Semi-detached house for sale in Ilkley LS29, 4 Bedroom

A superb Victorian property which retains many period features including original sash windows, beautiful fireplaces, a stunning tiled hall and stained glass.

This beautiful home is a real hidden gem, tucked away in a quiet lane in the sought after village of Menston.

The property has stunning views of the Wharfe Valley and The Chevin, yet is within a few minutes walk of the train station, the park and amenities in the village.

This lovely home is in the catchment area of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, as well as outstanding preschool and secondary schools.

The property is set in beautiful mature and private gardens to both the front and the rear and benefits from a driveway providing off street parking and a garage, ideal for storage.

There is central heating throughout with radiators to all rooms.

With scope to further develop (subject to the usual building consents), early viewing is recommended to appreciate the quality of the accommodation on offer.

Ground Floor

A door opens into the side entrance hall with a Yorkshire stone flagged floor and a useful cloaks cupboard.
There is a downstairs W.C., accessed from the hall.

The inner hall retains a beautiful tiled floor and a stunning paneled staircase with a wooden balustrade.
A timber and glazed door opens to the entrance vestibule and another door opens to the garden.

The cellar is accessed from the hallway and provides lots of storage and has scope to further develop.

There are two spacious reception rooms, both with period fireplaces and traditional features such as picture rails, ceiling coving, ceiling roses and deep skirting boards, typical of a Victorian property.
The views from these reception rooms are over the mature gardens.

The traditional dining kitchen has been extended and features a stone flagged floor and a range of wall and base units, a stainless steel sink and drainer and tiled splashbacks. The kitchen has a gas cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine, a dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer.
The kitchen benefits from dual aspect windows to the side and rear.

The third reception room can be utilised as bedroom four or a study. This versatile room has two entrances, one giving access to the downstairs W.C.

First Floor

Accessed from the hallway, with an original stained glass window on the half landing.

There are three bedrooms on this level. Two spacious doubles with views over the gardens, the rear bedroom features panoramic views over the Wharfe Valley and towards The Chevin.
The two doubles also included fitted wardrobes and period fireplaces.

The third bedroom is of generous proportions and also benefits from a stunning outlook.

The large bathroom is in keeping with the Victorian era and comprises a bath with a shower attachment, a high level W.C., and traditional wash basin and tiling.

A cupboard houses the boiler.

Cellar

Accessed from the hall, with two rooms and a double glazed window to the larger of the rooms. With light and power.
The cellars have potential to further develop subject to building regulations.

Location

This property is centrally located for access to Menston amenities, tucked away down a lane in a private residential area with stunning views.

Menston benefits from a train station into Leeds and Ilkley.

There are well regarded schools locally for children of all ages.

There is a community centre, post office and a medical centre. There are pubs in the village and a range of independent shops and eateries. Menston also has it's own cricket ground and a lovely park.

Open countryside is on the doorstep, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Menston is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Leeds and five miles from Ilkley.

Outside

A particular feature of this property are the beautiful mature gardens to both the front and the rear.

A long driveway provides off street parking and a smart block paved drive leads to the house and adjacnet garage.

There are mature trees and shrubs to both sides of the drive.
Across the lane is a lawn with hedge borders, another spot to enjoy views of the house. There is a substantial lawn with mature trees, and a sun terrace to the front, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views of the garden.

The garden at the rear is of generous proportions and is extremely private. This gem of a garden is well stocked and has a variety of matures trees and shrubs, including a stunning weeping willow with a terrace beyond, a great place for bbq's and entertaining.

Houses and gardens of this quality are rare to market and we recommend an early viewing.