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Riverside Gardens, Knaresborough Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8LH

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Our latest community on Wetherby Road in Knaresborough is due to open this autumn. Featuring a range of 61 one, two and three-bedroom stylish apartments, designed for independent living in a safe and secure environment.

Enjoy the privacy of your own private apartment, take a stroll around the landscaped gardens, relax in the homeowners' lounge, or visit the restaurant, therapy suite and hairdressing salon. With everything on your doorstep, you can truly live life your way, every day.

Book an appointment at our Marketing Suite to find out more about the lifestyle at Riverside Gardens.

Explore Knaresborough and discover more about the local area

Riverside Gardens is located in the vibrant and welcoming town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, which offers a harmonious blend of suburban living and urban convenience. With scenic parks, diverse amenities, and friendly locals. Proximity to Yorkshire’s cultural attractions and excellent transport links enhances Knaresborough’s appeal, making it a great place to call home.

Riverside Gardens, Knaresborough Floor Plan

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Living at Riverside Gardens

A collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom retirement apartments for sale in Knaresborough, with balconies or patios and many with en-suite shower rooms. Our community will offer an independent lifestyle with personal tailored care and support available should it be needed, all in a safe and secure environment designed specifically for later living.

We are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators, who set high standards for retirement community operators in the UK, and aim to comply with the ARCO Consumer Code at all times, which can be accessed by clicking here.

Understanding the charges

Retirement living is inspired living at Riverside Gardens. In this welcoming community, we aim to offer all our homeowners a high standard of living, quality communal facilities and excellent levels of service.

To enable Adlington to provide these, we have two charges. There is a monthly Service and Well-being Charge, which covers all day-to-day operations and maintenance, 24/7 on-site team, catering services and building management.

The second is a Communal Facilities Fee for the provision of the extensive communal facilities on offer, together with a long-term refurbishment and replacement programme to keep the building in tip top condition at all times.

Service and Well-being Charge

All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:

  • A restaurant^ with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals
  • Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens
  • External window cleaning, including all individual apartments
  • Water usage in your apartment and communal areas, and buildings insurance
  • 24-hour on-site support team, 365 days a year, in case of emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment

Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.

2025/26 approximate weekly Service and Well-being Charge

  • 1-bedroom £188
  • 2-bedroom £204
  • 3-bedroom £219

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually.

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

Communal Facilities Fee

The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at Riverside Gardens 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 elements of the communal areas to the highest standards when required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, but it will also protect the resale value of your property, ensuring that when an apartment is sold, you will get the best sales value for it.

All homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own apartment.

How the fee is calculated

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.

For example:

  • If a property has been owned for 2 years and 7 months and sold for £400,000 the fee payable is £48,000.
  • Or, if a property has been owned for 12 years and 3 months and sold for £400,000, the fee payable is £80,000.

Alternatively, should you wish to pay for the CFF on your apartment at point of purchase, you are able to do so at 15% of the price you pay for your apartment. This is only available to the first purchaser of any apartment.

A reasonable fee for administration at point of resale is payable. This is currently £500 + VAT.

Please see our Key Facts document for more detailed information on all charges.

Care charges

Additional care packages can be designed to suit your individual requirements. All care packages are drawn up in consultation with you, based upon a careful assessment of needs and regularly reviewed, including short term illness and recuperation packages. Costs are based on the level of need per person and charged per hour through our dedicated care partner. Alternatively, you can choose your own provider.

Individual responsibilities

While your own household expenditure is likely to reduce when you move to Riverside Gardens, it’s important to remember that you’ll still be responsible for:

  • Council Tax
  • Your apartment electricity usage
  • Contents Insurance
  • Telephone line rental and broadband (where applicable)
  • TV licence (where applicable)
  • Satellite television package (a communal satellite dish with connection points is provided in your apartment

^Additional charges apply.

Restaurant and on-site facilities

When you move into Riverside Gardens, you can set your own timetable and live life however you choose, free from everyday worries and compromises.

You’re guaranteed the best of both worlds: a beautiful, self-contained apartment to call your own and an extensive suite of communal facilities on your doorstep. Including:

  • Elegant on-site restaurant*
  • Homeowners’ lounge with outdoor patio area
  • Coffee lounge
  • Activities studio
  • Therapy suite*
  • Hairdressing salon*
  • Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities
  • Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite, television and tea/coffee making facilities
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Private homeowners parking
  • Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds

View more about the lifestyle on offer here.

*Additional charges apply.

Features and specifications

Our range of spacious apartments are designed to offer flexibility to suit everyone. We focus on the little things that make a big difference – from how a home feels, such as natural light, a user-friendly layout, a private patio or balcony – to smart, space-saving storage.

Our apartments offer a range of features and fittings to guarantee years of hassle-free living. A typical example would include:

  • Beautifully appointed kitchens with fully integrated appliances including oven, hob with extractor, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher
  • Walk on balconies or patios
  • En-suite and bathroom with heated towel rails to many apartments
  • Slip resistant and level access shower rooms
  • Wardrobe to master bedroom
  • Utility cupboards with space for a washer/dryer and in most cases separate storage rooms
  • 24-hour emergency call system linked directly to dedicated on-site team
  • Audio and visual entry system to main entrance
  • Wider doorways and spacious rooms for ease of wheelchair access
  • Ample easy reach sockets, light switches and telephone points
  • Electric throughout with energy efficient hot water and central heating system

Find Us

Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8LH

Knaresborough is a charming town in North Yorkshire, UK, offering a wonderful quality of life and a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. This North Yorkshire gem is now home to Riverside Gardens, Adlington Retirement Living's new community nestled alongside the River Nidd.

Knaresborough boasts historical charm with a history that dates back over a thousand years, with well-preserved architecture including the iconic Knaresborough Castle and the picturesque ruins of St. Robert's Cave. Stroll through the winding streets, marvel at the ancient buildings, and immerse yourself in the town's unique atmosphere.

Knaresborough is also blessed with breathtaking natural beauty. Relax and enjoy the outdoors with stunning riverside walks and scenic viewpoints such as Mother Shipton's Cave and the famous Knaresborough Viaduct right on your doorstep. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoy tranquil picnics, or take leisurely boat trips along the river.

The warm and friendly community is one of its greatest assets. The town hosts numerous events throughout the year, fostering a sense of togetherness and creating opportunities to meet new people. From the annual Bed Race, a thrilling and quirky tradition, to the vibrant summer feasts and Christmas markets, there's always something happening in Knaresborough to bring the community together.

Knaresborough's prime location offers easy access and excellent transport links to the best that Yorkshire has to offer. Explore the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, just a short drive away, or visit neighbouring Harrogate, renowned for its spa heritage and elegant gardens, or take a quick train ride to York, a city steeped in history and culture. By road, the A1(M) is easily accessible, providing convenient access to other parts of the country.

Embrace the charm of this hidden gem in North Yorkshire and discover why Riverside Gardens in Knaresborough is a place where you can truly feel at home.

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