Clifton Terrace, ILKLEY

A charming and immaculately presented, three double bedroom, Victorian terraced property close to the centre of Ilkley with off street parking with EV charger and pretty, south west facing garden. With a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary styling this is a very appealing, family home which will not hang around for long.

Set back from the road, the attractive cobbled forecourt provides off street parking and a Yorkshire stone path leads to steps up to the front door, opening into a bright and spacious entrance hall with solid oak flooring. On stepping into the superbly presented sitting room one is immediately appreciative of the wonderful proportions of this room and the wealth of character features successfully blended with some lovely, contemporary touches. The large, double glazed timber window to the front elevation affords charming views and allows plenty of natural light to flood in. A cast iron multifuel stove takes pride of place and solid oak flooring maintains a contemporary feel. Timber doors open into the dining room, which has a real cottagey feel with a Yorkshire Stone flagged floor and an original cast iron range set in a stone surround with original pine fitted cupboards. There is ample space for a generously sized dining table and one can imagine many happy times spent here entertaining friends and family. A double glazed, timber framed window overlooks the delightful cottage garden to the rear.
The kitchen has a range of bespoke, handmade kitchen units in a soft grey finish. A timber door opens onto the extremely private, enclosed rear garden. This is an ideal spot for youngsters to play and to enjoy al-fresco entertaining in the afternoon and evening sun. Stairs lead down to a clean, dry cellar with plumbing for a washing machine and underfloor heating. To the first floor are two great sized double bedrooms and a stunning, newly installed, traditional style family bathroom. Stairs lead up to the second floor, where there is a master bedroom which is an absolute haven of peace and calm having a large dormer with twin, timber, Juliet balconies affording, stunning views over the towns rooftops towards the moors. A delightful, spacious ensuite bathroom with Velux window and fitted wardrobes complete the stunning picture. Outside the property benefits from off road parking with EV charger and charming, south west facing garden to the rear.

Recently voted the best place to live in the UK, 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, cafés, 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 property is within walking distance of Ilkley train station, excellent primary schools, Ilkley Grammar School, Ilkley Moor and the River Wharfe.

With GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING and approximate room sizes, the accommodation comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - A Yorkshire stone pathway with steps gives access to the half-glazed, front door with obscure, glazed panels and transom light over. The door opens into a bright and spacious reception hallway with solid oak flooring - ideal for greeting friends and family. An original, stripped pine door opens into:

Lounge - 4.1 x 3.7 (13'5" x 12'1") - A room of truly charming proportions with a large, timber, double-glazed, window to the front elevation affording charming views up to Middleton Woods and letting the natural light flood in. A feature, log burning stove takes pride of place with an original, painted, timber mantle and stone hearth. Solid, oak flooring maintains a contemporary feel and blends perfectly with the charming, original cornicing and picture rail. Built in timber book case. This is a great room in which to entertain or simply sit and relax. French doors give access to:

Dining Room - 4.1 x 3.8 (13'5" x 12'5") - The dining room has a real 'cottage feel' with a heavy, Yorkshire stone, flagged floor and a double glazed, timber framed window, ideal for keeping an eye on youngsters playing in the enclosed, rear garden. One's eyes are immediately drawn to the original ornate, Hick Ferns & Co. of Otley, cast iron range, which sits within a stone surround with charming, red tiled hearth and there is ample space for a generously sized, dining table. One can imagine many happy times spent here in front of the original range entertaining friends and family with a fire going in the grate.

Kitchen - 3.0 x 2.2 (9'10" x 7'2") - An original, pine door gives access to the kitchen, fitted with a range of bespoke, hand-made, solid timber units finished in a soft grey with coordinating, solid wood work surfaces and white, glazed tiles to the splashbacks. A stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer sits under a double glazed, timber window overlooking the garden. Integral appliances include under counter fridge, Bosch, stainless-steel electric oven with stainless steel, four ring gas hob over with large, matching, stainless steel chimney hood. Space for dishwasher. Solid wood flooring and halogen downlighting, vertical radiator. A half-glazed, timber door gives access to the rear garden.

Cellar - Stairs lead down to a very dry cellar, having concrete flooring with underfloor heating, light and power and space and plumbing for a washing machine. This would make a great bike workshop or a perfect spot for all the family paraphemalia.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs with handrail from the hallway lead up to the first-floor landing with open balustrading. A large, timber framed, double-glazed window helps create a bright and airy feel and affords wonderful views over the garden up towards Ilkley moors. The landing has a useful airing cupboard. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.1 x 2.9 (13'5" x 9'6") - A spacious, double bedroom to the front elevation with a timber, double glazed window, which affords long distance views down the Wharfe Valley. One's eyes are drawn to a feature, original, ornate, cast iron fireplace. Stripped pine door, fitted wall shelving, radiator and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three - 4.1 x 2.9 (13'5" x 9'6") - A further good sized, double bedroom to the rear elevation. A timber framed, double-glazed window offers wonderful views up to Ilkley moors. Stripped pine door, radiator, fitted wardrobe and carpeted flooring.

Bathroom - A stunning, recently fitted house bathroom with low level w/c, hand basin set in a bespoke, timber vanity unit with beautiful marble surface and traditional style mixer tap and bath with traditional mixer tap and thermostatic drench shower plus additional shower attachment. Glazed screen, contemporary metro tiling to walls, attractive, decorative floor tiles. Chrome, heated towel rail, double glazed window with fitted blind.

Second Floor -

Landing - Stairs from the first floor lead to a landing area with Velux roof light and access to useful, boarded, eaves storage. A doorway gives access to:

Master Bedroom - 4.7 x 3.7 (15'5" x 12'1") - Wow! This room is absolutely stunning, a wonderful oasis of peace and calm. One's eyes are immediately drawn to the two, side by side, Juliette balconies allowing the natural light to flood in and affording marvellous views up to Ilkley moor. This is a most spacious bedroom courtesy of the full width dormer, allowing ample space for a king size bed and occasional furniture. Halogen down lighting, four radiators. Storage cupboard over the stairs. A doorway opens into:

Ensuite - A great sized en-suite bathroom comprising a panel bath with mixer tap and hand shower over, vanity basin with useful cupboard and low level w/c. Further built in storage cupboards and drawers, Velux roof light, Karndean flooring and halogen down lighting.

Outside -

Garden - To the front of the property is an off-street, cobbled parking space with newly installed EV charging point. A Yorkshire stone flagged pathway leads to the front door steps - a great spot to sit with a cuppa in the morning sunshine and watch the world go by.
A half-glazed, timber door from the kitchen opens onto a most private world - this enclosed, rear, south-west facing cottage garden is absolutely charming. This is an ideal spot for relaxing or al fresco entertaining in the afternoon and evening sun. A patio area of Yorkshire stone flags directly to the rear of the house benefits from the stone walls maintaining the heat from the sunlight well into the evening, making this just the most private spot to sit chatting with friends with a glass or two of your favourite tipple. Beyond the patio is an area of lawn. The timber fencing and trellising support many climbing roses, clematis and vines, which provide a riot of colour and fragrance in the summer months. A stone shed with power and light creates an excellent workshop or storage. There is an area, which would support a trampoline. A further gate to the side gives access to a covered ginnel that runs between the neighbouring properties.