The Beeches, 55a Curly Hill, Ilkley, West Yorkshire

A pleasant stroll away, over the picturesque River Wharfe, from the thriving former Spa Town centre with its excellent shopping facilities and amenities, this individual, architect designed, stone-built detached home is a most exciting and rare purchasing opportunity! Standing within beautifully landscaped ornamental garden, the property has been in the same ownership since new, and has been tastefully presented in light decor throughout, expressing pride in ownership and the contemporary arrangement of accommodation over two floors is flexible to suit individual requirements.

Entering the Reception Hall from the half glazed front entrance door with colour leaded lights and glazed side panel there is a turned staircase with spindle balustrade leading to the first floor and the principal living accommodation. The staircase enters a superb open plan space, incorporating the Kitchen, a Dining Area and relaxation space - the hub of the house and excellent for large family gatherings and entertaining! The Kitchen is fitted with a modern range of white high gloss wall and base cabinets with contrasting dark granite working surfaces over, incorporating a one and a half bowl undermounted sink. Complemented by dark granite upstands, there is space for a range style gas and electric cooker with an extractor filter hood above, built-in microwave and dishwasher. The is access from the Kitchen to the side elevation and there is a window to the opposite side and the rear. The Dining area looks towards the front of the property, beyond the open plan galleried landing, to a Sitting/Relaxation area adjacent to the patio doors which lead on to the front balcony and also provide excellent natural light. Adjacent to the Sitting/Relaxation Area, there are double doors opening in to the Lounge which is a lovely light room, benefitting from a duel aspect with a patio doors and a window onto the large side terrace and a further patio door and windows onto the front balcony. An attractive fireplace incorporating a living flame gas fire provides a focal point for the room and further double doors lead to the Dining Room. The Dining Room is currently used another relaxation space but would suit applicants looking for formal entertaining/dining space, and there are patio doors leading onto the large, westerly facing terrace to the side elevation.

On the opposite side of the first floor the Master Bedroom, which has the benefit of built-in wardrobes, benefits from a dual aspect and has patio doors leading on the front, southerly facing balcony. The En-suite Bathroom is fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a corner bath with shower over, pedestal was basin and low-suite WC, complemented by tiling to half level, tiled floor, chrome ladder style towel radiator and window. A further Double Bedroom also has the benefit of built-in wardrobes and a window to the side, Easterly facing elevation. There is also a half tiled Family Bathroom on this floor which is fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a corner bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and low-suite WC, complemented by a tiled floor, chrome ladder style towel radiator and window.

Largely and "upside down" arrangement of the accommodation, the remaining Two Double Bedrooms of the four are located on the ground floor and add to the flexibility of the layout. The largest bedroom on this floor has the benefit of an En-suite Bathroom which is "Jack and Jill" with the Reception Hall and fitted with a white four piece suite comprising a corner bath, shower enclosure with tiled interior, pedestal wash basin and low-suite WC, complemented by a tiled floor, half tiled walls, window and a chrome ladder style towel radiator.

There is the benefit of a further room with borrowed light via two windows into the Reception Hall which could be used as a Study/Home Office. The Utility Room of very good size is fitted with wall and base cabinets with a working surface over, sink and drainer, plumbing for an automatic washing machine space for a dryer, and complemented by further built-in cupboards, a tiled floor, door and window to the side elevation.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE
With a personal door from the Reception Hall and with the benefit of light, power and a remote controlled roller door which has canopy above created by the southerly facing front balcony. The garage provides comfortable parking for two cars side by side in addition to the excellent parking space with with room to turn on the drive which sits behind a remote controlled sliding security gate.

OUTSIDE
The owners, created a wonderful and very private ornamental garden with well stocked borders and a selection of mature Japanese Maple trees. A large timber terrace on the westerly facing elevation of the house, accessed from the Lounge and the adjacent Dining Room, provides a very pleasant space for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. A pathway in front of the terrace leads to a secluded seating area which looks South Easterly across the garden, back to the house, backdropped by Ilkley's famous moor in the distance.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation has the benefit of sealed unit double glazed windows and Gas Fired Central Heating Radiators. All room sizes quoted are approximate.

3D VIRTUAL TOUR

Before arranging a full internal inspection of this home, we urge you to take a look at our state of the art 3D virtual tour of the property which gives you the opportunity to have an unrestricted viewing from a distance. There is even a tool which will allow you to take measurements!

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly by appointment and registration with agents Walker Smale. Please telephone Option 1, and afford us as much notice as possible.

PLEASE NOTE

The extent of the property and its boundaries is subject to verification by an inspection of the deeds.