Wheatley Lane, Ilkley

Offered with no onward chain and conveniently located in the heart of Ben Rhydding, Beech House is a gem of a family home, offering most generous, well-balanced accommodation, a wealth of charming, original features, delightful, private gardens, stunning, countryside views, garage and ample off road parking.

A heavy timber door leads into a useful entrance vestibule, from which a beautiful, half-glazed door opens into a spacious reception hall brimming with charm and character. Reception space is generously provided for in a well-proportioned, dual aspect sitting room with charming fireplace with open fire, a large dining room with further bay window and lovely, feature fireplace, a cosy snug with log burning stove and a wonderful, extended living kitchen dining room with second log burning stove, filled with light and continuing the characterful ambiance with exposed stone walls and beams and French doors leading out onto the south facing, rear garden. Rising to the first floor one finds two most generous, double bedrooms, both enjoying stunning, far reaching, Wharfe Valley views, a third smaller bedroom, currently serving as a home office and a bathroom with adjacent separate w/c. The broad return staircase continues to the second floor where one finds a further two good-sized, double bedrooms, both served by a second bathroom. Externally, being the end property, Beech House enjoys particularly generous gardens to three sides with established shrubs, colourful planting, a lawned area and a south facing patio - a lovely, private spot to sit and relax in the sunshine or to enjoy al fresco dining with family and friends. An access lane to the rear of the property leads to a large, detached garage with the space to park several vehicles and another area of garden, to be further developed and enhanced as desired. Ben Rhydding has good local amenities including various shops, a primary school, church and train station. The renowned Wheatley Arms Pub offers good food and hostelry. Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away and offers more comprehensive shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, two theatres, library and boutique cinema. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages including Ilkley Grammar School and three sought after public schools, which are all within a short drive. There are excellent sporting and recreational facilities. Situated within the heart of the Wharfe Valley, surrounded by the famous Moors to the south and the River Wharfe to the north, Ilkley is regarded as an ideal base for the Leeds/Bradford commute. Leeds Bradford international airport is only approximately 8 miles away. This is a very appealing property within easy walking distance of Ben Rhydding train station and excellent primary schools. With GAS CENTRAL HEATING and approximate room sizes, this wonderful property comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Vestibule - A solid timber door with small glazed panel opens into an entrance vestibule with wooden floor, dado rail, picture rail and deep cornicing.

Reception Hall - A beautiful, wooden, half-glazed door with attractive, decorative, etched panel opens into the welcoming reception hall. Two side panels and transom light over enhances the bright atmosphere. Deep cornicing, picture rail, dado rail and stripped wooden floor lend character. Radiator and space to hang coats. A broad, original, return staircase with carpet runner, stair rods and painted spindle balustrade leads to the first floor.

Lounge - 5.0 x 4.9 (16'4" x 16'0") - A wonderful reception room of excellent proportions benefitting from not one, but two charming bay windows allowing the natural light to flood in and affording lovely views. An impressive fireplace with wooden fire surround, decorative tiled slips and tiled hearth is a fabulous, focal point. Character features include deep cornicing, deep skirtings, ceiling rose and picture rail. Stripped wooden flooring and two radiators.

Dining Room - 4.9 x 3.8 (16'0" x 12'5") - A second most spacious and elegant reception room, currently serving as a formal dining room. A cast iron fireplace with wooden fire surround, tiled slips, tiled hearth and brass fender draws the eye. Once again, stunning character features abound in the form of deep cornicing, skirtings and picture rail. A bay window provides a wonderful view. Stripped, wooden flooring and radiator. It is easy to imagine many happy times here entertaining family and friends.

