Parklands, Ilkley

3 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Ilkley

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A well presented, three-bedroom, detached house in a highly regarded location in Ben Rhydding. This wonderful property is ideally positioned on a generous plot close to all the amenities in Ben Rhydding and within walking distance of Ilkley town centre, excellent schools and train station.

One has the possibility, subject to planning, to extend this property to create a spacious family home, (many properties on Parklands have been sympathetically extended) or simply to purchase as a charming, three-bedroom home - the choice is yours. Originally built for his own occupation, the builder of Parklands chose a special, generous plot, commanding a central location and enjoying uninterrupted, south facing views to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks to the front elevation and benefitting from a spacious garden to the rear with long distance views towards Middleton. One enters the property through a double-glazed porch - an ideal spot to kick off shoes and boots, then on through an original door with charming, leaded side window into a good-sized hallway with original coving and picture rail with a useful cloakroom located under the stairs. A spacious sitting room has a feature brick working fireplace and a south facing, bay window commanding stunning views to the spectacular Cow and Calf and allowing the natural light to flood in. The dining room has delightful proportions with deep coving, picture rail and feature 1930s fireplace with timber surround and cast-iron fireplace. A picture window affords delightful views across the valley. A glazed, multi-panel door opens from the hallway into the recently fitted, contemporary kitchen. A door to the side of the property gives access to the garden. The charming, original staircase leads to the first floor with leaded window. The spacious master bedroom has a bay window affording natural light and the wonderful Cow and Calf views. There is a further double bedroom and a single, all served by a contemporary house bathroom. Outside, a driveway leads to the attached single garage with up and over door. This property has tremendous curb appeal with charming proportions and an area of mature garden to the front. The piece de la resistance is the large, enclosed garden to the rear with a large raised decked terrace, areas of lawn and patios all bound by mature borders. This is an absolute gem of an opportunity, 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 is just absolutely perfect and an early viewing is highly recommended.
Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt, open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits. Ilkley boasts an excellent, wide range of high class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities which include the Ilkley lido pool and sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes' commute) providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
The immaculately presented accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - A UPVC double-glazed entrance porch with tiled floor is an ideal spot to kick off shoes and boots after a long walk in the surrounding countryside.

Hallway - One enters the property through a heavy, original, timber door. A delightful, original, glazed, leaded, side window has been retained. The bright and spacious hallway has original coving and picture rail and is a great spot to welcome friends and family. Carpeting and radiator. Carpeted staircase leads to the first floor.

Cloakroom - A useful cloakroom has been created under the stairs with a modern style suite consisting of a white corner basin and a low-level w/c. Carpeted flooring, radiator and original, leaded, stained-glass window encapsulated in a UPVC double-glazed frame.

Lounge - 5.60 max x 3.60 (18'4" max x 11'9") - A spacious and well-proportioned sitting room having a large, UPVC, double-glazed, south facing bay window to the front elevation allowing the light to flood in and affording uninterrupted Cow and Calf Views. One's eyes are drawn to a feature, antique brick working fireplace housing an open fire, just the ticket to keep the winter chill at bay. Features include wooden beams and timbers to the chimney breast. Carpeted flooring and two radiators.

Dining Room - 3.60 x 3.60 (11'9" x 11'9") - A tremendous, well-proportioned room having ample space for a large, family dining table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining friends and family. Original features include deep cornicing, picture rail and a charming 1930's fire surround housing a black, cast iron grate standing on a black hearth. UPVC, double-glazed French doors with two side panels afford stunning Wharfe Valley views and open out onto a large, decked terrace lending itself well to al fresco dining in the summer months. A further UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation enhances the bright atmosphere. Carpeted flooring and radiators.

Kitchen - 3.50 x 2.60 (11'5" x 8'6") - A recently installed, contemporary kitchen comprising a range of Shaker style base and wall cupboards with complementary, black, laminate work surface over and laminate splashback. A stainless-steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer and monobloc tap sits underneath a UPVC double-glazed window affording a stunning view across the valley towards Middleton. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a black, ceramic, induction hob with glass splashback. A useful, deep cupboard houses the Baxi central heating boiler and a tumble drier. Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating. Tall, ladder radiator, downlighting and under pelmet lighting. A UPVC double-glazed door with opaque, double-glazed door gives access to steps leading down to the rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - A carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor landing. An original, obscure, glazed, leaded window encapsulated in UPVC double-glazing allows the light to flood in. Access to all the principal rooms. Loft access.

Master Bedroom - 5.70 max x 3.30 (18'8" max x 10'9") - A spacious, double room to the front elevation benefitting from a south facing, bay window with long distance views up to the iconic Cow and Calf Rocks - what a sight to wake up to every morning! Fitted with a range of light wood, fitted wardrobes, drawers and matching bedside tables. Carpeted flooring, downlighting and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.60 x 3.60 (11'9" x 11'9") - A further spacious, double bedroom to the rear elevation with a UPVC, double glazed window affording stunning views across the Wharfe Valley. Carpeted flooring and radiator. Fitted wardrobes and shelving.

Bedroom Three - 2.50 x 2.40 (8'2" x 7'10") - A good-sized, single room with ample space for a single bed or alternatively suited to a home office. A UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation affords wonderful views. Carpeting and radiator.

House Bathroom - A good-sized, contemporary style house bathroom comprising a large, deep fill bath with chrome taps, a separate, large shower cubicle with mains thermostatic shower with separate hand held shower and a modern, wall hung washbasin with chrome mixer tap and mirrored cupboard over. Fully tiled with white tiling and accent border tiles. UPVC double-glazed window with obscure glazing. Dark grey, ceramic floor tiles with underfloor heating. Downlighting.

Separate W/C - Low-level w/c with UPVC double-glazed window having obscure glazing.

Outside -

Garage & Driveway - An attached single garage with up and over door and power stands at the end of the tarmacadam driveway providing storage and parking. There is space for one car.

Garden - The property sits well back on its plot affording space to the front for a charming, level area of lawn with mature planting and borders. A wrought iron gate opens onto a pathway leading to the front entrance porch and privacy is maintained by manicured hedging.
A door gives access to a useful coal store under the house at side and another smaller door under the house at the back creates further storage.
The spacious, rear garden is an absolute delight and is an ideal spot just to sit and relax and enjoy al fresco entertaining. Having areas of level lawn bounded by mature planting and hedging. There is so much to see - a green house to potter in, a pond for the kids to find tadpoles in and a small stream. The views from the raised deck towards Middleton are also delightful.

Utilities & Services - The property benefits from mains drainage, gas and electricity.
Ultrafast Broadband is shown on the Ofcom website to be available to this property.
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We are required by HMRC to undertake Anti Money Laundering checks on all prospective buyers once the purchase price and terms have been agreed. The non refundable cost payable by the successful buyer is £42 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer.
We will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. We will also request proof of funding. Please note that the property will not be marked as SSTC (sold subject to contract) until the checks have been satisfactorily completed so we therefore ask buyers for their prompt cooperation so that there is no delay.
An invoice will be issued to you once the sale has been agreed to be paid by bank transfer to Harrison Robinson.

Property Ref: 34908915

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