Property description
Forming part of this interesting and imaginative tasteful conversion of character stone buildings - thought to have originally been THE STABLES TO BRAMHOPE MANOR, an outstanding opportunity, for a single person or business couple/retirement to purchase this DELIGHTFUL, SELF-CONTAINED FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT near the centre of this sought after village. The property, which, offers very well presented accommodation with some LOVELY "COTTAGE" STYLE FEATURES - creating MUCH CHARM AND CHARACTER includes TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and the master bedroom has the benefit of an "EN-SUITE" SHOWER FACILITY. The property is tastefully decorated and appointed and BENEFITS FROM A GENEROUSLY RE-FITTED KITCHEN - which ADJOINS THE SUPERB LIVING ROOM in a very attractive "contemporary" style open plan arrangement and is ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining. The apartment is further enhanced by the VERY PLEASANT, VIRTUALLY ENCLOSED GARDEN with lawn and decked area, and there is also THE ADVANTAGE OF A GARAGE nearby.
AMENITIES: BRAMHOPE is located approximately eight miles north of Leeds - off the A660 and is also within comfortable daily commuting distance of the other commercial centre of Bradford and the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. The popular and active historic market town of Otley is barely 15 minutes drive and offers an excellent choice of shopping facilities including both Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets as well as other excellent amenities. BRAMHOPE VILLAGE has a range of local shops including a bakery, a newsagent and a chemist, as well as hair and beauty salons and there is also a welcoming public house...all of which are within very easy walking distance of this property. The popular village primary school is about half a mile away and there is also a selection of recreational facilities to suit a range of age groups. Craven Memorial Hall in the village centre has various activity groups including an art class and there is also a bowling green and tennis courts. Delightful open countryside is within easy walking distance and the famous Golden Acre Park is only a few minutes drive by car. Leeds and Bradford Airport is about ten minutes drive away. The village cricket ground is within very easy walking distance and the local rugby ground about a mile away. Leeds Road is less than ten minutes walking distance from the property and has public transport facilities to Leeds, via Headingley and the university. Chevin Medical Practice/Bramhope Health Centre is adjacent to the primary school and about 15 minutes walking distance from the property.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE MAIN LEEDS/OTLEY ROAD (A660) in Bramhope - near the parades of shops and pedestrian traffic lights, turn into Breary Lane (at the junction with Breary Lane East) and continue forward for about one third of a mile into the village centre. At the crossroads (by The Cross - opposite our office) at the junction with Old Lane turn left into Moor Road and proceed on Moor Road for barely 100 paces, when Bramhope Mews is then on the left IMMEDIATELY BEFORE REACHING BRAMHOPE MANOR.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and the WELL PRESENTED and WELL LIT ACCOMMODATION with ROOMS OF GENERALLY GOOD PROPORTIONS, briefly comprises:
PERSONAL ENTRANCE DOOR In a painted wood grain effect with chrome handle and complementing letter box, and adjacent SECURITY AUDIO ANSWER and VISUAL ENTRY SYSTEM, and providing access to the...
ENTRANCE SQUARE (Notice how the door opens outwards - to provide maximum clear floor space), with cloaks hanging rail and UPVC double glazed patterned glass panel providing natural light to the TURNED STAIRCASE which is carpeted and has traditional style stair rods, and leads to the...
FIRST FLOOR LONG LIGHT RECEPTION LANDING 23'4" in length with oak panelled floor, central heating radiator and the wall mounted security audio answer handset and screen. There is a UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the end wall with an adjacent section of feature glass blocks, adding interest, and a wide aperture with shallow step down to the...
LIVING ROOM WITH ADJOINING KITCHEN In a very attractive and practical "contemporary" style open-plan arrangement...ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, and on a slightly lower level with the reception landing - creating an attractive split-level concept, adding further interest, and comprising;...
