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" Reiver House is a magnificent, Victorian property, delightfully situated on the popular, central Ilkley location of Alexandra Crescent, enjoying wonderful views across towards the Riverside Park and Middleton. The owners painstakingly renovated this sizeable, six bedroom home to the highest of standards, retaining a wealth of charming, original features, which blend seamlessly with sympathetic, modern updating with every minor detail having been carefully considered to create a superb family home.

This characterful and truly spacious, six bedroom, Victorian, mid terraced property with gardens to both front and rear, is situated in a highly sought after and convenient location close to the centre of Ilkley and a short distance away from the Riverside Park. The property is set over four floors benefitting from a wealth of original features and delightful cellar conversion creating a wonderful living dining kitchen with Shaker style units and fitted range cooker and an original fireplace with stone surround housing a multi fuel stove, all in all creating the true heart of this family home, with glazed French doors giving direct access to the fore garden. On entering the welcoming hallway, one immediately senses the grandeur of this handsome property, where original features blend seamlessly with sympathetic, modern updating. One finds a spacious sitting room with bay window and fireplace with open fire with double doors leading into a separate dining room of equally wonderful proportions. A fully fitted study with w c cloakroom off benefits from glazed French doors opening out to a raised balcony. A return staircase with timber balustrade leads up to a half landing giving access to a traditional style, four piece, family bathroom with free standing roll top bath. Return stairs lead to the first floor where there are two, great sized double bedrooms with lovely views,one benefitting from an en suite shower room and a further single bedroom, which could also be used as a nursery. A further staircase leads up to the second floor creating a terrific teenagers‘ space comprising three double dormer bedrooms and large bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. Further accommodation includes a utility room, store room and w c adjacent to the impressive living kitchen dining space on the lower ground floor.
Outside one finds a charming level, lawned garden to the front elevation and an additional patio seating area and garden beyond two generous private parking spaces, whilst to the rear is a good sized, courtyard garden predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees and a paved patio area, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. There is also a further private parking space to this elevation.
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, Playhouse theatre and boutique cinema. llkley has excellent sports and social facilities including the Ilkley lido pool, 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 including Ilkley Grammar School.
With GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, CHARMING ORIGINAL FEATURES, predominantly DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS throughout and with approximate room sizes the property comprises as follows

Ground Floor

Hall Stone steps with wrought iron railings lead up to a smart, composite entrance door with attractive, frosted transom light over heralding one‘s arrival at Reiver House. This opens into a charming hallway with exposed floorboards, deep skirtings and cornicing. Wooden doors lead into the lounge and dining room and an original archway leads into a separate study. A beautiful, wide, return wooden staircase with original timber balustrade leads up to the first floor landing. Radiator. This is a wonderful environment in which to greet guests.

Lounge 5.61 max x 4.39 18‘4 max x 14‘4 A wonderful sitting room to the front of the property with a magnificent, double glazed, UPVC, sash, bay window, overlooking the front garden and offering stunning views towards the park and Middleton beyond. An attractive, timber fire surround houses a Victorian style cast iron fireplace with an open fire and a tiled hearth, creating a fabulous, focal point. Alcoves to both sides of the fire, exposed floorboards, TV point and radiator. Deep cornicing and ceiling rose are further delightful features.

Dining Room 4.65 x 4.12 15‘3 x 13‘6 Double doors with three quarter glazing and two matching glazed side panels open from the lounge into a most spacious and well proportioned formal dining room, creating the flexibility of combining these two fabulous reception rooms into one space perfect for entertaining. A large double glazed window overlooks the rear garden. An original, stone lintel above the fireplace is a lovely feature. Deep cornicing, ceiling rose, traditional style radiator and continuation of the stripped flooring. A separate door gives access to the hallway. One can imagine many happy mealtimes here with family and friends.

Study 4.93 max x 2.84 16‘2 max x 9‘3 An archway from the hallway gives access to a most useful, dual aspect study home office with a bespoke fitted range of timber desks, cupboards and shelving. French doors lead out onto a raised balcony, affording south facing views up to Ilkley Moor. Two side windows enhance the bright atmosphere. Carpeting and radiator.

W C Fitted with a high level traditional style w c and a pedestal washbasin with white tiled splashback and mosaic accent tiles. A double glazed window allows for ample natural light. Carpet and extractor.

Lower Ground Floor

Living Dining Kitchen 9.25 x 6.32 max 30‘4 x 20‘8 max A flight of original stone stairs with understairs storage cupboard leads down to the true heart of this family home, an incredibly spacious and yet cosy through room fitted with a range of cream Shaker style base and wall units with stainless steel handles and granite work surfaces and upstands incorporating a breakfast bar with wooden cupboards beneath housing an inset stainless steel sink and spray chrome tap. A full complement of high quality, integral appliances include a large, Falcon range oven with charming, tiled splashback denoting various herbs, housed in an original Yorkshire stone fire surround and Bosch dishwasher. An Inset Belfast sink with chrome, mixer tap and separate hot water tap sits within a solid wood worksurface beneath a window allowing ample natural light. Space for a a fridge freezer. Original floor to ceiling cupboards enhance the fantastic storage on offer. Stunning, original, stone flooring with underfloor heating throughout. Ample room for a family dining table. To the lounge area one finds a charming, cast iron, multi fuel stove set within an original stone surround. Double glazed French doors open into the front garden. Mood lighting and under pelmet lighting. TV point, Bose speakers to the ceiling and further double glazed window to the front elevation. A long stone shelf is a further wonderful, original feature. This ls is a fabulous space for entertaining and one can imagine many happy, cosy times spent with family and friends here. A rear hallway with space to hang coats has a timber entrance door with three glazed panels opening into the rear courtyard garden.

