Standing in a superb elevated position commanding fine long distance views across the valley, this superior semi-detached period home provides particularly spacious five bedroomed accommodation including the great advantage of mature landscaped grounds whilst also having previously been granted planning permission to build a detached three storey home on a good sized level portion of the lower gardens.

Built in an era famed for attention to detail and enjoying many interesting original features, having been updated in recent years this substantial family sized home provides generous accommodation planned over four floors comprising very briefly:

An imposing reception hall, a sitting room with stone mullioned bay window, a living/dining room with magnificent stone fireplace, a spacious dining kitchen, a rear entrance porch, a utility room, a luxurious ground floor bathroom, a large cellar with excellent head height, a galleried landing with large feature window, four well planned first floor bedrooms together with a contemporary four piece house bathroom and a good sized attic bedroom/study. Externally a shared access leads up to a private sweeping driveway extending to the side and rear whilst at the rear a large car port provides undercover parking. There is a large level lawn to the front of the property (previously having planning permission to build a detached house) surrounded by mature trees providing a good degree of privacy and seclusion. Immediately adjoining the front of the property is a level patio area enjoying long distance views whilst at the rear beyond the car port there are two useful out-buildings which then lead up through a rockery to a further hard-standing/parking area adjoining Bar House Lane.

Planning permission was previously granted to build a detached three storey three bedroom home on the lower portion of the garden, therefore perhaps representing an exciting opportunity for a builder/developer subject to re-securing any necessary approval. The planning reference with Bradford Planning is 08/06209/FUL and further information can be found at:

08/06209/FUL | Construction of detached dwelling with integral garage and new access | Hawkhurst Skipton Road Keighley BD20 6HJ (bradford.gov.uk)


Although the permission has now lapsed, there is potential to re-new/re-submit the application for a similar scheme, or perhaps indeed an alternative application for a detached garage, bungalow or other ancillary accommodation to serve the main property.

The highly respected residential area of Utley is ideally situated on the northern edge of the town of Keighley, close to the village of Steeton and providing easy road access to all nearby towns and business centres including Skipton, Ilkley, Leeds and Bradford. Steeton and Silsden railway station is located only a few minutes drive away, with the nearby Airedale hospital complex also within easy reach. The village benefits from a range of amenities and is home to the Keighley Rugby Union Club with Keighley Golf Course also located nearby. The village adjoins open countryside, offering a choice of walks onto the hills above.

Equipped with gas central heating throughout and attractive leaded single glazed windows; the property represents an exciting opportunity for those searching for a spacious and well proportioned period home within this well respected residential location.

Comprising in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
Covered side entrance porch with studded timber door leading to:

SIDE ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
With tiled flooring. Multi-paned glazed door leading to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY
With spindled staircase leading off to the first floor. Wall panelling. Delft rack. Central heating radiator.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
With a quality contemporary three piece white suite comprising a pedestal hand wash basin, a low suite WC and a built-in bath with a thermostatic shower and a glass shower screen over. Contrasting grey wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Towel central heating radiator in chrome finish. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM
20'3" x 17'2" (both maximum) with stone mullioned leaded single glazed bay window commanding fine long distance views across the valley at the front. Decorative ceiling coving. Delft rack. Open fireplace in brick surround. Two central heating radiators. Three wall light points. Circular leaded single glazed feature window to the front. Further leaded single glazed window to the side.

LIVING/DINING ROOM
19'8" x 16'5" (into bay) enjoying spectacular long distance views across the valley via a wide leaded single glazed window to the front. Magnificent stone fireplace incorporating an open fire grate. Ceiling coving. Picture rails. Wall panelling. Central heating radiator.

DINING KITCHEN
13' x 12'8" with a range of fitted base cupboards incorporating contrasting granite effect worktop surfaces with ceramic tiling above. Dual fuel Falcon range cooker incorporating five ring gas hob. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Large multi-paned single glazed window adjoining the car port at the rear. Central heating radiator. Two extractor fans. Glazed serving hatch adjoining the living/dining room providing long distance views beyond.

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
With multi-paned single glazed rear entrance door.

UTILITY ROOM
11'11" x 9' with twin drainer stainless steel sink. Fitted base cupboards. Multi-paned single glazed window. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Ideal gas combination central heating boiler. Ample space for other appliances. Door leading to steps down to the:

BASEMENT LEVEL

CELLAR
12'11" x 12'3" enjoying a good head-height of approximately 7'7". Substantial stone slab shelving. Single glazed timber sash window. Light and power. Fitted cupboards. Access to a further large sub-floor storage area.

FURTHER CELLAR AREA
8'4" x 6'6" with fitted light.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING
With large leaded single glazed feature window. Feature timber pillars/minstrels gallery. Delft rack. Central heating radiator. Four wall light points. Attractive spindled balustrade. Ceiling coving. Door leading to the stairs to the second floor attic bedroom.

HOUSE BATHROOM
With a quality contemporary four piece white suite comprising a hand wash basin, a low suite WC and a free standing bath with chrome floor standing bath tap. Glass corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower. Contrasting wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights. Extractor fan. Single glazed window.

MASTER BEDROOM
17'7" x 15'4" with three leaded single glazed windows to the front commanding superb panoramic views across the valley. Central heating radiator. Picture rails. Two wall light points.

BEDROOM TWO
16'6" x 12'11" with wide leaded single glazed window to the front also enjoying spectacular panoramic views across the valley. Central heating radiator. Picture rails. Built-in wardrobe/cupboard.

BEDROOM THREE
12'11" x 11'5" with multi-paned single glazed window to the rear. Built-in storage cupboard. Central heating radiator. Two built-in wardrobes.

BEDROOM FIVE
9' x 8'2" with single glazed multi-paned window. Central heating radiator. Picture rails.

SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY
16'7" x 13'7" with leaded UPVC sealed unit double glazed window enjoying elevated long distance views at the front. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Central heating radiator. Telephone point.

OUTSIDE
A shared access adjoining Skipton Road leads to a private sweeping driveway extending to the front, side and rear. Adjoining the access from the main road is a large level lawned area enclosed by mature trees and hedging, with this area previously having been granted planning permission for the construction of a three storey detached house.

To the front of the house the sweeping tarmac driveway passes a mature/well stocked rockery garden area whilst directly in front of the property there is a good sized level stone paved patio garden area incorporating rose trees whilst providing a delightful sitting-out space with long distance views across the valley.

To the rear the driveway provides ample parking and turning facilities whilst leading to a:

DOUBLE WIDTH CAR PORT
With lantern style roof light.

TWO USEFUL OUT-HOUSES

Steps lead up through a further raised rockery garden area to a hard-standing/parking area adjoining Bar House Lane. Gated footpath access also onto Bar House Lane.

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

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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.

Ref: AJT310322

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