Property description
Set back from the road in a commanding elevated position - by virtue of grass verges, an outstanding and rare opportunity, equally suitable for a couple or family, to purchase this IMPOSING, INDIVIDUAL, DOUBLE FRONTED, DETACHED DORMER STYLE BUNGALOW RESIDENCE - the impressive size of which is impossible to assess from outside! This lovely home, which, offers generous accommodation over two floors including TWO GRAND ROOMS and FOUR BEDROOMS & also has TWO BATHROOMS (one of which is on the ground floor) and there is excellent versatility in the way in which the rooms - which are of generally very good proportions, can be used. This FAMILY SIZED HOME, also benefits from some very tasteful improvements, carried out in recent years, and is further enhanced by the DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE, REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE which cannot be seen nor appreciated from the road. We strongly recommend an early internal inspection to appreciate the many features and the excellent space and light!
AMENITIES: Located in this much sought after, established, family residential area, to the north-west of Leeds (approximately five miles), the property is in a very convenient position for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and also the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There are public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, within easy walking distance of the property and also shopping parades on Spen Lane - including a Co-op, within relatively easy walking distance. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood...all of which are within 10-15 minutes drive by car, and offer a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose. The famous Golden Acre Park is barely three miles away and about ten minutes drive by car as is delightful open countryside. Leeds and Bradford Airport is approximately a 15 minute drive by car. There are popular primary and also secondary schools in the area including Lawnswood which is on the opposite side of the road. Golf courses and leisure/health clubs are also only a short drive by car and this property also has the advantage of immediate access to the North Leeds/West Park ring road and the main Leeds/Otley Road - the A660.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE JUNCTION OF SPEN LANE AND THE RING ROAD proceed in an easterly direction along the ring road, when this property is then on the left a short distance BEFORE REACHING the roundabout which is at the junction with the A660 (Leeds/Otley Road). It is set back from the road in a commanding elevated position - for outlook and window privacy from the road.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS, and the GENEROUS, WELL PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION, briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR DECORATIVE CANOPY With outside light, provides covered access to the...
CHARACTER HARDWOOD FRONT DOOR With double glazed sealed unit leaded panels and leading to the...
LONG RECEPTION HALL 18'8" x 5'10" with ornate detail to the corniced ceiling plus picture rail, enhancing the elegance and style on entering. Central heating radiator, and meters concealed behind a decorative fret work fronted unit. Pine style doors provide access to the rooms and add interest and character.
LOUNGE 17'10" x 15'5" A VERY WELL LIT ROOM with the lovely original deep cornice to the ceiling - which also has ornate plaster moulded detail, and five sectional bow-bay style window, to the front elevation, with fitted blinds and from where there is the benefit of passing interest on the ring road. Laminate beech wood style panelled effect floor and fire surround with cast iron interior and a real flame coal effect gas fire plus over mantel and mirror above and a most attractive feature and the focal point of the room. Central heating radiator.
SITTING/DINING ROOM 17'10" x 15'5" also with five sectional bow-bay style window - matching the lounge window and quite well screened from the road, and with fitted blinds for additional window privacy. Central heating radiator and deep cornice to the high ceiling.
BEDROOM 1 With exposed stone lintel and raised stone hearth with recessed electric glowing solid fuel effect stove. There are windows to two walls - the main one is to the rear elevation and from where there is THE BENEFIT OF THE LOVELY GARDEN OUTLOOK, and with central heating radiator beneath. Notice the depth of the cornice and the height of the skirting boards! This room may also be used as an additional living room if required.
FIRST BATHROOM 12'0" x 6'6" with modern white suite comprising double ended bath with central chrome dual flow tap, pedestal wash basin and low suite WC with dual flush. CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with SHOWERFORCE shower and large shower head. Central heating radiator.
The bathroom also provides a GUEST TOILET FACILITY at ground floor level and is adjacent to the room described as the living-dining room but which could be used as a bedroom and this arrangement OFFERS EXCELLENT POTENTIAL FOR A DEPENDANT RELATIVE'S FACILITY WITHIN THE FAMILY HOME.
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN 15'5" x 10'5" WELL PLANNED and VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED with a range of base units which have thick solid wood working surfaces and a twin bowl white ceramic sink with antique style dual flow tap and deep storage drawer beneath and under the tall three sectional window from where there is THE BENEFIT AND PLEASURE OF THE DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK. There is also a range of matching wall units and RANGEMASTER toledo cooker with colourful ceramic splash tiling and concealed fan above and SAMSUNG fridge and water dispenser. Hotpoint washing machine concealed from view and peninsular style breakfast-snack bar with sliding basket storage facilities beneath. Laminate slate style tiled effect floor, contemporary style stainless steel bars providing pan storage facilities, central heating radiator and halogen down-lighters for added effect. Wall mounted WORCESTER condensing combination central heating boiler concealed from view and rear outer door.
CLOAKS HANGING AREA 9'0" x 6'8" OFF THE RECEPTION HALL or perhaps even A SMALL STUDY AREA? (for computer desk, etc) with central heating radiator, and from where there is AN ATTRACTIVE, OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED TURNED STAIRCASE leading to the...
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With Velux window, and from where there are white panelled style doors to the bedrooms and the second bathroom.
BEDROOM 2 16'7" x 10'3" increasing to 13'9" for approximately 6'3", ie, into the dormer window area, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath and from where there is an open outlook and wide expanse of skyline. There is also a Velux window providing additional natural light, laminate dark wood panelled style floor and useful concealed low-level storage space.
BEDROOM 3 13'6" x 9'6" (plus deep "lobby" style door opening area - NOT included in the dimensions), with three Velux windows all with fitted blackout blinds. Fitted wardrobe (included in the dimensions) with sliding doors, providing maximum clear floor space, and adjacent open fronted storage unit. There is restricted headroom in part of this bedroom due to the sloping ceiling.
BEDROOM 4 16'6" x 9'8" - reducing to 6'3" for approximately 7'0" of the length and also with three Velux windows, laminate dark wood style floor and central heating radiator. Restricted headroom in part of the room.
SECOND BATHROOM Of very good size with modern white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and low suite WC with dual flush. CORNER TILED SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin glass doors and TRITON shower unit. Velux window plus an extractor fan to the ceiling and central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE FRONT: There are twin decorative wrought iron gates leading to the...
LONG DRIVEWAY Which incorporates A WIDE STANDING AREA for two cars side by side. There is also a neat lawn with feature Christmas tree and monkey puzzle tree plus raised beds.
BRICK GARAGE 20'2" x 9'8" (measured internally) with electrically operated, remote controlled, up and over door, double power point, strip lights and water tap.
REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE, REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE further enhances this lovely home and comprises neat lawn with a variety of trees and established shrubbery plus an ornamental gravelled area for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and paved patio for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment. The wrought iron hand gate from the driveway to the garden is ON A SECURITY CODE as is the front door of the property.
PLEASE NOTE: The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by an inspection of the deeds.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Strictly by appointment through Walker Smale's North Leeds Property Showroom, telephone 0113-2747007.
Property Features :
- Impossible to assess from outside
- Generous accommodation over two floors
- Three reception rooms
- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Excellent versatility in the layout
- Delightful private garden of good size
- Viewing essential!