Ilkley, LS29 9TF

This fantastic, two bedroom, penthouse apartment forms part of the attractive, character conversion of Hillside Court, set in this delightful position at the side of Ilkley Moor and conveniently located only five minutes’ walk to Ilkley town centre with its wide range of amenities. The accommodation in brief includes an entrance hall with intercom entry and stairs leading to the fourth floor entrance door. Inside the apartment an entrance hall featuring useful store cupboard and WC leads to an open plan living space with exposed beams, elevated views, and ample room for dining and living areas, and open to the modern fitted kitchen. There are two bedrooms with Velux windows and further exposed beams, as well as a good-sized house bathroom. The communal grounds of Hillside Court provide an attractive setting and are mostly laid to grass for ease of management with well stocked borders, a paved patio and a screened bin area. There are ample residents’ parking bays within the grounds which are not allocated. A locked meter room located to the side of the lower ground floor entrance provides bike storage. Hillside Court is a substantial old Victorian building situated on the edge of Ilkley Moor which has had a variety of uses over the decades and carries a 'blue plaque' stating that Charles Darwin stayed there in 1859 around the time of his publication of the famous book, The Origin of Species. The location adjacent to Ilkley Moor is superb with many delightful walks to be enjoyed over the moors, quite literally from the doorstep. West View Park is also located opposite. A delightful walk alongside a stream known as Mill Ghyll takes you down to Ilkley town centre which provides a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes and general amenities and has a railway station from where there are regular commuter rail services to Leeds/Bradford city centres and buses to surrounding towns. Ilkley has popular schools for all ages and a wide variety of sporting and recreational facilities, as well as many cultural events. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is only some 6 miles away from Ilkley, whilst Leeds/Bradford International Airport is only circa 11 miles distant. Agents Notes: The property is located within the Ilkley conservation area. Tree preservation orders are in place on the property. The lease permits the keeping of pets providing landlord consent is obtained. Tenure: Leasehold with share of freehold. Terms of Lease: 125 years from 1 January 2005 Current Service Charge: July to December 2026 £543.34 (1,086.68 per annum, reviewed annually). Current Ground Rent: July to December 2026 £75.00. (150.00 per annum, review period of 25 years). The ground rent payment is covered by full shareholder credit. Local Authority: The City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Council Tax Band C Services: All mains services are installed. Gas-fired central heating. Parking: Residents car park