A truly outstanding, superbly appointed and beautifully presented traditional 1930's semi-detached house providing family-sized accommodation of particular merit enjoying a prestigious elevated position in the highly sought after and exclusive 'Raikes' area of Skipton, close to open countryside whilst only approximately two thirds of a mile away from High Street shops, amenities, and services. Excellent reputable primary and secondary schooling are also within easy walking distance.

This superior home includes the advantage of gas central heating together with UPVC sealed unit double glazing throughout, quality fittings and fixtures, private parking, and generous well maintained gardens. Strongly recommended for internal inspection in order to be fully appreciated, the well equipped accommodation provides very briefly:

A covered entrance. A reception hall. A sitting room with bow window enjoying fine views. Living room and a fitted modern dining kitchen with quality built-in appliances. A downstairs WC and utility room. On the first floor there are three well planned bedrooms. Shower room with a contemporary two piece suite and a separate matching WC. There is also a second floor attic room including a velux window and staircase access. To the front of the property is a well proportioned, established garden including a private driveway to the integral garage. The generous, mature and intelligently landscaped rear garden provides a very appealing feature, enjoying sunny southerly aspects.

The incredibly 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 Castle and Church 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 cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of popular 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the United Kingdom.

Surely providing an exciting opportunity, this family sized home also enjoys wonderful long distance views and is described in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ARCHED COVERED ENTRANCE
With attractive mosaic tiled flooring and matching approach, also including stone flagging.

RECEPTION HALL
Composite front entrance door. UPVC and leaded sealed unit double glazed windows having matching top lights. Double central heating radiator. Delft shelves. Staircase off to the first floor. Deep built-in cloaks/store place under the stairs. Fitted carpets.

FRONT SITTING ROOM
15'8" (into bay) x 12'2" With stone mullioned UPVC sealed unit double glazed semi-circular bow window having matching leaded loft lights. Ceiling cornices. Picture rails. Double central heating radiator. Elegant contemporary Portuguese limestone feature fireplace with living gas pebble effect fire and matching hearth.

LIVING ROOM
15'8" x 12'2" (both maximum) UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio doors to the rear garden. Double central heating radiator. Wall light points. Dado rails. Ceiling cornices. Feature fireplace with carved light oak surround, marble interior, matching hearth and living gas open coal style fire. Fitted carpets.

MODERN DINING KITCHEN
16' x 11'8" (both maximum) Comprehensive range of fitted base and wall cupboard and drawer units in an oak style finish incorporating granite worktop surfaces. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with matching drainer. Neutral ceramic wall tiles. Built-in Neff oven and grill. Built-in Neff microwave. Five ring gas hob having Neff extractor canopy above it. Integrated fridge/freezer. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Built-in floor to ceiling original pine chest of drawers and glazed display cabinet. Double central heating radiator. Traditional partly multi-paned side entrance door. UPVC sealed unit double glazing.

DOWNSTAIRS WC
Two piece white suite comprising low suite WC and a small hand wash basin. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window incorporating privacy glass.

UTILITY ROOM
9'7" x 5'3" Laminated worktop surface appointed with stainless steel sink having matching drainer. Plumbing and floor space for an automatic washing machine and separate dryer. Central heating radiator. Extractor fan. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window. Fine long distance views. Pedestrian door leading to the integral garage.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views. Fitted carpets.

BEDROOM ONE
11'8" x 10'9" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed semi-circular bow window including matching leaded top lights. Superb long distance views towards the hills, moors and surrounding countryside. Central heating radiator. Deep walk-in wardrobe. Fitted wardrobe and matching shelved cupboard including dressing mirrors. Fitted carpets.

BEDROOM TWO
13' x 12' With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing fine views across attractive gardens. Double central heating radiator. Fitted carpets.

BEDROOM THREE
8'2" (maximum) x 6'9" UPVC sealed unit double glazing including matching leaded top lights. Superb long distance views towards the hills, moors and surrounding countryside. Central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobe with cupboard above and matching fitted chest of drawers.

SHOWER ROOM
With two piece white suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure having screen and two further thermostatic showerheads and splash-back wall panels, together with pedestal hand wash basin. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also floor tiling. UPVC sealed unit double glazing incorporating privacy glass. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Shaver point. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Built-in cupboard housing the Worcester Bosch gas combination central heating boiler.

SEPARATE MATCHING WC
With low suite WC. UPVC sealed unit double glazing incorporating privacy glass. Half height contrasting wall tiling and also floor tiling.

SECOND FLOOR

ATTIC ROOM
15'3" x 13'4" (both maximum) With staircase access from the first floor landing. Pine spindled stair rails and matching balustrade. Velux window. Pine features. Roof void store cupboard. Built-in wardrobe with access to roof void storage.

OUTSIDE
There are well proportioned established front gardens including mulched beds, colourful flowerbeds, a holly hedge, a rockery, bushes and a private block paved driveway leading to the:

INTEGRAL GARAGE
18' x 9' Traditional up/over garage door, light, power, windows and pedestrian rear door to and from the utility room.

Generously proportioned mature and landscaped rear garden providing a very appealing feature, enjoying southerly aspects whilst including lawn, flowerbeds, an attractive variety of bushes, a large greenhouse, a gardener's shed, three vegetable/fruit plots, an established sycamore tree and an ivy clad crab apple tree together with a stone flagged pathway and two stone flagged patio areas providing delightful sitting out space.

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.

Ref: MGLEDHILL25325

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