95 Raikes Road, Skipton,

This extended and traditional 1930's semi-detached house provides beautifully appointed and spacious four bedroomed family sized accommodation of exceptional merit which is well equipped and also benefits from stunning long distance views over the surrounding countryside.

Set in this prestigious location in the exclusive Raikes area of Skipton with excellent primary and secondary schooling nearby, this well planned property includes gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, quality fittings and fixtures together with elegant period features and stands in unusually generous mature gardens.

Providing a very rare opportunity to purchase in this exclusive area within Skipton the property comprises briefly:

An entrance hallway, a ground floor WC, a sitting room with a feature bay window and fireplace, a snug, a superbly appointed kitchen with ample fitted wall and base units alongside high quality AEG appliances and also being open to the dining area/sun room with full width bi-folding doors onto the rear garden. To the first floor there are four good sized bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom and a shower room incorporating a three piece suite. There are two loft spaces which are both boarded out with their own loft ladders and Velux windows. Externally to the front of the property there is a low maintenance garden space alongside a private tarmac driveway. To the rear there is an extensive garden which has been meticulously maintained with patio areas, a lawned garden, raised beds and a timber storage shed.

The incredibly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities.

The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Castle and Church together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The town enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals, attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the North offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the United Kingdom.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.

This spacious and superbly appointed family home certainly represents an exciting opportunity and comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED ENTRANCE
With stone pillars and tiled flooring.

ENTRANCE HALL
With traditional front entrance door including leaded oval glass, matching side windows. Central heating radiator. Picture rails. Spindled staircase off to the first floor. Oak effect flooring.

CLOAKS/WC
Pedestal wash basin. Low suite WC. Extractor fan. Partial wall tiling. Oak effect flooring.

SITTING ROOM
15'3" (into bay) x 12'3" Alcove cupboard. Bay window incorporating sealed unit UPVC double glazed window. Central heating radiator. TV point. Feature cast iron open fire with granite hearth. Picture rails.

SNUG
19'4" x 12'2" Central heating radiator. Aluminium sealed unit double glazed bi-folding double doors onto rear patio. Velux window. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Feature cast iron open fire with granite hearth.

KITCHEN
16'6" x 7'8" A beautifully appointed kitchen with modern fitted wall and base units with contrasting light granite worktops with matching up-stands. Oak effect flooring. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window. High quality AEG appliances including a four ring ceramic induction hob, stainless steel extractor canopy, microwave oven with warming drawer underneath, tall double oven, full sized fridge, full sized freezer, washing machine and a dishwasher. White knight fitted dryer. Inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer grooves into the worktop and a chrome hot and cold mixer tap. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window. Open to:

DINING AREA/SUN ROOM
18'8" x 16'2" Oak effect flooring. TV point. Central heating radiator. Velux window. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Aluminium sealed unit double glazed full width bi-folding doors onto the rear patio area. Sealed unit UPVC side entrance door.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Spindled balustrade. Picture rail. Loft access which is fully boarded with carpets, a pull down loft ladder, a velux window and further eaves storage space.

BEDROOM
13'2" x 12'2" Central heating radiator. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window with views over the garden. Picture rail. Fitted wardrobing.

BEDROOM
15'3" x 11'7" Central heating radiator. Bay window incorporating sealed unit UPVC double glazed windows with stunning long distance views over to Embsay Crag. Fitted wardrobing. TV point. Picture rails.

BEDROOM
8'3" x 7'3" Central heating radiator. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window with superb long distance views. Picture rail.

HOUSE BATHROOM
Vanity wash basin with storage underneath. Stone floor tiling. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Low suite WC. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window. Chrome heated towel rail. Large walk-in shower with chrome thermostatic hand held shower and rainfall shower over with tiled tiled surround. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM
15'8" x 7'11" Central heating radiator. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed windows with superb views.

EN-SUITE
Low suite WC. Panelled bath with chrome hot and cold mixer bath taps and thermostatic rainfall shower over. Chrome heated towel rail. Vanity wash basin with storage underneath. Sealed unit UPVC double glazed window. Storage cupboard with Ideal wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. Extractor fan. Separate loft access for extended section with velux window. Full boarding and loft ladder.

EXTERNAL
To the front there is a:

PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY
With an enclosed lawned garden with shrub borders.

To the rear of the property there is an extensive enclosed garden which has a stone flagged patio area, an outside tap, external lighting, raised beds with railway sleepers well stocked with an array of flowers and shrubs, a further patio area, a lawned garden with raised bed borders incorporating well established flowers and shrubs and a timber storage shed.

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: E

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

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If you are thinking of selling your property HARRISON BOOTHMAN will be pleased to provide a FREE VALUATION for sale purposes.


These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract of sale.
Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.