Raikes Hill, 107 Raikes Road, Skipton,

This well equipped and improved traditional 1930's three bedroomed semi-detached house enjoys an enviable prestigious location in the exclusive 'Raikes' area of Skipton close to beautiful open countryside and only circa three quarters of a mile away from town centre amenities whilst excellent primary and secondary schooling are also nearby.

Including gas central heating, UPVC sealed unit double glazing, a conservatory extension and a security alarm, this very attractive home is recommended for inspection, comprising briefly:

An entrance hall, a cloaks/WC, a spacious living room, a conservatory extension and a good sized dining kitchen whilst on the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a white suite including both a bath and a shower cubicle. The front garden includes a flowerbed with bushes and two small trees together with private block paved parking and a driveway also extending along the side of the house. There is a good sized single garage. The well proportioned enclosed landscaped rear garden enjoys fine southerly aspects whilst including lawn and flowerbeds together with bushes, conifers, a small tree and a stone flagged patio offering a very pleasant secluded sitting out area.

The increasingly 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 Church and Castle 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 cafés 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 UK.

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

Certainly providing a superb opportunity, Raikes Hill has much to commend it and comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
With a substantial oak front entrance door. Mat well. Central heating radiator. Staircase to the first floor with oak paneling. Built-in cloaks/store cupboard.

CLOAKS/WC
With a two piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin and a low suite WC. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Fitted low voltage ceiling spotlights.

SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM
24'6" x 11'8" With a semi-circular UPVC sealed unit double glazed bow window to the front elevation including leaded top lights. Views across Raikes Road. Three central heating radiators. Elegant carved surround to a fireplace with an ornate arched cast iron interior, an open grate and a slate tiled hearth. Wall light points. Delft shelf. Dado rails, picture rails and ceiling cornices. UPVC sealed unit double glazed French doors give access through to the:

CONSERVATORY EXTENSION
12'8" x 11' With UPVC sealed unit double glazing including matching twin French doors to the attractive enclosed rear garden. Central heating radiator. Multi-coloured slate tiled flooring.

FITTED DINING KITCHEN
19'8" x 11'8" (maximum) Well equipped with a range of solid wood fronted white painted units providing cupboards, drawers and contrasting worktop surfaces including a mosaic tiled surround. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Built-in split level De Dietrich stainless steel finish oven with a five ring Neff stainless steel finish gas hob having a Neff extractor hood above in a stainless steel finish chimney style canopy. Slate tiled flooring. Central heating radiator. Fitted low voltage ceiling spotlights. UPVC sealed unit double glazed splay bay window overlooking the attractive rear garden. Additional UPVC sealed unit double glazing to the side elevation. Security alarm control. Traditional stable type external door.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AND HALF LANDING
With UPVC sealed unit double glazing, a security alarm control and an oak panelled balustrade.

BEDROOM ONE
14'9" x 11'7" With a semi-circular UPVC sealed unit double glazed bow window to the front elevation providing long distance views. Central heating radiator. Cast iron period fireplace.

BEDROOM TWO
12' x 11'6" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant views across gardens at the rear. Central heating radiator. Cast iron period fireplace.

BEDROOM THREE
11'9" x 7'2" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant views across gardens at the rear. Central heating radiator.

BATHROOM
With a four piece white suite comprising a paneled bath, a pedestal wash basin, a low suite WC and a shower cubicle including mermaid wall paneling together with a thermostatic overhead shower. Contrasting partial wall tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards including the hot water cylinder. Fitted low voltage ceiling spotlights and a shower light fan.

OUTSIDE
The front garden includes a flowerbed with bushes and two small trees. There is private block paved parking and a driveway also extending along the side of the house.

INTEGRAL STORE PLACE
Including a gas central heating boiler.

SINGLE GARAGE
19'6" x 9'5" With an up/over door, electricity sockets, fluorescent strip lights, a worktop surface and a stainless steel sink with a cold water tap. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Pedestrian external door. The security alarm system is also connected to the garage.

The well proportioned enclosed landscaped rear garden enjoys fine southerly aspects - whilst including lawn and flowerbeds with bushes, conifers and a small tree. There is also a stone flagged patio offering a very pleasant private sitting out area.

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.

Ref: RAH270624

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Any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.