4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

A characterful, four bedroom detached, dormer bungalow occupying a delightful, large, level plot with dining kitchen, two bedrooms on the ground floor, recently built utility room and fabulous, long distance views. Situated on the leafy Belmont Road in the heart of Ben Rhydding, close to schools and train station, this is an exciting opportunity for a family or couple.

On the ground floor one finds a spacious, welcoming entrance hall giving access to a light and airy, living dining kitchen, comfortable lounge with bay window, two, double bedrooms, both having original fireplaces, and a three-piece house bathroom. The current owners have recently added a utility room / W.C. to the rear of the carport, accessed from the garden. To the first floor there are two, dual aspect, double bedrooms enjoying wonderful views, storage cupboards on the landing area and a three-piece shower room. Outside the property enjoys a large, level lawned garden to the rear with timber sheds, greenhouse and patio areas providing space for outdoor furniture and alfresco dining. To the front the house is well set back with a well stocked foregarden, two gravelled driveways and a carport.
Ben Rhydding has good local amenities including various shops, a primary school, church and train station. The newly refurbished Wheatley Arms Pub offers good food and hostelry. Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away and offers more comprehensive shops, restaurants, cafes and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, playhouse and library. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages including Ilkley Grammar School. 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 commuter. A regular train service runs from Ben Rhydding to both cities in around 30 minutes.
With GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING THROUGHOUT and RECENTLY INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS and with approximate room sizes the property comprises:

Ground Floor -

Porch - The uPVC, glazed entrance door is approached via a paved pathway leading to a covered entrance porch.

Reception Hall - One enters into a particularly spacious entrance hall with solid wood flooring, radiator and picture rail. Original timber doors open into the lounge, two bedrooms, three-piece bathroom and living dining kitchen. A return, carpeted staircase with beautiful, solid wood balustrading leads to the first floor of the property. High ceilings accentuate the feeling of space. This is a most welcoming area, ideal for greeting family and friends.

Lounge - 4.5 x 4.4 (14'9" x 14'5") - A charming lounge with double glazed bay window to the front elevation, continuation of the solid wood flooring and two radiators. Picture rail coving, high ceilings. An gas stove sits on a marble hearth with timber surround creating a delightful, focal feature to this room. An additional, double glazed window to the side of the property allows further, natural light.

Living Dining Kitchen - 7.1 x 4.1 (23'3" x 13'5") - A great sized, living dining kitchen, the hub of the home, with large, double glazed windows enjoying lovely views over the garden and allowing a good degree of natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of stone coloured cabinetry with stainless steel handles, complementary worksurfaces and upstands and a range of integrated appliances including electric oven, microwave, four ring gas hob with extractor over and space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. A one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap sits beneath a large window to the rear. There is a recently fitted bay window in the dining area to the side elevation, three radiators and solid wood flooring. A half glazed, uPVC door leads out to the garden. There is ample room for a family dining table making this a most sociable space.

Bathroom - A three-piece house bathroom with low level W.C., pedestal handbasin with traditional style chrome taps, tiled splashback, wall mirror and panel bath with thermostatic shower and chrome taps. Obscure, double glazed window to rear, vinyl flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.7 x 3.3 (12'1" x 10'9") - A lovely double bedroom to the front of the house with carpeted flooring, newly installed, double glazed window and radiator. Original fireplace to one corner adding to the character feel.

Bedroom Four - 3.6 x 3.0 (11'9" x 9'10") - A good sized room to the rear of the house with recently installed, double glazed window overlooking the garden, carpeted flooring and radiator. Again, an original fireplace to one corner adds to the character of this room.

W.C / Utility Room - 2.7 x 1.8 (8'10" x 5'10") - A well appointed utility room accessed from the garden via a half glazed, uPVC door with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer beneath a worksurface with stainless steel sink and drainer and chrome mixer tap. A handy addition is a gardener's loo, there is an electric wall heater, vinyl flooring and extractor. Obscure, double glazed window, wall mounted, solar panel controls. A uPVC door leads through to the carport.

First Floor -

Landing - A return, carpeted staircase with tall, double glazed window to the half landing and attractive, solid timber balustrading and handrail leads to the first floor of the property. Doors open into two double bedrooms and a shower room. There is ample under eaves storage on the landing.

Bedroom One - 6.5 x 3.0 (21'3" x 9'10") - A delightful, dual aspect double bedroom with carpeted flooring, radiator and double glazed windows enjoying fabulous, long distance views. There is ample room for bedroom furniture and great under eaves storage.

Bedroom Two - 5.2 x 4.4 (17'0" x 14'5") - A second, dual aspect, double bedroom, currently arranged as a home office, with carpeted flooring, radiator and delightful, far reaching views.

Wc / Shower Room - With low-level W.C., traditional style, pedestal handbasin with chrome taps, tiled splashback and mirror fronted vanity cupboard over. Shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, waterproof boarding to walls and folding, glazed screen. Double glazed windows enjoy a delightful view to the rear. Extractor, chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail. Recessed cupboards providing storage.

Outside -

Garden - The property occupies a substantial, level plot and enjoys a fabulous, lawned, rear garden with a wide range of mature shrubs, trees and plants, greenhouse, and two, timber sheds providing storage. Paved patio areas are perfect for alfresco dining and relaxing and there is ample space for comfortable outdoor furniture. Paved pathways to both sides of the property lead round to the drives and carport.
To the front elevation the property is well set back behind low stone walling with mature shrubs and plants. The current owners have recently added solar panels to the property.

Carport - A useful carport provides covered, off road parking.

Driveway Parking - The house benefits from two, gravelled driveways to the front.

Utilities And Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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