Property description
Enjoying what is arguably the most sought after address in Walton, this deceptive detached property still retains many original features, which add to the character and appeal of this extremely versatile property.
Offering up to five bedrooms, if required, the accommodation comprises superb reception hall, front living room, separate study/bedroom five, there is an impressive open plan kitchen living area with feature log burning stove. A separate utility room and cloakroom/w.c. leads from the kitchen and of the remaining four bedrooms, two have en suite facilities in addition to a superb house bathroom/w.c.
The property has generous gardens with the benefit of a large driveway leading to a substantial garage/workshop building.
This is a superb property, which can be offered for sale with no upward chain involved and we strongly recommend an internal inspection at the earliest available opportunity.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALLWAY A superb reception hall with a hardwood entrance door with leaded glass features and glazed light above. Deep coving to the ceiling with picture rail below, central heating radiator, large built in cloaks/linen cupboards, six panel doors leading off to the bedrooms and living areas.
LIVING ROOM 11' 10" x 17' 7" (3.62m x 5.37m) measured into bay A superb reception room with an original walk in bay window to the front with period sliding sash windows, coving to the ceiling with picture rail below and an impressive fireplace with period tiled hearth and back housing a flame effect electric fire. Two central heating radiators.
LIVING KITCHEN 22' 3" x 15' 10" (6.80m x 4.85m) A versatile kitchen living area, which has three period sash windows enjoying a pleasant aspect across the side garden and a further UPVC double glazed window to the rear. A range of shaker style base and wall height units in a light beech finish with complimentary marble effect roll edge work surface and tiled splash backs. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with 1/2 sink and swan neck mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and housing for an upright fridge freezer. Space for cooker with gas cooker point and extractor hood above. The kitchen area has a ceramic tiled floor and the living area has exposed varnished floorboards. Built in cupboards to one side of the chimney breast and a feature chimney breast recess with quarry tiled hearth housing a cast iron multi fuel stove. Coving to the ceiling, which has inset ceiling spotlights with a picture rail below. A door leads through to a rear porch/utility.
REAR PORCH/UTILITY 10' 10" x 7' 2" (3.32m x 2.20m) A double glazed sliding sash window overlooks the rear and a six panelled entrance door to the side. Door leading to useful downstairs cloakroom, which has provisions for a hand wash basin and a close coupled low flush w.c., tongue and groove effect panelling to the walls and a ceramic tiled floor extended through to the utility. The utility area has plumbing for an automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer.
BEDROOM ONE 15' 10" x 11' 10" (4.85m x 3.62m) A spacious double bedroom, which has original sliding sash windows on a dual aspect, picture rail, two central heating radiators and a door leading into the en suite bathroom/w.c.
EN SUITE BATHROOM/W.C. 5' 10" x 10' 4" (1.78m x 3.15m) Double glazed window to the side. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double ended panelled bath with central chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, close coupled low flush w.c. and pedestal wash basin with chrome mono bloc mixer tap. The walls are half tiled with Mosaic effect border and there is a ceramic tiled floor, inset spotlights to the ceiling, ceiling mounted extractor fan and a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 3" x 10' 4" (3.45m x 3.15m) Once again, a spacious double bedroom, which has double glazed sliding sash windows on a dual aspect, picture rail, inset spotlights to the ceiling and central heating radiator. Door through to the en suite/w.c.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 3' 2" x 8' 5" (0.99m x 2.58m) A modern shower room with double shower enclosure an electric shower, pedestal wash basin with chrome mono bloc mixer tap and a corner mounted low flush w.c. Part tiling to the walls, ceiling mounted extractor fan, inset spotlights and a sliding double glazed sash window to the side. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 16' 11" x 10' 10" (5.17m x 3.32m) Two period sliding sash windows to the front elevation, built in cupboard to one side of the chimney breast recess and a feature period cast iron fireplace with tiled insets and hearth. Picture rail and central heating radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 5" x 7' 11" (4.10m x 2.42m) A double glazed sliding sash window to the side. Central heating radiator.
STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE 11' 10" x 13' 11" (3.61m x 4.25m) A part sloping ceiling incorporating a large Velux skylight with built in blind, a further double glazed window overlooks the rear garden. Loft access point and central heating radiator.
BATHROOM/W.C. 7' 8" x 5' 10" (2.36m x 1.80m) A modern bathroom with a double glazed Velux skylight and a quality three piece suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and electric shower above, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and a close coupled low flush w.c. Part tiling to the walls and ceramic tiled floor. Central heating radiator.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed from The Balk via double gates onto a large driveway area, which leads round the rear of the property through to a substantial rendered garage/workshop building. There is an attractive Yorkshire stone paved patio to the rear and a well stocked garden to the side with lawn, mature trees, plants and shrubs.
DIRECTIONAL NOTES Leave Wakefield along Doncaster Road, continue along Doncaster Road before turning right, shortly after the traffic lights at Heath Common. Turn right onto Oakenshaw Lane and continue along Oakenshaw Lane for approximately 1 1/2 miles before turning left onto Shay Lane, into Walton. Continue along and just prior to the mini roundabout turn right onto The Balk, where the property will be found on the left hand side, indicated by our for sale board.
EPC RATING To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please either call into one of our four local offices or search for the property on www.richardkendall.co.uk
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.
VIEWINGS To view please contact the Wakefield office on 01924 291294 and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.