Certainly providing an ideal opportunity for first time buyers or investors, this easily manageable and superbly appointed one double bedroom first floor apartment is very conveniently situated only a few minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre amenities whilst the Leeds/Liverpool canal is also nearby.
The imaginative conversion of Firth Mills was completed during 2017 to provide 32 one and two bedroomed apartments, equipped in accordance with a superior specification - including electric background heating, sealed unit double glazing, quality contemporary fittings and fixtures, private balconies and secure basement parking.
This very successful residential re-development was carried out in accordance with high standards by Candelisa Limited, a multi award winning design and construction company with a first class reputation.
Certainly providing a very attractive opportunity, this beautifully presented apartment is strongly recommended for inspection, comprising very briefly:
Communal front and rear entrance halls - including access to the basement parking together with staircases and a lift to the upper floors. The private accommodation on level one comprises - an entrance hall and a stylish living kitchen which is superbly appointed with a range of quality contemporary gloss fronted units including built-in appliances together with access to the covered/sheltered sun balcony which includes a timber decking and provides a pleasant sitting out area. There is a double bedroom and a stylish contemporary shower room which includes a quality white suite. There is a private parking space in the secure basement garage.
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.
The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.
With much to commend it, this excellent apartment comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL FRONT ENTRANCE HALL
Including a security entry system, individual post boxes, communal seating and access to the basement parking. Staircases to first and second floors. There is also a communal rear entrance hall - including staircases and a lift to the upper floors.
FIRST FLOOR
The private accommodation on level one comprises:
ENTRANCE HALL
With a substantial entrance door. Fermax security entry phone system. Smoke alarm. Feature cast iron pillar. Wall mounted electric heater on an individual thermostat. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.
Deep walk-in store cupboard - also including the hot water cylinder, a cloaks rail and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.
FITTED KITCHEN WITH LIVING/DINING SPACE
19' x 10' Superbly appointed with a range of quality contemporary gloss fronted units including contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces having matching up-stands. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with a pillar tap. Built-in Flavel oven with a four ring Lamona ceramic hob having an extractor hood above. Integrated Flavel dishwasher. Integrated Flavel fridge and freezer. Laminate oak flooring. Wall light point. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Two wall mounted electric heaters on individual thermostats. Sealed unit double glazing to two sides providing long distance views. A sealed unit double glazed French door gives access to the:
COVERED/SHELTERED SUN BALCONY
With a timber decking and providing a pleasant sitting out area.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
11'9" x 9' With sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views. Wall mounted electric heater on an individual thermostat. Partial wall panelling. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.
SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed with a quality contemporary white suite comprising a back-to-wall WC, a hand wash basin recessed into a vanity cabinet unit and a large shower cubicle having a glass screen, a hand-held shower and an overhead drench shower. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also matching tiled flooring. Fitted mirror. Ladder radiator. Extractor fan. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE
There is a private car parking space in the secure basement garage.
TENURE
The property is Leasehold on the remainder of a 999 year lease dated 1st January 2017. The current service charge is £82 per calendar month and covers buildings insurance, communal electric (hallway lighting), regular servicing of the lift and communal maintenance including the parking area and dustbin store. There is an annual ground rent of £250. As an owner of an apartment you will have a share in the Management Company - Firth Mills Management Company Limited.
NO PETS ARE PERMITTED.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: A
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. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our
PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.
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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