Property description
DELIGHTFULLY LOCATED on this little-known semi-rural lane within this sought after residential area, an outstanding and rare opportunity for a larger growing family to purchase this IMPOSING DETACHED RESIDENCE - which is INDIVIDUAL IN APPEARANCE and the IMPRESSIVE SIZE of which is IMPOSSIBLE TO ASSESS FROM THE OUTSIDE. The property, which, offers WELL PRESENTED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION with ROOMS OF GENERALLY GOOD PROPORTIONS and GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE, has BEEN BUILT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE of the DELIGHTFUL, SOUTHERLY FACING REAR GARDEN and benefits from SOME NATURAL WARMTH and EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT provided by this aspect. This LOVELY HOME, which, is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by an established beech hedge, provides GENEROUS RECEPTION SPACE - ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, and includes THREE RECEPTION ROOMS plus A CONSERVATORY STYLE GARDEN ROOM and TWO HALLWAYS, and there are FOUR BEDROOMS featuring a MASTER BEDROOM OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE which is a THROUGH ROOM with windows to both the front and rear elevation, and the advantage of AN EN-SUITE BATHROOM. The property is being offered with the benefit of IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION and therefore NO CHAIN ABOVE, and is enhanced by the PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE which should certainly appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike, and there is also GARAGING FOR THREE CARS plus CAR STANDING/TURNING SPACE.
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 approximately 15 minutes drive and offers an excellent choice of shopping facilities including a Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarket, and other family amenities. BRAMHOPE VILLAGE has a range of local shops including a chemist, a newsagent and a bakery and there are also hair and beauty salons and a welcoming public house. There is a butcher's, a delicatessen and a dry cleaners as well as another newsagent on Tredgold Avenue...about ten minutes walking distance from the property. THE RENOWNED VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is barely half a mile away, approximately 15 minutes walking distance, as is Chevin Medical Practice/Bramhope Health centre, which is adjacent to the school. There is also a selection of recreational facilities to suit a range of age groups including a young children's play area (swings and slides, etc) on The Knoll, which is a very pleasant area with established trees in the village. At the far end of Breary Lane East (only a few minutes walk) there is ACCESS TO DELIGHTFUL COUNTRYSIDE providing rural walks and rambles and featuring part of the Ebor Way. The proximity of Breary Lane East to fields, woodland and a duck pond ensure an abundance of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in a lovely peaceful setting including regular sightings of red kite immediately overhead! The famous Golden Acre Park is within very easy reach and barely five minutes drive by car and the Leeds and Bradford Airport is approximately 15 minutes drive. The village cricket ground and also the local rugby ground are both approximately a mile from the property in different directions. Public transport facilities to Leeds city centre via Headingley and the university are within easy walking distance, on Leeds Road and in the other direction also on Leeds Road, to Otley, Ilkley and Skipton.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE MAIN LEEDS/OTLEY ROAD (A660) in Bramhope near the parades of shops and pedestrian traffic lights, turn into Breary Lane East (at the junction with Breary Lane) and proceed forward for a couple of hundred yards or so and as the road bears sharply round to the left into Creskeld Lane, fork right (see the notice board on the corner) into the continuation of Breary Lane East. "ASHRIDGE" is then a short way along on the right with AN IMPRESSIVE WIDE FRONTAGE and WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by the established beech hedge.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS, and the WELL PROPORTIONED and WELL LIT FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR DECORATIVE TILED CANOPY With adjacent outside light, provides covered access to the...
FRONT DOOR Either side of which is a matching patterned (for privacy) non-opening window providing good natural light to the hall.
RECEPTION HALL OF GOOD SIZE 16'6" x 9'0" - reducing to 3'10" for approximately 6'5" of the length...virtually a room in itself and ideal for displaying items of furniture. Central heating radiator and a service door providing INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE GARAGES which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather!
GUEST CLOAKROOM 5'8" x 4'10" with high level internal window providing "borrowed" light and the white fittings comprise low suite WC with dual flush and pedestal wash basin with ceramic splash tiling and wall mounted mirror above. There is also a corner mirror fronted toiletries cabinet and a central heating radiator with towel rail above.
LOUNGE 19'9" x 13'4" AN ELEGANT, WELL LIT ROOM with deep cornice to the ceiling enhancing the elegance and style and generous, wide, UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window to the southerly facing rear elevation and incorporating large central "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN OUTLOOK. There are two central heating radiators fitted beneath the window and stone fireplace (for open fire) which is a very attractive feature. A patterned glass panelled door provides access to the...
