Craiglands Park, Ilkley

3 Bedroom Link Detached House for sale in Ilkley

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This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique, stone built, three bedroom property, originating from outbuildings associated with the neighbouring Craiglands Hotel. This charming property occupies a fantastic setting in a quiet cul-de-sac with direct access from the rear, south facing garden onto the famous Ilkley Moor and yet lies within close proximity of Ilkley's many and varied amenities.

Nestled at the head of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property stands within a mature plot with much of the garden having a southerly aspect. This characterful home enjoys stunning, moorland views with a charming, solid timber gate set into a dry stone wall giving direct access onto Ilkley Moor. A large, open-plan kitchen living dining area with vaulted ceiling, exposed stone work and timbers and an elegant stone fireplace housing a log burning stove certainly has the wow factor and is supported by two separate garden rooms designed to make the most of this most idyllic aspect. Two double bedrooms, one en-suite and the house bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Stairs lead from the spacious hallway to a third double bedroom - ideal for a teenager or family guests with exposed timbers and Velux windows affording ample natural light. Externally the property benefits from an integral garage, block paved driveway and wrap around, south facing, private garden.
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 and cinema. 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.

If you enjoy the wonderful, moorland walks that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep, then an early viewing is highly recommended. With GAS CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE-GLAZING and with approximate room sizes, the accommodation comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway - A composite door gives access into the spacious and welcoming entrance hall and one immediately senses the charm of this characterful property. A tall window to the front elevation makes for a bright atmosphere. Practical, wooden flooring gives way to a short carpeted staircase with timber spindle balustrade, which leads up to a most useful and flexible, carpeted space. With room for several items of furniture, this could serve as a study area or simply a relaxing spot in which to curl up in an armchair with a good book. Dado rail, picture rail, coving and radiator. A large storage cupboard houses the boiler and consumer unit and provides plentiful underfloor storage. A large, walk in cloakroom provides a hanging rail for coats and useful fitted shelving with carpeting, downlighting and radiator. A further walk-in cupboard has previously been used as a utility room and a cloakroom/w.c. and has retained a small handbasin. In its current form, this is yet another useful storage facility.

Living Dining Kitchen - 7.1 max x 6.7 max (23'3" max x 21'11" max) - A half-glazed door opens into the heart of this unique home - a wonderful open plan area, which certainly has the wow factor. A vaulted ceiling enhances the tremendous feeling of space and the blend of exposed stone work, beams and trusses along with solid wood flooring ensures the characterful charm of this superb reception room. The kitchen area with fitted base and wall units benefits from solid wood worksurfaces with practical splashback tiling and ceramic tiled floor. Integrated appliances include a stainless-steel electric oven with four-burner gas hob and extractor over. Stainless-steel one and a half bowl sink with drainer and monobloc tap. A pair of tall windows allow the natural light to flood in and afford a pleasant view to the front of the property. A breakfast bar is a great spot to sit and enjoy a coffee. The dining area with stripped wooden flooring has ample room for a large, family dining table and the carpeted seating area benefits from an elegant, stone fireplace housing a large, Esse wood burning stove. This is a fabulous environment in which to entertain or simply relax with family. Tall windows in the dining area allow further light to flood in whilst a large window to the rear accentuates the bright atmosphere and affords a stunning moorland view. Velux windows are further source of natural light and not forgetting several charming circular windows, which are a delightful touch of character. Three radiators.

Garden Room One - 3.3 x 2.4 (10'9" x 7'10") - Sliding doors from the reception space open into a spacious garden room/conservatory and one's eyes are immediately drawn to the spectacular moorland view. Tiled floor, radiator and a single door leads onto a path leading to the patio and garden. This must be the most lovely spot to sit and relax whilst absorbing the stunning vista and changing seasons.

Garden Room Two - 3.4 x 1.9 (11'1" x 6'2") - A glazed door from the living area opens into a second good-sized garden room affording further breathtaking views of Ilkley Moor and benefitting from oak flooring and French doors leading out onto the charming, rear garden, with direct access onto the moor.

Master Bedroom - 4.0 x 2.6 (13'1" x 8'6") - A short flight of carpeted stairs from the hallway gives access to the Master bedroom, a spacious, bright and airy double bedroom with light flooding in through a south facing window affording wonderful aspects of Ilkley Moor. Carpeted flooring and radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom - The en-suite shower room comprises a quadrant corner shower with sliding glazed doors, tiled surround and thermostatic mains shower, a low-level w/c and a wall-mounted washbasin with chrome mixer tap and glass splashback. Tiled flooring and glass block tiles to the wall between the bedroom and en-suite which allow the natural light to flow through. Fitted, glass fronted storage cupboard, mirror and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 2.9 x 2.6 (9'6" x 8'6") - A further double bedroom with carpeted flooring, coving, radiator and stunning, south facing aspects over Ilkley Moor.

House Bathroom - The tiled house bathroom comprises a panel bath with traditional style taps, mains shower over and glazed screen, a low-level w/c and a pedestal washbasin with traditional style taps. A timber framed, double-glazed window with obscure glazing allows for ample natural light. Laminate flooring and radiator. Fully tiled around the bath and w/c and tiling to half height elsewhere.

First Floor - A short flight of return stairs with carpeting and continuation of the timber, spindle balustrade leads to Bedroom Three. A large window on the half-landing and further Velux windows above allow the natural light to flood in from the south facing elevation.

Bedroom Three - 5.4 x 4.5 max (17'8" x 14'9" max) - This would be the perfect room for a teenager with a fitted raised bed with cupboards below. Velux rooflights afford ample natural light. Carpeted flooring and two radiators. A large under eaves cupboard provides additional useful storage.

Outside -

Garage - A generous, single garage with recently fitted bi-fold doors with opaque glazing. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble drier. A single rear door with practical external, recently fitted canopy over opens onto some steps leading up to the rear garden.

Garden - The principal garden area lies to the rear, south facing aspect and is bound by a stone wall with a charming, tall, arched,timber gate providing direct moorland access. The garden wraps around to the east facing elevation and a path enables one to walk round to the front of the property. The block paved driveway provides parking and a short flight of steps with wrought iron railings leads up to a covered patio area just in front of the main entrance door with room for a table and chairs - a great spot to sit and relax with a morning coffee.

Utilities & Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electric and drainage. The Broadband Ofcom website indicates that Superfast broadband is available to the property. Please check broadband speeds and mobile 'phone coverage here.

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Property Ref: 53199_33041112

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