Property description
An outstanding opportunity to purchase this IMPOSING, INDIVIDUAL DETACHED RESIDENCE which is "triple" fronted and very appealing in appearance and the VERY IMPRESSIVE SIZE of which is IMPOSSIBLE TO ASSESS FROM THE OUTSIDE! Set in a corner position, the property has been built to take advantage of the DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE PRIVATE, ENCLOSED GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE - with virtually all the rooms benefiting from this aspect and with no other properties' windows facing the front or rear elevation. The property, which, has BEEN SUPERBLY REFURBISHED and VERY TASTEFULLY EXTENDED and REMODELLED INTERNALLY, now provides AN EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME with GENEROUS RECEPTION SPACE ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, and FOUR BEDROOMS plus AN EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM OF GOOD SIZE to the master bedroom and a FAMILY BATHROOM ALSO OF GOOD SIZE. Our clients have successfully and sympathetically combined some of the LOVELY ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL FEATURES which include stone mullioned windows, with VERY CONTEMPORARY STYLE and PLANNING to create a "READY TO WALK-INTO" HOME with a HIGH STANDARD OF FITTINGS and APPOINTMENTS, yet retaining MUCH CHARM and CHARACTER and INDIVIDUALITY IN THE LAYOUT with several rooms of INTERESTING and UNUSUAL SHAPE. Offered with THE BENEFIT OF IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION and no chain above, this UNIQUE and MOST DESIRABLE FAMILY HOME is further enhanced by the DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE, ENCLOSED GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE, and an early internal inspection is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
AMENITIES: WEST PARK is a much sought after, established residential location to the north-west of Leeds (barely five miles) and is in a very convenient position for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the North Leeds ring road in barely a minutes drive away. There are regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university, on the Otley Road - which is about ten minutes walking distance from this property. There are also bus services to Guiseley, Horsforth and Yeadon, nearby. There are local shopping parades on Spen Lane including a Co-op and a chemist plus a post office, about a third of a mile away. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood (offering a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons) and all of which are within approximately ten minutes drive. The famous Golden Acre Park is approximately two and a half miles away and less than ten minutes drive by car, as is delightful open countryside and renowned golf courses. Leeds and Bradford Airport is approximately 15 minutes drive by car. The Village Hotel and Leisure Club is about 10-15 minutes walking distance and on West Park parades (a similar distance) there is a restaurant plus a popular cafe bar, hair and beauty salons and a launderette. There are popular primary and secondary schools in the area including the adjacent Lawnswood Secondary School. The VIBRANT AREA OF HEADINGLEY is a short bus ride or approximately 25 minutes walk and has an excellent choice of shopping facilities as well as a mix of trendy bars and traditional flagged floor pubs, popular restaurants and other leisure facilities including Cottage Road Cinema and both the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD (near Weetwood Police Station) proceed on the A660 in the direction of Leeds for about a quarter of a mile until reaching the small roundabout by West Park parades. At this roundabout (diagonally across from our office) turn right into Spen Road, when the property is then approximately a third of a mile along on the right, on the corner of Spen Gardens.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and OUTER DOORS, and the GENEROUS, WELL PROPORTIONED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR DECORATIVE OPEN PORCH With outside light, provides covered access to the...
UPVC FRONT DOOR Incorporating a double glazed sealed unit panel to two thirds height, and leading to the...
RECEPTION SQUARE From where there is direct access to both the kitchen and the sitting room via "light oak" panelled style doors with chrome handles.
SITTING ROOM 15'8" x 12'2" - increasing to 14'0" for a small part of the width and A WELL LIT ROOM OF "QUIRKY" SHAPE from where there is the staircase leading to the first floor and adding interest to the room. There are UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS affording very good natural light and providing different aspects, and from the tall three sectional main window with deep display sill, A LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN - towards established tree tops beyond. Laminate "dark oak" panelled style floor.
REAR HALLWAY/VESTIBULE In an OPEN PLAN CONCEPT providing additional interest and character and with the continuation of the "dark oak" panelled style floor from the sitting room, and with a non-opening UPVC double glazed sealed unit window plus a UPVC double glazed sealed unit outer door to a gravelled clothes drying area.
LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM 6'7" x 6'0" with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window and laminate "dark oak" panelled style floor providing an attractive contrast with the full length light coloured working surface which incorporates a single drainer stainless steel inset sink with base unit beneath and soft closing door. Wall mounted WORCESTER condensing combination central heating boiler and a "light oak" panelled style door providing access to the separate - but connecting...
GUEST CLOAKROOM With tiled floor and white fittings comprising low suite WC with dual flush and wash hand basin with chrome taps and Xpelair extractor fan above. UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening window with daisy patterned glass for privacy and ladder towel radiator.
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN With adjoining LIVING-DINING ROOM in a SUPERB, CONTEMPORARY STYLE, OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT and ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and comprising;...
