located here as well. From the hallway, doors lead to the lounge, bedroom, and bathroom.

Lounge

A spacious lounge featuring a full-length glass door that opens onto a Juliette balcony, offering lovely views over the well-maintained communal gardens and the moorland beyond. There is ample room for both seating and dining areas, making it a versatile and comfortable living space. The lounge also benefits from TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, and raised electric power sockets for added convenience.

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, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

Spacious 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.

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.

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.

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.

Service charge: £8,742.48 per annum (for financial year ending 30th June 2024)

Leasehold Information

Lease Length: 999 years from 2017
Ground rent: £435
Ground rent review date: June 2032
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

• SuperFast Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage