Skelda Grange, Wells Road, Ilkley

This spacious and beautifully presented three-bedroom, duplex apartment converted from part of a stunning, detached, period property is an absolute gem of a home. Once a splendid, stone built, former vicarage built in around 1848, 4, Skelda Grange enjoys a highly sought after, convenient location and provides a very characterful and versatile home.

Skelda Grange was constructed circa 1848 and was originally the Vicarage to Ilkley Parish Church. This fine stone building was subsequently converted into four delightful apartments, retaining many of the original character features. No. 4 has its own private entrance and is accessed via the rear of the building at first floor level. The charming property is situated in a small cul de sac just off Wells Road, a pleasant, short walk to Ilkley town centre, train station and Grammar School.
The property is entered to the rear, where a private, return, steel staircase leads to a covered porch in turn giving access to a doorway opening into the hallway. As one enters this stunning home one immediately senses the eclectic mix of traditional features to include high ceilings, stone mullioned windows and rooms with delightful proportions set against contemporary updates to include a glazed roof lantern in the hallway, log burning stove to the dining kitchen and glazed balustrading to the second- floor landing, all in all adding up to something really special. If you enjoy the Café society that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep, this property is the perfect, ‘just walk in and put the kettle on’ home and an early viewing is highly 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 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. With GAS CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE-GLAZING and approximate room sizes. it comprises as follows:

First Floor -

External Staircase - To the rear of the property a return flight of steel stairs leads up to a covered porch where a composite door opens directly into the:

Hallway - As one enters the hallway one’s eyes are immediately drawn to the contemporary roof lantern that allows the natural light to flood in. Timber flooring adds to the contemporary feel. A short flight of stairs leads up to a continuation of the landing area where carpeted flooring leads through to the front of the property where one finds original, stone mullioned windows. This is a most useful space, maybe to sit and read a book and relax. A flight of stairs leads up to the second floor with useful storage below.

Dining Kitchen - 5.97 x 4.27 (19'7" x 14'0") - The bright and spacious dining kitchen is a wonderful environment in which to entertain having a raised ceiling with exposed roof timbers, downlighting and Velux windows. Light also floods in through an array of further double-glazed windows. Solid wood flooring throughout adds to the contemporary feel along with off white wall & base units with corian work surfaces incorporating a Belfast sink sitting beneath a window. A centre island benefits from a solid timber work surface. Traditional style radiator. A large, black range with ovens and five-burner gas hob, does it all with a geometric tiled splashback. There is ample space for a tall fridge freezer. The dining area provides room for a large, family dining table. A charming log-burning stove stands on a glass hearth with matching geometric tiles to the fireback. Just perfect.

Pantry - A most useful pantry off the dining kitchen providing plentiful storage.

Lounge - 5.18 x 4.52 (16'11" x 14'9") - A stunning room of delightful proportions. One’s eyes are immediately drawn to the large, stone mullioned window to the front elevation affording wonderful aspects over the Wharfe Valley and allowing natural light to flood in. Either side of the window is a pair of traditional style radiators. Tall ceilings with feature cornicing and modern downlighting is again a mix of the old and new. A feature fireplace combines a substantial, white marble surround with a cast iron fire with inset tiles and marble hearth. A built-in cupboard adds to the elegance of this room along with neutral carpeting.

Bedroom One - 4.52 x 2.92 (14'9" x 9'6") - A charming, spacious, double bedroom, which certainly continues the style of the lounge, matching a feature mullioned window, ceiling cornicing, downlighting and traditional style radiator. Just when you think it could not get any better, a whole wall of bespoke, fitted wardrobes incorporating a built in shower, completes the picture.

Bathroom - The traditional style bathroom says it all with roll top, clawfoot bath, traditional high- level w/c with chrome flush pipe and pull-chain flush. The wash hand basin stands on a vanity cupboard. Tiling to the flooring and blue, painted, wooden panelling to dado-height. Downlighting.

Second Floor -

Landing - A return flight of stairs from the first floor leads to the second-floor landing where it is finished with timber and glass balustrading. The landing is a great space with two useful storage cupboards. There is again ample room to sit and relax. Exposed timbers and the accentuated height to the ceiling all enhance the characterful feel.

Bedroom Two - 4.42 x 3.28 (14'6" x 10'9") - Bedroom two adds a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’, having exposed timbers and solid wood flooring. Natural light floods in through Velux windows and the originality is maintained by a gothic style, mullioned window. This would make a great teenager’s room. Traditional style radiators and under eaves storage.

Bedroom Three - 3.60 x 2.50 (11'9" x 8'2") - Not to be outdone, bedroom three is a charming spot with natural light flooding in through the Velux roof-lights. This would also make a wonderful home office.

Shower Room - Fitted with a spacious walk-in shower with glazed screen and thermostatic shower with ‘drench’ shower head and blue glazed panelling to the walls. Low-level w/c. Vanity style basin with timber work top.

Outside -

Communal Garden Area - The property shares a lovely, communal garden space to the rear of Skelda Grange, which is ideal for relaxing and a fresco entertaining.

Garage & Parking - 4.68 x 2.54 (15'4" x 8'3") - The property benefits from a single garage to the rear of the property with up and over door and further parking for two cars.

Tenure - The property is leasehold with the remainder of the 999 year lease from 1977.
We are advised by our client that the service charge is £1,200 per annum to include the ground rent, repairs and maintenance.

Utilities & Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
There is Ultrafast Fibre Broadband available to the property.
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