22 Leicester Crescent, in the heart of Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8DX
- PROPERTY TYPE
Town House
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,314 sq ft
122 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Moments from the centre of the thriving town of Ilkley, but on a quiet one-way street with little passing traffic.
- Wonderful position for a family, less than a mile from the outstanding Ilkley Grammar School. Parks, sporting facilities, and Ilkley Moor on the doorstep
- Super shopping, eating out and entertainment only a few steps away, including a Booths supermarket, Ilkley Cinema, local favourite Fuggle & Golding Tap House, and many others.
- Great commuter spot, a 5 minute walk from Ilkley train station, then 28 minutes to the centre of Leeds
- Easy road access to the all areas of Yorkshire, 15 minutes from Skipton, 30 minutes to Leeds and the M1/M62, 35 minutes to Harrogate
- Huge range of outdoor activities available in Ilkley and surrounding area, cycling, country walks, horseriding, sailing, climbing. Plenty of social and community events too
- Updated and extended dining kitchen centred on a gas range, with a separate utility area, and a downstairs lavatory.
- The current owners have renovated this home with a lot of care, and the quirky room shapes add a little extra charm (and space, see the floor plan)
- Enclosed south-facing private garden and patio, perfect for summer days, or you could choose a picnic in the beautiful Riverside Gardens only a minute away
- Four double bedrooms, one currently used as a home office space, with some great rooftop views out to Ilkley Moor
Description
The glorious countryside of the Yorkshire Dales is on your doorstep, famous natural features such as Ilkley Moor, Cow and Calf Rocks, and Otley Chevin are all within easy reach. A short car journey (or a good bike ride) will take you to Malham Cove, the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and Janet's Foss, your outdoor exploration choices are endless!
The town of Ilkley is well-known for being a 'cut above', and is currently ranked by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North of England. As you might expect, shopping here continues those high standards, from groceries at Booths and M&S to the range of independent boutiques around Grove Promenade and Brook Street.
When you can tear yourself away from lunch at the Toast House Cafe, or a locally-brewed craft beer at the Flying Duck, then arriving home to Leicester Crescent will always be something to look forward to. No.22 is an imposing stone-built townhouse over three floors, larger than others in the area, step through the front courtyard and a long hallway welcomes you in...
The bay-fronted sitting room is a great space to relax, with a homely real fire to add extra warmth on dark winter nights. Plenty of space here for the whole family to unwind.
The heart of this home is the dining kitchen, south-facing, with a pleasant view of the rear garden while cooking at the large gas range. Lots of room for family meals and dinner parties, with the appliances tucked away in a utility area extension, and a proper larder store. A downstairs lavatory sits at the end of the extension.
The south-facing rear garden is a real suntrap on summer days, a quiet private place to take your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening sun. The large garden shed has plenty of room for bikes and gardening tools etc., all hidden away behind high hedges and fencing.
Back inside, and up to the first floor where you will find two double bedrooms, one to the front with some built-in storage, and the second with a nice green outlook over the garden. The house bathroom is on this floor, with a deep claw-foot bath in which to soak away the cares of the day, and a large separate shower.
The second floor is shared by two further double bedrooms, with the larger one across the full width of the front of the house used by the current owners as their bedroom. The rear bedroom is used as a home office, but you might find the views out to the Cow and Calf Rocks and Ilkley Moor rather distracting!
When it's time to leave the comfort of Leicester Crescent and venture out, turning right at the front gate will take you very quickly to the centre of town, but turning left is even better, in a couple of minutes you'll be relaxing in beautiful Ilkley Park and Riverside Gardens at the side of the River Wharfe.
The owners say that they have no plans to leave Ilkley, the location suits them so well, with that very special balance between convenient town living whilst on the edge of the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of city centre life.
"One of our favourite ways to spend a Sunday is to pick up a sandwich from Booths, walk up to the moors for lunch looking out over Wharfedale. Then we wander to The Hermit pub above Burley for a beer before getting the train back to Ilkley. A perfect day, and so easy to do from here."
22 Leicester Crescent is a very charming home, full of character, with ample space for a couple or family to enjoy. A great home for living in the centre of this thriving town, or maybe it's a second home for you, a country town escape from city life? Call today for more information and to arrange a viewing, don't miss out!
Location:
Ilkley Train Station: 5 minutes walk
Booths Supermarket: 1 minute walk
Bettys Tea Room: 2 minutes walk
Ilkley Cinema: 1 minute walk
Directions:
From Leeds/Otley - drive into Ilkley on the A65. As you pass the cinema on your left, and Lishman's Butchers on your right turn right onto Weston Road. Turn right again onto Wharfe View Road, of which Leicester Crescent is a part. No. 22 is on your right side marked by a Silverspring For Sale board.
From Skipton - drive into Ilkley on the A65 and through the main traffic lights on the end of Brook Street. Look for the Olive Branch restaurant on your right, then turn left onto Weston Road. Turn right onto Wharfe View Road, of which Leicester Crescent is a part. No. 22 is on your right side marked by a Silverspring For Sale board.
Council Tax Band D
EPC Rating E - 50
Brochures
Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- On street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Patio,Enclosed garden,Rear garden,Back garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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