This substantial 1930's semi-detached house enjoys an enviable location with fine open aspects towards woodlands at the rear and long distance views across the valley at the front whilst situated in the exclusive 'Raikes' area of Skipton only circa two thirds of a mile away from town centre amenities whilst beautiful open countryside, excellent primary and secondary schooling are also nearby.
Providing three bedrooms and a small study, this superbly located property offers significant further potential and with gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, solar panels and period features, is strongly recommended for inspection, comprising briefly:
An entrance porch, a reception hall, a cloaks/WC, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen, a rear entrance hall and utility whilst on the first floor are three bedrooms (all enjoying fine views), a small study, a bathroom and a separate WC. There is an established lawned front garden and a private driveway leading to a detached garage with access through to a useful store room. There is also an adjoining workshop. The attractive enclosed and well proportioned established rear garden provides a very appealing feature, backing onto woodlands with fine aspects whilst including lawn, colourful well stocked flowerbeds, bushes, boundary hedging and a stone flagged patio which offers a very pleasant 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.
With much to commend it and significant further potential, this very appealing home comprises in further detail:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
With twin UPVC and sealed unit double glazed front entrance doors. Quarry tiled flooring. A traditional inner door including stained and leaded glass gives access through to the:
RECEPTION HALL
With a central heating radiator, alarm security keypad, a cloaks rail and a staircase leading to the first floor. Stained and leaded windows.
CLOAKS/WC
With a two piece white suite comprising a low suite WC and a pedestal wash basin having a tiled splash-back. Sealed unit double glazing.
SITTING ROOM
14' (into bay) x 12'2" (maximum) with a stone mullioned semi-circular sealed unit double glazed bow window having stained and leaded top lights. Long distance views. Central heating radiator. Fitted alcove bookshelves. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards.
DINING ROOM
16' x 12'3" with a stone mullioned splay bay window to the rear elevation also including an external door whilst providing pleasant views across the rear garden towards woodlands. Central heating radiator. Tiled fireplace with a matching hearth and a fitted gas fire.
KITCHEN
9'9" x 9'8" with a range of base, wall and high level units providing cupboards, drawers and contrasting worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Gas cooker point. Central heating radiator. Sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant views across the attractive rear garden towards woodlands. Fluorescent strip light. Creel.
REAR ENTRANCE HALL AND UTILITY
With electric light, electricity sockets, a wall mounted Potterton gas central heating boiler and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Traditional UPVC and sealed unit double glazed external door.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With stained and leaded sealed unit double glazing.
BEDROOM ONE
12'10" x 11' with sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the front across the valley. Central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards. Picture rails.
BEDROOM TWO
12'6" x 11' (maximum into recess) with sealed unit double glazing providing fine open views at the rear across gardens towards woodlands. Central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards. Picture rails.
BEDROOM THREE
8'4" x 6'3" with sealed unit double glazing providing fine views at the rear as described above. Central heating radiator.
STUDY
9'6" (maximum) x 4'5" with sealed unit double glazing, a central heating radiator and fitted shelves.
BATHROOM
With a three piece champagne suite comprising a panelled bath, a pedestal wash basin and a shower cubicle incorporating a Triton independent shower. Contrasting partial wall tiling. Sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Shaver point. Built-in cupboard including the hot water cylinder. Wall mounted electric heater.
SEPARATE WC
With a champagne low suite WC, a floor level electric heater and sealed unit double glazing.
OUTSIDE
There is an established front garden including lawn, well stocked flowerbeds and bushes.
A private tarmac driveway leads to a:
DETACHED GARAGE
16' x 8'9" with an electric light, an electricity socket, fob operated remote electric up and over garage door, windows and an access door through to a:
STORE ROOM
11'4" x 7'6" with an electric light, electricity sockets, a window and a pedestrian access door.
ADJOINING WORKSHOP
7'6" x 6' with an electric light, electricity sockets, fitted cupboards and a window overlooking the delightful rear garden.
The attractive, enclosed and well proportioned mature rear garden provides a very appealing feature - backing onto woodlands with fine aspects whilst including lawn, colourful well stocked flowerbeds, bushes, boundary hedging and a stone flagged patio which provides a very pleasant sitting out area.
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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