Summary - 12 Guardian Court, Wells Promenade, ILKLEY LS29 9JT
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable low‑maintenance home moments from shops and the station.
L-shaped living room with pleasant westerly woodland aspects
Separate modern kitchen with integrated oven, hob and microwave
Double bedroom with fitted storage and sliding-door wardrobe
Contemporary shower room with large walk-in cubicle
Purpose-built retirement scheme with lift and 24-hour call service
Under-croft parking available but extra rent and limited availability
Service charge £4,184.28 pa (above average) — includes communal heating
Lease ~65 years remaining; lenders may refuse mortgages
This first-floor retirement apartment in central Ilkley offers a light L-shaped living room with pleasant westerly woodland views, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a recently renewed shower room with a large walk-in cubicle. The layout is compact and comfortable, suited to a single occupant or couple seeking easy, low‑maintenance town‑centre living close to shops, transport and local amenities.
The development is purpose-built for over‑60s and includes lift access, communal gardens, a residents’ lounge, 24‑hour Anchor call-out service and communal heating. Under‑croft parking is available but is subject to separate rent and limited availability. Council tax is in a low band, and the building’s central location places services, cafés and the railway station within an easy walk.
There are important lease and cost considerations: the lease has around 65 years remaining, which may restrict mortgage availability and affect resale financeability. The annual service charge is relatively high and covers communal heating, water and facilities; Anchor also levies a resale charge (percentage of sale price) during ownership. Prospective buyers should obtain specialist mortgage and legal advice about the lease term and enquire about parking availability and ongoing service charge reviews.
Overall this is a convenient, well‑appointed retirement apartment offering comfortable living and strong town‑centre convenience, best suited to downsizers who can meet lease, service charge and parking arrangements.
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