1 bed Flat For Sale £170,000
31 Sykes Court St. Stephens Fold, Huddersfield

A DELIGHTFUL ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH A JULIET BALCONY LOCATED CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES AND ON A BUS ROUTE WITHIN A McCARTHY AND STONE RETIREMENT LIVING DEVELOPMENT

Sykes Court - Sykes Court was built by McCarthy & Stone has been designed and constructed for modern retirement living. The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance. The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Local Area - Lindley, a bustling village adorned with charming cafes, restaurants, and boutique retailers, boasts convenient access to essential services such as local doctors, pharmacists, and the hospital, all within strolling distance. Nestled just off one of Lindley's main streets, Sykes Court enjoys proximity to a range of amenities including a newsagents, convenience store, bakery, and post office, with a diverse array of shops available in Huddersfield centre, a mere 2 miles away. Moreover, the development benefits from excellent public transport links, with frequent buses connecting residents to Huddersfield and beyond, offering access to a wide range of destinations via both bus and rail networks.

Entrance Hall - Your front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall where there are illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, the apartment's security door entry system and the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system are all situated in the hall. There is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard, containing a newly fitted boiler. Further doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Lounge - This delightful living area benefits from double opening doors opening out to a Juliet balcony overlooking the development. There is ample space for dining and has a feature electric fire and stone effect surround and wall mounted electric heater. There are TV and telephone points and a Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights, fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets and shelving on the back wall. Partially double glazed doors lead onto the separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Partially tiled fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units and drawers with a granite effect roll top work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mono lever tap and window above. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood over and integral fridge freezer.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with fitted, mirror fronted sliding wardrobes. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point, raised power sockets and wall mounted electric heater.

Shower Room - Tiled walls and carpeted flooring. Fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle with glass sliding doors, electric shower above and hand rail. WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - .Cleaning of communal windows
.Water rates for communal areas and apartments
.Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
.Window Cleaning (outside only)
.24-hour emergency call system
.Upkeep of gardens and grounds
.Camera door-entry system
.Intruder-alarm system
.Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
.Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
.Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £2,319.48 per annum (for financial year ending 28/02/2025)

Lease Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 2009
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: Jun-24
Managed by: McCarthy and Stone Resales

Car Parking Permit Scheme (Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.