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NO FORWARD CHAIN Conveniently located in the sought after Gargrave Road area of Skipton and within easy walking distance of Skipton's town centre and amenities, this well planned ground floor apartment forms part of this popular, purpose built development and includes two double bedrooms together with the great advantage of a deep single garage accessed at the rear.
The accommodation enjoys a triple aspect benefiting from plenty of natural light and includes gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing throughout.
Comprising very briefly: A secure communal entrance hall with private access entrance door to the entrance hallway, a large through living room, a fitted modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a superbly appointed three-piece shower room.
As previously described, there is a deep single garage accessed via a communal car park at the rear with visitor parking spaces also available.
Westgate forms an exclusive block of only ten apartments and was constructed circa 35 years ago.
The building is ideally situated at the lower end of Gargrave Road within close proximity of the town centre and with the park, the leisure centre, the canal, and the railway station all within walking distance.
The multi award winning market town of Skipton in known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and provides extensive shopping and recreational facilities including a High Street market four days a week.
This well-presented apartment comprises in further detail: GROUND FLOOR COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL With staircase leading up to the first-floor apartments and alternatively down to the lower ground floor with communal store, car park, and garages.
PRIVATE APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR Leading to: HALLWAY With ceiling coving. Central heating radiator. Built in cloaks cupboard.
SPACIOUS THROUGH LIVING/ DINING ROOM 22'9" x 11'8” Triple aspect UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows. Two central heating radiators.
Timber fireplace with marble hearth and interior housing electric pebble effect fire.
FITTED KITCHEN 10'1" x 8'10" Well appointed range of wood fronted wall and base units with contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer unit.
Built in Neff high level electric oven. Built in Bosch microwave. Four ring ceramic hob. Integrated fridge and freezer. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Wall mounted gas boiler.
UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. BEDROOM ONE 12'10" x 8'10" with UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Ceiling coving. Range of fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM TWO 12'10" x 8'8" with a range of fitted wardrobes. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Central heating radiator.
SHOWER ROOM Superbly appointed three-piece white suite comprising low suite w/c and hand wash basin set on vanity cabinet, large walk-in shower enclosure housing dual head thermostatic shower.
Full height contemporary wall tiles. Tile effect flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Ladder central heating towel radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazing.
OUTSIDE To the front there is an attractive and very colourful communal garden area. To the rear there is a lower ground floor entrance/lobby with staircase leading up to the ground floor.
Adjacent to the rear communal entrance there is a useful: LARGE COMMUNAL BIN STORE/STORAGE AREA To the rear there is also a communal car parking area providing access to the: DEEP PRIVATE SINGLE GARAGE FOR NUMBER ONE Traditional up and over door.
Parking in front of the garage. Visitor parking. TENURE The property is leasehold on the remainder of a 999 year lease.
The annual ground rent is £50 PA and the current service charge is circa £750 per annum (paid quarterly) and includes the cost of any communal maintenance and the buildings insurance.
SERVICES All mains services are installed.
Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.
VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website.
Alternatively a written copy is available on request. Tel: Skipton 799993 Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only.
Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions.
We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan.
The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.
These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.
Ref: AJT290526 If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.
These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale. Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.
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