SUPERB LIVING ROOM 12'6" (NOT including the bay) x 11'4" and WELL LIT by virtue of the UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS and the main window is a generous, wide and tall projecting bay with low level central heating radiator and provides space for a small dining table and chairs and OVERLOOKS THE GARDEN. There is a second central heating radiator - beneath the non-opening side window - with adjacent small storage cupboard (also housing the gas meter) and the continuation of the oak panelled floor from the reception hall creating a very attractive overall appearance. High "pitched" style ceiling with two exposed character beams, enhancing the charm and character and fire surround with space for electric fire and incorporating some exposed stone work. Eyeball halogen spotlights to the ceiling, for added effect...
ADJOINING KITCHEN 12'2" x 6'11" and VERY TASTEFULLY RE-FITTED with a range of wall units including a glass fronted china/display cabinet with glass shelves, adding interest. There is a range of matching base units with long beech wood effect working surface incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel inset sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window. Fitted FIVE BURNER GAS HOB UNIT incorporating a central wok ring and with ELECTRIC, FAN ASSISTED OVEN beneath and three speed fan/filter and lights in a stainless steel canopy above. Integrated AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER adjacent to the sink plus deep pan storage drawers and plumbing for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer and further adjacent tall cupboard unit for ironing board storage plus cupboard space above on a rising hinge mechanism. The doors and drawers in the kitchen have the advantage of being on a SOFT CLOSING MECHANISM and there is also a slate style tiled floor providing an attractive contrast with the adjacent oak panelled floor in the living room area (previously described).
From the kitchen there is AN ALUMINIUM "LOFT" STYLE LADDER providing access to...
AN UNUSUAL MEZZANINE STYLE AREA With the continuation of the character exposed beams from the living room, and offering VALUABLE STORAGE or DISPLAY SPACE.
THE IMPRESSIVE MASTER SUITE COMPRISES;... BEDROOM 1 12'9" x 10'8" with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window - looking towards part of Bramhope Manor and benefiting from a southerly facing aspect, and with central heating radiator beneath. There is A RANGE OF FITTED BEDROOM FURNITURE in a "maple wood" style finish and comprising "His" and "Hers" wardrobes and with a range of matching shelved units which have a vanity or display area above (virtually only the bed required to complete the room!) and oak panelled floor. AN ARCH SHAPED APERTURE provides access from the bedroom to the adjoining open plan...
EN-SUITE SHOWER AREA With slate tiled floor and in a split-level arrangement, and with TILED SHOWER CUBICLE and wash hand basin set in a colourful marble surround with toiletries storage cabinet beneath and illuminated vanity mirror above, and with adjacent UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening window providing very good natural light to this area.
BEDROOM 2 13'4" x 12'6" also with oak panelled floor and UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and different aspects. Central heating radiator.
LUXURY STYLE BATHROOM OF GOOD SIZE With fully tiled walls and varnished slate tiled floor providing an attractive contrast with the WHITE SUITE which comprises; double ended bath with tiled panel - matching the wall tiles, chrome dual flow tap and HAND HELD SHOWER, pedestal wash basin and low suite WC. There is a wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass for privacy, the wall mounted Glow worm condensing combination central heating boiler concealed from view and heated towel rail in a "period" brass style. Halogen down-lighters to the ceiling, for added effect.
SMALL DRESSING AREA Which is open plan with the bathroom and has FITTED RECESSED SHELVED LINEN and TOWEL STORAGE CUPBOARD.
OUTSIDE: The very pleasant, virtually enclosed garden further enhances this lovely home and comprises...lawn with very shallow borders which have some plants and shrubbery plus some climbing plants including clematis, and a WIDE SHELTERED DECKED AREA at the far end, ideal for garden relaxation furniture and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays. There are TWO OUTSIDE STORE PLACES adjacent to the entrance door to the apartment and which have attractive studded doors.
This apartment has the advantage of a garage (about a minutes walking distance) and is approached via the cobbled "courtyard" within Bramhope Manor...and continue forward through the narrower part - on the far side of the courtyard and THE DETACHED GARAGE is the middle one of the three with twin doors and will be pointed out at the time of the viewing.
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 Bramhope Village office, telephone 0113-2843048.
Property Features :
- Well presented and well lit accommodation
- Generous window space
- Lovely "cottage" style features
- Much charm and character
- Two double bedrooms
- "En-suite" shower to master
- Tastefully and generously re-fitted kitchen
- Virtually enclosed garden