Skipton Road, Ilkley

Welcome to this charming end terraced, period property located on Skipton Road, Ilkley. It boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere with its well-presented interior, perfect for those seeking a cosy yet spacious home. Upon entering, you are greeted by a lovely reception room, ideal for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your family. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is ample space for everyone to enjoy their own privacy and comfort. One of the standout features of this cottage is the private patio where you can unwind and soak up the evening sun after a long day. Imagine enjoying a cup of tea or a glass of wine in this lovely, outdoor space. Convenience is key with parking available to both the front and rear of the property, ensuring you never have to worry about finding a spot after a long day. Whether you're a growing family or someone who loves to host friends, this wonderful home offers the perfect blend of character with modern styling.

'Archway Cottage' is an impressive, stone built, Victorian, end terrace property, which has retained its character and original features and offers well planned and flexible living accommodation set over four floors. The property has four double bedrooms, two having en-suite bathrooms and a further house bathroom. The loft bedroom is a teenager's dream with spacious study or chill out area, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and separate bathroom. To the ground floor one finds a spacious sitting room to the front elevation and a modern breakfast kitchen with access to the rear courtyard with flagged patio area for relaxing or al fresco entertaining. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout. Additional benefits include: a large cellar incorporating a utility area and the advantage of off-street parking to both the front and rear of the property. Conveniently located within easy walking distance of Ilkley town centre, the station, Grammar & primary schools and close to charming riverside walks and local amenities, this property has all the benefits for modern day living in a traditional setting.
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 and Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities, which include the Ilkley lido pool and 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 for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes commute), providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
This is an absolute gem of a home and is ideal for those who are either 'upscaling or downsizing', so if you enjoy the Café society that Ilkley has to offer and stunning, moorland views and charming, riverside walks on your doorstep, then this property is perfect and an early viewing is highly recommended.
The well-presented accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway - A flagged area with well stocked borders and two steps lead to a UPVC front door with glass, transom panel above, offering stunning, framed glimpses of Ilkley Moor, which opens into a charming entrance hallway with engineered wooden flooring - ideal for kicking off muddy shoes and boots after a long walk along the riverside or over the moors. Stairs lead to the first floor and a large UPVC window affords natural light. Deep coving, dado rail, covered radiator and halogen downlighting.

Sitting Room - 3.8 x 3.7 (12'5" x 12'1") - A spacious, well-proportioned sitting room, which is a bright space courtesy of the natural light flooding in through the south facing, UPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, with built-in window seat and radiator below. Feature fireplace opening with slate hearth and timber mantle over, deep original cornicing and picture rail. Engineered wooden flooring and central light fitting.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.1 x 3.8 (13'5" x 12'5") - A modern breakfast kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with wooden doors and drawers, incorporating a tall, half glazed cabinet having contrasting grey, laminate worktops incorporating a modern slant on a double, Belfast sink with modern, chrome mixer tap, sitting under a window overlooking the courtyard. Smart, tiled splashbacks, two stainless-steel and glass, side by side ovens with four-ring, black, ceramic, electric hob, space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, integrated, wall mounted, stainless-steel microwave, fitted storage cupboard, inset feature halogen downlighting and a thermostatic heating control pad. Ample space for a central dining table Central heating radiator and continuation of the engineered wooden flooring, A UPVC, half-glazed, door with glass panel opens to the outside, courtyard area to the rear of the property. Door to concrete stairs leading down to: -

Basement Level -

Cellar - A good-sized cellar with a range of fitted base units with laminate worktop and stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and drier. Wall mounted, combination boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder, fuse box and timber framed window to the rear aspect.

First Floor -

Landing - From entrance hall, stairs leads up to a spacious landing giving access to the principal rooms which leads to the second floor. A UPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect affords ample natural light. Radiator.

Bedroom One - 3.5 x 3.3 (11'5" x 10'9") - A well-proportioned, smartly presented, double bedroom with a large, south facing, UPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, affording wonderful views up to Ilkley moors. Central light and central heating radiator.

En Suite Shower Room - Part tiled with a white bathroom suite comprising low-level w/c, vanity wash basin with useful cupboard below, fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed door and electric shower. Extractor fan and low-voltage downlighting.

Bedroom Two - 3.8 x 3.7 (12'5" x 12'1") - A great, double bedroom incorporating a south facing, UPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect again with stunning views up to Ilkley moors. Original, white painted, feature cast-iron fireplace, three wall light points and covered central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.9 x 3.4 (12'9" x 11'1") - Yet another double bedroom with a UPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Original, feature, bedroom fireplace, fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator, a useful, vanity wash basin with tiled shelf and storage unit below and an additional, wall hung, vanity unit above with mirror. Central ceiling light.

House Bathroom - A part tiled bathroom with white bathroom suite comprising a low-level w/c with concealed cistern, a freestanding, claw-foot bath with thermostatic shower over, a vanity wash basin with fitted storage cupboards above, vanity units and a mirror with open glass shelving either side. Central heating radiator, UPVC double-glazed, frosted window to the rear aspect and wood effect, vinyl flooring.

Second Floor -

Study Area - 5.1 x 3.4 (16'8" x 11'1") - Stairs from the first floor landing to a great space - very useful as a study to get away from it all or a teenage, X-box chill out zone. UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect with views up to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks. Low-level, fitted storage cupboards, central heating radiator, part laminate flooring, inset ceiling spotlights and useful, under eaves storage.

Bedroom Four - 3.5 x 3.3 (11'5" x 10'9") - A contemporary styled, double bedroom with Velux window, fitted wardrobes with white sliding doors, electric radiator, carpeted flooring and two wall light points.

Bathroom - Fully tiled, white, three-piece bathroom suite comprising low-level w/c with concealed cistern, round ceramic wash basin with storage below and additional shelving unit and bath with modern, chrome mixer tap with hand shower attachment.

Outside -

Outdoor Space - A south facing, paved area to the front of the property provides off street parking for one car with delightful, well stocked borders including a range of shrubs and plants. An archway leads to the rear where there is a shared, gravelled courtyard, which provides additional parking and a flagged, patio area out from the rear door ideal for relaxing or al- fresco entertaining in the afternoon and evening sun.

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