3 bed Flat For Sale £635,000
Possibly the finest, three-bedroom, duplex apartment in Ilkley. Majestic in its proportions, it is an eclectic mix of stunning, original features exquisitely blended with truly on-point, contemporary styling. No expense has been spared and this property is presented in immaculate order.
The property is entered by a charming entrance porch giving access to the lower ground floor leading into a spacious, tiled reception hallway, ideal for receiving friends and family. This leads through into a stunning, Shaker style kitchen with bespoke, hand painted units and breakfast centre island with black, granite work surfaces throughout. The country theme is continued with an Aga stove and a glazed door leads on to an outside patio area. The hallway gives access to the second spacious, double bedroom with external window, a shower room with Fired Earth tiling, a third double bedroom and separate utility room. Stairs lead to the first floor and a second staircase gives access to the conservatory. The inner hallway with cloakroom opens into the most magnificent sitting room with stunning, original features. Contemporary touches include solid wood flooring, cast-iron stove, bespoke, colonial shutters and French doors opening onto a small balcony. This beautiful property just keeps on giving with a Master bedroom, which is an absolute oasis of peace and calm and an impressive, marble bathroom off. A bespoke, fitted study with log burning stove leads through stunning, coloured, leaded, feature doors into the south facing Amdega conservatory - an ideal spot to relax and take in the vista of the gardens and Ilkley Moors beyond.
The surrounding gardens are absolutely charming with spacious, private and communal areas. The property is accessed via a private road and a cobbled area gives access to a single garage.
The rear garden backs onto the famous Ilkley Moor offering wonderful, moorland walks and views up to the iconic Cow and Calf rocks as epitomised in the famous folk song "On Ilkla Moor bar t'at".
This is an absolute gem of a home, the like of which rarely comes to market and is ideal for those who are either 'upscaling or downsizing' and who enjoy the finer things in life, so if you enjoy the Café society that Ilkley has to offer and stunning moorland countryside 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 accommodation has GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE-GLAZED, TIMBER, SASH WINDOWS and with approximate room sizes comprises:
Lower Ground Floor -
Entrance Vestibule - One entrance to the property is through a heavy, half-glazed, timber door into a useful entrance vestibule - this is the ideal spot to kick off muddy shoes and boots after a long walk on the moors and has a handy store cupboard and glazed, inner door to:
Reception Hallway - A most impressive, spacious reception hall with stunning, moulded ceiling cornice, dado rail and ceramic, tiled flooring, traditional style radiators and halogen downlighting. This is a wonderful place to receive family and friends and affords access to the lower ground floor, principal rooms. Stairs lead to the first floor with useful storage under and a pair of glazed doors lead to a secondary staircase giving internal access to the conservatory at ground floor level.
Shower Room - A spacious, traditional style shower room, with glazed, 'walk in' shower with traditional style, thermostatic drench shower with separate hand shower, low level w/c and traditional style pedestal wash hand basin, all complemented by floor tiling and fully tiled walls with grey, brick effect, gloss, Fired Earth Tiles with feature dado rail tiles. A mirrored cupboard above the basin provides useful storage. Downlighting, traditional style towel radiator and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 4.2m x 3.5m (13'9" x 11'5") - Approached through glazed double doors from the hallway and having a ceiling cornice and double-glazed window to the side elevation, this is a most delightful, double bedroom with fitted carpets, radiator and downlighting. Stylish, fitted wardrobes are a lovely feature.
Family Room, Dining Room Or Bedroom Three - 4.6m x 3.1m (15'1" x 10'2") - French doors open into this most flexible of rooms, giving one a great choice of use. Currently used as a third double bedroom, there is ample room for a double bed and additional furniture. Alternatively, a large, family dining table could be accommodated here should one prefer to use it as a dining room. as there is ample space for a family table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining friends and family. External light is provided through a modern, light tunnel complemented by halogen downlighting. Carpeting, coving and radiator.
