Property description
Located in a secluded position, set back from The Balk, which has long been regarded as one of Wakefield's most prestigious addresses. The property is secured behind a remote controlled electric gate and a cobble set joint driveway, which will serve just two properties.
This superb versatile detached home offers extensive accommodation over two levels, which in brief comprises a large reception hall with solid marble flooring extending through into the impressive kitchen/breakfast room with Corian worktops and solid wood fronts, a spacious lounge enjoys a pleasant aspect across the side garden, in addition to which there are two further ground floor reception rooms and utility room. A further inner hallway providing access to two well roportioned double bedrooms, ground floor shower room. An impressive open plan staircase with vaulted glazed ceiling above leads to a first floor landing and from the first floor landing access can be gained to three further bedrooms (the largest having an en suite bathroom/w.c.) in addition to a further first floor family bathroom/w.c.
The property has generous well stocked gardens throughout, off road parking and a large detached triple garage/workshop building with storage above.
Truly a superb property, which can only be fully appreciated upon a full internal inspection, and comes highly recommended.
ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE HALLWAY 30' 10" x 9' 11" max (9.42m x 3.03m) An impressive entrance hallway, which has a glazed entrance porch with vaulted ceiling and a central entrance door, marble flooring extending through into the kitchen/breakfast room, glazed doors lead off to the sitting room, lounge, dining kitchen and further hallway. A further door leads to a useful utility/laundry area in addition to a further hallway with open plan staircase leading to the first floor with vaulted glazed ceiling and full height double glazed window, Amtico flooring, two wall light points and a further glazed door leading to the dining room. Two central heating radiators.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 3" x 13' 7" (4.04m x 4.16m) A light and airy kitchen breakfast room enjoying lots of natural light from three double glazed windows on a dual aspect, in addition to a hardwood glazed stable style door opening onto the side garden. The kitchen has a range of red alder fronted base and wall height units with Corian work surfaces and a built in drainer unit and underworktop 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixer tap. Integrated Neff five ring gas hob with central wok burner and extractor hood above in a stainless steel finish, integrated Neff electric double oven, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Marble flooring extending through from the entrance hall. Complementary tiling to the splash back areas, glass cupboard with light, over window and under cupboard down lighters and nine inset spotlights to the ceiling. Central heating radiator.
SITTING ROOM 12' 5" x 11' 2" (3.79m x 3.42m) A double glazed window enjoys a pleasant outlook across a front garden. Central heating radiator.
LOUNGE 21' 7" x 14' 11" (6.60m x 4.57m) A spacious living room with a double glazed window and sliding double glazed patio door enjoying superb vistas across the garden. A feature stone fireplace with slate hearth and mantel houses a flame effect gas fire. Four wall light points, built in corner bar area with illuminated glazed display cabinets. Central heating radiator.
UTILITY/LAUNDRY Extractor fan, laminate work surface, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM A spacious dining room with a double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard. Central heating radiator.
INNER HALLWAY Six panelled doors leading off to two bedrooms and ground floor shower room/w.c.
BEDROOM 17' 8" to fitted wardrobes x 13' 4" (5.41m x 4.08m) A large double bedroom, which has two large double glazed windows with window seat enjoying superb vista across the garden. A part vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and drawers to one wall. Three central heating radiators.
BEDROOM 16' 3" x 11' 5" max (4.96m x 3.49m) A double glazed window overlooks a small enclosed courtyard to the side. A range of fitted furniture including a four door fitted wardrobe, separate fitted wardrobe and dressing table area with two double door wardrobes to either side of the dressing table and built in illuminated mirror fronted cabinet. Central heating radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 6' 6" x 8' 4" (2.00m x 2.55m) A recently installed shower room with a contemporary high quality suite comprising curved corner shower enclosure with Hans Grohe thermostatic shower, wash basin in a light wood vanity unit with chrome mono bloc mixer tap and a Roca close coupled low flush w.c. Fully tiled walls in a natural stone finish with Mosaic effect border. Illuminated over sink mirror fronted cabinet and a further light wood finish wall cabinet. Fully tiled floor with under floor heating. Heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A large landing with spindle balustrade, Velux style window with built in blind, part vaulted ceiling and doors leading off to three bedrooms and the first floor bathroom/w.c.
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 5" x 17' 0" max (4.11m x 5.20m) A light and airy room, which has a double glazed window to the side and two large double glazed Velux style windows with built in blinds on the opposing aspect. A comprehensive range of built in furniture including two wardrobes and a built in dresser and drawer unit. Access to the roof void storage area. Central heating radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM/W.C. 7' 0" x 13' 7" max (2.14m x 4.15m) Fitted with a four piece bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround and central chrome mixer tap, double shower enclosure with Mira electric shower, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and a close coupled low flush w.c. Complementary tiling to the walls, illuminated vanity mirror, heated towel rail and separate central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 13' 7" x 7' 10" (4.15m x 2.41m) (Sloping ceiling). With a double glazed window to the front elevation and a double glazed Velux skylight with built in blind. Access to roof void area housing hot water cylinder. Central heating radiator.
BEDROOM/OFFICE 7' 11" x 8' 7" (2.42m x 2.62m) Double glazed window to the front elevation, access to roof void storage and central heating radiator.
BATHROOM/W.C. Has a recently installed contemporary suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, Hans Grohe T bar thermostatic shower and Hans Grohe shower screen. A Hans Grohe toilet with concealed cistern and a wash basin with chrome mono bloc mixer tap. Fully tiled walls and floor, the floor having electric under floor heating. Electric shaver point and extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail and cupboard housing central heating boiler.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed via a shared driveway leading from The Balk secured behind a single remote control electric gate. The driveway is cobble set and leads through to a brick paved and Yorkshire stone driveway providing off road parking, which in turn leads to a substantial detached garage/workshop building (measuring 9.72m x 5.78m) with triple up and over doors, further side entrance door and double glazed window, numerous power points and lighting throughout. Pull down ladder giving access to the useful loft storage area. The well stocked attractively landscaped gardens extend from the front of the property through to the side with large lawn, a Yorkshire stone paved terrace with a lower circular paved patio seating area. A range of established plants, trees and shrubs. A large timber summer house. The property has photo voltaic panels installed on the garage roof. The vendor informs us that they are generating approximately £1500 per year from this installation.
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.
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