4 bed detached house for sale

Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley, Yorkshire LS29

A truly stunning detached family home with style and character in abundance, spacious living accommodation to suit A variety of families with stunning far reaching views, ample parking and garage. Must be viewed to fully appreciate location and space.

In a wonderful quiet location towards the top of the highly regarded Ben Rhydding Drive, with countryside walks on the doorstep and the amenities of Ben Rhydding, including the train station within easy reach, is Wharfedale Grange Cottage. Forming part of a development centred around the original courtyard of Wharfedale Grange Farm, this four bedroomed detached property offers spacious family accommodation, with ample living space, provision for home working with fibre broadband, parking, south facing garden and lovely views across the Wharfe Valley. The property also benefits from its proximity to Clevedon House with its amenities including restaurant, bar, gym and swimming pool being available to non-residents. The Wheatley Arms Hotel and the Cow and Calf public house are both within walking distance and the expanse of Ilkley Moor is easily accessible from the property.

Ben Rhydding is to be found on the eastern side of Ilkley. A most desirable community in its own right, favoured for its village feel with good local shops, one of the district’s most sought after primary schools, train station, and Wheatley Arms Hotel. Ilkley town centre is approximately a mile away and having been voted The Sunday Times Best Place to Live in the UK 2022 offers top schools, including the ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ Ilkley Grammar School, interesting independent shops and restaurants, spectacular scenery and convenient rail links. The judges were impressed by sports clubs and the opportunities they offer for young people, and the energetic community spirit, the town's lovely cinema and thriving market. Situated within the heart of the Wharfe Valley, surrounded by the famous Moors to the south and the River Wharfe to the north, and with rail links to Leeds and Bradford, Ilkley is regarded as an ideal base for the commuter.

The accommodation has gas fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing and with approximate room sizes, comprises:-
Upper floor


Central hallway 18'11" x 8'2" (5.77m x 2.5m)
The living accommodation centres around this striking hallway, with an entrance door from the rear, stairs to the lower floor and attractive solid beech wooden flooring and exposed beams. Large window to the front elevation, feature circular window and fitted coat / shoe storage. Windows to the rear elevation and vertical panel radiator.
Cloakroom

With part-tiled walls, tiled flooring with under floor tile warming and fitted with low suite wc and wash basin. Window to the rear elevation.

Utility room 10'9" x 5'8" (3.28m x 1.73m)
With under floor tile warming and fitted units, double Belfast sink, including plumbing for a washing machine and vent for tumble dryer. Stairs to the mezzanine level.

Mezzanine 15'2" x 9'6" (4.62m x 2.9m)
A useful mezzanine space currently set up as dual home office. Twin Velux windows, under eaves storage and glass balustrading, situated over the sitting room and dining area.

Living kitchen 19'4" x 17'7" (5.9m x 5.36m)
A fantastic hub of the home, with comfortable seating area with a double-sided log burning stove through to the hallway and solid beech wooden flooring. The fitted kitchen has tiled flooring with under floor tile warming, integrated appliances including a dual fuel range cooker with extractor over, dishwasher, American style fridge freezer and double stainless steel sink. Fitted units with Corian worktops and waterfall island unit. Windows with wooden shutters to the side and front elevations with window seats, offering fantastic long distance views towards Otley Chevin and Middleton respectively. Window with wooden shutters to the rear elevation. Vertical panel radiator. Loft storage area above the kitchen.

Dining area 10'8" x 8'5" (3.25m x 2.57m)
Just across the hall from the kitchen. With a large window to the front elevation and solid beech wooden flooring. Vertical panel radiator.

Sitting room 17'4" x 11'9" max (5.28m x 3.58m max)
Moving through from the dining area, the sitting room has attractive exposed beams and a raised inset log burning stove incorporating a back boiler that heats all the vertical panel radiators on this level. Juliet balcony to the side elevation and steps up to French doors, leading out to the south facing roof terrace. Vertical panel radiator. Storage cupboard.
Lower floor

With underfloor heating throughout and a bespoke staircase with solid beech treads, glass balustrades and stainless steel handrails leading to:-
Hall

A spacious hallway with window to the front elevation.

Bedroom one 18'9" x 11'3" max (5.72m x 3.43m max)
A lovely principal bedroom with triple window to the front elevation and further window to the side elevation allowing plenty of natural light.
En suite shower room

With fully tiled walls and floor, fitted with a large walk in shower, low suite wc, wall mounted basin and heated towel rail.

Bedroom two 11'7" x 10'1" (3.53m x 3.07m)
A further double bedroom with window to the front elevation with attractive wooden shutters.

Bedroom three 11'4" x 8'2" (3.45m x 2.5m)
Another double bedroom. Again having window to the front elevation with wooden shutters.

Bedroom four 10'4" x 7'6" (3.15m x 2.29m)
With a raised window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom

Fitted with a whirlpool bath, separate shower, low suite wc and wall mounted basin. Tiled walls and flooring and heated towel rail.
Outside

parking

The property offers ample off street parking. A Yorkshire stone and tarmacadam drive to the front with outside tap and wooden five bar gate. A further Yorkshire stone flagged and cobbled driveway to the rear elevation leading to the garage with twin wooden gates. There is a separate pedestrian pathway with gate and bordered by lavender leading to the front door, with Yorkshire stone flagged steps from the front elevation to the rear elevation with a stone wall and shrub border. Vaulted wood and bin store with power and light. Steps to the garden.

Large double garage 25'2" x 21'9" (7.67m x 6.63m)
With pedestrian and electric roller door, providing parking and storage. The garage also houses the central heating boiler.
Gardens

To the rear of the property is a wonderfully private south facing garden, with a lawned section bordered by shrubs and a post and rail fence with woodland beyond. Steps lead down to a walled kitchen garden with raised beds, a greenhouse, shed and chicken house / run. A fabulous south facing roof terrace over the garage, accessible from the sitting room and the garden, provides a large outside entertaining area.
Viewing arrangements

Strictly by prior appointment with Dale Eddison's Ilkley office.
Please note

The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.
Tenure

We understand the property to be Freehold.
Council tax

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Tax Band C. For further details on Bradford Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on .
Location

From Dale Eddison’s Ilkley office travel along Springs Lane and into Bolling Road towards Ben Rhydding. Upon reaching the parade of shops in Ben Rhydding, take the right hand turning on the bend into Wheatley Lane and immediately left onto Ben Rhydding Drive through the stone gateposts. Follow Ben Rhydding Drive for approximately one mile and turn right in front of the entrance for Clevedon. The property can then be found on the right hand side just beyond the courtyard.

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