Dining Kitchen - 5.7m x 4.5m (18'8" x 14'9") - A half-glazed door opens into a most stylish, spacious, bespoke, Shaker style kitchen fitted with a range of solid wood, off-white wall and base units with smart, black, granite work surfaces and upstands incorporating a white, double,ceramic, Belfast sink. A large, central island doubles as a breakfast bar and is ideal for entertaining. Integrated appliances include a cream, double oven Aga stove with geometric, ceramic tiles to the splashback, a stainless-steel Bosch oven and matching Bosch microwave, a Bosch ceramic, induction hob to the centre island with 'pull-up' power points, a Bosch dishwasher, a wine fridge and space for a large, American style fridge. Tiled flooring, stunning, original cornicing and halogen downlighting. A double-glazed door and side window allow the natural light to flood in and the door gives access to a patio area - ideal for al fresco entertaining and relaxing with a glass of your favourite tipple whilst admiring the stunning Wharfe Valley views.
Utility Room - A useful separate utility, with space and plumbing for a washer and separate drier. Tiled flooring, halogen downlighting, radiator and recently fitted, wall mounted, Ideal central heating boiler. A window affords ample natural light.
Ground Floor -
Inner Hall - A carpeted staircase leads up from the lower ground floor to an inner hall, giving access to the principal rooms. Wooden flooring, traditional style radiator and a good-sized storage cupboard for linen and towels.
Cloakroom - A most charming, traditional style cloakroom with high-level w/c, wall hung wash basin and traditional style, chrome, towel radiator. Geometric, ceramic, tiled flooring, brick effect, ceramic tiling to dado rail height and cornicing. A wonderful touch are hand painted tiles pointing the direction to Ilkley Moor.
Sitting Room - 6.8m x 4.5m (22'3" x 14'9") - This is a stunning blend of wonderful proportions, a host of original features and exquisite, contemporary touches creating the most perfect room. A large, bay window, fitted with colonial shutters along with glazed, French doors allow the natural light to accentuate the stunning features of this room - arches, deep, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, dado rail and deep skirtings are enhanced by a subtle choice of pallet to show off this magnificent space to its true potential. Subtle, contemporary features such as solid oak flooring, log burning stove and bespoke cupboards blend perfectly. The French doors open onto a small, decked balcony. Traditional style radiator.
Master Bedroom - 4.1m x 3.5m (13'5" x 11'5") - One enters a true oasis of peace and calm. A bay window, fitted with wooden, colonial shutters reminds one of a bygone era. Traditional style radiator, deep, ornate cornicing and traditional style, fitted wardrobes all combine to enhance this most special of Master Bedrooms. Neutral decor and carpeting.
En-Suite - The sense of luxury, style and elegance continues in this delightful en-suite bathroom. This is a most relaxing space, designed to make one feel really special. Fully lined with marble tiling,, a freestanding, claw foot bath with traditional style, central mixer tap and hand held shower offers an inviting environment in which to relax and wash away the stresses of the day. A bespoke, traditional style vanity unit with matching marble top with two inset washbasins, two traditional style towel radiators and halogen downlighting complete the picture. Marble flooring complemented beautifully with geometric design, tiled flooring in the bath area.
Study - 4.2m x 3.1m (13'9" x 10'2") - This property just continues to impress in this wonderful study benefitting from delightful, original features and fitted with a range of bespoke, study furniture to include matching floor to ceiling, wall cupboards and desk that sits under a south facing window with views up to Ilkley moors - what a spot to work from! Contemporary touches include solid oak flooring and a log burning stove. A stunning feature is the original, coloured glass, French doors that open through into the conservatory, which cast an array of colours across the floor.
Conservatory - 5.3m x 3.8m (17'4" x 12'5") - Amdega, the last word in timber conservatories. Yet another great room - enjoying a south facing aspect with views up to Ilkley moors, this is a great space in which to relax and entertain. Fired Earth, geometric, floor tiling lends a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and bespoke blinds are available for use if it gets a little too warm. French doors open out on to the gardens. Ornate, black, timber and wrought iron balustrading lead to the staircase to the lower ground floor. Air conditioning unit, two wall light points and feature stone wall.
Outside -
Gardens - Tarn Villas stands within impressive grounds. Immediately to both the front and rear of the apartment are two spacious garden areas for the private use of the occupants of this apartment creating ample space for relaxing and al fresco entertaining. The remainder of the delightful garden has been carefully landscaped and beautifully maintained as a communal garden area.
Garage - The apartment benefits from a single garage situated to the rear of the property and approached via a private, tree lined driveway.
Notes - The length of the lease is 999 years from 1985.
Apartment 1A owns a 50% share of the freehold with Tarn Villas Management Company.
