Valley Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

Ground-floor retirement apartment with two bedrooms, smartly presented throughout. Benefiting from excellent resident facilities and offered with no onward chain, this property provides a comfortable and convenient retirement lifestyle.

LOCATION
This spacious ground-floor retirement apartment is located within Emmandjay Court, a highly regarded purpose-built development for the over 60s. Ben Rhydding lies on the eastern side of Ilkley, a desirable community with a village feel, local shops, a church, train station, and the Wheatley Arms Hotel. Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away, offering supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, a boutique cinema, health centre, library, and sporting facilities. The development is well placed for access to the city centres of Leeds and Bradford via regular train services.

GROUND FLOOR
The apartment provides light and airy accommodation with a private entrance hall, sitting room with dining area and balcony, fitted kitchen, principal bedroom with en-suite wet room, second bedroom, and bathroom. The property benefits from electric heating, sealed unit double glazing, video entry phone, and an emergency call system.

OUTSIDE
Emmandjay Court is set within beautifully maintained communal gardens with seating areas. Residents have access to a communal car park, a lounge, café bistro, hair salon, library/IT area, laundry, buggy storage and recharging facilities, and a guest suite. The development has 24-hour on-site staff providing support and emergency response.

PLEASE NOTE
The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017
To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £50 +VAT per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Linley and Simpson Sales Limited trading as Hardisty are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.

SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests
Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.

BROCHURE DETAILS
Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

LEASEHOLD & RELATED CHARGES
We are advised that the property is held on the balance of a 125 year lease from and including 1st January 2012. The service charge as at 1st April 2024 is a figure of £740.05 per calendar month and is reviewed annually. (Updated figures are awaited). Service and well being charges include buildings insurance, external window cleaning, water, hot water & heating, lighting, cleaning and maintenance of the communal areas, maintenance of the external areas, including communal gardens and parking areas. Security including door entry system, external lighting and emergency call system. The charges also include the social programme of activities and events for the residents, along with support from the 24 hour on site care team as needed i.e. a morning check in call, help for any emergencies and support as required. Regular care support can be provided at an additional cost. Clarification regarding lease terms, length and any charges should be sought via the vendors solicitors.

EMMANDJAY COURT
Emmandjay Court has dedicated on-site staff 24 hours a day to provide emergency response as well as day to day care and support if required. Additional support including cleaning, laundry services and shopping can be provided on a regular basis or as and when required.

METHODIST HOMES (MHA)
At MHA retirement housing with care developments (also known as assisted living and extra-care housing), you can enjoy an independent later life with your own private property and the peace of mind of having on-site care and support ready to help you, if and when you need them. Each development offers a variety of communal facilities, such as a café/bistro, lounge, hair salon and gardens to help you connect with a community of like-minded people, where you can make new friends and find companionship.