This outstanding, superbly appointed and spacious individual detached property provides imaginatively planned accommodation of particular merit enjoying a prestigious location in the exclusive 'Raikes' residential area only circa three quarters of a mile away from Skipton town centre amenities whilst excellent primary and secondary schools are also nearby.

Including underfloor gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing, a security alarm, quality fittings and fixtures, this versatile property also has the advantage of a delightful generous landscaped garden providing a very attractive feature whilst enjoying fine southerly aspects with a pleasant degree of privacy. There is also a spacious driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

Commanding fine long distance views across the valley towards countryside, this exceptional property certainly provides an exciting opportunity and is strongly recommended indeed for inspection, comprising very briefly:

A reception hall, a master bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom and there is also a study. On the first floor is a landing/hallway, a third double bedroom, a dining room (or fourth double bedroom), a house bathroom, a superbly appointed re-fitted dining kitchen, a rear entrance hall, a utility room, a spacious sitting room and a sun room with direct level access to the delightful generous rear garden which was landscaped by Chris Myers and is wildlife friendly. The front garden is planned for ease of maintenance and includes a spacious block paved private driveway offering parking for several vehicles.

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 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 home comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL
With a UPVC front entrance door including coloured and leaded sealed unit double glazing. Tiled flooring. Security alarm control. UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a sealed unit double glazed skylight window. Wall light points. Cloaks/store cupboard. Staircase to the first floor with a spindled balustrade. Built-in store cupboard under stairs. BOILER ROOM with a sealed unit double glazed skylight window, a cloaks rail and a wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler. Hot water cylinder and system.

MASTER BEDROOM
14'4" (into bay) x 13'6" With a stone mullioned UPVC sealed unit double glazed splay bay window providing long distance views on one side across the valley. Built-in double wardrobe. Matching built-in shelved cupboard. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

LUXURIOUS EN-SUITE BATHROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a deep built-in oval bath with a retractable shower, a back to wall WC, a twin hand wash basin unit with a cabinet beneath and there is also a walk-in shower cubicle with an overhead rainfall shower. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Fitted mirror, a granite worktop and a shaver point. Ladder radiator in chrome finish. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM TWO
14'6" x 13'7" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views towards countryside and Embsay Crag. Built-in shelved cupboard. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

LUXURIOUS EN-SUITE BATHROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a deep built-in oval bath having a retractable shower together with a back-to-wall WC, a hand wash basin standing on a vanity cabinet unit and there is also a walk-in shower cubicle with an overhead rainfall shower. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. Fitted mirror. Ladder radiator in chrome finish. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

STUDY
10' x 7'3" (plus recess) With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views towards countryside. Fitted cupboards, drawers and worktop surfaces. Sealed unit double glazed skylight window. Fitted book shelves. Recessed ceiling spotlights.

There is gas underfloor central heating to the entire ground floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING/HALLWAY
With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views. Spindled balustrade. Built-in cupboards. There is trap door access with a retractable ladder to a boarded loft space.

BEDROOM THREE
16' x 9'plus 12'4" x 8'4" With sealed unit double glazing providing views across the delightful large rear garden. Velux window. Range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards. Wall light points.

DINING ROOM (OR FOURTH BEDROOM)
14'4" x 12'10" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing long distance views at the front across the valley towards countryside. Double central heating radiator. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

HOUSE BATHROOM
With a quality white suite comprising a shower bath having a screen and a thermostatic shower together with a low suite WC and a hand wash basin with a vanity cabinet unit beneath. Contrasting wall tiling. Shaver point. Sun tunnels. Ladder central heating radiator. Extractor fan. Recessed ceiling spotlights and fitted spotlights.

RE-FITTED DINING KITCHEN
14'10" x 14'9" Superbly appointed with a quality range of stylish contemporary units providing cupboards, drawers and contrasting worktop surfaces. One and a half bowl Franke stainless steel sink with drainer and a pillar tap. Corner Carousel unit. Integrated larder fridge. Integrated dishwasher. Fitted Rangemaster Classic double range oven with grill and an induction hob. Fitted Rangemaster extractor hood above in a canopy. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Superb long distance views at the front across the valley towards fields, countryside, woodlands and Embsay Crag. Windows at the rear through to the sun room. Central heating radiator. Fitted display shelves. Recessed ceiling spotlights and down-lighting beneath the wall units.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL
With a multi-paned sealed unit double glazed external door providing level access to the delightful large landscaped rear garden. Velux window. Wall light points.

UTILITY ROOM
With a range of fitted cupboards. Fitted worktop surface with a tiled surround. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated freezer. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Sealed unit double glazing. Fitted spot lights.

SITTING ROOM
23'3" (into bay) x 14'4" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing to three sides including a splay bay window to the front elevation providing spectacular long distance panoramic views across the valley towards fields, countryside, woodlands, the moors and Embsay Crag. A UPVC sealed unit double glazed patio door at the rear gives access to the sun room. Two double central heating radiators. Contemporary fireplace with a living gas open coal fire.

SUN ROOM
22'2" x 10' With sealed unit double glazed roof lantern windows. Sealed unit double glazing also to two sides including matching twin French doors giving level access to the delightful large landscaped rear garden. Individually crafted stained glass windows. Laminate oak flooring.

The gas underfloor central heating system serves almost all rooms on the first floor with the main exception of the dining room and sitting room which both have conventional radiators.

OUTSIDE
The front gardens are planned for ease of maintenance with raised flower beds, bushes, small trees and a beech hedge.

A GENEROUS PRIVATE BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY
Provides parking for several vehicles.

Imaginatively landscaped by Chris Myers - the large established terraced rear garden provides a very attractive feature - including lawns, flower beds, heathers, a variety of bushes and small trees, a garden pond, stone flagging, pathways, sitting out spaces and a generous stone flagged patio which offers a very pleasant sitting out area. Fine long distance views across the valley from the upper section of the garden. Pleasant degree of privacy and fine southerly aspects. Two modern timber garden sheds. Outside tap, lighting and electricity sockets. The rear garden is wildlife friendly.

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

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.

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Tel: Skipton 799993

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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.

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