Summary - 11 Chesterton Court, Railway Road, ILKLEY LS29 8UW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable, low-maintenance over-70s apartment close to Ilkley station and town centre.
Ground-floor one-bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and wetroom
Off-street car parking space included
Exclusive over-70s retirement development with 24-hour staff
On-site bistro, communal lounge and landscaped gardens
Service charge £9,724.26 pa — covers many communal costs (expensive)
Ground rent £435 pa; lease 999 years from 2017
Electric room heaters as main heating — potential higher energy bills
Local crime recorded above average — consider security implications
A spacious ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Chesterton Court, an exclusive McCarthy Stone development for over-70s. The home offers a large living room, generous bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a modern wetroom, plus a dedicated off-street parking space. Residents benefit from 24-hour on-site staffing, a bistro restaurant, communal lounge and gardens, and one hour of domestic assistance included in the service charge.
The development is extremely well located for Ilkley town centre, Ilkley railway station and local healthcare facilities, making everyday life convenient and well connected. The long lease (999 years from 2017) provides ownership security, and full-fibre broadband and a Car Club are available on site.
There are material running costs to consider: an annual service charge of £9,724.26 is high and covers many communal services, while ground rent (£435 pa) and electric room heaters as the main heating source may affect personal bills. The local crime level is recorded as above average, which prospective buyers should factor into their decision.
This apartment suits someone seeking low-maintenance, secure retirement living in a desirable spa town, who values onsite support and social amenities. It will particularly appeal to people wanting easy access to transport and shops, and those who prefer communal facilities to managing a larger private home.
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