52 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton,

This imaginatively extended, spacious and superbly appointed individual semi-detached house provides family sized accommodation of exceptional merit, planned on three floors whilst very pleasantly situated in an exclusive cul-de-sac within the prestigious 'Raikes' area of Skipton.

Town centre amenities are only circa two thirds of a mile away whilst picturesque open countryside, excellent primary and secondary schooling are all nearby within walking distance.

This truly outstanding and beautifully presented home has been the subject of significant expenditure during recent years on a comprehensive modernisation and improvement scheme, carried out with meticulous attention to detail in accordance with a superior specification.

Including gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, a security alarm, quality contemporary fittings and fixtures, inspection is very strongly recommended indeed and the property comprises briefly:

An entrance porch, an entrance hall, a cloaks/WC, a sitting room, a spacious family living space and dining area open through to a refitted kitchen which is superbly appointed with a stylish range of quality contemporary units including quartz worktops and built-in appliances. There is also a side entrance room/utility. On the first floor is a master bedroom with a contemporary en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and a refitted bathroom which is superbly appointed with a quality contemporary white suite including both a bath and a shower cubicle. On the second floor is an attic conversion suitable for a variety of uses and approached via a staircase from the first floor landing. The attic conversion also includes a separate WC with a two piece white suite. The established raised front garden enjoys fine southerly aspects and there is also a private tarmac driveway providing vehicular parking. The imaginatively landscaped enclosed rear garden is planned for ease of maintenance to include a raised slate bed and flowerbeds together with a timber decking sitting out area also incorporating seating. Boundary fencing enhances privacy. The property enjoys fine long distance southerly views at the front.



The increasingly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafés in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The town enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals, attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.

This unique, spacious and family sized home certainly provides a superb opportunity and has much to commend it, comprising in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH
With aluminium framed sealed unit double glazing in anthracite finish including a matching front entrance door. Slate style tiled flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Partly multi-paned inner door through to the:

ENTRANCE HALL
With a central heating radiator, the security alarm control, wall light points and recessed ceiling spotlights. Staircase to the first floor with a spindled balustrade. Built-in cupboard under stairs.

CLOAKS/WC
With a stylish contemporary two piece white suite comprising a low suite WC and a hand wash basin with a tile splash-back and a vanity cabinet unit beneath. Tiled flooring. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlight.

SITTING ROOM
14' x 12'6" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a double central heating radiator. Carved stone surround to a fireplace recess with a stone flagged hearth and a point for a gas fire. Wall light points.

SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING SPACE AND DINING AREA
20' x 13' (maximum) with aluminium framed sealed unit double glazing including matching bi-folding doors to the attractive rear garden. Contemporary vertical central heating radiator and an additional double central heating radiator. Karndean oak flooring. Fitted oak display shelf. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. This room is open through to the:

REFITTED KITCHEN
11'3" x 10'6" superbly appointed with a stylish range of quality contemporary units including quartz worktop surfaces with matching up-stands. Built-in sink with a pillar tap and a worktop drainer. Integrated Bosch split level double oven with a matching five ring gas-on-glass hob having a backing plate and an angled extractor hood above. Integrated Hotpoint larder fridge. Integrated Bosch dishwasher. Retractable larger unit. Karndean oak flooring. Fitted oak display shelf. UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views across the attractive rear garden. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

SIDE ENTRANCE ROOM/UTILITY
11'3" x 10'3" well equipped with contemporary cupboard units, a worktop surface and a slate style tiled surround. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Karndean oak flooring. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fitted floor to ceiling cupboard including a Baxi gas combination central heating boiler. Fitted worktop and shoe rack. Victorian style central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Substantial composite external door. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With a spindled balustrade and a similar staircase to the second floor accommodation.

MASTER BEDROOM
13'5" x 10'7" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing to the front elevation providing extensive long distance southerly views down the Aire Valley. Porthole window to the side elevation. Double central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobe and a matching cupboard. Fitted reading light points. Fitted ceiling spotlights.



EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Superbly appointed with a quality contemporary white suite comprising a hand wash basin with a slate tiled splash-back and a vanity cabinet unit beneath, a low suite WC and a large shower cubicle incorporating a glass screen, a full height slate tiled surround, a hand-held shower and an overhead drench shower. Slate tiled flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Victorian style central heating radiator. Fitted mirror. Extractor fan. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM TWO
14' x 11'1" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing to the front elevation providing extensive long distance southerly views down the Aire Valley. Double central heating radiator. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM THREE
12'6" x 9'3" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant views across gardens at the rear. Double central heating radiator. Built-in wardrobes and cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY
9' x 7'6" (both maximum) with UPVC sealed unit double glazing to the front elevation providing extensive long distance southerly views down the Aire Valley. Double central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard above the stairwell.

REFITTED BATHROOM
Superbly appointed with a quality contemporary white suite comprising a built-in oval bath with a tiled surround, a low suite WC, a hand wash basin with a vanity cabinet unit beneath and a tile splash-back together with a shower cubicle incorporating a full height tiled surround, an overhead drench shower and a hand-held shower. Tiled flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Victorian style central heating radiator and also a ladder central heating radiator which is in chrome finish. Fitted mirrors. Extractor fan.

SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC CONVERSION
18'9" x 11'10" (both maximum) approached via a staircase from the first floor landing. This room is suitable for a variety of uses. Includes UPVC sealed unit double glazing to the gable wall providing long distance views across the valley. Spindled balustrade. Two double central heating radiators. Built-in cupboard. Access to roof void storage. Recessed ceiling lights.

SEPARATE WC
With a two piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin and a back-to-wall WC. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. Fitted spotlight.

OUTSIDE
The established raised front garden enjoys fine southerly aspects and includes a lawn, a flowerbed and a stone flagged sitting out area.

PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
Providing vehicular parking.

The imaginatively landscaped enclosed rear garden is planned for ease of maintenance including a raised slate bed and flowerbeds together with a timber decking sitting out area also incorporating seating. Boundary fencing enhances privacy. Outside tap.

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

Ref: RAH170222

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Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.