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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · LS29 6GY
For saleReduced £15k (−5.5%) on 1 AugListed 217 days
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About
53 The Spindles is a westerly facing one bedroom deluxe apartment with garden view and a pleasant balcony, located on the second floor with lift access.
The Spindles forms a collection of 72 recently built retirement apartments for those aged over 65.
Designed to help you make the most of everyday, with an onsite support team available 24/7,365 days a year.
Enjoy the privacy of your own peaceful apartment, spend a relaxing afternoon in the onsite restaurant, stroll around the landscaped gardens, relax in the homeowners’ lounge or coffee lounge.
There is also an activity studio, hairdressing salon, therapy suite and cinema room. For visitors there is also a beautifully appointed guest suite. Apartment 53 is light and airy.
The entrance hall has a monitor for the audio video entry security system and a deep utility storage cupboard with plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
The lounge dining room is a generous space with a feature fireplace housing a coal effect fire. Double doors lead onto the balcony which overlooks the lovely communal garden.
The kitchen has a range of contemporary wall, base and drawer units with working surfaces over.
The integrated appliances (which have barely been used) include oven, hob, extractor, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
The bedroom is also a generous size having fitted wardrobes and a full height window overlooking the garden. The contemporary shower room is fully tiled and has a step in double shower enclosure.
The village of Menston enjoys an appealing semi-rural location on the edge of the Wharfe Valley, a short drive from the towns of Ilkley and Otley.
It is also well-positioned for the railways station with frequent daily rail services to the cities of Leeds and Bradford.
Menston enjoys a broad provision of everyday amenities including local shops, primary school, churches, pubs/restaurants and a variety of sports clubs with the cricket club being particularly close by.
Agents Notes Tenure Leasehold with a monthly service and well-being charge Length of lease - 250 years starting from 1st January 2023 Service charge £733 per month, reviewed annualy Tailored care packages are available at an additional cost Adlington Retirement Living (arl) is the developer and operator of The Spindles.
Arl are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and follow the arco Pets are welcome 7 years NHBC cover remaining The property is not located within a conservation area.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Council Tax Band C Services Mains electricity, water and drainage is installed. Electric heating is installed.
Parking Residents parking Internet and Mobile Coverage For information on Internet and Mobile coverage access the Ofcom website from this link Flooding For information on flood risks please use this link Check for flooding in England - From our office in Burley in Wharfedale proceed down to the mini roundabout and turn right onto Main Street.
Follow the road out of the village and at the roundabout turn right onto Bradford Road. Follow this road into the village of Menston and turn right at The Fox public house.
Follow this road for a short distance and The Spindles will be found on your right.
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