Oak Ghyll, Gill Bank Road, Ilkley, LS29

Oak Ghyll is a substantial period property, proudly standing on the corner of Langbar Road and Gill Bank Road, the architecture being so typical of Ilkley’s expansion in the first half of the 20th century. Apartment 2 occupies a substantial portion of the first floor and the sale provides a wonderful opportunity to acquire a manageable characterful home within a prime residential area. The accommodation is entered through a private entrance to the ground floor porch with a cloakroom off. Beyond, a breathtaking reception hall, with a sweeping and elegant return staircase and magnificent first floor level window, leads up to a galleried landing with access to the principal accommodation. The area includes useful under bench and recessed storage. The living room is positioned to the corner of the apartment and has a broad bay window orientated to the south, whilst a secondary aspect offers aspects to the west. The room provides both seating and dining areas, and the character is enhanced by a wood burning stove. Adjacent is a well-appointed breakfast kitchen having a range of integrated appliances as well as aspects to the south. Both bedroom one and bedroom two are doubles, the former being substantial in its proportions and again with the advantage of dual aspects, whilst the second double bedroom has quality fitted wardrobes. The first floor is completed by a luxurious house bathroom comprising WC, wash basin and roll top bath with shower over. Externally a communal driveway leads to a single garage with a remote control up and over door and a recessed area which provides hobby/workspace. Immediately adjacent is a timber framed studio providing additional work/hobby space and with power supply and currently connected to the appartment's WIFI- an ideal study/work room. Middleton has long been regarded an Ilkley’s prime residential area, the neighbourhood having flourished in the early 1900’s. Access leads across the old river bridge to the riverside parks and a pair of public houses, whilst the centre of town lays a little further distant and is home to a comprehensive range of retail, social and recreational amenities. There are a broad variety of sports clubs catering for many interests, whilst the rugged Moors and beautiful open countryside of the Wharfe Valley offer many an opportunity for rural pursuits. From Ilkley’s central railway station there are frequent services throughout the day into both Leeds and Bradford with onwards connections to London King Cross, whilst an international airport is just some 10 miles distant. Agents notes: The tenure of the property is leasehold on the balance of a 999 year lease from 1971. Ground rent is £5 per annum. There is no formal service charge and repair and obligations are contained within the lease.