Summary - 32 Chesterton Court, Railway Road, ILKLEY LS29 8UW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance over-70s apartment with 24-hour staffing and central Ilkley location..
- West-facing second-floor apartment with sunny Juliet balcony
- Exclusively for over-70s; 24-hour on-site staffing and emergency call
- Shared ownership option available; very long lease (c.995–999 years)
- Service charge includes one hour domestic help weekly
- High annual service charge: £9,724.26 (expensive)
- No allocated parking included; limited visitor spaces only
- Electric room heaters (higher running costs) and panel heating
- Ground rent £435 pa; local crime level above average
A bright, west-facing one-bedroom apartment in Chesterton Court, designed for independent over-70s living. Located on the second floor near the lift, the apartment benefits from a sunny aspect and a Juliet balcony, with communal lounge, on-site bistro and regular social events to encourage an active lifestyle.
The development offers 24-hour on-site staffing, an emergency call system and flexible care packages. The service charge includes one hour of domestic assistance per week and covers external maintenance, landscaping, communal utilities and buildings insurance, reducing individual maintenance tasks for residents.
Important practical points: there is no allocated parking included, heating is by electric room heaters, and the annual service charge is high (£9,724.26). The property is offered as shared ownership with a very long lease (c. 995–999 years) and a ground rent of £435 per year.
Centrally placed for Ilkley Railway Station, hospital, shops and bus routes, this apartment suits someone seeking low-maintenance, community-focused retirement living with easy town access. Buyers should budget for the substantial service charge and consider parking needs and electric heating costs.
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