A charming, contemporary style, three double bedroom, Victorian mid terraced house offering a beautifully presented family home and providing spacious family living accommodation. The property enjoys a pleasant setting in a much sought after location, just a few hundred yards from Ilkley town centre with beautiful views up to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks and Ilkley Moor.
To the ground floor one enters into a welcoming reception hallway leading to a relaxing, well-proportioned sitting room with original fireplace with marble surround and arched cast-iron fire, newly carpeted flooring, and large, uPVC, double glazed windows, which allow the light to flood in. The spacious dining kitchen has Shaker style attractive, blue, wooden fronted units with laminate work surfaces over and geometric, tiled splashback with inset cream, enamel range cooker. On the lower ground floor one finds a spacious, contemporary, reception room, currently utilised as a playroom, with wood effect flooring with rear garden access and window to the front elevation. From the hallway stairs lead up to the first floor landing giving access to two, large, double bedrooms and a house bathroom. A doorway from the landing opens onto a flight of stairs, which lead up to the spacious master bedroom - a true oasis of peace and calm. Windows to the front elevation afford stunning views up to the Cow and Calf Rocks and offer views to the rear across the valley towards Middleton. Externally, the property benefits from a private rear area to make the most of the evening sun - perfect for al fresco entertaining. One could create off road parking here, if desired. To the front, is a low maintenance, south facing patio area behind smart fencing and tall shrubs- ideal for relaxing in the sunshine with a glass of your favourite tipple or a nice cup of Yorkshire tea.
Ilkley is 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, Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities including 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 including Ilkley Grammar School.
Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with regular train services to Leeds and Bradford and regular connections to London Kings Cross.
With GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING and DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes the property comprises:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - A Yorkshire stone pathway and steps lead up to a substantial, timber door with glazed, transom light over, which opens into a most bright entrance porch with deep cornicing, space to hang coats and vinyl flooring - an ideal spot for kicking off muddy shoes and boots prior to stepping into the inner hallway through a multi-panel glazed door. Continuation of the vinyl flooring and radiator. Stairs lead up to the first floor, doors give access to the lounge and dining kitchen.
Lounge - 4.0 x 3.9 (13'1" x 12'9") - Situated to the south facing elevation of the property, this is a wonderfully bright room benefitting from high ceilings, original, deep cornicing and charming ceiling rose. One's eyes are drawn to the cast iron, fireplace with marble surround and attractive tiled hearth. This is a most relaxing, well proportioned room with ample space for comfortable furniture. Large, uPVC double glazed windows afford a tremendous amount of natural light. Newly carpeted flooring, radiator.
Dining Kitchen - 4.1 x 3.9 (13'5" x 12'9") - A further door opens from the hallway into the true heart of this wonderful, family home, fitted with Shaker style, midnight blue base and wall units with a soft white laminate worksurface over, incorporating a white, ceramic sink with traditional style, chrome, mixer tap sitting beneath a double glazed window to the rear elevation. Striking, geometric style tiles to the splashback. Integrated appliances include a cream range oven with double ovens, grill and multi-burner gas hob and with stainless-steel splashback and stainless-steel chimney hood over. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. A large, built-in cupboard with matching painted doors to one side of the chimney breast creates a good amount of storage. Vinyl flooring and radiator. Space for a family dining table. A timber door with glazed, transom light opens onto a flight of stone steps leading down to the rear yard. A doorway gives access to a rear lobby with an opaque glazed window where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine. A staircase leads down to:
Lower Ground Floor -
Family Room / Sitting Room - 8.2 x 5.0 (26'10" x 16'4") - A truly spacious, flexible room, currently arranged as a playroom, where one's eyes are drawn to an original, cast iron range with side oven - a most attractive feature. Wood effect, laminate flooring, two radiators, downlighting and TV point. A row of fitted cupboards creates a good amount of storage and house the gas central heating boiler. A half glazed, uPVC door gives access to the rear garden. A further door opens into a large, under stairs cupboard. A large window to the front elevation affords a good amount of natural light.
First Floor -
Landing - Newly carpeted stairs from the reception hallway lead up to the first floor landing. A window at the top of the stairs lets the light flood in. Stripped pine doors give access to the principal rooms. Carpeted flooring, useful storage cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom Two - 4.2 x 3.3 (13'9" x 10'9") - To the rear of the property is a spacious, well proportioned, double room with a large window overlooking the rear yard and affording delightful views towards Middleton. Carpeted flooring and radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.9 x 3.2 (12'9" x 10'5") - A further double bedroom to the front elevation from which the large, uPVC, double glazed window affords wonderful views towards the moors and allows the natural light to flood in. Fitted cupboards, wall shelving, carpeted flooring and radiator.
Bathroom - A three-piece house bathroom comprising a panel bath with thermostatic shower over and folding, glazed shower screen, a pedestal handbasin with traditional style taps and low-level W.C. Mosaic style, stone tiled flooring. Chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail. Double glazed window with frosted glazing to the front elevation. Central ceiling light with matching wall lights.
Second Floor -
Master Bedroom - 5.7 x 5.2 (18'8" x 17'0") - A pine door on the landing opens onto a carpeted staircase leading up to the master bedroom. This is a true oasis of peace and calm having a great feeling of space with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. A south facing window affords stunning views up to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks and a Velux window to the rear offers views towards Middleton. This is a wonderful space and there is ample room for wardrobes and access to a good amount of undereaves storage. Downlighting, carpeted flooring, radiator and loft hatch.
Outside -
Garden - The property is well set back from the road behind smart fencing with tall shrubs maintaining privacy. Laid mainly to flagstones with ample space for flowering pots and a bistro set this is a great spot to sit and relax in the sunshine with a cup of Yorkshire tea.
The rear space is level and a fully enclosed concrete yard which could easily be updated with artificial turf, if desired, creating an ideal environment for little ones to play or a great spot for al fresco entertaining bathed in the evening sun. A timber gate opens onto the rear lane, space for a garden shed. One could easily create off road parking, if desired, as other neighbouring properties have done.
Utilities And Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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An invoice will be issued to you once the sale has been agreed to be paid by bank transfer to Harrison Robinson.
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