Ilkley, West Yorkshire · LS29

Curly Hill

£750,000For saleFreehold

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Agent's summary

Set within the desirable area of Middleton on the lower part of this prestigious address and within a good-sized plot backing onto woodland, is this detached home that offers an exceptional opportunity for anybody wishing to structurally improve or rebuild - subject to any necessary consents.

Beds4
Baths2
Receptions2
TypeHouse
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From Dacre Son & Hartley Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Sought after location
  • Good-sized plot
  • Fantastic potential
  • Structural issues
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Accommodation Summary:

Lower Ground Floor: Reception Room; Utility and double Garage

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall; Living Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom with En-Suite and Balcony; three further Bedrooms, House Bathroom and WC.

Boasting unrivalled views over the Wharfe Valley towards Ilkley Moor, this detached property occupies a premium, elevated position on Curly Hill, backing onto Middleton Woods. The substantial plot offers a superb opportunity to create the home of your dreams, either through renovation or a complete rebuild (subject to the necessary consents). Please note the property has known structural issues that require remediation, the full structural report is available to view at our Ilkley office.

The Middleton area of Ilkley has long been regarded as the town’s prime residential area, occupying a wonderful setting on the south facing bank of the River Wharfe and providing a highly desirable living environment, offering relative peace and tranquillity whilst being within just a mile or so of Ilkley’s central amenities. Middleton is host to the town’s famous Lido as well as the cricket and rugby clubs; whilst a walk over the old river bridge leads to the riverside parks and Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.

Ilkley’s centre is well known for its first class shopping, cultural amenities and a busy social round; catered for by a broad choice of restaurants, tea rooms and wine bars. From the town centre railway station there are frequent services throughout the day into Leeds and Bradford, with regular onward connections from Leeds to London Kings Cross. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just some 10 miles distant.

Agent's Notes:

The property is situated within the Middleton conservation area.

We have been informed that the property is of timber frame construction.

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authority & Coucil Tax Band
The City of Bradford Metropolitan Council
Council Tax Band G

Services
All mains services installed with ducted heating

Parking
Garage and driveway parking

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Connected for everyday life

100%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode LS29 0AY · residential premises

Getting about

0.7 miles

to Ilkley Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
5.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
5.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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