Summary - ASHDOWN COURT 1 BRADFORD ROAD SHIPLEY BD18 3PL
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Low-maintenance two-bed close to Saltaire and transport links.
Freehold conversion with 999-year lease from 1998 shared freehold arrangement
Spacious lounge/diner with balcony — feels larger than 431 sq ft
Modern fitted kitchen and upgraded shower room; UPVC double glazing
Communal gas central heating (resident scheme), not an individual boiler
Service charge is high: £4,158.68 per year (covers communal services)
Ground-floor, secure intercom entrance and off-street residents’ parking
Short walk to Saltaire, rail links, buses; local amenities and cafes nearby
Building dates 1930s–1940s; cavity walls assumed uninsulated (may need attention)
A well-located two-bedroom ground-floor apartment offering easy single-level living in a characterful mid-20th-century building. Owners have recently converted to a long lease/freehold arrangement while retaining a communal service charge that covers communal heating, grounds and building insurance. The flat benefits from a modern fitted kitchen, upgraded shower room and UPVC double glazing.
The spacious lounge/dining room is bright and leads out to a balcony, making the flat feel larger than its 431 sq ft suggests. Two bedrooms include fitted robes; secure communal entrance, off-street residents’ parking and communal gardens add convenience and low-exertion upkeep for those downsizing or retiring. The property is a short walk from Saltaire’s shops, cafés and rail station, with good local bus routes to Bradford and Skipton.
Important practical points: heating is provided by a communal gas scheme rather than an individual boiler, and the annual service charge is substantial at £4,158.68. The building dates from the 1930s–1940s and walls are assumed to be cavity without added insulation, which may affect running costs despite the communal heating and UPVC glazing. Purchasers should note the seller’s request for buyers to be ready to proceed: the sale is chain-free and the advert states cash buyers only.
This apartment suits someone seeking a low-maintenance retirement or downsizing home close to local amenities and transport. It offers immediate move-in condition for many buyers, with potential to personalise decor and reduce energy use through possible future insulation works.
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