Utility Room 3.36 x 1.40 11‘0 x 4‘7 A great sized utility room with space for a washing machine, a tumble drier and two further under counter appliances such as a freezer and fridge. Laminate worksurface and stainless steel sink and drainer with monobloc tap. Original stone floor.

Store 3.10 min x 3.10 10‘2 min x 10‘2 A fantastic space fully tanked out and therefore a great area in which to store items, aided by the original stone shelves. Housing the Vaillant boiler and pressurised water cylinder. Original stone floor with underfloor heating. Three double glazed windows allow for ample natural light.

W C A charming, original door opens into a useful w c fitted with a traditional style suite incorporating a corner washbasin with white splashback tiling with attractive mosaic accent tiles and a low level w c. Continuation of the original, stone floor with underfloor heating and extractor.

First Floor

Landing The beautiful, original staircase with carpet runner leads up to a carpeted half landing from which one accesses the bathroom. A few stairs continue up to the principal landing from which doors lead to two double bedrooms and a single bedroom in addition to a staircase leading up to the second floor. Cornicing, carpeting and radiator. A stunning, original, stained glass window draws the eye.

Bathroom This is most spacious, light and airy house bathroom comprising a traditional style roll top, claw foot bath, twin pedestal wash basins, a large walk in, fully tiled, mains thermostatic, jet shower and low level w c. Traditional style taps. Half tile to the walls in neutral tiles with attractive, mosaic accent tiles. Traditional style towel radiator and further contemporary. chrome, ladder radiator. Karndean flooring, downlighting and speakers in the ceiling so you can enjoy your favourite music whilst showering or relaxing in the bath. A Velux window and a large, double glazed window with part opaque glazing the upper part not obscuring the stunning moorland view plus a further double glazed, opaque window make for a bright and airy space.

Bedroom One 4.57 x 3.74 14‘11 x 12‘3 A most generous, double bedroom to the front elevation benefitting from stunning views over towards the Riverside Gardens and Middleton through a double glazed, sash style window. Carpeted flooring, TV point and radiator. Fitted furniture includes wardrobes, bedside tables and wall cupboards.

Guest Bedroom 4.06 max x 3.89 13‘3 max x 12‘9 A great sized, double room to the rear elevation ideal for guests with the benefit of an en suite shower room. A large, double glazed, south facing window allows the light to flood in and affords a delightful view of Ilkley Moor. Storage cupboard, carpeting and radiator.

En Suite Shower Room A modern en suite shower room comprising of a fully tiled shower cubicle with mains thermostatic shower and glazed door, a pedestal washbasin with traditional style taps and a few steps lead down to a low level w c. Double glazed window with opaque glazing, Karndean flooring, downlighting, chrome, ladder, towel radiator and extractor fan. Neutral wall tiles with attractive, mosaic accent tiling.

Bedroom Three 3.42 x 2.13 11‘2 x 6‘11 A generous, single bedroom to the front elevation, benefitting once more from the delightful views over the park and across the valley towards Middleton. Carpeting and radiator.

Second Floor

Bedroom Four 4.67 x 3.05 min 15‘3 x 10‘0 min This is a fantastic, versatile room, which could be utilised as a bedroom, however also makes a great chilling out, lounge space for any lucky teenagers or young adults occupying this spacious second floor. A dormer window affords a breathtaking view toward Ilkley Moor and allows the natural light to flood in enhanced by a further Velux window. Carpeting and radiator.

Bedroom Five 4.45 x 3.10 14‘7 x 10‘2 A great sized, double bedroom benefitting from a dormer window to the front elevation with views over the park and towards Middleton. Carpeting, radiator and TV point.

Bedroom Six 4.50 x 2.84 14‘9 x 9‘3 Not to be outdone, an almost identical bedroom to bedroom five a spacious, double enjoying plenty of natural light through the dormer window. Carpeting and radiator. Loft access.

Bathroom Wow yet another fantastic bathroom! Most spacious and consisting of a four piece modern suite with the centrepiece being the freestanding, roll top bath with floor mounted taps and hand held shower attachment. Steps lead up to a large, walk in shower, fully tiled with a glazed screen. Pedestal washbasin and low level w c. Karndean flooring, downlighting and traditional style towel radiator. A dormer window allows the light to flood in.

Gardens To the front of the property one finds a small area of lawn with stone steps leading up to the entrance door with another set of steps leading down to a patio area providing access through French doors to the living dining kitchen. Across the gravelled access lane one finds a further fabulous patio and lawn a wonderful spot to sit and relax, enjoying the delightful view over the Riverside Park and towards Middleton. To the rear elevation on Alexandra Crescent, a timber gate opens into the rear garden, which consists of some level lawn and a patio beneath a pergola a fantastic environment in which to entertain family and friends. An original kitchen stone sink has the benefit of hot and cold water so a great spot to clean down the family dog following a muddy walk in the surrounding countryside! Tall fencing maintains privacy.

Parking Parking is extremely well catered for as there are three parking spaces at the property with an EV Charging point to the front of the property and there are also permits for up to four vehicles, three resident and one visitor.

Utilities & Services The property benefits from mains gas, electricity and drainage. Please visit the mobile and Broadband Ofcom website to check broadband speeds and mobile ‘phone coverage

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