35 Raikes Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1NP

Enjoying a slightly elevated location with pleasant views at the front towards a field, this attractively improved and superbly appointed three bedroomed stone terraced cottage is very conveniently situated only minutes walking distance away from Skipton High Street shops, amenities and services nearby.

Including gas central heating, UPVC sealed unit double glazing, solar panels, quality fittings and fixtures, this beautifully presented property is very strongly recommended indeed for inspection, comprising briefly:

An entrance hall, a living room with a cast iron wood burning stove, a dining room and a fitted galley kitchen including granite worktops and built-in appliances together with a rear entrance porch whilst on the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary shower room. There is a raised front garden enjoying fine views across Raikes Road towards a field and light woodland. At the rear is a small yard area and a small enclosed separate garden including a flower bed together with a timber decking.

The increasingly popular market town of Skipton has won many accolades in recent years, being independently judged to be one of the best areas to live in the UK via multiple media sources. Catering to residents of all ages, the town offers the perfect combination of excellent schooling, easy access to countryside and an extensive choice of leisure, shopping and recreational facilities. The town is intersected by the scenic Leeds/Liverpool canal and is well known for its Medieval Church and Castle together with a bustling High Street featuring an outdoor market on the cobbled 'setts' three days a week. The town offers an excellent mix of independent shops, pubs and cafés in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of fashionable bars and restaurants. There are excellent public transport links, including a railway station providing regular daily services to Leeds and Bradford. The town enjoys an annual programme of community events and festivals, attracting an ever increasing degree of tourism. In addition, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away to the north, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the UK.

The business centres of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire are within comfortable daily commuting distance.

With much to commend it, this very appealing home comprises in further detail:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
With a substantial composite front entrance door including leaded and numbered sealed unit double glazing. Mosaic tiled flooring. Central heating radiator. Staircase leading to the first floor.

LIVING ROOM
13'6" (maximum) x 12'6" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a central heating radiator. Raised fireplace with a carved stone surround, a matching stone over mantel and a cast iron wood burning stove on a stone hearth. Built-in stripped pine floor to ceiling alcove cupboards. Fitted display shelves to the adjacent alcove.

DINING ROOM
12'6" x 10'1" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a central heating radiator. Fireplace recess with a tiled hearth. Arched display alcoves.

FITTED GALLEY KITCHEN
24'10" x 3'10" Well equipped with a quality range of contemporary light oak fronted base and wall units including contrasting granite worktop surfaces having matching up-stands and tiled surrounds. Belfast sink with a worktop drainer. Built-in Neff stainless steel finish double oven with a matching four ring gas hob having an extractor hood above. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated larder fridge. Flagged flooring. Beamed ceiling. Built-in floor to ceiling matching store cupboards including a concealed Worcester gas central heating boiler and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Substantial timber access door to the:

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a matching stable type external door. Worktop surface. Vent for a dryer.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
With pine spindled stair rails and matching balustrades. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Built-in pine fronted floor to ceiling cupboard. Trap door and ladder access to a boarded and insulated loft including an electric light.

BEDROOM ONE
15'6" (maximum) x 8'10" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views across Raikes Road towards a field. Central heating radiator. Cast iron period fireplace surround. Built-in pine fronted wardrobes and cupboards.

BEDROOM TWO
10'6" x 10' With UPVC sealed unit double glazing providing views across Raikes Road towards a field. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
11'2" x 7'8" With UPVC sealed unit double glazing and a central heating radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
With a quality contemporary white suite comprising a shower cubicle having a mermaid panelled surround and an Aqualisa thermostatic rainfall shower together with a low suite WC and also a hand wash basin which stands on a vanity cabinet unit. Contrasting full height wall tiling and also tiled flooring. UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Ladder central heating radiator in chrome finish. Extractor fan. Recessed low voltage ceiling spotlights.

OUTSIDE
There is a raised front garden with flagging, decorative aggregate and wrought iron fencing. Log store. Steps up from Raikes Road with an external light. The front garden enjoys fine views towards a field and woodland.

Small flagged rear yard with stone steps and wrought iron rails.

Across the cobbled back lane is an enclosed raised garden area including a flowerbed with a stone retaining wall and a timber decking/sitting out space.

Outside tap and lighting.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The council tax band quoted for this property on the Gov.UK website is Band: C

TENURE
The tenure for this property is Freehold.

SERVICES All mains services are installed.

Please note we have not been able to test the equipment or installations in this property and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check any appliances before entering into any commitment.

VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with HARRISON BOOTHMAN. All potential viewers are advised to read a copy of our PRIVACY POLICY which can be found on our website. Alternatively a written copy is available on request.

Tel: Skipton 799993

Any floor plans are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. Although we endeavour to provide truthful representation, we do not in any way warrant the accuracy of the floor plan information and the floor plan layout and measurements may contain errors and omissions. We are not liable for and do not accept any liability relating to any loss or damage suffered as a direct or indirect result of use of any information on the floor plan. The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds.

These particulars were prepared from observation together with information supplied by the Vendor. We have not carried out a detailed professional survey.

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