1 bedroom apartment for sale

A custom built over 60s development by McCarthy Stone located close to the centre of the popular market town of Skipton. This first floor corner apartment with one bedroom, separate kitchen, dining/living space and a bathroom offers great size and space. Also benefitting from a balcony with a westerly facing aspect and a lovely view towards the canal.

Enter into the main hallway which gives access to all principal rooms. First, the shower room with a walk-in shower and glass screen, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, close coupled w.c. and fully tiled walls. Also off the hall is a good sized storage cupboard housing the pressure tank for the water. Into the living/dining room with a window and double doors leading out to a glass balcony with views out towards the canal. A doorway leads into the kitchen which offers a selection of wall, drawer and base units, stainless steel sink with drainer, integrated oven, hob extractor, fridge and freezer, tiled splashbacks, tiled floors and a window to the side. The bedroom is accessed from the hall with a window looking towards the front and a cupboard.

This exceptional corner apartment provides spacious and superbly appointed accommodation of particular merit including quality contemporary fittings and fixtures throughout, oak veneer internal doors, sealed unit double glazing, zoned electric underfloor heating, a Ventaxia air recirculation system and also the great advantage of a Tunstall emergency/personal safety pull cord alert/call system with wearable pendant for any situation where help is required. Designed for purchasers over the age of 60, the development includes lift access to all floors, delightful communal gardens including a fabulous rooftop garden area, a security entry system and a range of other residents facilities including a spacious residents lounge and kitchen. The residents also benefit from a variety of social events including film shows, coffee mornings, quiz/game nights and cheese and wine evenings. Within the building there is a laundry for free use by residents and also a guest suite which visitors can reserve for overnight stays at the very reasonable current rate of circa £25 per night.

There is a private car park and residents can lease a space at the current cost of circa £250 per annum (subject to availability and conditions).

Local Authority & Council Tax Band
• North Yorkshire Council
• Council Tax Band B

Tenure, Services & Parking
• Leasehold, 125 years from 2014, service charge of £275.75 per month reviewed annually and £495 pa ground rent reviewed every 15 years, next in 2029
• Mains electricity, water and drainage. Domestic heating is electric via under floor heating.
• There is a private car park and residents can lease a space at the current cost of circa £250 per annum (subject to availability and conditions).
• The property is located in a conservation area

Internet & Mobile Coverage
The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages

Skipton includes a wide range of shops and choice of supermarkets, there are schools catering for all age groups including highly regarded Girls' High and Boys' Grammar schools and the Parish Church Primary School located on Brougham Street is only a short walk from the property. The railway station has regular services to Leeds and Bradford and many West Yorkshire and East Lancashire business districts are within reasonable commuting distance.

From our offices proceed up the High Street forking left at the mini round about. After the traffic lights, turn left onto Water Street, cross the mini roundabout onto Gargrave Road and turn left onto Brook Street. Follow the road over the canal bridge and Mallory Court will be seen on the left hand side.