A very well maintained, characterful, five bedroom, mid terraced property with good sized, south facing courtyard garden, situated in a highly regarded, central Ilkley location. This is a gem of a family home and an early viewing is strongly advised.
A timber entrance door with glazed panels and transom light opens into a welcoming hallway, the perfect spot to greet friends and family. High ceilings accentuate the feeling of space.
Doors lead into a good sized sitting room with bay window and charming fireplace housing an open fire and the spacious dining room with original cupboards and open into the kitchen to the rear with charming, pine fronted, fitted units and integrated appliances. A lovely, stone built entrance porch leads out to the south facing garden. There is ample room for a large, family dining table; this is a very sociable, entertaining space. Stone steps lead down to a most useful cellar area, ideal for storage and leading to a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two being generous doubles, and the traditional style bathroom. A further carpeted staircase leads up to two double bedrooms, supported by a modern shower room. There is also a box room, ideal for storage or even a small office.
Outside the property enjoys an elevated position and is well set back from the road with a low maintenance paved fore garden with attractive shrubs and bushes bound by wrought iron railings whilst to the rear one finds a good sized, south facing garden with a sizeable, paved area, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Privacy is maintained with fencing and well-tended bushes.
St James Road is a highly regarded, quiet location, yet only a short stroll from The Grove and all the amenities Ilkley has to offer. A thriving, historical Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits Ilkley boasts an excellent wide range of high class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities which include the Ilkley lido pool, sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes' commute) providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
The well presented accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING and BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER FEATURES and with approximate room sizes comprises:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - A smartly presented, solid timber half glazed door with two opaque glazed panels and multi paned transom light over opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall with room for an item of furniture or to hang coats. Deep cornicing and a dado rail enhance the characterful feel. The original staircase with spindle balustrade leads to the first floor. Carpeting and radiator.
Lounge - 4.62 x 3.91 (15'1" x 12'9") - A lovely lounge of wonderful proportions with large bay window with timber framed, double-glazed windows allows the natural light to flood in. Deep cornicing, a ceiling rose and picture rail enhance the characterful feel. A charming fireplace with tiled slips, open fire and beautiful, original, tiled hearth is an attractive, focal feature. Carpeted flooring, radiator and TV point.
Dining Room - 4.68 x 3.14 (15'4" x 10'3") - A spacious dining room, which is open into the kitchen, conducive to entertaining or keeping an eye on younger children. Stripped floorboards, deep cornicing and radiator. A charming fireplace with timber fire surround and tiled hearth houses a gas fire. Original, fitted cupboards to one alcove cater generously for storage and enhance the charm and character of this delightful, south facing reception room. Light floods in through a large, original, sash window.
Kitchen - 3.56 x 2.56 (11'8" x 8'4") - Fitted with pine fronted base and wall units with complementary laminate worksurface over and tiled splashback. A corner one and a half bowl composite sink with drainer is perfectly positioned to enjoy the lovely view through the south facing sash window. Integrated appliances include an electric oven with four ring gas hob and chimney hood and extractor over, a Bosch dishwasher and an under counter fridge. Attractive, Amtico flooring and downlighting. A half-glazed door with transom light over leads into:
Rear Porch - A beautiful, good sized, stone built porch - an ideal entrance when returning from a muddy dog walk with practical, stone floor and ample room for a seating bench and storage for shoes and boots. Large, solid timber framed, double-glazed windows and a half glazed door with double-glazed panels allow the natural light to flood in.
Basement Level -
Cellar - 3.70 x 1.72 (12'1" x 5'7") - Stone steps lead down to a most useful cellar housing the Worcester Bosch central heating boiler, only two years old. Fitted units provide storage and there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier and a fridge/freezer. Creel for drying clothes.
First Floor -
Landing - A return original, carpeted staircase with timber balustrade leads up to the first floor landing. Doors open into three bedrooms, two being generous doubles, and the traditional style house bathroom. A door opens to a staircase leading to the second floor bedroom.
Bedroom One - 4.69 x 3.78 (15'4" x 12'4") - A very spacious, double bedroom to the rear of the house with sash window enjoying a southerly aspect over the rear garden. A cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth is a lovely, focal point. Stripped flooring, cornicing, picture rail and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.93 x 3.78 (12'10" x 12'4") - A further, good sized double bedroom to the front of the property, again with a sash window allowing plenty of light to flood in. Cornicing, carpeted flooring, TV point and radiator. Useful shelving to one alcove.
Bedroom Five - 2.53 x 1.92 (8'3" x 6'3") - A single bedroom to the front elevation with sash window, carpeted flooring and radiator. This makes an ideal home office or baby's nursery.
Bathroom - A traditional style house bathroom with low level w/c, pedestal hand basin with traditional style taps, panel bath with traditional style mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Wall mounted towel radiator. Fully tiled in attractive, mosaic style with complementary flooring. Sash window with opaque glazing.
Second Floor -
Landing - Carpeted landing with loft hatch. Access to two double bedrooms, supported by a shower room and a most useful box room, ideal for easily accessible storage.
Bedroom Three - 3.96 x 3.52 (12'11" x 11'6") - A good sized, double bedroom to the rear, south facing elevation. Velux window with fitted black out blind, under eaves storage, carpeting and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.25 x 3.12 (10'7" x 10'2") - Yet another double bedroom to the front of the property with Velux window, carpeting and radiator.
Wc Shower Room - A modern shower room comprising of a shower cubicle with glazed screen, a vanity washbasin and a concealed cistern w/c. Fully tiled to the walls with complementary floor tiling, downlighting and under eaves storage. Chrome, ladder, towel radiator and fitted wall mirror. A Velux window affords ample natural light.
Storage - A useful box room with Velux window and radiator.
Outside -
Gardens - Outside the property enjoys an elevated position and is well set back from the road with a low maintenance, paved fore garden with attractive shrubs and bushes bound by wrought iron railings whilst to the rear one finds a good sized, south facing garden with a sizeable, paved area, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Privacy is maintained by fencing and well-tended bushes.
Utilities & Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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