Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Ilkley

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Form an orderly queue, for arguably one of the most desirable, period properties Ben Rhydding has to offer. This delightful, 'Gentleman's country residence'. 'Red Gables' is an outstanding, individual, five-bedroom, detached, family home of exceptional character and charm. Located on the highly regarded Ben Rhydding Drive, the property offers a superb opportunity and space to be updated to suit the modern family to create an eclectic blend of the traditional grandeur with contemporary styling, thus allowing discerning purchasers the opportunity to put their own stamp on it.

Unusually for the area 'Red Gables' is constructed from red brick and retains the true grandeur and proportions, which were typical of grand homes in the Victorian era and provides superb, spacious, family, living accommodation, incorporating two elegant reception rooms plus a south facing garden room, study and family room. There is ample space and opportunity to develop a spacious, open plan living kitchen. The stunning oak panelled sitting room has delightful, south facing windows and French doors opening to the floral garden and beautiful solid oak flooring hides under the carpet. An impressive, well-proportioned formal dining room with stunning, original, ceiling, mullioned leaded bay window and solid oak flooring. The hallway retains the superb and stunning, original, period features, including archways, heavy oak balustrading, panelling, doors and not to mention the delightful, solid oak flooring, again hiding under the carpet. Further reception rooms include a study and family room, two ground floor double bedrooms are supported by a house bathroom and separate W.C.
The broad staircase leads to a most spacious landing giving access to the principal, first floor rooms to include three bedrooms, the spacious master with en-suite, and large dressing room two further bedrooms complete the first floor, making this ideal for growing families.
The property stands within the centre of spacious, private, south facing grounds including a delightful, mature, south facing, cottage style garden terrace, with a large area of level lawn ideal for relaxing or al fresco entertaining. The lawns continue around the property creating a wonderful space.
Externally there are three garages and an external room which could be converted into a gym or home office.
The location would be hard to improve upon, in this highly regarded neighbourhood and enjoying fine views over Wharfedale, yet only a few minutes' walk to the train station, primary school, Grammar School and Ilkley's many amenities .
'Red Gables' is situated in one of Ilkley's premier residential locations with other high calibre properties nearby. This is an absolute gem of a family home, the like of which rarely comes to market, so if you enjoy the café society that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep this property provides the perfect opportunity for you to create the home you would wish for and an early viewing is highly recommended.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Garden Room - Half-glazed timber French doors open into a matching red brick, built garden room, having double glazed windows and an opening glazed atrium roof, tiled flooring and inset downlighting. Giving access to:

Reception Hallway - Accessed through the garden room via a heavy wooden door. This is a stunning space for welcoming friends and family. Oak archways and pillars enhance the feeling of grandeur, leaded windows to either end allow natural light to flood in, the primary rooms are accessed through beautiful original oak doors. We understand that solid oak flooring is hidden by the carpeting.

Sitting Room - 7.6m x 5.6m (24'11" x 18'4") - Wow, this room is breath-taking, oak French doors open into this truly special and spacious sitting room. Firstly, the room has stunning oak wall panelling throughout this incorporates a carved stone original open fireplace, south facing leaded, mullioned windows with central French doors allow natural light to flood in affording access and aspects over the colourful, charming front garden. We also understand that there is solid oak flooring hidden beneath the carpet.

Dining Room - 5.4m x 5.7m (17'8" x 18'8") - A heavy, oak door opens into the second reception room of charming proportions, again with a large, leaded mullioned bay window to the rear. which ensure that natural light floods in and affords rear garden views. Original features include ceiling plasterwork and rose. A marble surround fireplace houses an electric fire. Solid oak flooring, and further oak features. This is a wonderful space and one can imagine many happy times entertaining friends and family.

Family Room - 5.7m x 4.1m (18'8" x 13'5") - The least formal of the reception rooms, having a window to the side elevation, feature brick wall housing a gas, coal effect fire. (This room could be incorporated into the kitchen to create a modern living space, subject to planning).

