Main Street, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

Accommodation Summary Ground floor: entrance hall; lounge; dining room; living kitchen; wc. Lower Ground floor: hall, cinema room, office/gym, store. 1st floor: master bedroom with en-suite, two further double bedrooms, bathroom. 2nd floor: two double bedrooms with Jack & Jill shower room, third double bedroom, laundry room. Originally an old coaching inn, The Malt Shovel was rebuilt in the 19th Century in the grand style seen today and for well over 100 years served as a focal point for locals and visitors to this popular Wharfedale village. This magnificent building is in the very heart of the village with open views to both the front and rear and is close to the old mill pond and St. Mary's Parish Church. The current owners have significantly improved the interior of this stylish home by successfully blending the fundamental character and most generous proportions, including the high ceilings and sash windows, with superb high quality contemporary style creating a beautiful and versatile family home. The accommodation is set over four floors and comprises on the ground floor, a grand entrance hall with sweeping staircase to the first floor and wood effect Karndean flooring. The lounge is to the front of the property with a deep bay window, ceiling cornice and contemporary fireplace with inset glass fronted living flame gas fire. The hall then leads to the guest WC and on to the dining room which has a window to the rear and leads into the dining kitchen. The bespoke kitchen has been designed by Clarity Arts with a range of hand painted units and granite working surfaces. Integrated appliances include Siemens fridge and freezer, Bosch dishwasher and a Rangemaster range style cooker. A lovely light and airy space at the rear of the property. On the first floor the superb master bedroom has a deep bay window with views over the park, an original fireplace and a stunning en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms on this floor, both having open views to the rear, along with a stylish house bathroom. On the second floor, three further generous double bedrooms provide an ideal space for growing families/teenagers: two of these bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. There is also an invaluable laundry room on this floor. On the lower ground floor there is a large, sumptuous cinema room along with the home office/gym and a very useful store room. Externally, at the front of the property there is a courtyard garden which is flagged and enclosed by a dwarf wall, iron railings and neat hedging. At the rear of the property there are three parking spaces along with a lovely open aspect. All in all, a wonderful and very versatile family home. The village of Burley in Wharfedale is set amongst some of the area's most stunning countryside and offers a highly desirable living environment, close to the local towns of Ilkley and Otley, and well positioned for the Yorkshire business traveller. A traditional community, the village retains a broad provision of every day amenities including local shops, sports clubs, a couple of primary schools and a number of pubs and restaurants. The village even has its own 'metro' railway station, positioned within comfortable walking distance of The Malt, and from where there are frequent services throughout the day into the major cities of Leeds and Bradford. The surrounding countryside, the River Wharfe and rugged moors offer many an opportunity for stunning walks and other rural pursuits. Nearby Ilkley is a former Victorian Spa town, whilst Otley has its roots embedded in the local agricultural community and retains a regular market. Both towns offer a choice of retail, social and recreational amenities along with sports clubs to suit a variety of interests. Both are accessible by public transport from Burley, and for those who need to travel further afield Leeds/Bradford International Airport is only some 8 miles distant. Agents Notes Tenure Freehold The property is listed and also located within a conservation area. Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Council Tax Band G Services All mains services are installed with gas fired central heating. Parking EV charging point and parking for three cars Internet and Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ shows internet available from at least 1 provider. Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) available from at least 1 of the UK�s 4 main providers. Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages