Property description

AN IMMEDIATE INTERNAL INSPECTION of this VERY TASTEFULLY IMPROVED SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to appreciate the MANY LOVELY FEATURES in the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION and which reflect our clients' pride and pleasure in ownership, over many years, and with attention given to detail. The property, which, would be ideal for a couple or small family, has ROOMS OF GENERALLY GOOD PROPORTIONS with GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE - affording EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT, and includes AN ELEGANT THROUGH LOUNGE/DINING AREA, a WELL PLANNED and TASTEFULLY FITTED KITCHEN which has been cleverly altered to provide some valuable additional space in the kitchen, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS (the master bedroom is of impressive size and has deep fitted wardrobes) and a SMART, FULLY TILED BATHROOM. This "READY TO WALK-INTO" HOME, which, is being offered with the advantage of NO CHAIN ABOVE, has OAK PANELLED FLOORS to the reception hall and the through lounge/dining area, adding interest and character and also providing an attractive contrast of traditional style features with the contemporary ones. The property, which, has OFF STREET PARKING, is in a slightly elevated position and has an established Beech hedge providing privacy to the lounge window. Further enhanced by the DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE, this property provides AN OUTSTANDING FIRST PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY...NOT TO BE MISSED!  

AMENITIES: The property is situated in a popular and very convenient residential location, to the north-west of Leeds, on the West Park/Kirkstall border and is approximately five miles from Leeds city centre. It is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and also the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There is also the advantage of quick, easy access to the West Park/North Leeds ring road (barely five minutes drive) and also only a few minutes drive from the main Leeds/Otley Road (A660). There are public transport facilities to Leeds, within easy walking distance and local shopping parades on Spen Lane are only a few minutes walk and include a Co-op, a chemist and a fish and chip shop and there is also a post office within easy walking distance. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood....all of which are within approximately 15 minutes drive and offer a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. The famous Golden Acre Park is about three and a half miles away and about ten minutes drive by car, as is delightful open countryside. Leeds and Bradford Airport is approximately a 15 minute drive by car. There are popular primary and also secondary schools in the area including Abbey Grange (C of E) High School. On West Park Parades on the Otley Road, there is a local cafe bar, a restaurant, launderette and hair and beauty salons, and this is about 20 minutes walking distance (across a playing field) from the property. The "VIBRANT" AREA OF HEADINGLEY is a short drive or approximately 20-25 minutes walk and has an excellent choice of shopping facilities, a mix of trendy bars and traditional flagged floor pubs, popular restaurants and other leisure facilities including both the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds. Kirkstall Abbey and Museum are approximately 20 minutes walking distance and there is also a playing field opposite the Abbey with children's recreational facilities (swings and slides, etc).  

DIRECTIONS: FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD (near Weetwood Police Station) proceed on the ring road - IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION about one fifth of a mile and at the traffic lights filter left on to Spen Lane. Continue on Spen Lane for approximately half a mile, when Old Oak Drive is then on the right and this property is barely 50 paces in from Spen Lane, on the right and on the fringe of the development. 

ALTERNATIVE APPROACH: FROM OUR WEST PARK OFFICE on the main Otley Road (A660) by the small roundabout turn into Spen Road and continue to the far end of Spen Road, ie, to the junction with Spen Lane. Turn left on to Spen Lane, when Old Oak Drive is then approximately one third of a mile along, on the right.  

ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE BENEFIT OF CAVITY WALL INSULATION for economy and comfort. There is also THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and FRONT DOOR, and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION which is also DECORATED, FITTED AND APPOINTED TO A HIGH STANDARD, briefly comprises: 

GROUND FLOOR  

CANOPY Provides covered access to the.... 

UPVC FRONT DOOR Incorporating decorative double glazed sealed unit panels with patterned glass for privacy, and leading to the... 

RECEPTION HALL With feature oak panelled floor, central heating radiator and useful low-level under stairs storage cupboard which also houses the gas and electric meters. An eight pane glass panelled door provides access to the... 

THROUGH LOUNGE/DINING AREA Which is a VERY WELL LIT ROOM with cornice to the ceiling, enhancing the style and also with the continuation of the oak panelled floor from the reception hall, creating A VERY APPEALING OVERALL APPEARANCE and MUCH CHARM and CHARACTER to the room. There is a large UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" panelled window, to the front elevation - which is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by an established Beech hedge plus an almost full width UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the rear elevation, incorporating a wide "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDEN OUTLOOK and with the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES FACING! There are two central heating radiators and exposed fireplace with dog grate for open fire and with slate hearth, five halogen spotlights on track to the ceiling, for added effect and an eight pane glass panelled door (matching the one from the reception hall) providing DIRECT ACCESS TO/FROM the.... 

KITCHEN Which is WELL PLANNED and VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED with a GENEROUS RANGE of "Beech wood grain" fronted wall units and matching base units with dark working surfaces providing an attractive contrast with the lighter coloured units and complementing the slate tiled floor. 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 incorporating a "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK. Fitted DIPLOMAT four burner gas hob unit with matching DIPLOMAT electric, fan assisted oven beneath and three speed fan/filter and lights concealed in a stainless steel canopy above and with colourful and practical ceramic splash tiling and all in a deep recess. There is also plumbing for an automatic washing machine, vent for tumble dryer and space for an upright freezer - in an alcove or offering potential to provide additional storage space if preferred. Central heating radiator, six halogen down-lighters to the ceiling and character hardwood side outer door with colourful stained glass effect panel.  

STAIRCASE (Virtually concealed from view in the reception hall) with UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening "picture" window to the side elevation, and providing access to the... 

FIRST FLOOR  

VERY LIGHT "L" SHAPED LANDING By virtue of the UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" window to the side elevation. There is also a USEFUL, DEEP STORE PLACE - which is partially shelved and has a power point, as well as further cupboard space above. WIDE LOFT HATCH.



From the landing there are STAINED PINE DOORS (on the outside) providing access to the bedrooms, the bathroom and the store place (previously described) and enhancing the charm and character of the rooms on this floor. 

BEDROOM 1 Which is a MASTER BEDROOM OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE with TWO MATCHING UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" windows AFFORDING EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and A RANGE OF DEEP FITTED "His" and "Hers" WARDROBES including a central shelved linen storage cupboard and with louvre style pine doors and cupboard space above...virtually only the bed required to complete the room! There is also a DEEP STORE PLACE - across the staircase which also houses the WORCESTER condensing combination central heating boiler, installed in May 2014. Central heating radiator. 

BEDROOM 2 With wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit window - TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK, and with central heating radiator beneath the window. 

SMART FULLY TILED BATHROOM With modern white suite comprising panelled "P" shaped bath with thermostatically controlled shower above (fixed shower head) and adjacent curve shaped glass shower screen, pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap and wall mounted mirror fronted toiletries cabinet above and low suite WC with dual flush. UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS with matching frosted glass for privacy and chrome ladder towel radiator with extractor fan above. The dark slate tiled floor provides an attractive contrast with the white suite and also with the white wall tiles and there are halogen down-lighters to the ceiling, for added effect. 

OUTSIDE  

FRONT: There is crazy paved Yorkshire stone at the front, which is well screened from the road by the established Beech hedge and is ideal for tubs of shrubs and plant displays. 

CAR STANDING SPACE With an adjacent hand gate. 

REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE further enhances this lovely home and comprises; paved patio, to the immediate rear, ideal for garden relaxation furniture and for barbecue equipment and beyond which is a neat, gently sloping mainly lawn garden, which leads to a further paved patio with adjacent extensive raised and sheltered decked area encompassing a very established Silver Birch tree providing shade and an ideal place to sit and relax with the Silver Birch overhanging and flickering in the breeze. 

USEFUL GARDEN SHED And BRICK STORE PLACE which is almost concealed by established Ivy, and is ideal for storing garden furniture and gardening equipment or bicycles.



** The sale price is TO INCLUDE the staircase and landing carpet and also the bedroom carpets, which were laid in December 2014 **  

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 :

• Light tasteful neutral internal decorations
• UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows
• Gas central heating plus cavity wall insulation
• Feature oak panelled floors
• Two double bedrooms
• Smart fully tiled bathroom
• Delightful rear garden of good size
• Outstanding first purchase opportunity