126 Bolling Road
Ben Rhydding
Ilkley
LS29 8PN
A stunning, four bedroom, Victorian, mid terraced home situated in a much sought after residential area of similar properties within walking distance of Ilkley town centre, station, well regarded primary and Grammar schools and close to some pleasant, riverside park walks.
This immaculately presented accommodation offers an eclectic mix of original features and a sympathetic, contemporary makeover to create a highly desirable, family home. A pathway leads to a heavy, timber door with charming portico over opening into an original, tiled vestibule, which in turn leads into the hallway. An original door opens into a well-proportioned lounge with an original, cast iron working fireplace, not to mention delightful cornicing and picture rail. Light floods in through tall bay windows with colonial style, white shutters. A further door leads from the hallway into a bright and spacious sitting room with attractive, cast-iron fire place housing a gas coal effect fire and light floods in through dual, double-glazed windows. Broad stairs lead down to a spacious dining room, which in turn opens to a delightful, contemporary style breakfast kitchen with the obligatory AGA range. A stable door opens onto the sunny, private patio garden with ample space to relax or entertain. Stairs from the hallway lead to a landing giving access to the spacious master bedroom and a further double room with original, stripped pine cupboards and drawers. The contemporary, yet traditional style shower room with walk-in shower is a perfect match to this delightful home. Stairs lead up to two further double bedrooms on the second floor and light floods in through Velux windows.
This is an absolute gem of a family home, the like of which rarely comes to market, so if you enjoy the Café society that Ilkley has to offer right on your doorstep, this property is the perfect, ‘just walk in and put the kettle on’ home and an early viewing is highly recommended.
Ilkley is a thriving, historical, Yorkshire town, occupying a beautiful setting amidst the unspoilt open countryside of Wharfedale with stunning scenery and the opportunity for rural pursuits. Ilkley boasts an excellent wide range of high class shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and everyday amenities including two supermarkets, health centre, library and Playhouse theatre and cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities, which include the Ilkley lido pool and sports clubs for rugby, tennis, golf, cricket, hockey and football. The town benefits from high achieving schools for all ages with both state and private education well catered for including Ilkley Grammar School. Ilkley is an ideal town for the commuter with frequent train services to Leeds and Bradford (around 35 minutes commute), providing regular connections to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just over 11 miles away with national and international services.
The immaculately presented accommodation with GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING and with approximate room sizes comprises:
A gate opens onto a pathway, which leads past the low-maintenance, slate chippings with pots in the summer giving a tremendous splash of colour and leads to the smartly painted, solid, timber front door with glazed, transom light, which has a charming portico over. The door opens into the entrance vestibule with original, black and white tiling - an ideal spot to kick off shoes and boots after a long walk. A multi panelled, glazed door opens into:
This is a great place to greet friends and family and has engineered, oak flooring and traditional style radiator with stairs leading to the first floor.
4.7 x 3.4 (15'5" x 11'1")This is a most charming and well-proportioned lounge with original, deep cornicing and picture rail. One’s eyes are immediately drawn to the original, heavy, cast iron working fireplace standing on a granite hearth and one can imagine that this is a very cosy spot on a cold winter’s night. Either side of the chimney breast are newly fitted cupboards complementing the traditional style of this room. A tall, bay window allows the natural light to flood in and is fitted with white, colonial style shutters, maintaining privacy. The engineered oak flooring continues through, creating a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary styling.
4.4 x 4.0 (14'5" x 13'1")A further bright and spacious reception room, where natural light floods in through two large, UPVC double-glazed windows. One’s eyes are drawn to the feature, arched, cast iron fireplace housing a gas coal effect fire with off-white, marble surround and black, granite hearth. Yet more stunning, deep cornicing and picture rail complete the picture. Stairs lead down to the open-plan dining room and kitchen.
4.6 x 3.8 (15'1" x 12'5")This is the perfect space for an evening soirée with ample room for a large dining table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining friends and family. Driftwood effect, ceramic flooring with zoned, underfloor heating makes this a cosy spot any time of the year and a small, double-glazed window to the front affords natural light with three tall, spacious cupboards provide useful storage.
4.2 x 3.9 (13'9" x 12'9")One walks through into a spacious breakfast kitchen, fitted with a range of bespoke, white, Shaker style, base and wall units incorporating display cupboards and wine rack with off-white, solid, marble worksurfaces and upstands. An inset white, composite sink with chrome mixer tap sits under a double-glazed window with aspects over the rear patio garden. There is a return on the marble work surface creating a breakfast bar ideal for grabbing a quick bite when time is short. One’s eyes are drawn to the obligatory, navy-blue AGA range with white, brick effect, tiled splashback, adding to the fantastic homely feel. Integrated appliances include a black, Bosch, two ring induction hob, dishwasher and spacious, double door fridge freezer with pull-out freezer drawers below. A useful under stairs pantry. Continuation of the driftwood effect, ceramic flooring with zonal, underfloor heating. A half-glazed composite door opens onto the spacious, private, patio garden, ideal for relaxing and al fresco entertaining.
Carpeted stairs from the hallway lead up to a carpeted landing area with a further flight of stairs leading to the second floor.
4.4 x 3.9 (14'5" x 12'9")Situated to the front elevation, this is a great sized, well-proportioned, double bedroom having a fitted cupboard. A double-glazed window affords Wharfe Valley views. Carpeted flooring and radiator.
3.2 x 2.2 (10'5" x 7'2")A further double bedroom to the rear with original, stripped pine, fitted cupboards and drawers to one side of the chimney. A double-glazed window overlooks the rear garden. Carpeted flooring.
Fitted with a contemporary, modern, white suite comprising a fully tiled, walk-in shower with traditional style, thermostatic, mains, drench shower with separate hand shower and glazed screen. Traditional style vanity unit with marble top and inset ceramic wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Low suite, traditional w/c. Useful, tall storage cupboards. Painted, timber panelling to dado height. Low voltage lighting. Double-glazed window with obscure glazing. Grey, tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
A carpeted staircase leads up to the second floor with access to two further double rooms.
4.4 x 2.6 (14'5" x 8'6")A spacious, light and airy, double bedroom benefitting from a Velux roof light. Radiator and carpeted flooring.
4.4 x 2.6 (14'5" x 8'6")A double room with a Velux window to the front elevation affording long distance views. Carpeted flooring and radiator. Useful storage cupboard.
To the front is an area of low maintenance lawn ,bound by with slate chippings, having tall hedging for privacy. The true piece de la resistance is the bright and sunny, private, rear patio garden accessed from the kitchen through a stable style door, with a large, stone flagged, patio area, creating an external room - ideal for relaxing and al fresco entertaining. Tall fencing maintains privacy and a gate leads to a rear access lane giving access to private parking.
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage.
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