Bradford Road, Menston, LS29

Welcome to Apartment 24, The Spindles – an exceptional two-bedroom, two-bathroom first-floor apartment, beautifully positioned within an exclusive independent retirement community in the picturesque village of Menston. Designed for those aged 60 and over, this thoughtfully planned development is managed by Adlington Management Services, offering the perfect balance of independent living with the reassurance of professional staff on-site 24 hours a day.

Apartment 24 is a truly special home. Situated at the end of the building, it enjoys additional windows in the living area, flooding the space with natural light and creating a bright, uplifting atmosphere rarely found in similar properties. The spacious living and dining room opens onto a charming walk-out balcony, providing elevated views to the beautifully landscaped garden – a peaceful and private setting for enjoying the fresh air and a morning coffee. The modern fitted kitchen is both elegant and practical, ideal for cooking at your leisure or preparing something special when entertaining guests. The apartment features two generous double bedrooms, each finished to a high standard. The principal bedroom benefits from a stylish en-suite shower room, complete with level, anti-slip flooring for comfort and peace of mind. A second bathroom serves the rest of the apartment, providing both convenience and flexibility for visiting friends or family. Off the welcoming entrance hall, you’ll also find a utility room and a large, separate storage room – perfect for keeping everything organised without compromising on space or style.

Presented in exemplary decorative order, this home is ready to move into and enjoy from day one. Every detail has been considered to support a lifestyle that is both relaxed and fulfilling, offering you the freedom to live entirely on your terms.

Life at The Spindles is about more than just a beautiful apartment – it’s about joining a warm and welcoming community where wellbeing, companionship and independence go hand in hand. Here, you can enjoy the privacy of your own home while also having access to a wealth of shared facilities and a calendar full of social activities. Whether you're taking part in a weekly group, enjoying a film in the cinema room, or chatting with neighbours over lunch in the elegant table-service restaurant, there's always something to do and someone to share it with. And with a hairdressing salon, a homeowners' lounge, an activity studio, a guest suite for visitors, and secure mobility scooter and bicycle storage, everything you need is right on your doorstep.

Set in the sought-after village of Menston, The Spindles offers a peaceful yet well-connected location. With a strong sense of community, charming local amenities, and direct rail links to Leeds, Menston offers the best of village life with city convenience. Nearby, the historic spa town of Ilkley provides an array of independent shops, cafés, and scenic walking routes, including the famous Ilkley Moor – ideal for days out or gentle strolls.

Apartment 24 at The Spindles offers the perfect opportunity to embrace a new chapter of life, where comfort, freedom and community all come together. It’s a home where you can truly live life your way, every day – with independence, support and a sense of belonging in equal measure.

Entrance Hallway

The apartment is accessed via a durable composite entrance door, leading into a welcoming hallway. Off the hallway, you’ll find a generous storage room and a separate utility cupboard for added convenience. The layout includes access onto a spacious living room, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Living through Dining Room

6.97m x 3.44m (22' 10" x 11' 3") uPVC double-glazed double doors open onto the walk-out balcony, a further two uPVC windows allow for plenty of natural light. The kitchen is conveniently located just off the living area.

Kitchen

3.16m x 2.41m (10' 4" x 7' 11") The modern, fully fitted kitchen features a stylish range of wall, drawer, and base units, complemented by ample worktop space incorporating a stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four-ring electric hob with extractor hood, electric oven, microwave, slimline dishwasher, and a built-in fridge and freezer, offering both functionality and contemporary convenience.

Main Bedroom

5.41m x 2.90m (17' 9" x 9' 6") uPVC double-glazed window providing ample natural light. Built-in double wardrobe offering generous storage space.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.54m x 1.65m (8' 4" x 5' 5") The spacious and practical wet room features level, anti-slip flooring and stylish contemporary tiling on all walls. The suite includes a walk-in shower area, an inset WC, and a pedestal wash basin with a chrome mixer tap. A chrome ladder-style heated towel rail completes the space, providing both comfort and convenience.

Bedroom Two

4.23m x 3.81m (13' 11" x 12' 6") uPVC double glazed window.

Bathroom

2.55m x 1.69m (8' 4" x 5' 7") The suite features a panel bath with chrome mixer tap, shower attachment, and folding shower screen, complemented by a pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and an inset WC. Contemporary tiles enhance the space, while a chrome ladder-style towel rail adds a stylish and practical finishing touch.

Exterior

The beautifully landscaped gardens are expertly maintained by Adlington Management Services, allowing you to enjoy expansive, vibrant outdoor spaces full of color and life—without the ongoing personal maintenance typically required at home.

Service and Well-being Charge Benefits

All homeowners living at The Spindles, Menston will contribute to a Service and Well-being Charge. The high level of support and services on offer to enhance quality and enjoyment of life are what make Adlington different. These charges are to provide services such as;

* The provision of a daily restaurant service serving delicious meals.
* Communal cleaning and maintenance
* External window cleaning
* Water usage, buildings insurance and estate management
* 24-hour support every day, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, working in tandem with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Service and Well-being charges

Approximate 2025 weekly Service and Well-being Charges at The Spindles are;

1 bedroom – £164
2 bedroom - £178
3 bedroom - £190

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. It is important to point out that payment of the service charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is apportioned between all homeowners in order to maintain the high standard of service.

Communal Facilities Fee Explained

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Spindles is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later.

This fee ensures that homeowners can enjoy the use of our first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:

The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community, including the restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and coffee lounge, hair salon, therapy suite, guest suite and activities studio
Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure
Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace all communal parts of The Spindles to the highest standards whenever required.

Communal Facilities Fees

You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier).
The fee is 4% per annum, capped at 5 years (maximum 20%) of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property) per year or part year of occupation.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.

Leasehold Details

250 years from and including 1 January 2023.