Summary - 39 Priestley Court, Railway Road, ILKLEY LS29 8UU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, secure living with excellent communal facilities and town-centre convenience.
- Purpose-built over-60s apartment with on-site manager and 24-hour care line
- Juliet balcony with elevated views toward Ilkley Moor
- Communal lounge, rooftop terrace and well-maintained gardens
- Long lease (999 years from 2017) provides ownership security
- Electric room heating only; no gas supply to the apartment
- Service charge £2,706.42pa and ground rent £425pa; resale 1% contingency fee
- Residents’ parking available (possible additional parking cost)
- Local crime rates above average despite affluent area surroundings
This well-appointed one-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a purpose-built over-60s development, convenient for Ilkley town centre and transport links. The apartment has a light sitting room with a Juliet balcony and views toward Ilkley Moor, a modern fitted kitchen and a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. Communal facilities include a lounge, third-floor indoor sitting area with kitchenette and a large roof terrace, plus well-kept landscaped gardens.
Practical details are clear: long lease (999 years from 2017), residents’ parking, on-site manager, 24-hour care line and communal maintenance. Heating is electric with room heaters (no gas), and an annual service charge and ground rent apply — budget for these when assessing running costs. The service charge for 2024 is £2,706.42 and ground rent £425 per year; McCarthy & Stone levy a 1% contingency charge on resale.
This property will suit buyers seeking low-stairs access to social amenities, security and community living rather than a DIY project. The apartment’s compact layout and electric heating keep the footprint simple, but buyers should note limited living space (around 617 sq ft) and ongoing service fees. Ilkley’s town centre, good rail links and nearby open countryside provide lifestyle benefits, though local crime statistics are above average — weigh that alongside the site’s on-site management and communal support services.
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