1 bed flat for sale

Oak Park Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented ground floor apartment within a highly regarded over 55’s development, offering the perfect balance of independent living and on-site support. Enjoying peaceful rear-facing aspects and direct access to outdoor seating, this spacious and thoughtfully designed home provides comfort, security and a welcoming community environment. This superb ground floor apartment boasts a bright and spacious layout, enhanced by high ceilings and an abundance of natural light throughout. A particularly impressive principal bedroom offers a calm retreat, while the dual-aspect lounge provides direct access to outdoor seating. The modern dining kitchen is stylishly appointed, and the contemporary wet room ensures practicality and ease of use. Set within a well-maintained development with excellent communal amenities, this home combines privacy with a strong sense of community living.
Location

Cookridge is a popular village with a good mix of accommodation and amenities available, along with reputable schools, a recently re-designed and re-furbished sports club/swimming pool, Asda superstore and a Health Centres at Holt Park. Ideally situated for access to Otley Road (A660) and the Ring Road (A6120) thus making commuting straight forward. Public transport facilities are good by bus or alternatively by railway from the Horsforth Train Station located at the bridge on the Horsforth/Cookridge border. Horsforth village is just next-door where a vast range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants can be found. Beautiful countryside can be found within a short distance and the Cookridge Hall Golf Course and Bannatyne health club are on the doorstep. Headingley is a short distance away with a vibrant mix of shops and restaurants, plus the renowned Headingley Stadium for rugby & Cricket.
Ground floor

The apartment is accessed via a welcoming and light-filled entrance hallway, complete with newly installed plush carpeting and a useful fitted storage cupboard, setting the tone for the quality found throughout. From here, doors lead to all principal rooms, creating a practical and well-balanced layout. The principal bedroom is exceptionally generous, offering true king-size proportions, tall ceilings and pleasant rear-facing views that create a peaceful and restful environment. The modern wet room style shower room is well designed with a contemporary three-piece suite, finished with stylish ceramic tiling and tailored for both comfort and accessibility. To the rear of the apartment, the spacious family lounge is a standout living area, featuring a dual aspect that floods the room with natural light. High ceilings further enhance the sense of space, while double doors provide direct access to an outdoor seating area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Leading off the lounge, the dining kitchen is well proportioned and fitted with modern white gloss units, chrome handles and contrasting dark wood worktops. Integrated appliances include a stainless steel sink, hob and oven, with additional space available for a fridge freezer and washing machine, making it both functional and stylish.
Building & facilities

The development has been thoughtfully designed to support independent living while offering a range of excellent on-site amenities. Residents can enjoy a welcoming restaurant area, a quiet reading room and comfortable communal lounge spaces, as well as the convenience of an on-site hairdressing salon. Additional features include a wheelchair storage facility and a telecom entry system, ensuring both practicality and security. A particularly valuable feature is the on-site guest suite, allowing visiting family and friends to stay overnight for a small fee, making it easy to maintain close connections without compromising space within the apartment.
Outside

Externally, the property benefits from access to a beautifully maintained central courtyard garden, exclusively for residents. This secure and enclosed space is thoughtfully landscaped with well-stocked borders, ample seating areas and even an outdoor chess set, creating a sociable yet relaxing setting. A designated barbecue area provides the perfect spot for summer gatherings, while resident and visitor parking is conveniently available to the front of the building.
Leasehold & related charges

We understand that the property is leasehold and may there fore carry an annual charge for maintenance/ground rent. We are advised that the following applies. 75% Shared Ownership Mandatory Payment for Core Support of £43.60 per week. Length of Lease 999 years from 2020 - with 993 years remaining as of 2026 - Ground Rent £0 P.A Ground rent review period – N/A. Maintenance charge of £391.39 pcm. Clarification regarding lease terms, length and any charges should be sought via the vendors solicitors.
Brochure details

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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.
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.

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.
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.