This outstanding one double bedroom fourth floor apartment commands fine views at the rear beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal whilst enjoying a delightful position within a prestigious and exclusive McCarthy and Stone Retirement Complex for the over 60's situated only minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre amenities nearby.
This very appealing and spacious apartment provides superbly appointed accommodation of particular merit including quality contemporary fittings and fixtures throughout, oak veneer internal doors, sealed unit double glazing, electric underfloor heating and a Ventex air recirculation system together with a Tunstall emergency/personal safety pull cord alert/call system for any situation where help is required.
Constructed in accordance with a superior specification during 2014 and specifically designed for purchasers over the age of 60, the imaginatively planned Mallory Court is very conveniently situated only minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre amenities, adjacent to the Leeds/Liverpool canal whilst Aireville Park and the railway station are also nearby.
The development includes lift access to all floors, a magnificent communal roof top garden area, a security entry system and a range of residents facilities including a spacious residents lounge and kitchen which hosts a variety of communal events including film shows and coffee mornings. Within the building is a laundry for free use by residents and a two bedroomed guest suite which visitors can reserve for overnight stays at the very reasonable current rate of circa £30 per night.
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McCarthy and Stone is the UK's leading retirement house builder of privately owned property. Over the past 40 years they have constructed circa 50,000 apartments worldwide. All apartments are designed to help purchasers keep their independence and are constructed in accordance with a superior standard. McCarthy and Stone are the only UK house builder of any size or type to have been awarded a five star rating in customer satisfaction by home owners for the past ten years, by the Home Builders Federation Survey.
The development is restricted to purchasers over the age of 60, however couples over the age of 55 may qualify if one person is over the age of 60.
Certainly providing a superb opportunity, offering a high level of comfort, safety and security, this luxurious apartment is situated on level four and comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL
With access to the residents lounge area together with a lift and staircase access to all floors.
FOURTH FLOOR
COMMUNAL HALLWAY WITH A PRIVATE APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR
Leading to the:
RECEPTION HALL
With electric underfloor heating. Security external door entry system. Deep built-in store place - including the hot water system. Tunstall personal safety call alarm system.
SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
21'2" x 10'9" with electric underfloor heating. Contemporary carved stone style surround fireplace with a built-in living flame coal effect electric fire. Sealed unit double glazing including a matching French door to the:
DELIGHTFUL SUN BALCONY
With glass perimeter balustrading - providing a very attractive sitting out space whilst commanding superb long distance views at the rear beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal towards central Skipton, the Parish Church and the Castle.
FITTED KITCHEN
7'10" x 7'- Superbly appointed with a quality range of base and wall units in light oak style providing contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Built-in split level Hotpoint oven with a matching four ring ceramic hob having an extractor hood above in a stainless steel finish canopy. Integrated Hotpoint fridge/freezer. Fitted ceiling spotlights and also down-lights beneath the wall units. Tiled flooring. Electric underfloor heating. Sealed unit double glazing providing views over and beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal at the rear.
DOUBLE BEDROOM
13' x 10'10" (maximum) with sealed unit double glazing providing fine views as described above. Electric underfloor heating. Deep walk-in wardrobe including clothes rails, fitted shelves and an electric light.
LUXURIOUS SHOWER ROOM
With a quality contemporary white suite comprising a hand wash basin semi-recessed into a cabinet unit together with a low suite WC and an open shower cubicle incorporating a glass screen, a floor drain and a thermostatic shower. Full height wall tiling and tiled flooring. Electric underfloor heating. Electric heated towel rail in chrome finish. Fitted mirror. Light/shaver point. Fitted ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE
Mallory Court includes the great advantage of an impressive communal roof top garden space to the fifth floor (with lift and stairs access) - providing a delightful sitting out area - enjoying spectacular long distance panoramic views across the town and beyond the Leeds/Liverpool canal. There is also a communal south facing ground floor sitting out area in summer. All external areas are fully maintained.
There is a private car park and residents can lease a space at a current cost of circa £250 per annum (subject to availability and conditions).
TENURE
This property is leasehold on the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2014. There is an annual service charge of £3030.66 - (paid monthly £252.56). This includes building insurance, communal maintenance, communal lighting and cleaning, lift maintenance, external redecoration, gardening, window cleaning, services of the house manager and the use of the laundry room. There is an annual ground rent of circa £425 per annum.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: C
SERVICES All mains services with the exception of gas are installed. Gas is not available in the building.
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
Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.
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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