LIVING-DINING ROOM OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONS 17'3" (into the French style doors) x 16'5" with laminate "dark oak" panelled style floor and wide and tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit French style doors with glass panel above providing direct access to the gravelled patio area and overlooking THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN towards established trees beyond and also beyond both sides of the garden. There is also a wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the side elevation, with two "picture" panels, providing valuable additional natural light and a display alcove, adding interest to the room. A wide and tall aperture leads to the adjoining...
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN 15'9" x 13'7" (max) A "THROUGH" ROOM with UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to both the front and rear elevation and the windows to the front elevation are mullioned windows with character exposed stone to the exterior. WELL PLANNED and VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED with a range of tall shelved wall units and base units with long feature quartz working surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel inset sink with chrome dual flow tap - beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit rear window and the working surfaces extend to provide splash backs to all sides. INTEGRATED AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER adjacent to the sink and fitted FIVE BURNER GAS HOB with central wok ring and a unit of wide drawers beneath including deep pan storage drawers plus a three speed fan/filter and lights in a glass canopy above. There is the advantage of TWIN (side by side) ELECTRIC, FAN ASSISTED OVENS with further useful deep cupboard space above and below and adjacent integrated FRIDGE and FREEZER UNIT. Ample space for breakfast-snack table and chairs, two sets of four adjustable spotlights on tracks to the ceiling, laminate slate style tiled effect floor providing an attractive contrast with the light coloured units and working surfaces and lights beneath the wall units for added effect. The drawers and doors to the units have the advantage of a soft closing mechanism.
TURNED STAIRCASE With Velux window, provides access to the...
FIRST FLOOR LONG LANDING Of interesting and unusual shape and including a wide aperture and "light oak" panelled style doors with chrome handles to the bedrooms and bathroom. There is also the LOFT HATCH to the high ceiling...notice the impressive height of the ceilings to the original part of the property at first floor level.
THE MASTER SUITE COMPRISES;... BEDROOM 1 16'6" x 16'4" an "L" shaped room and the dimensions are maximum and overall into both legs of the "L". This is a VERY INDIVIDUALLY STYLED ROOM approached via an open plan lobby style area from where there is a shallow step down to the bedroom creating a split-level feature and with two matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit dormer windows to the front elevation...from where to ENJOY THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN OUTLOOK and towards trees beyond. There is also a Velux window above the bed area and exposed beams adding interest and character to the sloping "cottage" style ceiling (restricted head room in parts - due to the sloping ceiling).
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM With tiled floor and white fittings comprising pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap, low suite WC with dual flush and CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin curve shaped doors, white ceramic brick style tiles and large fixed shower head plus a hand held shower. Velux window and wall mounted ladder towel radiator.
BEDROOM 2 15'3" (into the alcoves) x 10'10" (plus deep door opening area) with three sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit mullioned window, to the front elevation, and from where there is a view down part of Spen Road.
BEDROOM 3 13'8" (plus an alcove) x 8'0" also with three sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit mullioned window, to the front elevation, and A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN.
BEDROOM 4 9'3" x 6'4" or HOME OFFICE/STUDY with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the side (Spen Road) elevation.
FAMILY BATHROOM OF GOOD SIZE With tiled floor and white suite comprising panelled bath with central chrome dual flow tap and appropriate ceramic splash tiling, pedestal wash basin also with chrome dual flow tap and THIRD LOW SUITE WC with dual flush. CORNER, CERAMIC TILED SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin curve shaped glass doors and BRISTAN CHEER power shower, ladder towel radiator and UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass for privacy plus an extractor fan.
OUTSIDE: There is AN ENCLOSED GRAVELLED CAR STANDING AREA approached via wide twin iron gates and with decorative picket fencing and hand gate access - adjacent to the tall garden hand gate.
THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE, ENCLOSED GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE Is ideal for bat 'n' ball games and family recreational activities and comprises full width gravelled patio area with adjacent well stocked corner flower bed which has low growing shrubbery and the patio is ideal for garden relaxation furniture and also for tubs of shrubs and plants displays and barbecue equipment. There is a neat mainly lawned garden beyond with paving stones inset forming a path which leads to the NEW SUMMER HOUSE 14'9" x 10'9" (measured internally) or potential HOME OFFICE with outside light above and French style doors which enjoy a westerly facing aspect. There is also a double power point and electric light. Within the garden there are also some mature fruit trees and an established rockery with feature stone "folly" style area, and USEFUL RENDERED BRICK STORE PLACE for garden furniture and gardening equipment and also for bicycles, etc, and with double power point and electric light. The garden is enhanced by the established trees beyond on all three sides.
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 0113-2785812.
Property Features :
- Superbly refurbished
- Tastefully extended and remodelled internally
- High standard of fittings and appointments
- A ready to walk into family home
- Excellent reception space
- Four bedrooms (master with en-suite shower)
- Delightful private enclosed garden of very good size
- A very individual characterful family home