Property description
Set amidst delightful and mature and very private grounds of circa 0.32 of an acre (0.13 hectares) with some pleasant aspects and views, this 4 bed detached house provides a family home of individual character with ample space for further enlargement subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents.
NO ONWARD CHAIN
76 Wheatley Lane was built circa 1937 and this is the first time that the property has been offered for sale for 40 years! Of individual design, this four bedroom detached family house enjoys a superb setting amidst mature private grounds amounting to circa 0.32 of an acre (0.13 hectares)tucked away off Wheatley Lane accessed via a shared private driveway. The property stands amidst delightful gardens, the majority of which lie to the south of the property and enjoy some pleasant views to the rear up to the Cow and Calf rocks and to the front across the Wharfe Valley towards Denton.
The property is situated in a highly regarded residential neighbourhood of Ben Rhydding within a short walk of the famous Ilkley Moor and Cow and Calf rocks.
The centre of Ben Rhydding is readily accessible and provides a useful range of shops, post office, primary school, The Wheatley Inn and a railway station from where there are regular commuter rail services to Leeds / Bradford city centres and Ilkley. Ilkley town centre, with its wider range of shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and general amenities is just over 1 mile distant. Ben Rhydding has its own sports club and golf club and there are pleasant walks to be enjoyed through the nearby countryside, woodland and moorland.
The house provides practical family accommodation over two floors and has the benefit of an adjoining double garage and an additional single garage.
The present accommodation provides to the ground floor an entrance hall, through sitting room with loggia off, dining room, breakfast kitchen, pantry, cloakroom and rear hall, whilst to the first floor there are three double bedrooms, the master bedroom having a balcony, single bedroom, bathroom and separate wc.
There is also ample space surrounding the house to significantly enlarge the present accommodation subject of course to the obtaining of any necessary planning consents and building regulation approvals.
The property has the benefit of gas central heating and upvc double glazing.
| GROUND FLOOR |
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| Covered Entrance | with quarry tiled floor. upvc double glazed entrance door with stained glass leaded light motif to:
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| Reception Hall | with understairs store cupboard, two radiators, upvc double glazed opaque glass window to front with leaded light stained glass motif.
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| Cloakroom | with a white suite comprising corner wash basin with tiled splashback, low suite wc, coats rail, radiator, upvc double glazed opaque window to front with stained glass leaded light motif.
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| Spacious Through Sitting Room | with upvc double glazed windows to three sides, the front bay window having stained glass leaded light motifs. upvc double glazed door leading out to south facing loggia overlooking the rear garden. Stone fireplace with Baxi grate slate hearth and timber mantel and extension plinths. Ceiling cornice, two radiators.
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| Dining Room | with upvc double glazed bay window to the front enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden having ceiling cornice, picture rail and radiator. Sliding doors to reception hall.
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| Breakfast Kitchen | fitted with a range of floor and wall cupboards with drawers, laminated working surfaces and a double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Fitted appliances include an AEG four ring electric hob and AEG double electric oven with grill. Plumbing for washing machine. Laminate flooring, radiator, upvc double glazed bay window to side.
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| Pantry | with fitted shelving and upvc double glazed window to side.
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| Rear Entrance Hall | with upvc double glazed window to rear, upvc double glazed rear entrance door, floor mounted gas fired central heating boiler.
A staircase leads to:
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| FIRST FLOOR |
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| Landing | with upvc double glazed Oriel window commanding splendid valley views and having some leaded light stained glass motifs.
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| Bedroom One | A spacious through room with upvc double glazed windows to three sides including an Oriel feature window to the front with stained glass leaded light motifs, radiator, upvc double glazed door to Southerly Facing Rear Balcony with some splendid views up to the Cow and Calf rocks and having a wrought iron balustrade.
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| Bedroom Two | A double bedroom with upvc double glazed bay window to rear enjoying some splendid views up to the Cow and Calf rocks, pedestal wash basin with mirror over, radiator, fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves.
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| Bedroom Three | A double bedroom with upvc double glazed windows to two sides, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and mirror over, radiator.
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| Bedroom Four | A single bedroom with upvc double glazed Oriel window to front with stained glass leaded light motifs, fitted cupboard with shelves, radiator.
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| Bathroom | having a white suite comprising panelled bath and pedestal wash basin, airing cupboard with cylinder, upvc double glazed opaque window to side, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, electric shaver point, radiator.
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| Separate WC | being half tiled and having a upvc double glazed opaque glass window to side.
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| OUTSIDE |
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| . | Single Garage with up and over door and upvc double glazed window to side. Adjoining Double Garage with up and over door, upvc double glazed opaque windows to side and rear, single glazed window to rear, electric light and power.
To the front of the property there is a tarmacadam forecourt providing ample off street parking. The front garden features mature plants, shrubs and rockery.
The majority of the gardens lie to the rear of the property, face a southerly direction and are enclosed by mature hedges to give a good degree of privacy and seclusion. To the immediate rear of the house there is a block paved patio and delightful southerly facing loggia feature which then leads to a raised rose garden beyond which there is a lawn with rockery and borders. Towards the rear of the garden there is a caged soft fruit garden, further soft fruit bushes and a poultry run.
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| Agents Notes | Local Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan Council.
We have been advised that the property has been assessed to a Council Tax band of G.
Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services are installed to the property.
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Property Features :
- Family home of individual character
- Set amidst grounds of circa 0.32 acres (0.13 Ha)
- Reception hall with cloakroom off
- Spacious through sitting room
- Dining room
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