Characterful five‑bed family house with garden, parking and conversion potential near Ilkley centre.
Five bedrooms over four floors with principal en suite and balcony
A substantial, characterful semi‑detached family home in central Ilkley, set over four floors with generous gardens and long driveway. The property dates from the turn of the 20th century and retains many original features — ornate cornices, bay windows, cast‑iron fireplaces and a carved mantlepiece — giving a strong period appeal and a welcoming sense of history.
Accommodation is flexible: formal sitting and dining rooms, a fitted kitchen, and a lower ground level that already houses a utility, shower room and versatile family room with clear potential to form a self‑contained apartment or ancillary suite. Five bedrooms across the first and second floors (including a principal with en suite and balcony) suit a growing family or multi‑generational living. The property sits on a large plot with mature, low‑maintenance planting and parking for several cars.
Practical considerations are transparent: the EPC is rated E, glazing is only partly double, and the stone walls are likely uninsulated — typical of period construction and may require upgrading for improved energy efficiency. The converted garage/garden room and some internal fittings will suit immediate use but present further scope for modernisation to match contemporary living standards. Council Tax sits at a higher band.
This home will appeal most to families seeking space, character and proximity to Ilkley town centre and excellent schools, or buyers looking for a period property with refurbishment potential and the option to create a separate lower‑ground apartment for rental or extended family use.