Cheltenham Avenue, Ilkley

A handsome Edwardian semi detached house offering spacious and extensive family accommodation. The property, which was reroofed in May 2026, enjoys a very private south facing level rear garden and occupies a particularly convenient setting within a short walk of local amenities and transport services. The property incorporates an elegant hallway, two large principal reception rooms, a kitchen and utility room on the ground floor whilst the upper floors provide six bedrooms, two bathrooms and obvious potential to provide an additional en suite bathroom. The buyers will have the opportunity to acquire an additional plot of land immediately opposite Crossfields.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Vestibule
With a panelled door with a circular leaded light window. A part glazed inner door leads to:

Central Reception Hall
With a moulded ceiling corning an under stairs cupboard and an elegant staircase leading to the upper floors.

Sitting Room 5.18m x 4.19m (17'0" x 13'9")
With a splayed bay window to the front elevation from which there are long distance views over the valley. Two further windows to the side elevation. Cast iron fireplace with a tiled hearth and a cast iron interior. Moulded ceiling cornice.

Dining/Family Room 6.55m x 4.27m (21'6" x 14'0")
A particularly generous living space with a large bay window to the side elevation. There is ample space for a dining table and a sitting area. Impressive stone fireplace with a contemporary log burning stove.

Breakfast Kitchen 3.76m x 3.76m (12'4" x 12'4")
With a gas fired Aga, fitted base cupboards with a wooden work surface and extensive floor to ceiling cupboards. Walk in pantry with stone shelving.

Inner Vestibule
With a wc.

Store Room 2.39m x 1.60m (7'10" x 5'3")
With a ceramic tiled floor and a wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

Utility Room 2.69m x 2.06m (8'10" x 6'9")
With a gas cooker and an enamel sink unit. Wooden work surfaces. Plumbing for an automatic washer and space for a dryer. Door to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
With an under stairs store cupboard.

Bedroom 5.18m x 4.27m (17'0" x 14'0")
With a splayed bay window to the front elevation with views over the valley. Ceiling cornice.

En Suite Dressing Room 3.00m x 2.03m (9'10" x 6'8")
With obvious potential to create an en suite bathroom.

Bedroom 4.22m x 3.20m (13'10" x 10'6")
With two windows to the side elevation.

Bedroom 3.78m x 3.66m (12'5" x 12'0")
With two windows to the rear elevation. Recessed wardrobes and ceiling cornice.

En Suite Bathroom
With a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with a hand held shower attachment, low suite wc and a pedestal wash basin. Airing cupboard. Ceramic tiled walls.

House Bathroom
With a white suite having a panelled bath with a shower over, low suite wc and a wash basin with a cupboard beneath. Ceramic tiling to the floor and walls.

SECOND FLOOR

Landing
Leading to:

Bedroom 3.89m x 3.76m (12'9" x 12'4")
With fitted wardrobes, cupboards and a dressing table.

Bedroom 4.47m x 2.44m (14'8" x 8'0")
With a window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 4.27m0.61m x 2.57m (14"2" x 8'5")

Store Room 3.30m x 1.52m (10'10" x 5'0")

OUTSIDE

Gardens
To the front of the house is a neat lawned garden with well kept flower borders. A tarmacadam drive runs up the side of the house providing off road parking. To the rear of the house is a good sized lawned garden bordered by established hedges and having a large terraced area immediately to the rear of the house.

Additional Land
There is an additional plot of land to the north of Cheltenham Avenue which is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

New Roof
The property was reroofed in May 2026. The work was undertaken by a reputable national contractor and is fully compliant with current Building Regulations and carries a 10 year insurance backed guarantee.

Ben Rhydding
Located on the eastern side of Ilkley, Ben Rhydding sits just below the famous Cow and Calf Rocks and is a thriving community in its own right, sought after for its village appeal with a standout parade of shops, one of the districts most highly-regarded primary schools, St John's church and its own train station. In the 19th century, then known as Wheatley, Ben Rhydding was noted for its hydropathic establishment.

Previous Planning Approval
The property is considered to have potential to extend to the rear. Planning consent (now expired) has previously been granted for a single storey extension to the kitchen (Application Ref: 05/08285/FUL).

Council Tax
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Tax Band G

Mobile Signal/Coverage
The mobile signal/coverage in this area can be verified via the following link: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

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.

Offer Acceptance & AML Regulations
In accordance with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, and to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations, we are required to obtain proof of how the property purchase will be financed, as well as valid identification from all prospective buyers.
Buyers are kindly asked to provide this information promptly to avoid any delay in agreeing the sale. The cost for these checks is £30 per named buyer (inclusive of VAT), payable to the firm administering the money laundering ID checks, Movebutler.
Please note that the property will not be marked as "sold subject to contract" until appropriate identification has been provided and all AML checks have been fully completed.