Raikes Avenue, Skipton

This prestigious, spacious and well equipped individual Edwardian semi-detached house provides family sized five double bedroomed ensuite accommodation of exceptional merit standing in delightful gardens whilst superbly situated in an exclusive location just off Raikes Road. This outstanding property is only a few minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre amenities with excellent primary and secondary schooling, the Leeds/Liverpool canal and the railway station also nearby.

The historic town of Skipton provides comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities together with excellent primary and secondary schooling. Within 10 minutes drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the town is close to the popular holiday destinations of Malham, Grassington and Bolton Abbey. The town's railway station has regular services to Leeds, Bradford & Lancaster/Carlisle and a daily service direct to London Kings Cross. The major towns of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire are all within easy commutable distance.

With gas-fired central heating and original timber framed glazed windows, the accommodation is described in brief below with approximate room sizes:-

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - A commanding space with sweeping staircase leading to the first floor. Original features including; deep ceiling coving, picture rail and dado rail. Built-in storage cupboards, understairs store and radiator.

Sitting Room - 4.55m x 4.27m plus bay (14'11 x 14' plus bay) - Original cast iron open fire with tiled hearth and white painted mantel. Deep ceiling coving, picture rail and radiator. Arched opening through to;

Study Area - 4.27m x 1.78m (14' x 5'10) - Built-in sideboard, picture rail, deep ceiling coving and radiator.

Dining/Living Room - 5.00m x 3.51m (16'5 x 11'6) - Gas coals effect fire with tiled surround, hearth and white painted timber mantel. Picture rail, deep ceiling coving and radiator. Double doors beautifully leading onto the garden.

Breakfast Kitchen - 5.00m x 3.51m (16'5 x 11'6) - Range of wall and base units. complementary worktop and stainless steel sink unit. Gas Aga and picture rail.

Utility Area - 2.72m x 1.78m (8'11 x 5'10) - Range of wall units, complementary worktop and plumbing for a washing machine. Large walk-in pantry with cold stone slab.

First Floor -

Landing - Large landing with built-in cupboards and radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.37m x 4.04m (14'4 x 13'3) - Large double bedroom with original cast iron ornamental fireplace with tiled hearth and white painted mantel. Hand basin, picture rail and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.85m x 3.12m (15'11 x 10'3) - Book shelf neatly fitted into fireplace, picture rail and radiator.

En Suite - Three piece suite comprising; low suite wc, hand basin and double shower cubicle with thermostatic shower over. Partly tiled walls and floor, built in storage cupboards, radiator and spotlighting.

Bedroom Three - 4.37m x 2.41m (14'4 x 7'11) - With built-in cupboards and desk/dresser, picture rail and radiator.

Bathroom - Four piece avocado suite comprising; low suite wc, hand basin, bidet and bath with thermostatic shower over. Part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator and airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

Wc - Low suite wc and radiator.

Second Floor -

Landing - Built-in cupboard and skylight.

Bedroom Four - 4.60m x 2.31m (15'1 x 7'7) - Radiator.

Bedroom Five - 3.81m x 2.39m (12'6 x 7'10) - With Velux window and radiator.

Outside -

Garage - 6.22m x 3.07m (20'5 x 10'1) - With up-and-over door and electric.

Garden - To the front of the property there and long driveway with parking for 3+ cars plus a well maintained lawn and mature planted borders.
To the rear of the property there is a southerly facing garden with a large paved patio area leading to a level lawn. Two outhouses with one having a working wc.

Council Tax & Tenure - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G

Services - We have not been able to test the equipment, services or installations in the property (including heating and hot water systems) and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check the relevant installations before entering into any commitment

Agents Notes & Disclaimer - These details do not form part of an offer or contract. They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but neither the vendor nor Carling Jones accept responsibility for any errors it may contain. Purchasers or prospective tenants should satisfy themselves by inspecting the property

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the agents Carling Jones - contact a member of the team at the Skipton Office on