This imaginatively extended traditional 1950's semi-detached house provides family sized four bedroomed accommodation pleasantly situated on the level at the top of Raikeswood Road in an exclusive residential area only circa half a mile away from Skipton town centre amenities whilst excellent primary and secondary schooling are also nearby.

With significant potential for further modernisation and improvement, the house stands in attractive corner plot gardens to three sides including a private driveway and a large integral garage.

Enjoying fine long distance views at the front, the property includes gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing and certainly provides a unique opportunity, comprising very briefly:

A covered entrance, an entrance hall, a living room, a dining room through to a conservatory extension and a fitted kitchen including built-in appliances whilst on the first floor are four bedrooms (three enjoying fine long distance views at the front across the valley towards the moors and hills) and a bathroom including a shower to the bath. There are generous established gardens to three sides including a private driveway and a large integral garage together with an integral WC.

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, this very appealing property comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE HALL
With a predominantly glazed and multi-paned front entrance door. Mat well. Double central heating radiator. Staircase to the first floor. Built-in store cupboard under Stairs.

LIVING ROOM
15' (into bay) x 12'10" With a UPVC sealed unit double glazed square bay window. Double central heating radiator. Ornate surround to a fireplace with a light marble interior, a matching hearth and a living gas open coal fire.

DINING ROOM
10'3" x 9'6" With a central heating radiator and open though to the:

CONSERVATORY EXTENSION
9'6" x 9'6" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing pleasant aspects across the attractive rear garden and including a matching French Door.

FITTED KITCHEN
9'3" x 9'2" With a range of base and wall units in beech style providing contrasting worktop surfaces having tiled surrounds. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Built-in split level Electrolux oven with a built-in microwave above. Four ring gas hob in stainless steel finish with a extractor hood above. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Double central heating radiator. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Partly glazed external door to the open rear entrance recess.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With built-in floor to ceiling cupboards including the hot water cylinder and the cold water tank.

BEDROOM ONE
18'6" x 14'7" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing to three sides. Fine long distance views at the front across the valley towards the moors and hills. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
11'7" x 11' With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the front across the valley towards the moors and hills. Central heating radiator. Range of fitted wardrobes including high level cupboards, chests of drawers and bedside display units. Built-in floor to ceiling cupboards.

BEDROOM THREE
11' x 9'2" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
8' x 7'6" with UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing fine long distance views at the front as previously described. Central heating radiator. Built-in cupboard above the stairwell.

BATHROOM
With a three piece suite comprising a panelled bath having a Mira independent shower together with a pedestal wash basin and a low suite WC. Contrasting full height wall tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Central heating radiator. Built-in mirror fronted cabinet.

OUTSIDE
There are generous established gardens extending to three sides - including lawns, flowerbeds, beech hedging, bushes, a rockery, a variety of small trees and a flagged patio/sitting-out area. Timber garden shed.

PRIVATE TARMAC DRIVEWAY

LARGE INTEGRAL GARAGE
20'11" (maximum) x 14'7" with an up/over door, electric light, an electricity socket, a window, a pedestrian rear access door and an Ideal Mexico gas central heating boiler.



INTEGRAL WC
With a two piece suite.

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

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.

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