Property description
Forming part of this POPULAR and IMAGINATIVE DEVELOPMENT - built by McCarthy and Stone in 2000 within this EXTREMELY CONVENIENT LOCATION and DESIGNED FOR COMFORT and SECURITY IN RETIREMENT YEARS (minimum age for residency is 60 or in the case of a couple - one must be 60 and the other approaching 60), an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to purchase this SECOND (top) FLOOR APARTMENT. The apartment, which, is being OFFERED WITH THE BENEFIT OF IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF NO-ONE ELSE ABOVE and provides WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION which is also tastefully decorated and appointed. The apartment also has generally good window space providing good natural light and ENJOYS AN EASTERLY FACING ASPECT. With the reassuring presence of the House Manager and EMERGENCY PULL-CORD CALL SYSTEM, the development also has AN ELEGANT, WELL LIT RESIDENT'S LOUNGE - with kitchen off, A COMMUNAL LAUNDRY ROOM with washing machines and tumble dryers, and a CHARGEABLE GUEST SUITE - for visiting relatives. There is also LIFT ACCESS TO ALL LEVELS, AN AUDIO AND VISUAL SECURITY ENTRY SYSTEM and 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARELINE RESPONSE SYSTEM.
AMENITIES: The development is situated in a popular and extremely convenient location, to the north-west of Leeds (approximately four miles from the city centre) and is also ideally placed for access, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and also the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There is the advantage of regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university, on the nearby Otley Road - which is only three or four minutes easy level walking distance. On the opposite side of Otley Road there are also public transport facilities to the active historic market town of Otley, the former spa town of Ilkley and the market town of Skipton. There are local shopping parades - near the development and more extensive shopping facilities can be found in Headingley (about two thirds of a mile away), Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood - which is only a few minutes drive by car, and has a Waitrose supermarket. The famous Golden Acre Park is approximately three and a half miles away and barely 15 minutes drive by car (also on a bus route) and lovely open countryside is a similar distance. Leeds and Bradford Airport is about 20 minutes drive and The Village Hotel and Leisure Club about half a mile away. The "VIBRANT" AREA OF HEADINGLEY has an excellent choice of shopping facilities, a mix of trendy bars and traditional flagged floor pubs and popular restaurants, as well as other leisure facilities including both the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds. Cottage Road Cinema is literally only a few minutes walking distance from the development and there is a well known fish and chip shop/restaurant and a local pub both of which are only three or four minutes walk from St Chads Court. A leisurely 20 minute walk will take you to parkland - which forms part of the Meanwood Valley Trail and also leads to The Hollies Park and woodland, providing delightful walks and rambles, and also where there are tennis courts.
DIRECTIONS: FROM OUR WEST PARK OFFICE proceed on the Otley Road (A660) in the direction of Headingley, for approximately two thirds of a mile and a short distance BEFORE reaching the junction with Weetwood Lane (virtually opposite St Chad's Church) turn left into St Chad's Road, when the entrance to the development is a very short way along on the left.
SECURITY ENTRY SYSTEM Which is an audio answer system plus visual, if required - for additional security, adjacent to the main communal entrance doors - with covered access and outside light, and which lead to the...
COMMUNAL VESTIBULE From where there are wide twin ten pane glass panelled doors leading to the...
COMMUNAL RECEPTION AREA Which is very impressive and has twin arch shaped apertures and LIFT ACCESS TO ALL FLOORS - about 12 paces away. There is also a wide, arch shaped aperture from the communal reception area, leading directly to the...
RESIDENTS' LOUNGE Which is an elegant, well lit room in which to relax and socialise, and with a connecting COMMUNAL KITCHEN - OFF.
THE COMMUNAL CORRIDORS Have decorative dado rails, wall lights and Creda night storage heaters and THIS APARTMENT - which offers WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises;...
PERSONAL ENTRANCE DOOR With security spy hole inset and letter box, provides access to the...
RECEPTION HALL With cornice to the ceiling and floor to ceiling shelved storage cupboard with fitted slatted shelves, electric meter and the consumer unit.
"L" SHAPED LOUNGE AND DINING AREA In an attractive OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT - ideal for relaxed living. This is an elegant, well lit room with cornice to the ceiling, enhancing the style and a wide, three sectional, double glazed sealed unit window - ENJOYING AN EASTERLY FACING ASPECT and providing good natural light, and from where there is also A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE. Fire surround with electric, glowing coal effect fire and which is a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room. There is also a SUNHOUSE night storage heater and twin, autumn leaf patterned glass panelled doors providing direct access to/from the connecting...
KITCHEN Which is COMPACT FOR EASY WORKING and WELL PLANNED and TASTEFULLY FITTED with a GENEROUS RANGE of wall units and matching base units with wide working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel inset sink with single side drainer beneath the double glazed sealed unit window - ENJOYING THE SAME ASPECT as the lounge, previously described. Fitted Electrolux FOUR PLATE ELECTRIC HOB UNIT with Electrolux three speed fan/filter and light above and practical and attractive ceramic splash tiling. Electrolux FAN ASSISTED OVEN (never been used!) with further very deep cupboard space above and below, Hotpoint FREEZER, wall mounted Creda warm air heater and two spotlights on track to the ceiling.
THE DOUBLE BEDROOM Has FITTED WARDROBES with a hanging rail and shelf and twin sliding folding mirror fronted doors. Creda night storage heater, corniced ceiling and tall double glazed sealed unit window providing GOOD NATURAL LIGHT and MORNING SUNSHINE.
TILED BATHROOM With coloured suite comprising panelled bath with thermostatically controlled SHOWER above and adjacent glass shower screen plus hand grip rails on the walls adjacent to the bath, wash hand basin with toiletries storage cabinet beneath and wall mounted mirror above and light and shaver point over, and low suite WC. Extractor fan, Creda wall mounted warm air heater, electrically heated towel rail and deep floor to ceiling cupboard housing the hot water tank.
We understand the night storage heaters, as mentioned above, and the domestic hot water are on the "ECONOMY 7" SYSTEM.
OUTSIDE: WELL MAINTAINED, COMMUNAL GARDENS comprise lawned area with an interesting variety of established shrubbery and there is also a patio area for some garden relaxation furniture. Weetwood Primary School is in close proximity producing young children's excitable sounds...at playtimes.
We understand there is USE OF A COMMUNAL PARKING AREA.
PLEASE NOTE: The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by an inspection of the deeds.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment through Walker Smale's North Leeds Property Showroom, telephone 0113-2785812.
Property Features :
- Immediate vacant possession
- No-on else above
- Very well presented accommodation
- Tastefully decorated and appointed
- Generally good window space
- Excellent natural light
- Reassuring presence of House Manager
- Lift access to all levels