This prestigious, very spacious and well equipped individual 1920's stone semi-detached property provides family sized four bedroomed accommodation of particular merit, imaginatively planned on four floors whilst superbly situated in the exclusive 'Raikes' area of Skipton only circa two thirds of a mile away from town centre amenities with excellent primary and secondary schooling also available nearby.

Including period features, gas central heating, partial sealed unit double glazing and a security alarm, this outstanding property is very strongly recommended indeed for inspection, offering briefly:

An entrance porch, a reception hall, a cloaks/WC, a dining room, a sitting room with a period fireplace and there is a fitted kitchen including built-in appliances. A side entrance hall also gives access to the lower ground floor/basement accommodation which offers an inner hall/studio, a play room or cinema room, a utility room and a separate WC. On the first floor are three bedrooms together with a bathroom and a separate WC. On the second floor is a spacious master bedroom enjoying fine long distance views and also including an adjoining shower room. The property includes a front garden, a private driveway, a single detached garage and a well proportioned established rear garden which provides a very appealing feature.

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' four 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 a little over a mile 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 unique 1920's property has much to commend it and certainly provides an exciting opportunity, comprising in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH
With twin front entrance doors. Tiled flooring. Traditional inner door including stained and leaded oval glass with a matching top light.

RECEPTION HALL
With a central heating radiator, picture rails, the security alarm controls and a staircase leading off to the first floor which includes an oak spindled balustrade.

CLOAKS/WC
With a two piece suite comprising a low suite WC and a hand wash basin having a tiled splash-back. Central heating radiator. Stained and leaded window.

DINING ROOM
15'7" (into bay) x 13'8" With a stone mullioned square bay window including stained and leaded top lights. Double central heating radiator. Recessed fireplace with a stone lintel and a cast iron solid fuel style gas stove on a stone hearth. Built-in base cupboard units to both side alcoves including matching bookcases above. Delft shelves. Ceiling cornices and rose.

SITTING ROOM
15'3" x 13'10" With sealed unit double glazed sash windows and also a multi-paned sealed unit double glazed French door to the attractive rear garden. Fine long distance views towards the moors beyond Skipton. Central heating radiator. Elegant original carved oak surround to a period fireplace incorporating an integral mantel shelf, a pillared and carved over mantel, a tiled interior, a matching hearth and an open grate. Wall light points. Picture rails. Ceiling cornices and rose.

FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN
14'3" (maximum) x 13'10" Well equipped with an extensive range of quality base and wall units having cream fronts with contrasting granite style worktop surfaces including tiled surrounds. One and a half bowl white glazed sink and drainer unit. Waste disposal. Matching glazed display cabinets. Integrated dishwasher. Built-in split level Neff double oven with a five ring gas on glass hob having an extractor hood above in a canopy. Double central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazing to two sides including a multi-paned French door to the attractive rear garden. Fitted LED ceiling spotlights and recessed LED spotlights.

SIDE ENTRANCE HALL
With a traditional partly glazed external door. Coat hooks and shelves. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Access door to the staircase leading down to the:

LOWER GROUND FLOOR BASEMENT

INNER HALL/STUDIO
12'6" x 9'8" (maximum) Including fitted base and wall cupboards with drawers. Wood block worktop surface. Built-in store cupboards under the stairs. UPVC sealed unit double glazed gable window. Double central heating radiator.

CHILDREN'S ROOM / CINEMA ROOM
14'6" x 13'6" With a double central heating radiator and recessed ceiling spotlights. Full height fitted cupboards.

UTILITY ROOM
10'4" x 8'6" With fitted base cupboards, a wood block worktop and a white glazed sink with drainer unit. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine and a tumble dryer. Double central heating radiator. Built-in wall cupboard and a built-in store cupboard under the stairs. External door to the side elevation. Recessed LED ceiling spotlights.

SEPARATE WC
With a two piece white suite. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to the gable.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING AND HALF LANDING
With a window to the side elevation including stained and leaded glass. Built-in staircase cupboard. Oak balustrades and a similar staircase leading to the second floor.

BEDROOM ONE
15'2" x 13'9" With stone mullioned sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Fine long distance views across gardens towards countryside and the moors beyond Skipton. Central heating radiator. Picture rails.

BEDROOM TWO
13'8" x 12' With stone mullioned sealed unit double glazed sash windows. Central heating radiator. Fitted work surface. Picture rails.

BEDROOM THREE
10'3" x 8'6" With a sealed unit double glazed sash window. Central heating radiator. Picture rails. Display surface above the stairwell. Full height fitted book shelving to two sides.

BATHROOM
With a two piece white suite comprising a mahogany panelled bath having a screen and a Mira shower together with a pedestal wash basin. Contrasting predominance of wall tiling which is also full height around the bath. Sealed unit double glazed sash window. Double central heating radiator. Fitted floor to ceiling cupboards including shelving and a gas combination central heating boiler.

SEPARATE WC
With a white high suite WC. Half height wall tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING AND HALF LANDING
With a UPVC sealed unit double glazed dormer window to the side elevation providing fine long distance views. Spindled balustrade. Access to a roof void store room.

BEDROOM FOUR
17'6" x 12'3" With a UPVC sealed unit double glazed dormer window providing long distance views. Velux window at the rear. Double central heating radiator. Range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Access to roof void storage.

SHOWER ROOM
Including a three piece white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin having a tiled splash-back together with a low suite WC and a tiled shower cubicle having a Grohe thermostatic shower. Central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard. Extractor fan. Access to roof void storage.

OUTSIDE
The front garden includes stone flagging, raised flowerbeds, a fruit tree and a good variety of bushes.

A PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY
Extends along the side of the house - also giving access to a:

SINGLE GARAGE
16'4" x 9' With an up/over door, a pedestrian side access door, an electric light and electricity socket.

The well proportioned established rear garden provides a very appealing feature - including a lawn, flowerbeds, a selection of bushes and small trees together with a raised stone flagged patio/terrace offering a pleasant sitting out area.

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

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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