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For sale
£239,950

Railway Road, Ilkley, LS29 8UW

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 10 Apr 2026 · Ilkley

How the price compares

This home£239,950
Median 1 bed in LS29£175k33 homes listed · £303 per sq ft
Difference+37%above the area median

Key features

  • One bedroom first floor apartment
  • South east facing with views
  • Estate Manager + 24 hour staffing
  • Service charge includes 1 hour of domestic assistance a week
  • On-site Bistro restaurant
  • Centrally placed to the railway station, Hospital and town centre
  • Energy efficient
  • Homeowners social lounge
  • Part exchange scheme available
  • Car parking space included

About this home

No onward chain. LARGER THAN AVERAGE one bedroom, south-east facing first floor retirement apartment for the over 70s, enjoying a sunny aspect and GARDEN VIEWS.

Ideally located close to Ilkley Railway Station, the hospital and town centre, with bus stops directly outside. Car parking space included.

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Summary - Exclusively for the over 70s, Chesterton Court offers thoughtfully designed apartments with staff on site 24 hours a day, creating a safe, comfortable and sociable environment. Domestic and support services are available when required, and the bistro-style restaurant serves hot and cold lunches daily, making life here both easy and enjoyable.

The service charge also helps take the worry out of home ownership, covering external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security, and the energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners’ lounge and other communal areas.

Widely considered one of the finest apartments within this attractive development, this spacious home stands out for its excellent size with pleasant aspect overlooking the garden.. The apartment offers a generous bedroom, a large living room with Juliet balcony, and stylish, well-presented accommodation throughout. Further benefits include double glazing, panel heaters, fitted carpets, and a beautifully tiled bathroom.

Chesterton Court is an ideal setting for independent retirement living, combining comfort, convenience and peace of mind in a highly regarded Ilkley development.

Local Area - This attractive development is set in the sought-after spa town of Ilkley, offering easy access to both the historic town centre and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Situated on the south bank of the River Wharfe, Ilkley is an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful retirement.

Chesterton Court is conveniently located around 350 yards from Ilkley Railway Station, within a third of a mile of Tesco Superstore and the town centre, and within a quarter of a mile of Ilkley Moor Medical Practice and Coronation Hospital. Bus stops are also located directly outside the development.

Hallway - Front door with spy hole opens into a large entrance hall, with doors leading to the lounge, bedroom and bathroom. The hallway also benefits from a walk-in storage and airing cupboard. Additional features include illuminated light switches, a smoke detector, a secure door entry system with intercom, and a 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord.

Lounge - A spacious lounge with the benefit of a South easterly facing Juliet balcony providing views over the landscaped gardens to Ilkley Moors' Cow & Calf rocks. A room off the lounge is currently fitted as an office and can also be used for storage. There is ample space for dining. TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Open plan access to the kitchen area.

Kitchen - Stylish fitted kitchen with a range of modern cream gloss low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and splashback. Built-in oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood and fitted integrated fridge, freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with window enjoying sunny aspect overlooking the garden. Ceiling light, TV phone point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Door leading to a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with modern suite comprising of a walk-in shower, low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above, heater and emergency pull cord for assistance. Chrome heated towel rail.

Car Parking - A car parking space is included in the sale of the property.

Service Charge (Rlp) - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly • CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind • 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment • 24hr emergency call system • Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems • Maintaining lifts • Heating and lighting in communal areas • The running costs of the onsite restaurant • Cleaning of communal areas daily • Cleaning of windows • Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds • Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge: £10,256.76 for financial year ending 30/06/27.

Ask about our FREE ENTITLEMENTS SERVICE to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Leasehold Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st June 2017 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2032 Managed by: Your Life Management Services It is a condition of the purchase that the resident is of the age of 70 or over.

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
990 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£10,258.76 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Ilkley Station0.1 mi
  • Ben Rhydding Station0.9 mi
  • Burley-in-Wharfedale Station3.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in LS29 over the last 12 months: terraced £336k · detached £720k · semi-detached £410k · flat £220k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
24 Priestley Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UU
Flat
Leasehold
21 Aug 2026£212,000
7 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
21 May 2026£245,000
56 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
8 May 2026£378,000
1 The Old Mill, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8HT
Terraced
Freehold
1 May 2026£285,000
23 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jan 2026£185,000
39 Priestley Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UU
Flat
Leasehold
23 Jan 2026£215,000
17 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
15 Dec 2025£350,803
3 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
30 Oct 2025£225,000
35 Priestley Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UU
Flat
Leasehold
7 Oct 2025£400,000
29 Chesterton Court, Railway Road
Ilkley LS29 8UW
Flat
Leasehold
16 Sept 2025£160,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LS29

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,200£23,995 deposit · £215,955 loan
Stamp Duty£2,299England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 10 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/04/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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