9 Burnside House, Carleton Road, Skipton, BD23 2BE
£179,000Sold Subject To Contract
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This superbly appointed and beautifully presented two bedroomed first floor apartment enjoys an attractive location within the prestigious and imaginatively planned Burnside House residential development restricted to the over 55's, whilst situated just off Carleton Road less than one mile away from Skipton town centre, with two supermarkets and a railway station also nearby. There is a bus stop located close to the main entrance and the town can easily be accessed on foot via a pathway leading out from the north eastern side of the development.
Including sealed unit double glazing and electric heating together with quality contemporary fittings and fixtures throughout, this outstanding apartment is very strongly recommended indeed for inspection.
Constructed in accordance with high standards and a superior specification during 2006, this exceptional apartment is approached via a staircase or lift from a spacious secure ground floor entrance hall/reception area including seating/library/reading areas in delightful luxurious furnished surroundings.
Described very briefly, the accommodation comprises:
An entrance hall, a living room and a superbly appointed bespoke fitted kitchen with individually crafted units incorporating built-in appliances. There are also two bedrooms and a luxurious shower room. The apartment enjoys the use of delightful landscaped communal gardens and there are generous communal car parking facilities. The elegant communal areas have been designed to include a seated reception space, a further lounge/sitting area, a small library, a laundry room, a kitchen area and a guest apartment which can be booked for the use of family and friends. There are fully maintained courtyard garden areas. The communal areas offer a nice opportunity to socialise within this friendly neighbourhood community and the residents regularly hold coffee mornings together with other social events.
The increasingly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafés in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The town enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals, attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.
With much to commend it, the accommodation at first floor level comprises:
ENTRANCE HALL
With a substantial external door including coloured and leaded glass. Electric radiator. Intercom security entry phone system. Built-in store cupboard including a hot water cylinder.
LIVING ROOM
18'6" x 10'10" with sealed unit double glazing to front and side elevations making this a light and airy room. Electric radiator.
SUPERBLY APPOINTED FITTED KITCHEN
8'3" x 6'9" With a quality range of individually crafted bespoke 'in frame' units in solid wood - painted in a shade of very light grey with contrasting marble style worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Tiled flooring. Built-in split level stainless steel finish AEG double oven with a four ring Smeg ceramic hob having a backing plate and an extractor hood above in a stainless steel finish canopy. Integrated dishwasher. Large integrated fridge. Built-in washer/dryer. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights and down-lights beneath the wall units. Sealed unit double glazing.
BEDROOM ONE
14'2" x 8'4" With sealed unit double glazing. Quality range of contemporary beech fronted fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, cupboards, drawers and a worktop surface.
BEDROOM TWO/STUDY
10'10" (plus recess) x 8'2" With sealed unit double glazing. Fitted wardrobe matching those in bedroom one.
LUXURIOUS SHOWER ROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a hand wash basin and a low suite WC semi-recessed into a cabinet unit with a granite style worktop and matching splash-back together with a large walk-in shower cubicle incorporating a thermostatic shower. Mermaid wall panelling to the shower area. Electric ladder radiator in chrome finish. Shaver point. Fitted mirror. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
There is the use of delightful landscaped communal gardens with pleasant sitting-out areas and a communal courtyard garden.
Generous communal parking facilities.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: B
TENURE
This property is leasehold on the remainder of a 150 year lease commencing 1st January 2006 with an annual ground rent of circa £200. A service charge is levied to contribute towards buildings insurance, a sinking fund, communal area cleaning/maintenance/re-decoration, gardens/ground maintenance and also the water supply to the apartment. The annual service charge is currently £2,907.00 per annum.
SERVICES All mains services are installed with the exception of gas.
Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.
VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN
Tel: Skipton 799993
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These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.
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