85 Raikes Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1LS

This spacious traditional 1930's semi-detached house offers up to five bedroomed family sized accommodation and enjoys an elevated situation in the prestigious "Raikes" area of this historic market town, and enjoys superb long distance views to the front whilst also benefitting from an extremely good sized garden to the rear.

The extended residence is enviably close to open countryside whilst also being only approximately two thirds of a mile away from Skipton's bustling high street, with its shops, amenities, and services. Excellent reputable primary and secondary schooling are also within easy walking distance.

Strongly recommended for internal inspection in order to be fully appreciated, the well equipped accommodation including majority UPVC sealed unit double glazing, an integral garage, and gas central heating, comprises very briefly:

A covered entrance. A reception hall. A living room with bow window enjoying fine views. Sitting room and fitted kitchen. A downstairs WC / utility room. On the first floor there are five well planned bedrooms. The fifth bedroom currently serves as a home office. House shower room with a contemporary three piece suite. Outside to the front of the property is a well proportioned, established garden including a private driveway leading up to the integral garage. The very generous, mature and landscaped rear garden provides a very attractive feature, enjoying sunny southerly aspects.

The incredibly 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 Castle and Church 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 cafes in addition to having well known branded stores and a choice of popular 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park is only a short drive away, offering some of the finest countryside and scenery in the United Kingdom.

As aforementioned there is an attached integral garage and 85 Raikes Road is of a house type that has been in great demand in recent times. An early viewing is highly recommended.

GROUND FLOOR

OPEN VESTIBULE

ENTRANCE HALL
With timber leaded glazed door and side panels. Central heating radiator. Ornate staircase leading up to the first floor with cloaks cupboard below it.

LIVING ROOM
15'8" x 12'2" With UPVC sealed unit double glazed semi-circular bow window having matching top lights. Ceiling cornices. Central heating radiator. Living flame gas fireplace with wooden surround, tiled insert and hearth.

SITTING / DINING ROOM
12'9" x 11'7" Square double UPVC glazed bay window to the rear overlooking the generous garden. Two alcoves. Central heating radiator. Original feature tiled fireplace and hearth with open fire. Serving hatch.

KITCHEN
14'5" x 6'7" Equipped with fitted base and wall cupboard and drawer units having contrasting wood effect laminated worktops. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Zanussi double oven. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Central heating radiator. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window.

UTILITY ROOM / DOWNSTAIRS WC
8'2" x 4'3" With windows on two sides. Ceramic sink. Plumbing and floor space for an automatic washing machine and internal door to the garage. Separate low suite WC. Composite rear entrance door.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Spindled balustrade. Access to loft with useful storage space.

BEDROOM ONE
11'4" x 15'1" Into double glazed bow window to the front with superb long distance views towards Embsay Crag and Park Hill. Double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf having cupboard over. Picture rail. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
13'1 x 10'6" UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Fitted wardrobe. Wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. High level cupboard. Picture rail. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
14'5" x 8' With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window to the front having superb long distance views. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
10'7" x 8' With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the generous rear garden. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE/HOME OFFICE
7'9" x 7'3" UPVC sealed unit double glazing. Fitted shelves and desk top. Central heating radiator.

CONTEMPORARY SHOWER ROOM
Appointed with a three piece suite comprising low suite WC, a large hand wash basin having vanity drawers under, and a spacious walk-in shower enclosure equipped with Aqualisa showerhead. Matt grey ladder radiator. LED mirror. Deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. UPVC sealed unit double glazed window incorporating privacy glass.

OUTSIDE
There is a private driveway to the front ascending to the:

INTEGRAL GARAGE
17'7" x 8'3" With traditional up/over door. Window to the side elevation. Gas central heating boiler. Light and power. Pedestrian door to the rear.

Elevated front garden and stone pathway to the side leading to the extremely generous long rear garden that is established with lawns, flagged patios, a pond, mature well stocked colourful borders with a variety of plants and evergreen shrubs. Timber garden shed.

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

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.

Ref: MGLEDHILL20525

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