Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

Offering substantial accommodation extending to around 4100 sq/ft (GIA), and enjoying breathtaking views across Wharfedale towards Denton, this detached family home provides very flexible and free flowing accommodation set across three floors and positioned amidst landscaped gardens. Enjoying a discreet location but just a few minutes’ walk from Ben Rhydding’s central amenities and railway station.

Accommodation:
Lower ground floor: spacious reception hall with return staircase off to the first floor; games room with French doors to the exterior; playroom/ guest bedroom – dual aspect and again with French doors to the outside and having the advantage of an adjacent bathroom. Utility/laundry; store and externally accessed garden store.

Ground floor: impressive family room with lovely views across the valley and French doors to the garden; triple aspect living room with gorgeous views; snug; dining room; breakfast room; well-appointed kitchen; study. Ground floor WC.

First floor: principal bedroom suite comprising dressing area with comprehensive storage off; double bedroom with further storage; en-suite shower room. Four further bedrooms and house bathroom. The landing area provides extensive further storage.

Outside Far Meadow is approached by a tarmacadam driveway and is surrounded by attractive landscaped gardens, predominantly laid to lawn but with extensive shrub planting which adds considerably to the privacy.

General Remarks:
Far Meadow enjoys an attractive and discreet location off Ben Rhydding Drive, a prestigious and convenient location just a few hundred yards from central amenities which include local shops, a primary school and ‘metro’ railway station which provides frequent links throughout the day into Leeds, Bradford and central Ilkley.

The space on offer affords considerable flexibility with the opportunity for a separate bedroom suite on the lower ground floor – ideal for a teenager or dependent relative. The principal accommodation is set across the ground and first floors with five further bedrooms – one en-suite – and extensive everyday living which has a lovely free flowing character, centred around a very impressive family room. Beyond is a triple aspect living room, whilst the dining room feeds through to a separate breakfast room and comprehensively equipped kitchen. Thanks to its position on the side of the drive the property has the advantage of beautiful far-reaching views across town towards the unspoilt countryside, woodland and moors around Denton.

Externally Far Meadow has an attractive driveway approach and sits amidst generous landscaped gardens which include a sweeping lawn and extensive shrub planting which adds considerably to the privacy. Immediately adjacent to the house is an expansive terrace which forms a lovely alfresco entertaining/dining area and is accessed by French doors from the family room.

The community of Ben Rhydding offers a comprehensive range of local amenities including everyday shops, primary school, churches of a number of denominations and even a ‘metro’ railway station from where there are frequent services throughout the day into Leeds, Bradford and into central Ilkley. There are numerous footpaths which provide ready access onto the town's famous Moors.

Ilkley itself is renowned for its colourful retail environment with local and ‘high street’ stores complemented by cafes, tea rooms and restaurants. Social amenities include healthcare, the popular Winter Gardens, theatre and even a local cinema. The town is blessed with highly regarded schooling with popular primaries feeding into Ilkley Grammar School. There are a number of private schools for children of all ages within comfortable daily travelling distance. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just some 10 miles distant, and from Leeds railway station there are frequent services throughout the day to London Kings Cross.

Agent's notes:
Services
All mains services are installed.
Domestic heating and hot water are provided by gas-fired boiler.

Parking
Driveway parking

Internet and Mobile Coverage Information obtained from the Ofcom website indicates that an internet connection is available from at least one provider. Mobile coverage (outdoors), is also available from at least one of the UKs four leading providers. For further information please refer to:

If entering Ben Rhydding from Ilkley proceed past the shops, turn right on to Wheatley Lane and then immediately right through the substantial gates on to Ben Rhydding Drive. The driveway to the property is just before Woodroyd Gardens.