Brodrick Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

Wells House was designed by the renowned architect, Sir Cuthbert Brodrick, as a hydropathic hotel in Victorian times and is a most impressive building which is now Grade II listed. After various uses, circa 2000, Wells House was thoughtfully converted and adapted to provide 27 luxury apartments set around a central glazed atrium. Wells House enjoys an exceptional setting amidst neatly maintained parkland style grounds on the edge of Ilkley Moor. Apartment 7 occupies a very favourable location on the ground floor on the south western corner of the building with some delightful views over the tarns towards Ilkley Moor and the White Wells Baths. The development has combined the classical features of the original building with stylish, contemporary interior design to create exceptional and spacious apartments, accessed from an impressive central atrium. The accommodation to Apartment 7 comprises an entrance hall with storage cupboards, and double doors leading to a splendid living room of open plan design with dining and kitchen areas and featuring an attractive fireplace with granite hearth and a coal effect gas fire. Double French doors lead out onto a terrace which forms part of the communal gardens. The master bedroom is a high ceilinged room with a tall sash window to front with pleasant aspects over the tarn towards White Wells and Ilkley Moor and features an extensive range of fitted wardrobes as well as a luxury ensuite bathroom. There is also a second bedroom with fitted wardrobes as well as a separate shower room. The apartment enjoys the use of the attractively landscaped communal grounds which have a parkland feel and feature tarns, woodland, terraces and lawns. Apartment 7 benefits from an undercroft parking space and a further external parking space, all secured behind electronic gates, with a visitor parking area to front of building. Ilkley town centre with its wide range of local shops, restaurants, cafes and general amenities being just a short drive away. Indeed the town, which enjoys regular commuter rail services to Leeds/Bradford city centres, is only circa 6 miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is considered to be an ideal location in the Wharfe Valley countryside for those working in the principal West Yorkshire business centres and also those that may be contemplating an active retirement. Ilkley has a very wide range of sporting and recreational facilities and cultural events and there are many superb walks through the surrounding countryside and moorland to be enjoyed from Wells House quite literally from the doorstep. Agent's notes: Tenure The tenure of the property is leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease from 25th December 2000 at a ground rent of £150 per annum. Annual service charge for 2024 is £4044 per annum paid quarterly. Insurance premium of £1161.41 paid annually. The residents of Wells House are all shareholders in the management company, Wells House (Ilkley) Management Co. Ltd. who own the freehold. A committee formed from some of the residents run the management of Wells House including the maintenance and insurance of the fabric of the building, communal areas and grounds. Management company consent is required for the keeping of any dog or other animal, bird or pet whatsoever in Wells House. The present policy in respect of dogs is that consent will not be granted to any purchasers of an apartment to keep a dog in Wells House with the exception of certified registered guide dogs for the blind or hard of hearing. The property is located within a conservation area. Local Authority & Coucil Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Coucil, Council Tax Band E Services All mains services are installed. Gas-fired central heating. Parking Two allocated parking spaces, one in the undercroft and one in a secure external parking area. Internet and Mobile Coverage Information obtained from the Ofcom website indicates that an internet connection is available from at least one provider. Mobile coverage (outdoors), is also available from at least one of the UKs four leading providers. For further information please refer to: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/