Summary - 16 River Walk, Millgate BD16 2JW
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, low-maintenance riverside home ideal for central Bingley living.
- Over-55s top-floor apartment with riverside views
- Recently upgraded windows, double glazing predates 2002
- Lift and stair access to the upper floors
- Off-street residents parking available
- Leasehold: 122 years remaining
- Service charge approximately £2,400 per year
- High local flood risk; check insurance availability and costs
- Sold by auction; non-refundable reservation fee applies
A compact two-bedroom second-floor apartment designed for over-55s, positioned on a peaceful riverside stretch in central Bingley. The apartment offers a bright open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with recently upgraded windows and pleasant river views from the top floor.
Practical features include lift and stair access, off-street residents parking and gas central heating. The property is leasehold with 122 years remaining and a service charge of about £2,400 per year; broadband is average and mobile signal is excellent. The town centre, local shops and rail links to Leeds and Bradford are all within easy walking distance, making everyday errands straightforward.
Important considerations: this sale is by the Modern Method of Auction and will incur a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of the purchase price, minimum £6,600) plus a Buyer Information Pack cost. The location has a high flood risk and the area records higher crime levels, which may affect insurance and some buyers’ suitability assessments.
This apartment suits a downsizer looking for low-maintenance, centrally located retirement living with riverside outlooks and good transport links. Buyers should inspect thoroughly, check insurance implications of the flood risk, and factor auction fees and annual service charges into purchase costs.
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