AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Representing excellent value for money being part of a thoughtfully structured Affordable Housing Scheme specifically designed to assist those eligible parties to acquire a modern and easily to manage home at a significantly discounted price, this spacious and superbly appointed one bedroom apartment forms part of this impressive mill conversion ideally situated in the centre of Skipton, close to the railway station and within easy reach of all other shops, nightlife and amenities.

The property is offered at a discounted price with no rent payable for the remaining equity share (this property is not shared ownership) and purchasers must meet certain criteria in order to proceed with the purchase (further information below*)

Including secure undercover parking together with the use of an attractive communal garden area adjoining the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal towpath, this stylish apartment will certainly appeal to those leading a busy professional lifestyle or perhaps be ideal for those looking for an easy to maintain retirement property, with the accommodation being arranged entirely on one level and with the convenience of having lift access to all floors.

Presented in outstanding condition throughout, the accommodation includes an impressive open plan living space with large feature window commanding fine open southerly views across the town whilst also including a stylish modern fitted kitchen area with integrated appliances. There is a private apartment entrance hall with useful utility/store cupboard adjoining together with a luxurious shower room and a spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobe and further large feature window.

The prestigious 'Glista Mill' conversion stands in an enviable central position within this historic market town, adjoining the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal whilst being only a short stroll from all other High Street attractions in addition to the railway station offering regular daily services to Leeds & Bradford.

The historic market town of Skipton is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' providing extensive shopping and recreational facilities together with a High Street market four days a week. For those interested in the outdoors, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.

Equipped with modern programmable electric heaters, large feature sealed unit double glazed windows and an intercom entry system this luxurious apartment offers a high level of prestige, comfort and security and comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
With security entrance system. Communal mail room including a private post box for each individual apartment. Access to secure undercover car parking area. Lift and staircase access to all floors. Communal inner hallways including wide staircases with large feature windows.

FIRST FLOOR

SECURE COMMUNAL HALLWAY/LANDING

PRIVATE APARTMENT ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO:

RECEPTION HALL
With Oak effect laminate flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Built-in cloaks cupboard. Utility cupboard housing the hot water cylinder whilst also providing space for a washing machine and freezer.

OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN
20'8" x 10'11" to the living area with large feature sealed unit double glazed window enjoying long distance southerly views over Skipton. Exposed stone feature wall. High ceiling. Wall mounted programmable electric radiator. Security intercom handset. Oak effect laminated flooring. Five amp lamp sockets. TV point. Satellite point. Open plan to the:

KITCHEN AREA
9'7" x 8'5" which is superbly appointed with a range of stylish and contemporary black gloss fitted wall and base units incorporating laminate worktop surfaces together with matching up-stands. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Built-in Electrolux electric oven/grill. Four ring ceramic hob with concealed extractor over. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated refrigerator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Oak effect laminate flooring.

SPACIOUS BEDROOM
13'9" x 10'2" with feature large sealed unit double glazed window enjoying long distance southerly views over Skipton. High ceiling. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Wall mounted programmable electric radiator. Built-in wardrobe with sliding doors. Five amp lamp sockets.

SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed with a contemporary white suite comprising low suite WC, hand wash basin set on a vanity shelf and a wide walk-in shower enclosure housing a chrome mixer shower. Contemporary wall and floor tiling. Chrome towel radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

OUTSIDE

SECURE BASEMENT PARKING AREA
With the right to park one vehicle. Large communal garden area to the rear of the building adjoining the Leeds/Liverpool canal towpath (no public access).

TENURE
The property is leasehold under the remainder of a 999 year lease with a service charge payable currently £430 per quarter to cover the cost of communal maintenance, cleaning and insurance. The ground rent is £200 per annum. *The property is subject to an affordable housing scheme and in order to purchase the property the following criteria must be met:

A: An applicant must be employed or self employed for at least one year in an existing business in the township of Skipton which has been established for at least three years and is a person who has not previously been the owner of any dwelling i.e. first time buyer, or

B: An applicant has lived within the township of Skipton for at least three years.

Where the applicant has had their only or main home within the township of Skipton for three years they must also fit one of the following statements.

1: A first time buyer.

2: Occupied as his or her main home, shared accommodation which in the written opinion of the Council is overcrowded or is otherwise unsatisfactory by Environmental Health Standards.

3: A person who requires smaller accommodation and is aged 60 or more and/or is a registered disabled person.

4: A divorced person who either is required to give up accommodation of his or her only main home within the township of Skipton (being the former matrimonial home) or has lost their right to that home under the terms of an order made by The Court on or after divorce (other than under an order for the sale of the home and has not received more than 30% of the net proceeds of the sale). Or

C: Where the applicant had at some previous time (but not more than ten years prior to the date of sale) a need for housing as identified in (b) above and

1: Had immediately before that previous time had their only or main home in the area throughout a continuous period for at least ten years and

2: Has from that previous time to the date of sale (being a period not more than half of the length of time of previous residence) had their only or main home outside the area but within a ten mile radius of the site.

Also no affordable housing shall be sold at a consideration more than 50% of market value. Despite this the property is owned outright and no additional rent is payable.

Anyone not fitting the above criteria would not be able to purchase this property.

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

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.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

Ref: SBS100522

If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.


These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.