Thorpe Hall, Queens Drive, Ilkley

A beautiful, spacious, first floor, three bedroom apartment in a magnificent, Grade II Listed building, Thorpe Hall on the prestigious Queens Drive. With lift access, open plan living dining kitchen, private paved balcony enjoying fabulous, long distance views this is a wonderful apartment, ideal for anybody one-level living accommodation close to all the amenities on offer in Ilkley.

Situated in one of the most prestigious areas of Ilkley, Thorpe Hall has been extensively restored and refurbished to create nine luxurious and individual apartments. Magnificent stone gate posts with automatic wrought iron gates lead to a private parking area. One immediately senses the stunning beauty of Thorpe Hall, built in 1881 by local businessman George Thorpe. Whilst one can take the broad and elegant, original staircase from the delightful, principal entrance hall, a lift takes you up to the first floor where one finds apartment 7 to the front and side elevations of the building.
A timber entrance door opens into a long entrance hall with doors opening into the principal rooms. A spacious lounge with tall ceilings and sash windows to the front and side elevations is a fabulous room in which to relax. Patio doors lead out to a delightful, paved, private patio area, ideal to sit and enjoy a morning coffee whilst taking in the view and leafy aspect. The open plan living dining kitchen is a fabulous entertaining space, again with tall windows enjoying stunning, long distance views. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of high gloss, Shaker style cabinetry with integrated appliances and peninsula unit providing extra storage and seating for three people. Three, good sized bedrooms, the master benefitting from an en suite shower room, a separate house bathroom and cloakroom complete the accommodation on offer. The views from this delightful apartment are beautiful and the private patio area is a real bonus for anybody looking for a little bit of outside space.
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. Ilkley 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.
The immaculately presented accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM, HIGH CEILINGS, LIFT and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance - Immediately on entering one senses the stunning beauty of Thorpe Hall, built in 1881 by local businessman George Thorpe. Whilst one can take the broad and elegant, original staircase from the delightful, principal entrance hall, a lift takes you to the first floor.

First Floor -

Private Entrance Hall - A solid timber door opens into a welcoming and spacious entrance hall. Doors open to all the principal rooms. Carpeted flooring, downlighting, two radiators.

Lounge - 6.3 x 4.2 (20'8" x 13'9") - A beautifully presented, light and airy sitting room with tall, timber framed sash windows allowing an abundance of natural light, this is a delightful room in which to relax. Patio doors lead out to a charming paved balcony, where one can enjoy the fantastic aspect over Queens Drive and up to Ilkley Moor. Carpeted flooring, two radiators, coving. Electric, log effect fire with stone hearth and surround creates a lovely focal feature to this room..

Balcony - A delightful spot to sit and enjoy the fresh air and lovely views. With plenty of room for flowering pots and outdoor furniture this really is a lovely, private outdoor area.

Living Dining Kitchen - 6.8 x 6.6 (22'3" x 21'7") - A superb, open plan living dining kitchen with three windows allowing natural light and enjoying stunning, long distance views. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream, high gloss Shaker style cabinetry with stainless steel handles, complementary work surfaces and attractive metro tiling to splashbacks. Integral appliances include electric oven, four ring gas hob with extractor over, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer. One and a half bowl, inset, black sink with chrome mixer tap, slate effect vinyl flooring, downlighting, coving. A peninsula unit houses drawers and wine cooler and provides seating for three people. The kitchen is open into a large, light and airy living, dining room with beautiful wooden flooring, deep skirting, original coving and ceiling rose. There is ample room for a family dining table and comfortable furniture here, if desired, making this a most sociable space for family and friends.

Master Bedroom - 3.8 x 3.4 (12'5" x 11'1") - A lovely double bedroom to the front elevation with tall, timber framed sash windows enjoying a lovely leafy aspect. A range of fitted furniture, including tall wardrobe, cupboards, drawers and vanity table. Carpeted flooring, radiator, coving. Door into:

En Suite Shower Room - Well presented, with low level W.C., pedestal handbasin with traditional style chrome taps with vanity unit beneath and corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, curved, glazed doors and wall tiling. Wall mounted vanity unit, slate effect vinyl flooring, chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail. Downlighting, extractor.

Bedroom Two - 4.4 x 2.3 (14'5" x 7'6") - A lovely, second double bedroom, again to the front of the property, with tall, timber framed sash windows, carpeted flooring, radiator, high ceiling. Tall, pale wood effect fitted wardrobe with cupboard.

Bedroom Three / Study - 2.7 x 2.7 (8'10" x 8'10") - A light and airy, dual aspect, second reception room or third bedroom, if desired. Timber framed windows afford fantastic views across the Wharfe Valley and communal gardens below. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Cloakroom - With low-level W.C., and pedestal handbasin with traditional style chrome taps and tiled splashback. Recessed cupboard with shelving in addition to useful wall shelving. Wood effect vinyl flooring, extractor, downlighting.

Bathroom - A well presented bathroom with low-level W.C., pedestal handbasin with traditional style chrome taps and vanity unit beneath and panel bath with thermostatic shower, glazed screen and stone effect, travertine wall tiling. Ladder style, heated towel rail, vinyl flooring, downlighting, extractor.

Outside -

Communal Grounds - Thorpe Hall is set within beautiful, landscaped, private gardens, laid primarily to lawn with mature trees, shrubbery and an open pavilion.

Allocated Parking - There are two allocated parking spaces for Apartment 7 accessed via electrically operated, wrought iron gates.

Tenure - The apartment is leasehold with a share of the freehold with 104 years remaining of the 125 year lease from 2003.
The annual service charge is £3,138 to include buildings insurance, external maintenance of the building, maintenance of shared areas, window cleaning and gardening.
No pets allowed.

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