Property description
GENERAL INFORMATIONSituated in the popular Calder Valley town of Hebden Bridge. Within walking distance is an array of amenities including, supermarkets, PO, shoe & clothing shops, gift and craft shops, antique centre, book shops, charity shops, greengrocers, butchers, bakers and florists, Also, a library, solicitors, dentist, medical practice, opticians, alternative therapy clinics, open air market, car repairs, Picture House, Little Theatre, Town Hall, Croft Mill Hotel, artists studios, restaurants, pubs, cafes, a gym, jewellers, and churches. The canal and park are close by for walks and, for the more adventurous, walking Up on the Tops is available. Transport links include railway station, bus routes, Community Transport, Access Bus, taxi service and the motorway is easily accessible for those travelling further afield.LEEDHAM COURTThere are 32 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. For your enjoyment there is a communal lounge/kitchen, a large smart TV, lending library, drinks trolley, and access to landscaped gardens with patio terrace & comfortable garden furniture. There is a guest suite for visitors, who wish to stay with you, that can be booked, in advance. (Additional charges apply). A House Manager (HM) is on hand during weekdays, a security feature includes a camera door entry system linked to your TV, a 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system and two Helpful Homeowners.A handyman, electrician and plumber are also available by prebooking with the HM.There is a Refuse room for rubbish, recycling and food waste. A buggy store for bikes, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, walkers and a communal shopping trolley.Apartment 13 is on the first floor and north-east facing. Access is by lift or stairs and a carpeted/heated corridor. There are illuminated light switches, underfloor heating & raised electric sockets included as standard. There is a key safe directly outside your front door for safe keeping of a spare key. ENTRANCE HALLFront door with spy hole opens to the entrance hall that gives access to the storage cupboard housing the hot water tank & fuse box, Wet room, Bedroom and Sitting room. There is a smoke alarm sensor fitted.SITTING ROOM (20 10 x 10 8)Spacious sitting room has the added benefit of an additional hobby/study/office area to the left of the full-length window & Juliet balcony. There are TV and telephone points, two ceiling lights, and serviced air filter. Door leads to the kitchen.KITCHEN (7 9 x 7)Fully fitted kitchen consists of a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with work surface and tiled flooring. Stainless steel sink with mixer taps and drainer. Built in Hotpoint oven, 4 ring electric hob with extractor fan over and a built-in fridge/freezer, washer/tumble dryer and space for a microwave. Directional ceiling lights and individual switches for appliances. BEDROOM (12 10 x 10 11)Double bedroom with window views towards the front of the development which take advantage of the morning sun. Large walk-in wardrobe. TV and telephone points.SHOWER/WET ROOM (7 2 x 6 11)Recently refurbished, fully tiled and fitted walk-in shower, glass screen and handrail, low level white WC, vanity unit with white sink, cupboard under, mirror & light above, shaver point, heated towel rail, underfloor heating and emergency pull cord.SERVICE CHARGE INCLUDES Cleaning of communal areas and external windows Water rates for communal areas and apartments Electricity, heating, lighting to communal areas 24-hour emergency call system Upkeep of gardens and grounds Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas Buildings insuranceThe service charge does not cover external costs e.g. your Council Tax, Electricity, TV, Wi-Fi, or contents Insurance for your own property. Ground Rent (425.00 p.a.) Council Tax is Band A.SOCIAL ACTIVITIESA weekly Coffee Morning is held where residents meet with each other and the HM to plan outings & events, e.g. Christmas entertainment, or trips out. There is a monthly Film Night and weekly Table Tennis and Games evenings. A written Newsletter is delivered to each apartment if you miss the Coffee Morning. Back copies are available from the homeowner.CAR PARKING - Parking is currently readily available at a fee of 250 per annum.TENURE - Leasehold (116 years remaining)