Railway Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8UW
Listed 18 Sept 2026 · price reduced 14 Oct 2026 · Ilkley
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Key features
- One bedroom first floor apartment with Juliet balcony overlooking the communal garden
- Lift access
- Sought after development for the over 70s
- Southerly aspect
- On site restaurant and additional facilities
- Estate Manager and 24 hour staffing
- Flexible care packages are available
- Excellent location convenient for Ilkley town centre
- View of Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf
About this home
For sale by modern method of auction:
11-11-2026 at 13:00
Enjoying a southerly aspect and elevated views over the beautifully landscaped communal gardens and Ilkley Moor beyond, this luxury one bedroom first floor apartment forms part of this highly desirable and purpose built over-70s McCarthy & Stone retirement development.
Forming part of this popular and highly regarded purpose-built retirement development for the over 70s and offering a range of additional amenities is this fantastic first floor apartment. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with useful storage cupboard, a double bedroom with walk in wardrobe, luxury wet room, modern fitted kitchen and reception room with top of the range electric fire and Juliet balcony enjoying a southerly aspect and elevated views from the lounge, kitchen and bedroom windows over the communal landscaped gardens and Ilkley Moor beyond.
This smartly appointed one bedroom apartment with lift access forms part of the well regarded McCarthy and Stone development offering excellent facilities for the over 70's including social lounge, on-site bistro restaurant, 24 hour manager, laundry, one hour domestic assistance a week and guest suite for friends. Flexible care packages are also available.
The development is conveniently placed for Ilkley town centre with its excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafes and general amenities, and Ilkley railway and bus stations provide regular rail services to Leeds/Bradford city centres and buses to surrounding towns. There are pleasant walks to be enjoyed along the River Wharfe, through the woodland, moorland and countryside surrounding the town and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is less than six miles away.
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer iamsold Ltd).
If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.
Agents Notes:
Tenure The property is leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease from and including 01 June 2017.
Annual service charge for 2025: £9277.69 per year paid monthly at £773.14. Annual ground rent for 2025: £435 per year paid in two 6 monthly instalments.
The resident must be over 70 years of age.
Permission of the landlord is required to keep pets.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Council Tax Band D
Services Water and electric are installed. Electric heating. There is no gas to the property.
Parking Residents car park. No allocated parking
Internet and Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) likely from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages.
Flooding Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK indicate the long term flood risks for this property are: - Surface Water - Very low; Rivers & the Sea - Very low; Groundwater - Flooding from groundwater is unlikely in this area; Reservoir - Flooding from reservoirs is unlikely in this area.
From Dacre Son and Hartley’s Ilkley office, proceed down Brook Street before taking the first turning right onto Railway Road. Shortly after the road bears to the left, the development will be found on the right hand-side.
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 600 sq ft / 56 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 989 years left
- Ground rent
- £435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £9,277.69 per year
- Parking
- Not allocated, Residents
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Electric, Double glazing
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- Lateral living, Lift access, Wet room, Level access shower
Floorplan
Location
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- Ilkley Station0.2 mi
- Ben Rhydding Station0.8 mi
- Burley-in-Wharfedale Station2.8 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 Dacre Son & Hartley, Ilkley & Wharfedale on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/10/2026.
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