Wood Royd Gardens, Ilkley

A truly spacious, six bedroom, character property over three floors, forming a major part of a large, stone built Victorian villa close to all the amenities on offer in the charming area of Ben Rhydding. Enjoying beautiful views across the Wharfe valley to Middleton from the front aspect and further, countryside views to the rear. This is a very appealing, substantial home perfect for family living and an early viewing is advised.

The property is approached by a private driveway to the rear with a private double garage and space for further parking adjoining the garage. A blue, composite door opens into a newly created garden room having Velux windows and French glazed uPVC doors opening onto the spacious patio area and the garden beyond. A half-glazed door opens into an inner hallway with the original, grand, return stairs leading to the first floor landing giving access to the principle rooms, where one finds a spacious sitting room with feature fireplace and stunning, stone mullioned, leaded window affording stunning Wharfe valley views. A dining room with box bay window, a guest bedroom with dual aspect windows could also be utilised as a further reception room. A fully fitted, dining kitchen, cloakroom and bathroom complete the second floor accommodation. A door gives access to the second floor, where the landing leads to the five further bedrooms, two of which could be used as home offices or teenager chill out rooms.
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 and the highly regarded Ben Rhydding Primary School at the end of the road. Ben Rhydding railway station is ideal 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.

This lovely, substantial property with CENTRAL HEATING, MANY CHARMING ORIGINAL FEATURES and DOUBLE GLAZING and with approximate room sizes comprises :

Ground Floor -

Garden Room - 4.1 x 2.5 (13'5" x 8'2") - A contemporary, blue, composite door opens into the newly constructed garden room, wow, what a great additional space which creates a wonderful link between the house and garden. A south facing window, Velux roof windows and uPVC French doors allow the light to flood in. There is ample space for a table and stone effect flooring creates a perfect link to the patio. An original, mullioned window from the property creates a charming internal feature.

Hall - A half glazed, timber door opens into the original hallway where there is ample room to greet friends and family alike. There is a useful area of understairs storage. One cannot fail to be impressed by the original staircase with its wonderful arts and crafts balustrade. A Velux window adds to the natural light.

First Floor -

Landing - 4.6 x 2.7 (15'1" x 8'10") - The carpeted landing creates a wonderful feeling of space and grandeur, where solid, original timber doors give access to the principle rooms.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.4 x 4.3 (14'5" x 14'1") - A bright and airy, fitted breakfast kitchen with ample space for a family table fitted with a range of light wood effect, timber fronted, Shaker style units including a dresser unit with complementary work surfaces over and checkerboard tiling above. A green, composite sink with chrome mixer tap sits under a newly fitted uPVC, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with countryside views beyond. A four burner gas hob sits under an enclosed extractor. A double, eye-level electric oven is housed in a tall unit. One finds space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and tall fridge freezer. Wood effect, laminate flooring.

Lounge - 5.8 x 4.9 (19'0" x 16'0") - One enters through an original, grand timber door to this room of great proportions, having a feature stone fireplace and panoramic, stone mullioned, leaded picture window allowing light to flood in and affording breathtaking Wharfe Valley views. Carpeted flooring, two radiators.

Dining Room - 4.5 x 3.5 (14'9" x 11'5") - A dining room, ideal for entertaining guests, has a box bay window, again with stunning, Wharfe valley views. Carpeted flooring and radiator.

Guest Bedroom - 5.8 x 4.9 (19'0" x 16'0") - A further, most spacious, dual aspect room with beautiful, long distance views, presently laid out as a guest bedroom with a sink unit in pine could make a further reception room if required. Carpeted flooring and radiators.

Bathroom - 2.9 x 2.3 (9'6" x 7'6") - A traditional, half-tiled bathroom fitted with a panel bath with wood panelling and chrome fittings. Pedestal washbasin with chrome taps and corner, glazed shower cubicle. Newly fitted, uPVC, double glazed sash windows, chrome, ladder style, heated towel rail. Carpeted flooring.

Wc Cloakroom - A traditional style cloakroom fitted with a wash basin with chrome taps and low level w/c with separate cistern and short chrome flush pipe. Small, double glazed window, carpeted flooring.

Second Floor -

Landing - 5.7 x 3.9 (18'8" x 12'9") - A landing door from the first floor gives access to a flight of stairs leading to the second floor landing, which again has a good amount of space.

Bedroom One - 5.5 x 5.0 (18'0" x 16'4") - A great sized, bright and airy double bedroom having dual aspect windows, again with uninterrupted views across to Middleton, with a range of fitted wardrobes. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two - 5.3 x 3.2 (17'4" x 10'5") - Benefiting from an inner landing shared with bedroom five this would make a great teenagers’ spot.

Bedroom Three - 4.3 x 4.2 (14'1" x 13'9") - Another, great sized double bedroom with charming countryside views to the rear. Benefiting from fitted wardrobes and airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Four - 4.1 x 3.0 (13'5" x 9'10") - A further bedroom, presently utilised as a home office, with low level Velux windows affording great views whilst working.

Bedroom Five - 3.4 x 2.7 (11'1" x 8'10") - The smallest of the bedrooms fitted with a Velux window for natural light.

House Bathroom - 3.6 x 3.1 (11'9" x 10'2") - A great sized bathroom fitted with a panel bath, wash basin and low level w/c, all complemented with a large, glazed shower cubicle. Double glazed uPVC window with obscure glazing. Carpeted flooring.

Outside -

Garage & Parking - 5.7 x 4.9 (18'8" x 16'0") - The private driveway leads to a convenient turning space between the garages and parking for two cars next to the double garage.

Gardens - A large recently created patio area leads directly out from the garden room creating a wonderful environment for al-fresco entertaining. This leads down the side of the property to some further beds and garden storage. To the rear of the property past the garaging one finds stone steps and pathway leading to an area of private lawned garden with mature planting and hedging.

Tenure - We are advised by our clients that the property is leasehold with the remainder of a 999 year lease from 2001.
There is currently no service charge or ground rent.
The freehold is owned by the neighbouring property