Property description

A truly impressive family home providing five bedroom accommodation, discreetly positioned amidst predominantly lawned and sheltered gardens but convenient for Ilkley Grammar School, the town’s railway station and central retail amenities. Elegantly proportioned with a stunning living kitchen, three good reception rooms and an integral first floor annexe apartment.
Accommodation summary

Covered entrance; welcoming reception hall; dual aspect, spacious living room with French doors to the garden; superb living kitchen with four oven Aga, granite features and a wonderful light and airy dining/seating area; family room with wood burning stove; study; utility and cloaks. Integral access to the tandem double garage and annexe apartment - the latter comprising living kitchen; double bedroom with en-suite shower room. The first floor of the principal accommodation comprises a large master bedroom with balcony off, dressing room and luxury en-suite bathroom; three further double bedrooms, two of which share a stylish four piece bathroom; house bathroom. Outside – driveway parking and delightful mostly lawned gardens which provide an ideal family amenity.

Overbeck House enjoys the rare commodity of convenience and privacy – the property enjoying a sheltered location at the head of Wharfedale Drive – one of Ilkley’s most sought after family neighbourhoods – which itself is within just a few hundred yards of much that Ilkley has to offer.

The property has been significantly upgraded and extended over the years and now provides a very generously proportioned home with five first floor bedrooms – two en-suite and two sharing a Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom – complimenting extensive ground floor living accommodation.

The ground floor is entered through a welcoming reception hall to the right of which is a lovely living room over 27 ft in length, with multi-fuel stove, dual aspects and French doors opening onto the front garden. There are two further reception rooms, one of which has a multi-fuel stove, whilst from the hallway a broad entrance opens into a stunning living kitchen. This ‘heart of the home’ is fitted with a comprehensive range of units with contrasting granite working surfaces and a broad inventory of equipment which includes a black four oven gas fired Aga with twin hot plates and adjacent gas hob. Beyond is a wonderful seating/dining area with extensive glazing to two sides giving a real sensation of space and light. There are lovely aspects onto the property’s gardens and French doors open onto the rear terrace.

The ground floor also includes a utility and cloakroom and, tucked away off the rear hall, a staircase leads to a first floor annexe – ideal for those seeking a home based office or accommodation for a dependent relative or teenager. The annexe includes a lofty living kitchen with fitted units and garden aspects, and beyond is a double bedroom with stylish three piece en-suite shower area.

The main bedroom accommodation is accessed off the reception hall and landing and includes four further double bedrooms. To the front there is a large master suite almost 27 ft in length and with both a dressing room and luxury en-suite bathroom off, as well as French doors which open onto a balcony overlooking the south facing foregardens. Bedrooms 2 and 4 share a further stylish bathroom whilst bedroom 3 has use of the house bathroom which is fitted with a four piece suite including a shower enclosure. All three four piece bathrooms have the advantage of underfloor heating, so too the reception hall and living kitchen.

Overbeck House is approached by a gated driveway which provides parking for a couple of cars and leads to the property’s integral double garage. There are substantial gardens to front and rear which are predominantly laid to lawn with mature planting, offering an ideal children’s play space. A wooden gazebo positioned next to the stream has heating, light and power – perfect for outdoor entertaining.

The former Victorian spa town of Ilkley is set in the heart of Wharfedale amidst some of Yorkshire’s most dramatic scenery with riverside meadows and open countryside contrasting with the area’s famous and rugged moors.

The location enjoys excellent commuter links with many of the region’s business centres including Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and the East Lancashire conurbation being within comfortable daily travelling distance. The town’s ‘metro’ railway station offers frequent services throughout the day into both local cities, and from Leeds there are regular frequent onward connections to London Kings Cross. A local international airport is just some 10 miles or so distant from the town. Ilkley is well known for its first class shopping and this is complimented by a comprehensive range of social and recreational amenities including popular sports clubs which cater for a wide array of tastes. The town also has the benefit of a highly regarded schooling system although there are a number of private schools for children of all ages within comfortable travelling distance.

The sale of Overbeck House offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a truly impressive family home – one enjoying an incredibly convenient and yet discreet location complimented by attractive gardens and with the added versatility of the first floor apartment.

From our office in the centre of town proceed past the railway station to the mini roundabout at the foot of Cowpasture Road. Bear left passing Ilkley health centre on the right hand side. After a further 200 yards or so turn left onto Wharfedale Drive and Overbeck House is at the foot of the drive to the left hand side, the substantial gateway prominently displaying the property name.
Amenities

A truly impressive family home

Discreetly positioned

Stunning living kitchen

Three good reception rooms

Five bedrooms

Integral first floor annex apartment

Predominantly lawned and sheltered gardens

Convenient for Ilkley Grammar School, railway station and central retail amenities