22 Leicester Crescent, Central Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8DX

Located in the heart of Ilkley, this stone-built home over three floors enjoys high views to Ilkley Moor and Wharfedale, and is only steps from the fine cafes, restaurants and shops that line the main avenues of the town.

The glorious countryside of the Yorkshire Dales is on your doorstep, famous natural features such as Ilkley Moor, Cow and Calf Rocks, and Otley Chevin are all within easy reach. A short car journey (or a good bike ride) will take you to Malham Cove, the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and Janets Foss, your outdoor exploration choices are endless!

The town of Ilkley is well-known for being a cut above, and is currently ranked by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North of England. As you might expect, shopping here continues those high standards, from groceries at Booths and M&S to the range of independent boutiques around Grove Promenade and Brook Street.

When you can tear yourself away from lunch at the Toast House Cafe, or a locally-brewed craft beer at the Flying Duck, then arriving home to Leicester Crescent will always be something to look forward to. No.22 is an imposing stone-built townhouse over three floors, larger than others in the area, step through the front courtyard and a long hallway welcomes you in...

The bay-fronted sitting room is a great space to relax, with a homely real fire to add extra warmth on dark winter nights. Plenty of space here for the whole family to unwind.

The heart of this home is the dining kitchen, south-facing, with a pleasant view of the rear garden while cooking at the large gas range. Lots of room for family meals and dinner parties, with the appliances tucked away in a utility area extension, and a proper larder store. A downstairs lavatory sits at the end of the extension.

The south-facing rear garden is a real suntrap on summer days, a quiet private place to take your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening sun. The large garden shed has plenty of room for bikes and gardening tools etc., all hidden away behind high hedges and fencing.

Back inside, and up to the first floor where you will find two double bedrooms, one to the front with  some built-in storage, and the second with a nice green outlook over the garden. The house bathroom is on this floor, with a deep claw-foot bath in which to soak away the cares of the day, and a large separate shower.

The second floor is shared by two further double bedrooms, with the larger one across the full width of the front of the house used by the current owners as their bedroom. The rear bedroom is used as a home office, but you might find the views out to the Cow and Calf Rocks and Ilkley Moor rather distracting!

When its time to leave the comfort of Leicester Crescent and venture out, turning right at the front gate will take you very quickly to the centre of town, but turning left is even better, in a couple of minutes youll be relaxing in beautiful Ilkley Park and Riverside Gardens at the side of the River Wharfe.

The owners say that they have no plans to leave Ilkley, the location suits them so well, with that very special balance between convenient town living whilst on the edge of the countryside away from the hustle and bustle of city centre life.

"One of our favourite ways to spend a Sunday is to pick up a sandwich from Booths, walk up to the moors for lunch looking out over Wharfedale. Then we wander to The Hermit pub above Burley for a beer before getting the train back to Ilkley. A perfect day, and so easy to do from here."

22 Leicester Crescent is a very charming home, full of character, with ample space for a couple or family to enjoy. A great home for living in the centre of this thriving town, or maybe its a second home for you, a country town escape from city life? Call today for more information and to arrange a viewing, dont miss out!

Location:

Ilkley Train Station: 5 minutes walk

Booths Supermarket: 1 minute walk

Bettys Tea Room: 2 minutes walk

Ilkley Cinema: 1 minute walk

Directions:

From Leeds/Otley - drive into Ilkley on the A65. As you pass the cinema on your left, and Lishmans Butchers on your right turn right onto Weston Road. Turn right again onto Wharfe View Road, of which Leicester Crescent is a part. No. 22 is on your right side marked by a Silverspring For Sale board.

From Skipton - drive into Ilkley on the A65 and through the main traffic lights on the end of Brook Street. Look for the Olive Branch restaurant on your right, then turn left onto Weston Road. Turn right onto Wharfe View Road, of which Leicester Crescent is a part. No. 22 is on your right side marked by a Silverspring For Sale board.

Council Tax Band D

EPC Rating E - 50