Living Kitchen - 8.3 x 5.6 (27'2" x 18'4") - A thoughtfully designed extension has created a superb living dining kitchen, filled with light courtesy of four tall windows with two further windows above to the south facing elevation and a side window, not to mention the French doors leading out onto the pretty garden to the rear. Five roof lights accentuate the bright atmosphere. A log burning stove with stone hearth make this a lovely environment for all seasons. Exposed beams, exposed stone walls and a traditional style lantern enhance the characterful feel. Charming, bespoke freestanding wooden units incorporating cupboards and shelving. Additional complementary wall shelving. Belfast style sink with Metro tiled splashback. Space for fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for dishwasher. Falcon cream, enamel range with five burner gas hob and metro tiled splashback. Solid wooden flooring and traditional style radiators. Space for a large, family dining table. TV point. A useful traditional style pantry provides great additional storage.

W.C / Utility Room - 2.6 x 1.3 (8'6" x 4'3") - A spacious, modern w/c combined with a utility room incorporating a vanity washbasin with black monobloc tap and attractive, tiled splashback and a low-level w/c. Space for a washing machine. A rooflight and timber framed window with opaque glazing allows for ample natural light. Exposed stone wall and beam and practical, vinyl flooring.

Snug - 3.5 x 3.3 (11'5" x 10'9") - A timber fire surround with tiled fireback and stone hearth houses a Villager log burning stove, creating a cosy ambiance in this useful additional reception room - an ideal spot to relax on a cold winter's evening. Cornicing and stripped wooden flooring accentuate the characterful feel of this charming room. Original, glazed windows with secondary glazing allow the natural light to flood in and afford a lovely view. Fitted cupboards and radiator

First Floor -

Landing - A spacious landing with stripped floorboards, dado rail and deep cornicing. Airing cupboard. Doors leading to the principal rooms.

Bedroom One - 4.2 x 4.1 (13'9" x 13'5") - A lovely, dual aspect bedroom of wonderful proportions and benefitting from delightful, far reaching, countryside views. Stripped flooring, picture rail and deep cornicing. Cast iron

Bedroom Two - 4.1 x 3.8 (13'5" x 12'5") - A second spacious bedroom to the front elevation enjoying the beautiful, long distance countryside views. Deep cornicing, picture rail, stripped flooring, fitted wardrobes and TV point.

Bedroom Three - 3.0 x 2.6 (9'10" x 8'6") - A further good-sized bedroom, this time to the south facing, rear elevation. This would also make an ideal home office.

Bathroom - 3.4 x 2.5 (11'1" x 8'2") - A good-sized bathroom comprising a panel bath with mixer taps and hand held shower attachment and a pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback. Cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and coving. Wall lights. A cupboard houses the Ideal central heating boiler and a window allows for ample natural light. Stripped flooring, wall lights and radiator.

W.C. - With w/c and window affording a lovely view over the field.

Linen Store - 1.7 x 1.6 (5'6" x 5'2") - A useful store room with coving, carpeting and radiator. Window to the east facing elevation.

Second Floor -

Landing - A return carpeted staircase with dado rail leads to the second floor landing.

Bedroom Four - 4.3 x 3.4 (14'1" x 11'1") - A well-proportioned, double bedroom to the front elevation with a UPVC, double-glazed window affording stunning far reaching countryside views. Exposed purlins, laminate flooring and radiator.

Bedroom Five - 3.8 x 2.8 (12'5" x 9'2") - A good-sized, double bedroom to the front elevation with a UPVC double-glazed window affording stunning views. Carpeting and traditional style radiator.

Bathroom - A good-sized bathroom incorporating a pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback, a panel bath with tiled backdrop, glazed screen and shower over and a low-level w/c. Exposed purlin and stripped flooring.

Outside -

Garage - A great-sized detached garage situated to the rear of the property with ample parking in front.

Gardens - A particularly desirable feature of this wonderful character home is the outside space - lovely, private, wrap around gardens, well-established with colourful planting, a lawned area and a courtyard patio - ideal to sit and relax or enjoy alfresco entertaining with easy access from the living dining kitchen. On the other side of the rear access lane is a further area of garden belonging to the property adjacent to the garage.

Utilities And Services - The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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