22 Raikes Road, Skipton, BD23 1NP

Superbly situated set back from Raikes Road in a slightly elevated position, this garden fronted two double bedroomed stone terraced cottage is very conveniently located only minutes walking distance away from Skipton town centre shops, amenities and services nearby.

Including gas central heating, UPVC sealed unit double glazing and stripped pine internal doors, this very appealing property also offers potential for some further updating. Certainly providing an attractive opportunity and strongly recommended for inspection, the property comprises very briefly:

An entrance hall, a living room and a fitted dining kitchen including a built-in oven and hob together with a utility room and a shower room whilst on the first floor are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a white suite including showers to the bath. Both bedrooms include hand wash basins. There is a raised front garden and a stone flagged rear yard.

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.

With much to commend it, the property comprises in further detail:


GROUND FLOOR


ENTRANCE HALL
With a traditional composite and sealed unit double glazed front entrance door. Mat well. Cloaks rail. Double central heating radiator. Staircase to the first floor.

LIVING ROOM
12'11" (maximum) x 10'7" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a double central heating radiator. Fireplace recess with a timber over mantle, a stone interior and a cast iron solid fuel style gas stove on a flag hearth. Arched side alcove. Wall light points. Picture rails.

FITTED DINING KITCHEN
13'2" x 13' With a range of base and wall units providing cupboards, drawers and contrasting wood block effect worktop surfaces. Belfast sink. Stone flagged flooring. Exposed stonework to two walls. Built-in oven and a four ring gas hob in stainless steel finish. Double central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Open store recess under stairs.

UTILITY ROOM
8' x 5'8" With fitted units and a worktop matching those in the kitchen. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Mosaic tiled flooring. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Double central heating radiator. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a matching external door to the rear yard.

SHOWER ROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin, a low suite WC and a shower cubicle having a Triton independent shower. Contrasting wall tiling. Mosaic tiled flooring. Central heating radiator. Wall mounted Baxi gas central heating boiler. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

FIRST FLOOR


LANDING
With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a spindled balustrade. There is trap door access with a retractable ladder to the loft space which includes an electric light.

BEDROOM ONE
13'3" x 8'9" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing, a double central heating radiator and wall light points. Hand wash basin recessed into a cabinet with a tiled splash-back.

BEDROOM TWO
11'2" x 9'4" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing, a double central heating radiator and picture rails. Hand wash basin recessed into a cabinet with a tiled splash-back.

BATHROOM
With a three piece white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin, a low suite WC and a panelled bath having a screen, mermaid wall panelling, a hand-held shower and an overhead rainfall shower. Partial wall panelling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Double central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE
There is a raised front garden which is planned for ease of maintenance to include a slate bed.

Stone flagged rear yard including a small open store place. Outside tap.

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

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

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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