Cranford presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, period property that has been meticulously updated to suit modern family living, desirably situated in this highly regarded Ilkley location and benefitting from ultimate privacy, delightful, expansive gardens and breathtaking Wharfe Valley views.

Cranford is a stunning, period residence of the highest calibre,. Desirably located on the prestigious Queens Drive, it enjoys ultimate privacy, tranquillity and breathtaking views of the magnificent Wharfedale countryside whilst being within close walking distance of the many and varied amenities of the popular spa town of Ilkley. Commanding a superb, central position on its generous plot amidst beautiful, landscaped gardens, this gem of a property, with a date stone of 1924, has been extensively yet sympathetically renovated by the current owners, creating a blend of charming, original, character features with exquisite, contemporary styling. The living accommodation is generous, well-proportioned and flows beautifully. This is perfectly balanced by the spacious bedroom accommodation to include a n impressive Master Suite and a further three double bedrooms, two with en-suites. A generous, one bedroomed, self-contained annex adds further flexibility and would be ideal for a dependent relative or as a guest suite. The beautiful gardens include expansive, manicured lawns and a large sun terrace. A sizeable, double garage and a further single garage with ample driveway parking complete the picture. With gas fired central heating, bronze, aluminium, double-glazed, multi-paned windows and approximate room sizes the immaculately presented accommodation comprises as follows:

Ground Floor -

Reception Hall - 7.01 max x 3.61 (22'11" max x 11'10") - A solid, original, oak entrance door opens into the most wonderful reception hall of generous proportions. Light floods in through the large, mullioned window to the front, south facing elevation, which affords a lovely view over the beautiful gardens. One immediately senses that this property is something very special indeed - charming, original features such as solid, oak flooring are enhanced by the soft, light decor. An elegant, stone fireplace with tiled hearth and gas fire draws the eye. Radiator with cover. Original doors open into the principal reception rooms.

Drawing Room - 5.66 max x 5.03 (18'6" max x 16'6") - A most elegant room of excellent proportions, filled with light courtesy of the triple aspect windows. One's eyes are drawn to the log burning stove sitting within a charming, stone fireplace. Ornate plasterwork edging to the cove ceiling, deep skirtings and the stone mullions of the principal bay window accentuate the characterful feel of this superb reception room - a perfect environment in which to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Carpeting and two radiators with attractive covers.

Dining Room - 5.66 max x 4.71 (18'6" max x 15'5") - A further stunning reception room to the front, south facing elevation with the large, mullioned, bay window flooded with light and framing the most delightful aspect over the beautiful lawned garden. The generous proportions of this room can accommodate the largest of family dining tables and one can imagine many happy times here enjoying the company of family and friends. The elegant, stone fireplace housing an open fire is a lovely feature. Carpeting and two radiators with covers. A door leads into:

Office - 4.32 x 1.96 (14'2" x 6'5") - The perfect space to 'get away from it all' and work or study as long as you can avoid being distracted by the lovely views through the dual aspect windows! Bespoke, fitted desk, drawers and filing cabinets with further useful shelving. Cornicing, downlighting and laminate flooring.

Living Dining Kitchen - 8.53 x 5.11 (27'11" x 16'9") - The heart of this home is without doubt this stunning living dining kitchen. Fitted with bespoke, soft grey, wooden, floor to ceiling base and wall units, which provide an abundance of storage, with complementary, Corian worksurface over, this is a wonderful environment in which to cook and entertain, supported by a wealth of integrated appliances to include a Bosch, stainless-steel, microwave/oven and separate oven, a large, Fischer & Paykel stainless-steel fridge/freezer and two Bosch ceramic hobs housed in the large, central island, which also incorporates the Belfast style sink with Grohe monobloc tap, two fitted waste bins and provides space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Pride of place is taken by the lovely, pale grey AGA with attractive, ceramic tiled splashback. Engineered oak, laminate flooring, downlighting and two radiators. Ample room for a large, family dining table. The piece de la resistance are the bi-fold doors opening onto a good-sized, decked balcony with room for several chairs and a table and glazed panels to maximise the most spectacular view of the Wharfe Valley countryside - simply beautiful.

Pantry - A traditional style pantry open into the kitchen providing further plentiful storage space for provisions. A good-sized window makes for a bright and airy space with yet another view to enjoy!

Cloakroom/ W.C. - Beautifully presented with a traditional style w/c and vanity wash hand basin. A mullioned window allows for ample natural light. Radiator and laminate flooring.

