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For saleReduced 7 May 2026
£220,000

Valley Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8PF

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Retirement Propertytype
764sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 5 Oct 2024 · price reduced 7 May 2026 · Ilkley

How the price compares

This home£220,000£288 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in LS29£295k78 homes listed · £333 per sq ft
Difference-25%below the area median

Key features

  • First floor retirement apartment
  • Two bedrooms
  • En suite facilities
  • Modern fitted kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Parking available
  • Access to communal gardens
  • Extensive residents’ facilities and services
  • Conveniently located for local amenities
  • Offered with no onward chain

About this home

Spacious first floor retirement apartment with two bedrooms, en suite facilities, modern fitted kitchen, and balcony. Enjoy parking, communal gardens, and extensive residents’ facilities and services. Offered with no onward chain.

LOCATION Situated in the highly regarded Emmandjay Court development in Ben Rhydding, a desirable village on the eastern side of Ilkley. The area offers a village feel with local shops, a church, train station and the Wheatley Arms Hotel, while Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away and provides a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and excellent rail links to Leeds and Bradford. The setting is within the heart of the Wharfe Valley, surrounded by beautiful countryside, moorland and riverside walks.

GROUND FLOOR Communal entrance with reception area and access to extensive residents’ facilities including a residents’ lounge, café bistro with sun terrace, hair salon, library/IT area, buggy storage and charging facilities, laundry and guest suite. Lift and staircase provide access to the upper floors.

FIRST FLOOR A well-presented two-bedroomed retirement apartment offering spacious and thoughtfully designed accommodation. The apartment includes a private reception hall, a light and airy sitting room with French doors opening onto a balcony, a modern fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite facilities to the principal bedroom, and a bathroom. The property benefits from electric heating, sealed unit double glazing, video entry phone and an emergency call system.

OUTSIDE Emmandjay Court is set within beautifully maintained landscaped communal gardens with seating areas for residents to enjoy. There is also a communal car park to the front of the development.

EMMANDJAY COURT Emmandjay Court has dedicated on-site staff 24 hours a day to provide emergency response as well as day to day care and support if required. Additional support including cleaning, laundry services and shopping can be provided on a regular basis or as and when required.

PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. 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.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017 To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from 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 £50 +VAT per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Linley and Simpson Sales Limited trading as Hardisty are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.

SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.

BROCHURE DETAILS Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

METHODIST HOMES (MHA) At MHA retirement housing with care developments (also known as assisted living and extra-care housing), you can enjoy an independent later life with your own private property and the peace of mind of having on-site care and support ready to help you, if and when you need them. Each development offers a variety of communal facilities, such as a café/bistro, lounge, hair salon and gardens to help you connect with a community of like-minded people, where you can make new friends and find companionship.

LEASEHOLD & RELATED CHARGES We are advised that the property is held on the balance of a 125 year lease from and including 1st January 2012. We are advised the current ground rent is a figure of £518.64 per annum. The service charge as at 1st April 2024 is a figure of £740.05 per calendar month and is reviewed annually. Service and well being charges include buildings insurance, external window cleaning, water, hot water & heating, lighting, cleaning and maintenance of the communal areas, maintenance of the external areas, including communal gardens and parking areas. Security including door entry system, external lighting and emergency call system. The charges also include the social programme of activities and events for the residents, along with support from the 24 hour on site care team as needed i.e. a morning check in call, help for any emergencies and support as required. Regular care support can be provided at an additional cost. Clarification regarding lease terms, length and any charges should be sought via the vendors solicitors.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
764 sq ft / 71 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
110 years left
Ground rent
£518.64 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£8,880.60 per year
Parking
Yes
Heating
Electric
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access, Step-free access, Wet room, Wide doorways, Ramped access, Level access shower, Level access

Floorplan

Picture 18

Location

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  • Ben Rhydding Station0.1 mi
  • Ilkley Station0.9 mi
  • Burley-in-Wharfedale Station2.3 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
39 Emmandjay Court, Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PF
Flat
Leasehold
27 May 2026£189,950
8 Emmandjay Court, Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PF
Flat
Leasehold
22 Apr 2026£230,000
26 Emmandjay Court, Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PF
Flat
Leasehold
19 Mar 2026£265,000
59 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8NL
Semi-detached
Leasehold
19 Dec 2025£105,000
106 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PA
Terraced
Freehold
16 Dec 2025£580,000
38 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8NN
Semi-detached
Freehold
14 Nov 2025£415,000
21 Emmandjay Court, Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PF
Flat
Leasehold
31 Oct 2025£60,000
59 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8NL
Semi-detached
Leasehold
16 Oct 2025£82,000
83 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8PD
Detached
Freehold
26 Sept 2025£557,000
32 Valley Drive
Ilkley LS29 8NN
Semi-detached
Freehold
15 Sept 2025£610,000

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£1,101£22,000 deposit · £198,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,900England 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 Hardisty, Ilkley on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2024; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/05/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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