This is a gem of a property, occupying a delightful position in the heart of Ilkley town centre and enjoying stunning, far-reaching views of Ilkley Moor. Offering two bedroomed accommodation and a fabulous open plan living space, this lovely apartment is situated on the first floor of a handsome, stone built property and benefits from its own outdoor space. An early viewing is highly recommended.
This lovely apartment is located on the first floor of a handsome, stone, detached, double fronted property and incorporates a lounge with log burning stove, which enjoys spectacular views across Ilkley and towards Ilkley Moor. This bright and airy living space leads into a generous. modern dining kitchen, creating an open plan feel, which lends itself perfectly to entertaining family and friends. There is a good-sized, double bedroom with stylish, bespoke, fitted wardrobes, benefitting from the same superb views and a single bedroom, also with fitted wardrobes, both supported by a modern house bathroom. A loft space accessed via a pull-down timber ladder is currently used for storage and as a small office area. The apartment benefits from its own outside space to the front elevation with room for garden furniture, providing yet a further opportunity to soak in the lovely aspect of the charming buildings on Church Street and the wonderful Ilkley Moor backdrop.
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, caf�s, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and boutique 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. The Yorkshire Dales and National Park is less than six miles from Ilkley.
With ELECTRIC HEATING, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING and approximate room sizes, this fabulous property comprises as follows:
Ground Floor -
Communal Entrance - The property is approached via a paved pathway leading to the smart, communal, front entrance door having decorative, lead effect, glazed panels. This opens into a communal stairwell with ceramic floor tiles and a short flight of stairs leads to the first floor landing with access to only two apartments.
First Floor -
Lounge - 4.9 x 3.3 (16'0" x 10'9") - The entrance door opens into a light and airy, spacious lounge with ample room for a sofa and armchair. The stunning view from the large, UPVC, double-glazed window to the front elevation immediately beckons - what a fabulous aspect overlooking the green with wonderful views towards the charming buildings on Church Street including the Victorian Arcade and the magnificent Ilkley Moor backdrop. A log burning stove is a lovely, focal point. Ceiling coving, downlighting, carpeting and wall-mounted, Dimplex, electric heater. A good-sized, built-in cupboard provides useful storage. The feeling of space is enhanced by the lounge being open plan into:
Dining Kitchen - 4 x 3 (13'1" x 9'10") - A spacious dining kitchen in a lovely, contemporary style fitted with cream, high gloss, base and wall units with stainless-steel bar handles and complementary block wood effect, laminate work surface over. Integrated appliances, newly installed within the last three years, include a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a stainless-steel, electric oven with a black, ceramic hob over with stainless-steel splashback and stainless-steel chimney hood and extractor over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. A stainless-steel sink with monobloc tap and drainer sits beneath a large, UPVC, double-glazed window affording a pleasant view over the rear gardens and allotments beyond. Wall-mounted, Dimplex electric heater, coving, downlighting and extractor fan. Tile effect, laminate flooring. There is room for a good-sized dining table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining friends and family.
Bedroom One - 3.4 x 3 (11'1" x 9'10") - A good-sized, double bedroom benefitting from stylish, contemporary, fitted wardrobes. A UPVC, double-glazed window offers a fabulous view over Ilkley and towards the spectacular Ilkley Moor. Carpeting, downlighting and wall mounted, Dimplex, electric heater.
Bedroom Two - 3 x 1.8 (9'10" x 5'10") - A single bedroom to the rear elevation affording a pleasant, leafy view through the UPVC, double-glazed window. Benefitting from the same, stylish, contemporary, fitted wardrobes as those of Bedroom One. Carpeting, downlighting and wall-mounted, Dimplex, electric heater.
Bathroom - A modern house bathroom fitted with a white, three-piece suite comprising of a panel bath with wall-mounted shower attachment over and glazed screen, a pedestal washbasin with chrome mixer tap and a low-level w/c. Fully tiled round the bath and tiled to half-height around the washbasin in neutral, ceramic wall tiles. Complementary, tile effect, laminate flooring. A UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation allows for ample natural light. Chrome, ladder, electric, towel radiator, downlighting and extractor fan. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder.
Loft Space - Access via a fitted, pull-down, timber ladder to a boarded and insulated loft space with power and lighting, which the vendors currently use for storage and a small office space.
Outside - The apartment benefits from its own outdoor space, which comprises of a good-sized, decked area with an established border of colourful planting. There is ample room for some outside furniture and further pots, making this a lovely environment in which to sit and relax and enjoy a wonderful view across the green towards the charming, stone buildings on Church Street and the magnificent Ilkley Moor beyond. A timber shed provides useful storage, and a small paved area houses the bins with space for a log store.
Tenure - This is a leasehold property and we understand that the lease is 999 years from 1966 and that there is a peppercorn rent payable of 5 pence per annum.
Parking - Parking is by means of a Zone C Parking Permit.
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