Kitchen - 3.6m x 3.5m (11'9" x 11'5") - A flexible kitchen space fitted with wooden fronted units having laminate worksurfaces over, housing a ceramic hob, electric oven and dishwasher and stainless-steel sink. A door gives access to a walk-in pantry. A multi-paned wooden door opens into the family room and further oak door opens to the formal dining room.

Utility & Boiler Room - A spacious utility room accessed from the kitchen with a large amount of storage, access to a boiler room with central heating boiler and pressurised water system. (We understand these are recent additions to the property and in good working order). Access to Garage.

Porch - The kitchen is accessed through a Upvc, rear porch, ideal for kicking off muddy shoes and boots after a long walk in the surrounding countryside.

Gardener's Toilet - Accessed through the porch is a useful gardener's toilet.

Bedroom Three - 5.6m x 4.4m (18'4" x 14'5") - A further great sized dual aspect room, ideal for a further bedroom, natural light floods in through the south facing leaded, mullioned window, original style radiator and carpeted flooring.

Guest Bedroom - 4.4m x 3.6m (14'5" x 11'9") - A further ground floor dual aspect double bedroom, ideal for a guest bedroom light floods in through the leaded window to the front aspect

House Bathroom - House bathroom, fully tiled with 'Grecian' style tiling, cast iron bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, traditional chrome towel radiator and original radiator. Leaded window to the rear elevation. Carpeted flooring.

Cloakroom - A separate cloakroom with low level W.C. and basin, leaded window to the rear elevation.

Study - A wonderful private study with leaded mullioned window, fitted storage, carpeted flooring and radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - One continues up the broad staircase with oak newel posts and finales from the hallway to the spacious landing with ornate cornicing. A north facing window affords ample natural light and affords views across the valley.

Master Bedroom - 4.4m x 4.1m (14'5" x 13'5") - A charming, spacious, master bedroom with windows affording views to the iconic Ilkley moors, an absolute haven of peace and calm with ample room in which to relax.

Dressing Room - 5.2m x 3.7m (17'0" x 12'1") - A separate large dressing area, with fitted wardrobes, further increases this private space.

En-Suite Bathroom - A large separate en-suite bathroom, with ample space to put your own stamp on it to create a wonderful private space.

Bedroom Two - 4.5m x 4.2m (14'9" x 13'9") - A further spacious, dual aspect, double bedroom with windows overlooking Ilkley Moor and the Wharfe Valley. Original style radiator This is a charming space.

Bedroom Four - 4.6m x 1.9m (15'1" x 6'2") - A further room with the opportunity to convert into a youngster's bedroom with en-suite.

Loft Space - 7.7m x 6.4m (25'3" x 20'11") - A door gives access to a large galleried space above the formal sitting room, it looks as if at one time this room was vaulted to the roof with a gallery to one side. Should you wish this area may be possible to reinstate (subject to planning)

Outside -

Driveway Parking - A driveway accessed by a private lane from Ben Rhydding Drive with parking for several cars and access to the three garages.

Garaging - The property benefits from three garages all with up and over doors, ideal for those with a car collection or similar.

Gym Or Office - 5.5m x 2.8m (18'0" x 9'2") - A further space that is very flexible which can be utilised as a gym, home office or workshop.

Gardens - Well, what can I say - a most charming, private, cottage style garden of which Capability Brown would have been proud. To the front of the property the garden has tall hedging, creating total privacy. A flagged patio is an ideal spot to sit and relax in the sunshine or entertain friends. Laid mainly to lawns, bounded by hedging affording total privacy, the side garden sweeps round to the north facing rear.
The front lawn is bordered by mature cottage style, flower beds, creating a riot of colour, enjoyed by a host of British butterflies and boasts a handful of specimen trees. A pathway is flanked by delightful, ornate borders and patio areas adjacent to the house are ideal for a period of quiet contemplation. This is the most perfect, private space.

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Property Ref: 53199_30730586

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