3-bedroom flat · LS29 8SH
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About
An immaculately appointed and spacious three bedroom top floor apartment with private balcony enjoying excellent levels of light and elevated views with the advantage of a single garage in this popular development conveniently located for Ilkley town centre and its many amenities.
This spacious three bedroom apartment has been modernised to an excellent level and enjoys a superb top floor position in this popular development close to Ilkley town centre.
A communal entrance hall and staircase lead to the top floor and before entering the apartment on the communal landing is a useful lockable store cupboard.
The accommodation in brief comprises of a hallway giving access to a useful storage cupboard, large reception room with space for a dining area enjoying a good degree of natural light, elevated views and access to the private balcony.
There is also a modern kitchen, luxury bathroom and three bedrooms, two of which are double.
Outside the property is located in communal grounds with a driveway providing vehicular access to a single garage.
Sefton Drive is a popular cul-de-sac which enjoys a very convenient location just off Cowpasture Road close to the town centre, railway station and a wide range of local amenities.
The town centre provides an excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafes and amenities whilst Tesco’s supermarket, Springs Lane Health Centre and Ilkley Grammar School are also nearby.
Ilkley is considered an ideal base in the magnificent Wharfe Valley countryside for commuters to Leeds/Bradford city centres to which regular rail services are available from Ilkley station, along with buses to surrounding towns.
Ilkley has an excellent range of sporting and recreational facilities and there are many pleasant walks to be enjoyed through the countryside, woodland and moorland surrounding the town.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is only some 6 miles distant.
Agent's Notes: Tenure Leasehold Term: 999 years from 14 September 1984 Service Charge 2024: £125 per calendar month The lease prohibits the property from being rented out and prevents the keeping of pets.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Council Tax Band C Services All mains services are installed with electric heating.
Please note there is no gas connection to the property. Double glazing.
Parking Single garage and off street parking Internet and Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider.
Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers.
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Flooding Check for flooding in England - indicate the long term flood risks for this property are: - Surface Water - Very low; Rivers & the Sea - Very low; Groundwater - Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area; Reservoir - Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.
From our offices on The Grove in Ilkley town centre proceed along Station Road, going past the Town Hall on the right hand side.
Turn right into Cowpasture Road at the mini roundabout and then take the first right hand turning into Sefton Drive.
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