We are advised that there is no service charge and the ground rent is currently £5 per annum.
The property is entered by a charming entrance porch giving access to the lower ground floor leading into a spacious, tiled reception hallway, ideal for receiving friends and family. This leads through into a stunning, Shaker style kitchen with bespoke, hand painted units and breakfast centre island with black, granite work surfaces throughout. The country theme is continued with an Aga stove and a glazed door leads on to an outside patio area. The hallway gives access to the second spacious, double bedroom with external window, a shower room with Fired Earth tiling, a third double bedroom and separate utility room. Stairs lead to the first floor and a second staircase gives access to the conservatory. The inner hallway with cloakroom opens into the most magnificent sitting room with stunning, original features. Contemporary touches include solid wood flooring, cast-iron stove, bespoke, colonial shutters and French doors opening onto a small balcony. This beautiful property just keeps on giving with a Master bedroom, which is an absolute oasis of peace and calm and an impressive, marble bathroom off. A bespoke, fitted study with log burning stove leads through stunning, coloured, leaded, feature doors into the south facing Amdega conservatory - an ideal spot to relax and take in the vista of the gardens and Ilkley Moors beyond.
The surrounding gardens are absolutely charming with spacious, private and communal areas. The property is accessed via a private road and a cobbled area gives access to a single garage.
The rear garden backs onto the famous Ilkley Moor offering wonderful, moorland walks and views up to the iconic Cow and Calf rocks as epitomised in the famous folk song "On Ilkla Moor bar t'at".
This is an absolute gem of a home, the like of which rarely comes to market and is ideal for those who are either 'upscaling or downsizing' and who enjoy the finer things in life, so if you enjoy the Café society that Ilkley has to offer and stunning moorland countryside 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 accommodation has GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING & DOUBLE-GLAZED, TIMBER, SASH WINDOWS and with approximate room sizes comprises:
Lower Ground Floor -
Entrance Vestibule - One entrance to the property is through a heavy, half-glazed, timber door into a useful entrance vestibule - this is the ideal spot to kick off muddy shoes and boots after a long walk on the moors and has a handy store cupboard and glazed, inner door to:
Reception Hallway - A most impressive, spacious reception hall with stunning, moulded ceiling cornice, dado rail and ceramic, tiled flooring, traditional style radiators and halogen downlighting. This is a wonderful place to receive family and friends and affords access to the lower ground floor, principal rooms. Stairs lead to the first floor with useful storage under and a pair of glazed doors lead to a secondary staircase giving internal access to the conservatory at ground floor level.
Shower Room - A spacious, traditional style shower room, with glazed, 'walk in' shower with traditional style, thermostatic drench shower with separate hand shower, low level w/c and traditional style pedestal wash hand basin, all complemented by floor tiling and fully tiled walls with grey, brick effect, gloss, Fired Earth Tiles with feature dado rail tiles. A mirrored cupboard above the basin provides useful storage. Downlighting, traditional style towel radiator and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 4.2m x 3.5m (13'9" x 11'5") - Approached through glazed double doors from the hallway and having a ceiling cornice and double-glazed window to the side elevation, this is a most delightful, double bedroom with fitted carpets, radiator and downlighting. Stylish, fitted wardrobes are a lovely feature.
Family Room, Dining Room Or Bedroom Three - 4.6m x 3.1m (15'1" x 10'2") - French doors open into this most flexible of rooms, giving one a great choice of use. Currently used as a third double bedroom, there is ample room for a double bed and additional furniture. Alternatively, a large, family dining table could be accommodated here should one prefer to use it as a dining room. as there is ample space for a family table and one can imagine many happy times here entertaining friends and family. External light is provided through a modern, light tunnel complemented by halogen downlighting. Carpeting, coving and radiator.
Dining Kitchen - 5.7m x 4.5m (18'8" x 14'9") - A half-glazed door opens into a most stylish, spacious, bespoke, Shaker style kitchen fitted with a range of solid wood, off-white wall and base units with smart, black, granite work surfaces and upstands incorporating a white, double,ceramic, Belfast sink. A large, central island doubles as a breakfast bar and is ideal for entertaining. Integrated appliances include a cream, double oven Aga stove with geometric, ceramic tiles to the splashback, a stainless-steel Bosch oven and matching Bosch microwave, a Bosch ceramic, induction hob to the centre island with 'pull-up' power points, a Bosch dishwasher, a wine fridge and space for a large, American style fridge. Tiled flooring, stunning, original cornicing and halogen downlighting. A double-glazed door and side window allow the natural light to flood in and the door gives access to a patio area - ideal for al fresco entertaining and relaxing with a glass of your favourite tipple whilst admiring the stunning Wharfe Valley views.
