Welcome to 50 Raikeswood Road, Skipton, a charming and spacious semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the BD23 1NB area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 167 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £533,000 and a rental potential of £3,465 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 13, 2015. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"SKIPTON The historic market town of Skipton (in Craven) is known as the 'Gateway to the Dales' and provides extensive recreational facilities with stunning open countryside nearby. On the cusp of the Yorkshire Dales National Park with excellent walking, climbing and fishing including the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Craven has its fair share of gourmet pubs, restaurants and excellent sporting facilities including a state of the art swimming pool and gym. Leeds and Manchester are within comfortable daily commuting distance and direct trains to London?s Kings Cross as well as Leeds, Bradford and the Settle to Carlisle line, run regularly. Skipton offers a wide range of shopping with High Street brands including Marks & Spencer?s Food as well as a diverse range of private retailers and regular markets. Another central attraction is the Leeds Liverpool Canal which provides fishing, boat hire and sightseeing trips as well as walks on the level. Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved in the UK. THE PROPERTY A beautiful semi-detached family home built in 1925 and located in this highly sought after part of Skipton, close to the Grammar Schools. Offering generous, family sized accommodation with an abundance of period features including original tiled floors, original doors, cornice, picture rails and high ceilings. The property briefly comprises a generous reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen with island, four good sized bedrooms, house bathroom, attic space with potential for conversion. Outside is a large driveway, single garage, summer house, outbuildings and a well stocked garden with a south facing aspect. Viewing is highly recommended. RECEPTION HALL An impressive entrance hall accessed by the original timber and glazed door. With original doors off to the reception rooms, breakfast kitchen and cloakroom. Staircase to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, picture rail, heating radiator, telephone point and high ceiling. Currently carpeted, but with the original quarry tiles underneath. SITTING ROOM A generous room of a square shape featuring a bay window with timber sliding sashes allowing ample natural light. Coal effect gas fire with a marble hearth, tiled surround and further timber surround with mantle. Two heating radiators, coving, picture rail and a high ceiling. CLOAKROOM/UTILITY With a dual flush WC and sink set on a cupboard with timber louvre door. Obscure glazed window, original quarry tiled floor, high ceiling, partially tiled walls, coat hooks and space and plumbing for a washer and dryer. DINING ROOM A very light room featuring a bay window with timber sliding sashes and views of the garden. Fitted shelves two heating radiators, picture rail, coving, high ceiling and ample space for an eight seater dining suite and side boards. BREAKFAST KITCHEN A good sized breakfast kitchen with a range of cream wall and base units with laminate worktops over, tiling in between and under unit lighting. Featuring pan drawers, cupboard with pull out baskets, glass fronted display cupboard and open shelving. Siemens eye level oven and four ring gas hob with extractor over. Central island with double bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over and breakfast bar. Integrated fridge , space for freezer and dishwasher. Timber sliding sash window and timber and glazed original door to the rear elevation. Spot light rails, tile effect vinyl floor covering, high ceiling and heating radiator. LANDING Accessed from the reception hall by the original oak staircase with spindles and half way point with a timber window allowing natural light. Original doors off to the bedrooms, bathroom and attic space. High ceiling, heating radiator. BEDROOM ONE A generous double bedroom with a timber sliding sash window allowing ample natural light. Timber fitted wardrobes and cupboards, sink set in to a tiled worktop with cupboards below, two wall light points, picture rail, high ceiling, heating radiator and ample sockets. BEDROOM TWO A spacious double bedroom featuring a bay window with timber sliding sashes. Also featuring a range of timber panelled cupboards, marble topped fitted bedside tables, heating radiator, picture rail, high ceiling, two wall light points and a sink set into a marble worktop with tiled splash back and timber cupboards below. BEDROOM THREE A double bedroom with a timber sliding sash window with views onto Raikeswood Road. Heating radiator, picture rail and high ceiling. BEDROOM FOUR A single bedroom with a timber sliding sash window, heating radiator, picture rail, high ceiling and timber panelled door into the airing cupboard, which houses the hot water cylinder and is racked out for storing towels and linen. HOUSE BATHROOM Bath, shower with sliding door and electric shower unit, sink and dual flush WC. Two obscure glazed windows, tiled walls, non-slip floor covering, heating radiator, spotlighting and extractor fan. ATTIC SPACE Accessed via a timber flight of stairs from the landing. The attic space has not been developed but has the potential to do so, With light and roof window. GARAGE A single garage of a timber construction with double doors, power and light. OUTBUILDINGS Three outbuildings with timber panelled doors - One housing the Ideal gas boiler, one with power and light housing a fridge and one for garden tools. OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a well stocked flower bed and pathway leading to the front door with security light. To the side of the property is a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the garage with security light. To the rear of the property is a pathway leading to the rear kitchen door. A further pathway leads into the garden with lawns, well stocked flower beds and a timber summerhouse with French doors. The rear garden is bounded by stone walling and has a south facing aspect. COUNCIL TAX BAND E"