Property description
With clear Art Deco influences, a substantial detached family residence set in a commanding elevated position enjoying long distance views opposite the cricket club in this highly desirable area.
This handsome home is approached via a sweeping drive through woodland that culminates in a parking/turning area with a double garage. The entrance hall has a guest toilet off and leads through into a stunning central dining hall. The main living room is of generous proportions, and there is a separate substantial sun room which enjoys fantastic views over the garden. The kitchen also has a traditional pantry and an everyday entrance porch to the rear. The first floor presents four well proportioned bedrooms served by a house bathroom with a separate toilet, and a further shower room. The formal gardens lie to the south side of the house and enjoy far reaching views over the valley towards Emley Moor.
Sandal is a highly sought after address, less than four miles to the south of Wakefield city centre. Despite a rural feel, the property also enjoys easy access to the surrounding business centres of West Yorkshire.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL Period heavy wooden entrance door, double glazed window to the side and inner door with stained glass features.
GUEST W.C. Low suite w.c. and vanity hand basin. Double glazed window to the side, central heating radiator and part tiled walls.
DINING HALL 26' 10" x 10' 9" (8.2m x 3.3m) plus 10' 9" x 7' 2" (3.3m x 2.2m) Solid oak polished flooring, two central heating radiators, delph rack and beamed ceiling. An Inglenook fireplace with brick interior and hearth. Windows overlooking the gardens.
LIVING ROOM 17' 8" x 13' 9" (5.4m x 4.2m) Windows to two elevations, central heating radiator, built in shelves and desk unit. A feature fireplace with an ornate surround with marbled inserts and hearth housing a gas fire.
SUN LOUNGE 16' 0" x 14' 5" (4.9m x 4.4m) Windows to three elevations and door out onto the patio. Central heating radiator and excellent views over the gardens.
KITCHEN/DINER 15' 5" x 10' 9" (4.7m x 3.3m) Fitted with a range of wooden fronted wall and base units with laminate work tops and tiled splash backs. 1 1/2 bowl composite sink unit, ceramic hob, built in double oven, window and external door to the side, extractor fan, central heating radiator, plumbing for washing machine and traditional pantry with a window to the side.
REAR ENTRANCE PORCH External door to the garage area.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Window to the North and West, central heating radiator and built in linen cupboard and storage cupboard.
MASTER BEDROOM 18' 0" x 14' 1" (5.5m x 4.3m) Large picture windows overlooking the gardens and valley beyond towards Emley Moor, large double central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and drawer units and a feature art deco style fireplace (not currently in use).
BEDROOM TWO 14' 5" x 10' 9" (4.4m x 3.3m) Windows to both the South and East, double central heating radiator and two double fronted built in wardrobes with cupboards over. Loft access hatch.
BEDROOM THREE 10' 9" x 9' 6" (3.3m x 2.9m) Window to the North enjoying views towards Sandal Castle and a double central heating radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 10' 9" x 10' 5" (3.3m x 3.2m) Window overlooking the gardens to the South of the house and views over the valley beyond. Central heating radiator.
HOUSE BATHROOM 9' 6" x 7' 2" (2.9m x 2.2m) Panelled bath with shower attachment over, separate shower cubicle and pedestal wash basin. Fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and double glazed window to the East. Electric shaver socket.
SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 7' 2" x 4' 7" (2.2m x 1.4m) Corner shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, vanity wash basin and low suite w.c. with concealed cistern. Window to the South and part tiled walls. With the potential to be incorporated into the master bedroom to form an en suite if required.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a sweeping drive that passes a former quarry (separate ownership) through some natural woodland and leads to a parking/turning area which in turn leads to a double garage that has photovoltaic solar panels on the roof. The principal gardens are laid out to the southern side of the house with an extensive lawn and mature planted shrub borders. There is a stone paved patio sitting area as well as a large greenhouse and small vegetable garden.
VIEWINGS To view please contact our Wakefield office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.
EPC RATING To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our five local offices.
LAYOUT PLANS These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans.
DIRECTIONS Leave the centre of Wakefield in a southerly direction along the A61/Marsh Way, follow the A61 for approximately 3.7 miles where upon the property will be found on the left hand side and can be identified by our for sale board.
PLEASE NOTE Planning permission (13/01518/FUL) was granted on 6th January 2014 for a two storey extension to the side and a single storey extension to the rear.