A unique and truly impressive duplex apartment offering undeniably stylish accommodation combining the endearing character of this stunning Grade II listed landmark building with high quality contemporary features. Extensive everyday living space and a pair of double bedrooms. Communal gardens and a pair of undercroft parking spaces.
Originally constructed during the Victorian era as a hydropathic hotel Wells House is a magnificent landmark building set on the southern side of Ilkley close to the moors but equally a pleasant walk from Ilkley's extensive town centre amenities and railway station. Wells House was converted over the turn of the millennium by prestigious property developers Magellan who created some 27 luxury apartments within the imposing Grade II fabric which features a breath taking central atrium - a truly magnificent introduction to the property. The town itself is well known for its highly desirable living environment and offers a comprehensive range of retail amenities, a busy social round, cultural facilities and sports clubs suiting a wide variety of tastes. Lovely open countryside surrounds the town and offers many an opportunity for delightful moorland and riverside walks, although the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey Estate are both within comfortable driving distance.
As the accompanying photographs show the sale of Apartment 4 offers an opportunity to acquire a truly unique home featuring extensive living accommodation centred around a splendid and comfortably proportioned galleried principal drawing room. At the upper level there is additional living space which overlooks the central drawing room � a family / dining area is complimented by a beautifully appointed kitchen having bespoke units, extensive granite features and a comprehensive inventory of integrated appliances. On the ground floor level, set to either side of the main drawing room, are a pair of double bedrooms - both of which feature fitted wardrobes with one having a stylish en suite wet room off, whilst there is also a very impressive house bathroom with four piece suite. Many of the rooms enjoy lovely aspects across communal grounds towards the rugged moors and Beamsley Beacon beyond town.
Combining extensive period details with impressive contemporary style this luxurious apartment, with integrated security system and under croft parking comprises more fully:-
GROUND FLOOR |
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Communal Entrance Hall | with security video entry phone and a pair of part glazed entrance doors leading to:-
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Glazed Atrium | a superb central feature to Wells House, with galleried walk ways, passenger lifts and staircases to the other floors.
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Private Entrance Hall | having a predominantly glazed screen to the atrium including a splendid fan light. Feature moulded arches, ceiling coving, down lighters and staircase off to the first floor with a painted spindle balustrade. Polished travertine marble flooring with underfloor heating. A pair of double doors lead to:-
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Reception Hall | with downlighters, ceiling coving and wall light points. A pair of trifold doors open into:-
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Drawing Room | a magnificent central feature to the apartment, giving a superb sensation of space and light. Galleries overlook the room from the upper levels, and there are three almost full height windows to the rear which include French doors leading out to a terrace. To one side there are stunning views across town towards the woodland and moors beyond Denton. Gas coal effect fire set within a black granite surround with matching hearth and contemporary styled mantelpiece. Television aerial and satellite point. A pair of vertically mounted radiators.
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Master Bedroom | with window to the rear having seat beneath and offering stunning views across town towards Myddleton Lodge and Beamsley Beacon beyond. This double room has a range of beech effect fronted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. Radiator and ceiling coving.
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En-suite Wet Room | shower area with power shower and glazed screen, washbasin with storage cupboard beneath, low flush w.c.. Downlighters and chrome finished ladder towel rail. Full wall tiling and mosaic floor tiling with matching border detail to the walls.
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Bedroom 2 | attractively proportioned with a feature curved wall. Ceiling coving and downlighters. A range of beech effect fronted wardrobes include hanging rails and shelving. Window with seat beneath, offering lovely views across St Margaret's Church towards the moors above Middleton.
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House Bathroom | Stylishly presented with a white suite comprising wall hung half pedestal wash basin with chrome waterfall mixer tap, wall hung low level WC with hidden cistern, fully tiled shower enclosure with thermostatic shower having rain shower head, bodyjets and adjustable shower head, double ended bath with chrome waterfall mixer tap and shower attachment. Chrome central heating radiator, ceramic floor tiling with underfloor heating, part wall tiling, downlighters, shaver point.
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Utility Room | having a range of oak fronted eye level and base storage cupboards with brushed stainless steel effect handles. Contrasting working surface with inset circular sink unit having 'hose' tap and splash tiling. Plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Karndean timber effect flooring. Boiler chamber off housing the hot water cylinder and gas fired combination boiler.
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FIRST FLOOR |
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. | A staircase from the entrance hall leads to the mezzanine level where there is a Galleried Landing with spindle balustrade and newel posts.
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Living Kitchen | beautifully appointed with a comprehensive range of bespoke base level storage cupboards and drawers, incorporating a substantial island unit with integrated breakfast bar. Granite finished work tops and upstand throughout, along with complimentary ceramic floor tiling. Integrated appliances comprise of brushed stainless steel finished twin electric oven with a five ring gas hob over and designer hood; refrigerator; freezer; microwave and dishwasher. A free standing Samsung wine cooler fridge is available by separate negotiation. Downlighters and further pinhole lighting.
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Family / Dining Area | once again having a gallery overlooking the main drawing room and offering a very pleasant secondary seating area. Ceiling coving and downlighters.
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OUTSIDE |
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. | There are two covered car parking spaces set within the undercroft area, approached by electronically controlled gates.
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. | There are formally landscaped grounds surrounding Wells House, and on the far side of the access road is a charming enclosed garden area for the exclusive use of the residents of Wells House and with feature lakes, mature timber and extensive shrubs.
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. | French doors lead from the drawing room to a raised terrace area from where there is gated access to the communal grounds.
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Tenure | The tenure of the property is leasehold.
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Local Authority | City of Bradford MC, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY. Tel. 01274 432111.
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. | ILK130018/PJM/RMB/21.02.14v1
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