This well equipped and attractively improved 1920's stone semi-detached house is superbly located in an exclusive small cul-de-sac within the prestigious 'Raikes' residential area only circa two thirds of a mile away from Skipton town centre amenities whilst excellent primary and secondary schooling are also nearby.

Including three first floor bedrooms and a study, this very desirable property has the advantages of gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, quality fittings and fixtures.

Certainly providing an outstanding opportunity, this very appealing home is strongly recommended for inspection, comprising briefly:

An open recessed storm porch, a reception hall, a cloaks/WC, a sitting room and a spacious full width fitted kitchen and dining area which is superbly appointed with a quality range of stylish gloss fronted units including built-in appliances, granite effect worktops and a breakfast bar peninsular unit. In the dining area is a cast iron multi-fuel stove and twin French doors giving access to the attractive enclosed rear garden. On the first floor are three bedrooms (two enjoying fine southerly aspects at the front), a study, a stylish bathroom and a separate WC. The generous established lawned front garden provides an attractive feature, also including a flowerbed, conifers, a variety of bushes and fruit trees together with a stone flagged patio/sun terrace offering a very pleasant sitting out area which takes advantage of the fine southerly aspects. Also opposite the front of the house is an additional area of lightly wooded garden. A private tarmac driveway provides parking for vehicles and gives access to a single garage which has an adjoining separate utility room at the rear. The enclosed rear garden is planned for ease of maintenance.

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.

This outstanding property has much to commend it and comprises in further detail:


GROUND FLOOR


COVERED ENTRANCE

OPEN RECESSED STORM PORCH

RECEPTION HALL
With a traditional front entrance door including sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator with an attractive cover. Slate flooring. Gable window with stained and leaded glass. Staircase to the first floor with an oak spindled balustrade.

CLOAKS/WC
With a two piece white suite comprising a low suite WC and a hand wash basin having a tiled splash-back. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM
17'4" (into bay) x 14'10" With a stone mullioned sealed unit double glazed semi-circular bow window. Fine southerly aspects at the front. Double central heating radiator. Contemporary surround to a fireplace with a marble hearth and a living gas open coal fire. Pine boarded flooring.

SPACIOUS FULL WIDTH FITTED KITCHEN AND DINING AREA
23'4" x 13'10" Superbly appointed with a quality range of stylish gloss fronted units including contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces having matching up-stands. There is also a matching peninsular unit dividing the kitchen space from the dining area and including a recess on one side for seating to provide a breakfast bar. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with a pillar tap. Built-in split level AEG double oven in stainless steel finish with a matching CDA microwave above. AEG five ring gas hob including a wok burner. Backing plate and an extractor hood above in a glass and stainless steel finish chimney style canopy. Integrated Electrolux dishwasher. Retractable larder unit. Slate flooring. Contemporary vertical central heating radiator. Concealed Ideal gas combination central heating boiler. Fireplace recess with a cast iron multi-fuel stove on a slate hearth. UPVC sealed unit double glazing including matching twin French doors to the attractive enclosed rear garden. Recessed ceiling spotlights, pendant lighting, down-lighting beneath the wall units and also LED plinth lighting.

FIRST FLOOR


LANDING
With a gable window including stained and leaded glass. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM ONE
17'2" (into bay) x 11'1" (to wardrobe fronts) With a stone mullioned sealed unit double glazed semi-circular bow window. Fine southerly aspects at the front. Double central heating radiator. Laminate flooring. Full width range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards including a matching dressing table unit with a fitted mirror and lighting.

BEDROOM TWO
14' x 11'7" With sealed unit double glazing and a double central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobe with a cupboard above. Fitted worktop surface.

BEDROOM THREE
10'2" x 10' (maximum) With sealed unit double glazing providing fine southerly aspects at the front. Double central heating radiator. Laminate flooring.

STUDY
9'9" x 4'2" With sealed unit double glazing, a fitted worktop surface and a high level shelf.

STYLISH BATHROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a panelled bath having a screen, a hand held shower and an overhead rainfall shower together with a hand wash basin which is recessed into a vanity cabinet unit. Contrasting marble wall tiling and matching floor tiling. Sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Built-in floor to ceiling linen cupboard. Extractor fan. Fitted ceiling spotlights.

SEPARATE WC
With a white low suite WC, sealed unit double glazing and laminate flooring.

OUTSIDE
There is a generous enclosed lawned front garden including a flowerbeds, conifers, a variety of bushes and fruit trees together with a stone flagged patio/sun terrace which offers a very pleasant sitting out area whilst taking advantage of the fine southerly aspects.

Also opposite the front of the house is an additional area of lightly wooded garden.

A PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY
Provides parking for vehicles.

SINGLE GARAGE
14'6" x 9'3" With an up/over door, electricity sockets and an electric light. Adjoining the rear of the garage is a:

UTILITY ROOM
8'10" x 5'5" With fitted units, a worktop surface, electricity sockets, an electric light, a wall mounted electric heater, a skylight window, a pedestrian access door and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

The enclosed rear garden is planned for ease of maintenance including a raised flowerbed, bushes, a small tree, a vegetable/soft fruit bed and stone flagging with a generous patio/ 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.

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Tel: Skipton 799993

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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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