Alexandra Crescent, ILKLEY

“April House” is a characterful and spacious, four bedroom, Victorian, mid terraced property with gardens to both front and rear, situated in a highly sought after and convenient location close to the centre of Ilkley. Set over three floors with a wealth of original features and delightful sun room to the rear this property will appeal to a wide range of buyers and ticks all the boxes for both family living or somebody looking to downsize.

The property is set well back from Alexandra Crescent with a charming, level lawned foregarden and paved pathway leading to the original, timber entrance door. Leading into a welcoming hallway, doors open into a spacious sitting room with box bay window, floorboards and multifuel stove and a high quality, dining kitchen with Shaker style units, granite worksurfaces and a range of Neff integral appliances is to be found at the rear of the property with timber, glazed doors leading into a sunny garden room overlooking the peaceful, lawned rear garden. A return staircase with timber balustrade leads up to the first floor where there are two, great sized double bedrooms with lovely views, a single bedroom which could also be used as a nursery or home office and a modern, four-piece house bathroom. A further staircase leads up to the second floor landing area with Velux, currently utilised as a home office and a door opens into a haven of peace of calm, a fabulous master bedroom with five Veluxes affording stunning views and fitted furniture, also benefitting from a white, three-piece, en suite shower room. Outside one finds a charming level, lawned fore garden and sizeable rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees and paved patio area, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. This property will not hang around for long and an early viewing is recommended.
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 boutique 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.
With GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, CHARMING ORIGINAL FEATURES and TIMBER FRAMED WINDOWS throughout and with approximate room sizes the property comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Original timber door with attractive, glazed panels and obscure, single glazed, side window opens into a charming hallway with floorboards, dado rail and coving. Wooden doors lead into the lounge and dining kitchen. Useful under stairs storage cupboard, return wooden stairs with original timber bannister lead up to the first floor landing.

Lounge - 4.4 x 3.8 (14'5" x 12'5") - A lovely sitting room to the front of the property with double glazed, timber framed, box bay window with high, leaded, obscure glazed panels overlooking the front garden. A multifuel stove sits on a stone hearth, timber surround and exposed brickwork, fitted shelving to one alcove, floorboards, picture rail, coving, radiator.

Living Dining Kitchen - 5.9 x 4 (19'4" x 13'1") - A light and airy, spacious room to the rear of the house fitted with a range of cream ’Shaker style’ base and wall units with stainless steel handles and granite work surfaces and upstands incorporating a breakfast bar with cupboards beneath. A full complement of high quality, Neff, integral appliances include an electric oven, four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over, microwave and dishwasher. Inset stainless steel sink with chrome, mixer tap, glass shelving, downlighting. Stone effect, vinyl flooring, timber glazed doors open into the sun room. Ample room for a family dining table with fitted cupboards to alcoves and charming, cast iron fireplace with tiled slips. Double, timber glazed doors open into the sun room, radiator, continuation of the stone effect flooring. This is a fabulous space for entertaining and one can imagine many happy times with family and friends here.

Garden Room - 6.2 x 1.8 (20'4" x 5'10") - A lovely, sunny room running the width of the property enjoying fabulous views over the private, rear garden. Timber framed double glazed windows and roof, terracotta tiled flooring and exposed stonework. Cream base and wall units to one wall with stainless steel handles and granite worksurface with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Power and wall lights. A glazed timber door leads out to the garden.

First Floor -

Landing - A return, wooden staircase with bannister leads up to the first floor landing where doors open into two double bedrooms, a single bedroom
ursery/home office and the house bathroom. Solid wood flooring, bannister.

Bedroom Two - 3.8 x 3.7 (12'5" x 12'1") - A lovely sized, double bedroom with double glazed, timber framed window to the front elevation. Wooden flooring, fitted shelving, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4 x 3.7 (13'1" x 12'1") - A spacious double bedroom to the rear of the house with double glazed window overlooking the garden and with glimpses of hills in the distance. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.2 x 2 (7'2" x 6'6") - A single bedroom to the front elevation which would make an ideal home office or nursery with double glazed window, solid wood flooring and radiator.

Bathroom - A modern, four-piece bathroom with low level w/c with concealed cistern, pedestal hand basin with chrome, mixer tap, glass shelf and wall mirror and panel bath with central chrome, mixer tap. Separate shower cubicle with chrome, thermostatic shower and sliding glass doors. Chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail, recessed cupboard housing recently installed boiler. White tiling to walls, wood effect vinyl flooring, obscure glazed window to rear elevation.

Second Floor -

Landing - Carpeted return stairs with bannister lead up to the second floor landing/home office area with ample room for a desk. Two Veluxes affording lovely, long distance views, under eaves storage, exposed beam, floorboards.

Master Bedroom - 5.2 x 3.8 (17'0" x 12'5") - A lovely, light and airy double bedroom courtesy of five double glazed Veluxes with fitted blinds and fabulous views across the Wharfe Valley, up to Ilkley Moor and the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks. Fitted wardrobes, recessed shelving and cupboards, under eaves storage, floorboards. Door into:

En Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a low level w/c, pedestal hand basin with chrome, mixer tap and shower cubicle with a Grohe, thermostatic shower and glass, sliding doors. White wall tiling, downlighting, Velux, solid wood flooring.

Outside -

Garden - To the front there is a good sized, level lawn behind low stone walling with borders with mature shrubs and flowering plants. A paved pathway leads to a stone step at the original timber entrance door beneath a covered porch area. To the rear one finds a charming, enclosed, private garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a range of mature shrubs and fruit trees. A paved pathway from the sunroom leads to a lovely patio area, ideal for relaxing or al-fresco dining. A stone wall and smart fencing maintain privacy and security and a wooden gate gives access to the quiet, rear lane. A timber shed provides storage, outside tap. This is a lovely, surprisingly spacious garden for a property so close to the town centre.

Utilities And Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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