Boot Room - A most useful boot room leading off the living dining kitchen with ample room to hang coats and store footwear in the floor to ceiling bespoke fitted cupboards to match those of the kitchen. A window offers a lovely, far reaching countryside view.

Garden Room - 5.72 x 4.37 (18'9" x 14'4") - A fabulous room for all seasons, this is a stunning addition to the property, which benefits from a wonderful feeling of light and space not to mention spectacular Wharfe Valley views. Approached from the living dining kitchen and leading out onto the sizeable stone flagged terrace, this lends itself perfectly to entertaining. It is also a relaxing place to sit and unwind in front of the contemporary log burning stove. Bespoke floor to ceiling bookshelves, radiator and continuation of the quality, engineered oak, laminate flooring.

Lower Ground Floor -

Gym - 7.54 max x 3.51 (24'8" max x 11'6") - A carpeted, return staircase leads down from the reception hall into this most spacious and versatile of rooms, ideally suited to a gym as it is currently being used. A window overlooks the rear lawn allowing for plenty of natural light and affording a pleasant view. Laminate flooring, radiators, downlighting and TV point.

Utility Room - 5.74 max x 5.38 max (18'9" max x 17'7" max) - A doorway from the gym leads through an inner hallway with storage cupboard housing the consumer unit into the spacious utility room with contemporary, fitted base units with tiled splashback and laminate worksurface over incorporating a Belfast sink. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier. A trio of UPVC, double-glazed multi-paned windows allow for plenty of natural light. A walk-in store room houses two Vaillant boilers and provides generous additional storage space. Tile effect, vinyl flooring and radiator. A door opens into:

Wine Cellar - A good-sized room perfect for storing wine and champagne. A door opens into:

Log Store - A useful space perfect for storing logs.

Cellar - Expansive cellar space currently used as additional storage.

Annex - A heavy door opens from the Gym into a wonderful self-contained, one double bedroom apartment, ideal for use by a dependent relative or as a guest suite.

Living Dining Kitchen - 6.40 max x 5.48 (20'11" max x 17'11") - A spacious living dining kitchen with a lovely, contemporary feel and the benefit of direct access onto the driveway and rear garden through French doors, which combined with the UPVC, multi-paned, double-glazed window allow the light to flood in to this fabulous room. Space for a sofa, armchairs and a good-sized dining table. A modern, wooden fire surround houses a stylish electric fire, creating an attractive, focal point. Carpeting, two electric radiators, TV point and downlighting. The living dining space opens into a beautifully appointed,, contemporary kitchen, fitted with gloss base and wall units in a neutral tone with complementary laminate work surface over and contrasting stylish, blue glass splashback. Integrated appliances include a Bosch microwave oven,, a slimline dishwasher, an under counter fridge and a ceramic hob with extractor over. Inset circular stainless-steel sink with monobloc tap. Useful fitted shelving,under pelmet lighting, downlighting and laminate flooring. A door opens into:

Bedroom - 4.02 x 2.90 (13'2" x 9'6") - A spacious, double bedroom benefitting from a large, UPVC, multipaned, double-glazed window affording a lovely view over the beautiful, lawned gardens. Coving, carpeting, electric radiator and downlighting. Useful walk-in storage cupboard. Multi-paned, double doors open into:

En Suite - A tastefully appointed, contemporary en suite shower room consisting of a large walk-in shower cubicle with mains thermostatic shower and glazed door, fully tiled in neutral tiles with attractive decorative accent tiling. a vanity wash basin with monobloc mixer tap and stylish splashback tiling in shades of pink and lilac. and a low-level w/c. Laminate flooring, downlighting, extractor fan and electric radiator. A UPVC, double-glazed, multi-paned window with opaque glazing allows for ample natural light.

First Floor -

Landing - A broad, carpeted return staircase with charming, wooden balustrade leads to the spacious first floor landing. A tall, spectacular, mullioned window and a further smaller matching window allow the natural light to flood in. Cornicing, carpeting and radiator with cover. Doorways into two generous, double bedrooms, both with en-suite and a third double bedroom. A narrow step leads down to a smaller landing area with space for a writing desk and floor to ceiling, double cupboards housing two large pressurised water cylinders. This smaller landing leads through a doorway into the stunning Master Suite.