Utility Room - A useful separate utility, with space and plumbing for a washer and separate drier. Tiled flooring, halogen downlighting, radiator and recently fitted, wall mounted, Ideal central heating boiler. A window affords ample natural light.
Ground Floor -
Inner Hall - A carpeted staircase leads up from the lower ground floor to an inner hall, giving access to the principal rooms. Wooden flooring, traditional style radiator and a good-sized storage cupboard for linen and towels.
Cloakroom - A most charming, traditional style cloakroom with high-level w/c, wall hung wash basin and traditional style, chrome, towel radiator. Geometric, ceramic, tiled flooring, brick effect, ceramic tiling to dado rail height and cornicing. A wonderful touch are hand painted tiles pointing the direction to Ilkley Moor.
Sitting Room - 6.8m x 4.5m (22'3" x 14'9") - This is a stunning blend of wonderful proportions, a host of original features and exquisite, contemporary touches creating the most perfect room. A large, bay window, fitted with colonial shutters along with glazed, French doors allow the natural light to accentuate the stunning features of this room - arches, deep, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, dado rail and deep skirtings are enhanced by a subtle choice of pallet to show off this magnificent space to its true potential. Subtle, contemporary features such as solid oak flooring, log burning stove and bespoke cupboards blend perfectly. The French doors open onto a small, decked balcony. Traditional style radiator.
Master Bedroom - 4.1m x 3.5m (13'5" x 11'5") - One enters a true oasis of peace and calm. A bay window, fitted with wooden, colonial shutters reminds one of a bygone era. Traditional style radiator, deep, ornate cornicing and traditional style, fitted wardrobes all combine to enhance this most special of Master Bedrooms. Neutral decor and carpeting.
En-Suite - The sense of luxury, style and elegance continues in this delightful en-suite bathroom. This is a most relaxing space, designed to make one feel really special. Fully lined with marble tiling,, a freestanding, claw foot bath with traditional style, central mixer tap and hand held shower offers an inviting environment in which to relax and wash away the stresses of the day. A bespoke, traditional style vanity unit with matching marble top with two inset washbasins, two traditional style towel radiators and halogen downlighting complete the picture. Marble flooring complemented beautifully with geometric design, tiled flooring in the bath area.
Study - 4.2m x 3.1m (13'9" x 10'2") - This property just continues to impress in this wonderful study benefitting from delightful, original features and fitted with a range of bespoke, study furniture to include matching floor to ceiling, wall cupboards and desk that sits under a south facing window with views up to Ilkley moors - what a spot to work from! Contemporary touches include solid oak flooring and a log burning stove. A stunning feature is the original, coloured glass, French doors that open through into the conservatory, which cast an array of colours across the floor.
Conservatory - 5.3m x 3.8m (17'4" x 12'5") - Amdega, the last word in timber conservatories. Yet another great room - enjoying a south facing aspect with views up to Ilkley moors, this is a great space in which to relax and entertain. Fired Earth, geometric, floor tiling lends a certain 'je ne sais quoi' and bespoke blinds are available for use if it gets a little too warm. French doors open out on to the gardens. Ornate, black, timber and wrought iron balustrading lead to the staircase to the lower ground floor. Air conditioning unit, two wall light points and feature stone wall.
Outside -
Gardens - Tarn Villas stands within impressive grounds. Immediately to both the front and rear of the apartment are two spacious garden areas for the private use of the occupants of this apartment creating ample space for relaxing and al fresco entertaining. The remainder of the delightful garden has been carefully landscaped and beautifully maintained as a communal garden area.
Garage - The apartment benefits from a single garage situated to the rear of the property and approached via a private, tree lined driveway.
Notes - The length of the lease is 999 years from 1985.
Apartment 1A owns a 50% share of the freehold with Tarn Villas Management Company.
We are advised that there is no service charge and the ground rent is currently £5 per annum.
