WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN a charming, four-bedroomed, Victorian, detached home benefitting from the peace and tranquillity of this prime Ben Rhydding location whilst being within close walking distance of amenities including several highly regarded primary schools and the outstanding Ilkley Grammar School, not to mention the train station.

This characterful home provides spacious and flexible living accommodation with great potential for further enhancement. The property benefits from a large south facing garden with lawn and mature trees. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a generous 'snug' with lovely bay window overlooking the garden and a dining kitchen which opens into a spacious study area with delightful views across the valley. This continues into a spacious sitting room with tremendous ceiling height and a fabulous stone fireplace housing a log burning stove. The master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a cloakroom and further generous entrance hall with access to a useful utility/storeroom complete the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor one finds two double bedrooms with views over the garden, a single bedroom and the modern house bathroom. The property also enjoys pleasant gardens to the front with far reaching views to the North and ample driveway parking.
Ben Rhydding has good local amenities including various shops, a primary school, church and train station. The renowned Wheatley Arms Pub offers good food and hostelry. Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away and offers more comprehensive shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, two theatres, library and boutique cinema. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages including Ilkley Grammar School and three sought after public schools, which are all within a short drive. There are excellent sporting and recreational facilities. Situated within the heart of the Wharfe Valley, surrounded by the famous Moors to the south and the River Wharfe to the north, Ilkley is regarded as an ideal base for the Leeds/Bradford commute. Leeds Bradford international airport is only approximately 8 miles away. This is a very flexible and exciting property within easy walking distance of Ben Rhydding train station and excellent schools.
With UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING, GAS CENTRAL HEATING and approximate room sizes the property comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Hall - A sturdy, timber entrance door with two opaque glazed panels and transom light over opens into a spacious hall - a great spot to greet friends and family. Original doors and the lovely, oak balustrade of the carpeted, return staircase immediately convey the character of this wonderful home, believed to date back to 1890. A stripped, wooden floor, picture rail and coving add to the characterful feel. A UPVC double-glazed window allows for ample natural light. A useful under stairs cupboard provides great storage.

Cloakroom - A well presented cloakroom with low-level w/c and small basin. Half-tiled in attractive, mosaic tiles. Stripped wooden floor, A window lets in ample natural light.

Snug - 4.67m x 3.81 (15'3" x 12'5") - A great-sized, second reception room where the charm and character of this lovely home continues. A bay window affords a pleasant view of the rear, south facing garden and allows an abundance of light to flood in, enhanced by a further window to the side elevation. A tiled fireplace draws the eye flanked by original, wooden, fitted cupboards to one alcove. Picture rail, coving, carpeting and two radiators. Currently used as a study, there is a built-in desk overlooking the garden.

Dining Kitchen - 6.45m x 2.74m (21'1" x 8'11") - A good-sized dining kitchen fitted with Shaker style, wooden, base and wall cupboards with stainless-steel bar handles and granite worksurface over. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and an electric oven with five-ring gas hob over and stainless-steel splashback with large chimney hood and extractor. Space for a tall fridge/freezer. Striking, blue, ceramic wall tiles and neutral, ceramic floor tiles. A one and a half bowl, stainless-steel sink and drainer with monobloc tap sits underneath a large window overlooking the south facing, rear garden. A further window to the front elevation and a window into the adjacent study area accentuates the light atmosphere. A side rear entrance door with two opaque, glazed panels and transom light over gives access onto the patio and garden. Downlighting and radiator. Room for a dining table.

Study Area - 4.8m x 4.06m max (15'8" x 13'3" max) - The stripped, wooden floor continues into this useful space, currently serving as a study area with ample room for several pieces of furniture. Two very large windows give this space a very light and airy feel. Delightful views across the valley. A further window to the rear affords a view over the garden. Radiator. A few steps down from the study area lead into:

Bedroom One - 3.98m x 3.29m (13'0" x 10'9") - A good-sized, double bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes and cupboards and offering charming views across the valley through two large windows to the front elevation. Stripped, wooden floor and radiators.

En-Suite - An en-suite shower room comprising of a white suite including a shower cubicle with mains thermostatic shower and sliding glazed door, a square basin with monobloc tap sitting on an antique washstand and a low-level w/c. Attractive, pale blue metro tiling to the walls. Chrome, ladder towel radiator, downlighting and extractor. Window with opaque glazing.

Lounge - 5.78m x 5.13m (18'11" x 16'9") - Wow - an incredible space of wonderful proportions! This is a wonderful environment for the family to congregate in all seasons. Benefitting from very large, picture windows overlooking the lovely, rear garden, it would be easy to keep an eye on the children whilst they play. This would certainly be an ideal, cosy spot to enjoy during the cooler months with a large, log burning stove taking pride of place. The dramatic stone fireplace surrounding it creates a great, focal point. With pine panelling to the walls and ceiling, this is reminiscent of a ski lodge and has such a wonderful ambiance and charm all of its own! Fitted, floor to ceiling bookshelves, carpeting, radiator and spotlights. Substantial, sliding, double-glazed doors into:

Entrance Hall - This spacious hall, filled with light, offers entrance to the property from the driveway through a half-glazed entrance door and is a great spot to kick off boots and shoes after a long walk in the surrounding countryside. Practical, tiled floor and traditional style radiator. Ample room to hang coats and store shoes. Door into:

Utility - 3.1m x 2.79m (10'2" x 9'1") - A good-sized store room including a half-mezzanine storage level, which also houses the washing machine and drier.

First Floor - A carpeted return staircase with UPVC double-glazed side window gives access to a good-sized, carpeted landing.

Bedroom Two - 3.94m x 3.61m (12'11" x 11'10") - This is a great-sized, double bedroom. Dual aspect, windows to the side and rear elevation allow for ample natural light with the latter affording a lovely view of the rear garden. Picture rail, coving, carpeting and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.6m x 2.92m (11'9" x 9'6") - A small, double room or large single, this again offers a view of the rear garden. Built-in cupboard, picture rail and loft access.

Bedroom Four - 3.20m x 2.96m (10'5" x 9'8") - A single bedroom with room for a cabin bed and desk and wardrobe. Painted floorboards and radiator. A good-sized window lets the light flood in.

House Bathroom - Fitted with a white suite consisting of a bath with mains thermostatic shower over and glazed shower screen, a pedestal basin with traditional style taps and a low-level w/c. Fully tiled around the bath and half-tiled around the rest of the room in attractive, metro tiles. Chrome, ladder, towel radiator, downlighting and rubber floor tiles. A cupboard houses the Baxi central heating boiler whilst also providing storage for towels. Window with opaque glazing.

Outside -

Garden - The 'jewel in the crown' is the expansive, south facing, rear garden - this is a wonderland for children! Nature abundant with lawn and mature trees, there is plenty of space to play whilst the adults sit and relax on the paved patio area. Borders with established planting and even an area to grow produce, not to mention a newly installed greenhouse for the green fingered amongst us! A large, secure shed provides great storage for bicycles. The pretty front garden with lawn, shrubs and trees provides privacy and offers a further place to sit and catch the sun with a cup of tea. A wrought iron gate opens onto a path with steps leading up to the front entrance door. To the side of the property is a driveway shared with the neighbouring property. It provides ample space to park several vehicles.