Master Bedroom - 5.18 x 4.20 (16'11" x 13'9") - A beautifully proportioned Master bedroom - an oasis of peace and calm with a large window framing the most stunning, far reaching, countryside view whilst allowing the light to flood in to this wonderful room. A further two windows to both east and west elevation accentuate the bright atmosphere and provide further charming aspects. Cornicing, carpeting, two radiators and downlighting.

Dressing Room - A fabulous dressing room with three rows of floor to ceiling bespoke, fitted wardrobes. A charming window seat is well positioned beneath a window from which one enjoys a superb, far reaching view across the valley. Carpeting and downlighting. One row of fitted wardrobes incorporates the doorway leading into:

En Suite - A magnificent en-suite bathroom befitting of this superb Master suite. A stunning freestanding Slipper bath with floor mounted, waterfall tap and hand held shower attachment sits in front of a large window, which provides yet another wonderful, far reaching view. A large, walk-in shower with glazed screen and mains thermostatic shower with separate hand held attachment is situated at the other end of this generous en-suite. Twin vanity wash basins with counter mounted waterfall taps sit within a lovely, wooden drawer unit with cup handles and solid wooden surface, providing copious storage. The shower cubicle is fully tiled in the most attractive tiles in shades of pink and lilac with matching tiles providing the splashback to the vanity wash basins. Low-level w/c. Cornicing, carpeting, downlighting, radiator and extractor fan.

Guest Bedroom One - 5.69 x 4.19 max (18'8" x 13'8" max) - A superb, wonderfully proportioned, double bedroom situated to the front elevation and therefore benefitting from delightful views over the expansive, most private, lawned garden through the large, south facing window and side window. Cornicing, carpeting, downlighting and radiators. A step leads down through an arched doorway to:

En Suite - A luxurious, tastefully appointed, spacious four-piece en-suite. Firstly, light floods in through the dual aspect windows offering charming views. A freestanding deep fill bath with floor mounted waterfall tap with hand held shower attachment is an ideal spot in which to unwind and relax whilst a large walk-in shower with glazed screen and mains thermostatic shower is on hand when time is at a premium. fully tiled in the shower cubicle in shades of blue with matching splashback to the vanity wash basin with waterfall mixer tap. Low-level w/c. Coving, carpeting, radiator, downlighting and extractor fan.

Guest Bedroom Two - 5.69 x 3.35 (18'8" x 10'11") - A charming, original, curved door opens into a carpeted inner hallway with cornicing and downlighting, leading to this charming Guest Suite. A further original door opens into yet another most generous, double bedroom with dual aspect windows, each ensuring one is spoilt by the views. To the front south facing elevation is the lovely aspect over the beautiful, lawned gardens whilst to the rear one enjoys views across the valley towards Middleton. Cornicing, downlighting, carpeting and radiator.

En Suite - Yet a further luxury en suite, appointed to the highest of standards, incorporating a bath with traditional style taps, mains thermostatic shower over with additional hand held shower attachment and glazed screen, a charming vanity unit with circular wash hand basin set in marble and a traditional style w/c. Attractive panelling to half-height to match the panelling around the bath. Fully tiled around the bath with matching tiles to the wash basin splashback. Chrome, ladder, towel radiator, cornicing, carpeting, downlighting and extractor fan.

Guest Bedroom Three - 3.63 x 3.26 (11'10" x 10'8") - A further good-sized, double bedroom to the front elevation. Light floods in through the large window, which frames the lovely aspect over the beautiful, lawned garden. Cornicing, carpeting and downlighting.

Outside -

Garage & Driveway Parking - 8.03 max x 6.46 (26'4" max x 21'2") - The principal entrance to the property is through double gates leading from Queens Drive via a sweeping driveway leading to the property. A long driveway to the rear of the property leads up to a large, double garage with power. A further single garage sits to the east facing elevation with additional parking available here for several vehicles. The driveway extends to the northern elevation towards further double gates leading out onto Parish Ghyll Lane.

Gardens - 'Cranford' sits well on its most generous and private plot, 'the jewel in the crown,' with expansive gardens to both front and rear elevations. Principally laid to lawn with specimen trees and bushes maintaining the privacy, there are also a number of delightful areas in which to sit and relax, whether that be on the charming stone terrace to the front of the property or to the rear overlooking the beautiful pond and water feature. The large, Indian stone flagged terrace leading from the Garden Room is a wonderful environment from which to enjoy the stunning, far reaching, countryside views and where one can absorb the peace and tranquillity of this exquisite setting.