Linnburn Mews, Ilkley

2 Bedroom Flat for sale in Ilkley

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A spacious, two bedroom, ground floor apartment situated in Linnburn Mews, an exclusive retirement apartment for over 55s, in a highly convenient, elevated location in central Ilkley, only a short walk to the town centre and all the many amenities on offer.

This 70% shared equity, retirement property offers a delightful position on Queens Road and benefits from well maintained, attractive communal gardens and off street parking for the use of residents. The accommodation comprises a covered entrance with external store, entrance hall with useful large, walk in storage cupboard, generously proportioned lounge, modern, well presented kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Linnburn Mews is situated in a lovely, quiet setting, ideal for anyone wanting to be close to the centre of Ilkley yet within a short distance of Ilkley Moor and countryside walks.
Recently voted the best place to live in the UK, 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, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and boutique cinema. Ilkley 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.
The apartment is within walking distance of Ilkley town centre, train station, Ilkley Moor and the River Wharfe.
With DOUBLE GLAZING and GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING the property, with approximate room sizes, comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - An open porch, providing shelter from the rain, leads to the timber entrance door with glazed panel opening into a welcoming hallway with doors leading into all the principle rooms and a most useful, walk-in storage cupboard. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Lounge - 4.5 x 3.02 (14'9" x 9'10") - A spacious lounge with double glazed window to the side elevation, with a half glazed door into the kitchen. A coal effect, electric fire with timber surround provides a focal point to the room. Carpeted flooring, radiator. Ample room for a dining table and comfortable sofas.

Kitchen - 3.12 x 1.78 (10'2" x 5'10") - Fitted with a range of soft grey base and wall units with stainless steel door knobs, complementary, laminate work surfaces, incorporating a small breakfast bar, and attractive, grey, herringbone style tiling to splashbacks. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and free standing oven with glass splashback. A one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome, mixer tap sits beneath a double glazed window looking out over the communal garden areas. Carpet tiles, extractor.

Bedroom One - 3.26 x 3.04 (10'8" x 9'11") - A double bedroom with double glazed window to the side elevation of the building. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.54 x 2.24 (8'3" x 7'4") - A good sized single bedroom to the front of the apartment with double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Bathroom - A well presented, three-piece bathroom with low level w/c with concealed cistern and chrome, wall mounted flush, hand basin in a vanity cupboard with chrome mixer tap, light and mirror over and bath with thermostatic shower and glazed screen. Fully tiled walls and flooring, extractor.

Outside -

Communal Grounds - Linnburn Mews is set within well maintained, communal gardens for the use of residents with both lawned and paved areas. A tarmacadam pathway leads to the entrance door.

Store - An external store with timber door by the front door provides storage for outdoor equipment or dustbin.

Notes - LEASE DETAILS
The length of the lease is 60 years from 1st January 1988. The lease provides for a payment to the freeholder of 1% of the price achieved on re-sale for each year of ownership.

CRITERIA In order to meet the criteria, a buyer must:

. Have a household income of less than £60,000 per year
. Not own any other property (unless it has been sold subject to contract to finance the purchase)
. Be unable to purchase a similar property at the full market value
. Be over the age of 55 years

SERVICE CHARGE
We are advised by our clients that there is a quarterly service charge of £169.29, reviewed annually. This is for the period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023. It includes maintenance of communal areas and grounds, external electrics and lighting, TV aerials and buildings insurance.

Important information

Property Ref: 53199_32159724

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