£599,950 For Sale
21 Raikeswood Drive, Skipton

Description

AN EXTENDED & WELL PRESENTED 4 BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME INCLUDING A STUDY,  A GARAGE, DRIVEWAY PARKING AND EASILY MANAGED GARDENS SITUATED IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER AREAS OF THIS HISTORIC MARKET TOWN

Located in the highly sought after ‘Raikes’ area of town, this superbly extended & modernised family home benefits from modern comforts including underfloor zone controlled heating to the ground floor and a superb open plan Living & Dining Kitchen combined with original character features throughout.  Boasting impressive living  accommodation of circa 1700 sq ft, the property also benefits from a cosy Sitting Room, Utility with w.c and an integral Garage, complemented by 4 Bedrooms, an En-Suite, a Study and a family Bathroom to the first floor.

The property is located within a 10 minute walk of the centre of the busy & popular historic market town of Skipton, providing an excellent & vibrant range of pubs, bars & eateries, whilst still having a traditional High Street market, a medieval castle and a choice of excellent schools, with the highly acclaimed Skipton Girl’s High & Ermysted’s Grammar within close proximity.

Also previously voted the second happiest place to live in Great Britain by a Rightmove survey, Skipton is often referred to as “the Gateway to the Dales”, with the Lake District just over 1 hours drive away and a train station providing connections to the cities of Leeds & Bradford.

Highly recommended for closer inspection, the accommodation in further detail comprises:

TO THE GROUND FLOOR

Part glazed composite door to:

PORCH: 8’10” x 4’7” with attractive tiled floor and original leaded & glazed inner door to:

HALL: with oak herringbone flooring and spindled staircase to the first floor.

OPEN PLAN LIVING & DINING KITCHEN: 19’11” x 19’8” with underfloor heating, range of solid wood bespoke wall and base units from Little England with Meridian quartz worktops over, large island with breakfast bar seating and recessed 2 bowl ceramic sink with Quooker tap, space for electric range oven & American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, under cabinet lighting, oak LVT flooring, space for dining table and large family area with storage cupboards, TV point, useful understairs store cupboard and glazed sliding doors to the terrace.

UTILITY: 9’8” x 4’6” with range of newly fitted Howdens wall and base units with laminate worktops over, sink unit, washer & dryer plumbing, laminate floor, separate w.c & wash hand basin and glazed door to the garden.

SITTING ROOM: 13’7” x 12’1” with solid fuel stove recessed to the chimney breast, built in storage, coved ceiling and attractive bay window with fitted shutters.

INTEGRATED GARAGE: 15’7” x 10’1” with timber doors, power & light, new Worcester combination boiler and external side door.

TO THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: with access via drop down ladder to boarded roof void.

BEDROOM 1: 11’8” x 10’9” with stripped pine floor and access to DRESSING ROOM.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8’1” x 5’7” comprising corner shower enclosure with thermostatic unit, low suite w.c, pedestal wash basin, vinyl floor, part panelled walls and extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2: 12’8” x 10’11”: with fitted wardrobe and     further storage cupboard.

BEDROOM 3: 12’8” x 9’7”.

BEDROOM 4: 8’5” x 6’3”.

STUDY / COT ROOM: 9’3” x 4’6”.

BATHROOM: 8’5” x 5’10” comprising paneled bath with thermostatic shower over, pedestal wash basin, laminate floor, useful store cupboard and frosted uPVC window.   

SEPARATE W.C: 6’5” x 2’10” with low suite w.c, vinyl floor and extractor fan.

TO THE OUTSIDE

There is a driveway providing parking for 2 cars to the front with further street parking available.

The enclosed rear garden is tiered with a composite decked terrace accessed directly from the kitchen (with hidden storage below) and a further large area of composite decking.

The lower garden is majority lawned with space for a trampoline or seating area and the whole garden enjoys views to Farnhill Moor with a sunny south westerly aspect overlooking established woodland which attracts a variety of wild birds.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.  The heating/electrical appliances and any fixtures and fittings included in the sale have not been tested by the Agents and we are therefore unable to offer any guarantees in respect of them.

COUNCIL TAX: Verbal enquiry reveals that this property has been placed in Council Tax Band E.

POST CODE: BD23 1NA

TENURE: The property is freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion of the sale.

VIEWING: Please contact the Selling Agents, Messrs. Wilman and Wilman, 8 Main Street, Cross Hills, BD20 8TB (01535) 637333.

PRICE: £599,950