House For Sale £320,000
Farr Royd, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29

Situated in a quiet backwater cul-de-sac, yet only a short stroll from the vibrant village centre of Burley in Wharfedale, this spacious, four bedroom, stone built, mid terraced property provides an ideal home for the family buyer, enjoying the benefit of an established, private, south facing garden to the rear.

Immediately on entering into the well-proportioned sitting room, there is a lovely, homely atmosphere enhanced by the stripped pine flooring and the log burning stove, sitting within the original marble fireplace. One walks through the the inner hall into the south facing, family dining kitchen, ideal for family get togethers or more formal entertaining, fitted with a range of cream, Shaker style units with solid wood worktops. A wooden, ‘stable’ style door opens into an adjoining garden room, which overlooks the south facing garden and Yorkshire stone patio. To the first floor one is greeted by a bright and airy landing, giving access to a spacious main bedroom to the front with long distance views, a second bedroom to the rear and a smartly presented bathroom. Stairs lead up to the second floor, revealing a large, double room to the front elevation with two Velux windows, affording wonderful views across the valley and benefitting from well designed, built in wardrobes and under eaves storage. A further single bedroom to the rear could be utilised as a home office. To the front the property is set back from the roadside by a grass verge. A pathway leads through a fore garden to the front door. To the rear is a south facing, private, ‘secret’ garden with a Yorkshire stone flagged area ideal for al fresco entertaining and BBQs and an area of lawn beyond, flanked by mature planting.
Farr Royd enjoys a convenient location within this popular village community, with the village centre, primary schools and Burley in Wharfedale train station readily accessible. Burley in Wharfedale is a very popular and thriving village community in the heart of the Wharfe Valley, providing a good range of local shops, post office, doctors’ surgery, library, two excellent primary schools, various inns and restaurants, churches of several denominations and a variety of sporting and recreational facilities. A commuter rail service to Leeds/Bradford city centres, with commuting times of under 30 minutes and Ilkley in 5 minutes, is also available from the village station. There are many delightful walks to be had through the surrounding countryside and the famous Ilkley Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Park are only a short drive away.
We would highly recommend an early viewing to fully appreciate the attributes of this charming, spacious family home. The well presented accommodation with gas fired central heating and double glazing and with approximate room sizes comprises:

Ground Floor

Lounge (4 x 3.9 (13'1" x 12'9"))

The property is approached through a wooden gate via a concrete pathway and fore garden to a wooden front door opening into a most charming sitting room benefitting from a good degree of natural light afforded by the twin, double glazed, timber, sash style windows with wooden panelling beneath. One’s eyes are drawn to the original, ornate, marble fire surround, housing a log burning stove standing on a slate hearth, just the place to be on a cold winter’s night. This is a room of pleasant proportions with ceiling cornice and picture rail, a warm glow is provided by the original, stripped pine flooring. A stripped pine doorway leads into an inner hall with stairs to the first floor and continues into the:

Dining Kitchen (4 x 3.6 (13'1" x 11'9"))

The south facing, dining kitchen has a really light and spacious feel - a great space for family get togethers or more formal entertaining, fitted with a range of cream, Shaker style wall and base units with solid wood work surfaces over and tiling to the splash backs, incorporating a stainless steel chimney extractor hood. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. A further walk-in area is provided under the stairs, affording space for a tall fridge/freezer. A stainless steel sink with drainer and chrome, mixer tap sits beneath a single glazed window to the rear which looks into the garden room. Brand new, wood effect, vinyl flooring throughout. A solid wood, ‘stable’ style door gives access to:

Conservatory (2.9 x 2.1 (9'6" x 6'10"))

A really great addition to the property, this immaculately presented UPVC double glazed conservatory creates another family space overlooking the south facing garden, just the place to sit and relax with the Sunday papers and a good cup of coffee, or a quiet spot for the kids do their homework. Opening directly onto the garden, this room creates the ideal link between house and garden. Tile effect, laminate flooring.

First Floor

Landing

An inner hallway gives access to a carpeted staircase with handrail leading to the spacious landing. Doors lead into two bedrooms and the house bathroom.

Master Bedroom (4 x 4 (13'1" x 13'1"))

A double glazed, timber, sash window allows the light to flood into this most well-proportioned bedroom whilst affording views across the valley. This room has a good feeling of space and a great calming ambiance, radiator and carpeted flooring. A walk-in cupboard provides hanging space and shelving.

Bedroom Two (3.6 x 2.1 (11'9" x 6'10"))

A south facing, UPVC, double glazed window affords aspects over the garden and creates a bright and airy feeling. Space under the stairs to the second floor creates enough space for a double bed if required. Carpeted flooring, radiator.

Bathroom

A most smartly presented, modern, white bathroom suite comprising a ‘P’ shaped bath with curved glass shower screen and thermostatically controlled ‘Grohe’ shower over. Low level w/c and pedestal washbasin with chrome, mixer tap, wall mounted mirror. White tiling with rows of monochrome, glass mosaics create a clean fresh appeal. UPVC window with obscure glass to the rear elevation, grey tile effect vinyl flooring.

Second Floor

Landing

Carpeted stairs with handrail lead from the first floor to a small landing area opening into two further bedrooms.

Bedroom Three (4.2 x 4 (13'9" x 13'1"))

A further really spacious, double bedroom having exceptional ceiling height, accentuated by two Velux windows with fitted blinds further enhancing the great feeling of space and affording magnificent Wharfe Valley views. Wardrobes and under eaves space have been cleverly integrated and facilitate useful storage. Central heating radiator, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three (4.2 x 4 (13'9" x 13'1"))

This room offers a further good sized single room or a home office, kept bright and airy by two south facing Velux windows with fitted blinds, overlooking the garden and affording views towards the moors. Radiator and carpeted flooring.

Outside

Garden

To the front the property is set well back from the roadside by virtue of a deep grass verge and pathway. A fore garden with pathway and boundary hedging leads to the front door. To the rear of the property is a larger than average, south facing, private, enclosed ‘secret garden’. The conservatory leads out onto a Yorkshire stone patio ideal for al fresco entertaining or BBQs, where you will find a stone built fireplace, the perfect addition on a cool evening. A level lawn with mature borders leads away from the house, creating a ‘secret garden’ effect. This is a most wonderful, private space. There is access to the rear garden across the neighbour’s garden.