1 bed Flat For Sale £185,000
Bridge Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21

AN IMMACULATE LIGHT AND AIRY FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH LIFT ACCESS AND A BALCONY LOOKING OVER THE SOUTHERLY FACING REAR GARDENS, LOCATED WITHIN THE HIGHLY REGARDED AND SOUGHT AFTER ADLINGTON HOUSE. EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE OVER 65'S.

Located on the first floor with its own balcony that looks out over the landscaped rear garden. This highly attractive apartment is worthy of an early appointment to view. Offered with the advantage of having NO ONWARD CHAIN, the property includes a private and welcoming hallway with a utility store cupboard off. The living space incorporates the ideal layout for sitting and dining, with a separate kitchen very well appointed and inclusive of all the appliances. A double bedroom that also looks out over the rear gardens has a double wardrobe built in and there is the smart wet room bathroom with an easy access shower. All in all, this is a fine apartment located within the prestige setting of Adlington House and it will not disappoint.

Otley is a beautiful Yorkshire market town having a population of approximately 15,000 people, set on the banks of the River Wharfe. Otley is a friendly and picturesque town with a rich commercial and community life. The town lies in attractive countryside within Mid-Wharfedale at the centre of the rural triangle between Leeds, Harrogate and Bradford. Immediately to the south of the town rises Otley Chevin, which gives magnificent views over Mid-Wharfedale, fantastic walks and cycling routes and in the past provided much of the stone from which the town centre was built. Highly regarded primary schools and the outstanding Prince Henry's Grammar School are found within the town itself, together with a lovely mix of popular branded stores a fantastic array of independently run shops, making Otley a very popular and pleasant town in which to live.

The accommodation with CENTRAL HEATING, SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes, comprises:

Adlington House Main Entrance
Secure locked outer door with video entry system to the flats and the Managers office which is directly opposite the entrance. Two Elevators providing access to each floor as well as stairwells to each floor. Off the main entrance is the dining room, the coffee lounge and the hair salon.

The Apartment

Entrance Hallway
A lovely welcoming entrance into this apartment, the hall also houses the security video entry system for any guests visiting the apartment. There is a deep utility / store cupboard off that houses the hot water tank and has plumbing for a washing machine.

Sitting Room 14'1" x 11'5" (4.3m x 3.48m)
Focal fireplace with an electric fire inset. French doors to the balcony together with a window that looks out over the rear gardens. In addition there is a dining area with a radiator.

Kitchen 10'1" x 7'2" (3.07m x 2.18m)
Very well appointed with a modern range of fitted kitchen units having worksurfaces over and a sink unit inset. The kitchen comes complete with an integrated fridge and freezer, a dishwasher, oven, hob and a microwave.

Bedroom 14'9" x 9'11" (4.5m x 3.02m)
With a built in double wardrobe, a radiator and a window looking out towards the rear gardens.

Shower Room
This smartly appointed shower room includes a level access shower with a glazed screen, a wash hand basin and a low level wc. Complemented by stylish fully tiled walls, a wall hung illuminated mirror and a heated towel rail.

Adlington's Service & Wellbeing Charge
All homeowners living at Adlington House, Otley contribute to a Service and Wellbeing Charge. The high level of support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as: The provision of a daily restaurant service which enables homeowners to enjoy a delicious freshly prepared meal at exceptionally good value Communal cleaning and maintenance Grounds and garden maintenance External window cleaning Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management 24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment Their own management team, Adlington Management Services (AMS) take great pride in providing a high standard of service including checking on the homeowner’s well-being and liaising with family and professionals if necessary. They consult with homeowners on all aspects of the operations of the development and facilitate numerous social events and activities that can be participated in as much, or as little, as you like. You no longer have to take into consideration the ongoing costs of upkeep and maintenance of your current property, grounds and gardens. As well as owning a modern stylish apartment built to high specification it is also well insulated and cost-effective to heat. 2023/24 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charges at Otley are; 1 bedroom – £ 194 2 bedroom – £ 197 3 bedroom – £ 200 The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service. Individual Responsibilities As you would expect in your own home other household expenditures will remain as the homeowner’s responsibility. These typically include: Council tax Electricity – which is metered per apartment Contents insurance Telephone line rental and broadband (where applicable) TV licence (where applicable) Annual servicing and maintenance of your hot water heater and ventilation system Ground Rent Adlington communities provide extensive communal facilities, such as the lounge, restaurant and commercial kitchen, coffee lounge and hairdressing salon, staff rooms, management offices and the mobility scooter store, as well as landscaped gardens and grounds. It is these facilities along with the 24-hour on-site support which makes your new home likely to be suitable for your whole life, without the need to move to a care home. This is a major benefit to well-being, peace of mind and independence and, if it avoids care home fees, also has considerable financial advantages. Annual Ground Rent charges 2023: 1 bedroom – £1,178.33 2 bedroom – £1,767.50 3 bedroom – £2,356.67 The Ground Rent is due annually from 1st January and will be reviewed every year in line with the Retail Price Index (with a minimum increase of 1% and maximum of 4%). Building Reserve Fund While the day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and facilities is covered by the Service and Well-being Charge, which is kept as low as possible to leave homeowners with maximum disposable income, major capital costs and refurbishment are not included. It is important that maintenance is kept to the highest standards for all to enjoy, and to cover any major works, a fee of 0.5% of your sale price for each year, or part-year, of ownership will be levied when you sell on your apartment. A contribution to the Building Reserve Fund is also collected through the Service and Well-being Charge. The Building Reserve Fund will build up over time so that money is available to pay for capital costs as they occur e.g replacement lifts, restaurant kitchen equipment, the building’s roof and car park etc. This means that the development is always kept up to the same standard as when you purchased your apartment. As an example, if a property that has been owned for 9 years and 7 months is sold for £300,000, the fee payable will be £15,000 (Sale price x 0.5% x years or part-years owned). An up-to-date Fund balance is available on request from Adlington directly. An administration fee is also charged by Adlington on resale. Optional services* AMS are also able to offer additional services for homeowners including: Overnight stays in the Guest Suite for friends and family A handyman service for small maintenance jobs (excluding electrical and plumbing services) An hourly cleaning and / or laundry service *additional charges apply, please speak to the AMS team for details. Care Charges Additional, tailored personal care packages can be arranged with their carefully chosen care provider to suit your individual requirements. All care packages are drawn up in consultation with you, based upon a assessment of your needs, including short-term illness and recuperation packages. Costs available on request directly from Adlington.

Tenure
We are advised that the property is Leasehold with the remainder of the 125 year lease which commenced on 1st January 2016 passed to the new owner, with 117 years remaining as of January 2024.

Council Tax:
Leeds City Council Tax Band B. For further details on Leeds Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on[use Contact Agent Button].

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing & Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017
Money Laundering Regulations (Introduced June 2017). To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from all 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 £20 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer and is paid to the firm that administers the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty/movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until appropriate identification has been provided.

General
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.