GARDEN ROOM 8'8" x 7'9" in a CONSERVATORY STYLE with tiled floor and space for items of garden relaxation furniture and also for house plant displays, and from where there are UPVC double glazed sealed unit French style doors providing direct access to the crazy paved Yorkshire stone patio and rear garden. There is also separate access to the garden room from the reception hall via a patterned glass panelled door - matching the one from the lounge.
LIVING-DINING ROOM 19'10" x 10'0" with three UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to the front elevation, affording very good natural light, and the main one of which is a projecting style bay window (NOT included in the dimensions) with central "picture" panel and fitted window seat and this room is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by the established beech hedge. There is also a picture rail, adding interest, four double wall lights for added effect, a door providing direct access to/from the lounge and also a door leading to the...
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN 15'10" x 8'10" with maple wood effect floor covering and WELL PLANNED and TASTEFULLY FITTED with a range of wall units which have an open corner display end, and a generous range of matching base units with long working surface incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap and either side of which there is a UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the front elevation, providing good natural light. Twin tall and deep shelved storage units with adjacent unit of drawers and separate laundry cupboard with plumbing for washing machine approached via twin doors and which also has larder style storage space with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window providing some natural light. Service for electric cooker with concealed three speed fan/filter above, plumbing for dishwasher, central heating radiator with clothes airing creel to the ceiling above, practical and attractive ceramic splash tiling, potential space for breakfast-snack table and chairs and a side outer door with DEEP OPEN PORCH and outside light and which provides covered access to the...
INTEGRAL BOILER STORE PLACE Housing the wall mounted VIESMANN condensing central heating boiler, and the gas meter, and with electric light.
From the kitchen there is also a door leading to the...
REAR HALLWAY 9'10" x 8'0" (including the staircase to the first floor) with central heating radiator beneath three UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to the rear elevation, and the main one of which is a tall "picture" window FRAMING PART OF THE GARDEN OUTLOOK. There is also a useful deep under stairs cloaks hanging and storage cupboard.
HOME OFFICE 9'10" x 9'2" or MUSIC ROOM or PLAYROOM or could even be a GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM FOR A DEPENDANT RELATIVE, and with UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" panelled window to the rear elevation and central heating radiator beneath.
STAIRCASE With feature carved "LEEDS OWL" on newel post and with hand rail, providing access from the rear hall to the...
FIRST FLOOR LANDING With deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with linen airing shelves.
MASTER SUITE OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE Comprising;...
BEDROOM 1 19'2" x 14'3" - reducing to 11'2" for approximately 5'11" of the length and A VERY WELL LIT THROUGH ROOM by virtue of the generous, wide and tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows at opposite ends of the room and each with a central "picture" panel and a central heating radiator beneath. The windows also provide different aspects and from the rear there is a wide expanse of sky line and view to the distance, and from the front window (which has fitted horizontal blinds) there is a partial view across the Wharfe Valley - between the houses opposite and no other properties' windows immediately facing! DEEP RECESSED (across the staircase) FLOOR TO CEILING WARDROBE - NOT included in the dimensions, and a door leading to the...
EN-SUITE BATHROOM With extensive tiling to the walls and the white suite comprising panelled bath with dual flow tap and HAND HELD SHOWER, low suite WC and pedestal wash basin with wall mirror above and light and shaver point over, with adjacent open corner toiletries unit on one side and an extendible mirror on the other side. UPVC double glazed sealed unit window. Notice how the door opens outwards to provide maximum clear floor space in the bathroom.
BEDROOM 2 13'0" x 11'0" with fitted shallow recessed wardrobe (NOT included in the dimensions) which has built-in units of drawers and sliding twin doors to provide maximum clear floor space and with cupboard space above. Central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed sealed unit projecting style bay window (included in the dimensions) to the front elevation and from where there is a lovely distant view (between the properties opposite) across part of the Wharfe Valley. This is a very attractive "cottage" style room with picture rail, and a second non-opening UPVC double glazed sealed unit window from where there is A VIEW TOWARDS ALMSCLIFFE CRAG in the distance.
BEDROOM 3 13'0" x 10'11" with UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS including two matching windows to the rear elevation and once again with a wide expanse of skyline and view towards parts of Cookridge in the distance. FITTED WARDROBE (included in the dimensions) with cupboard space above, central heating radiator and picture rail.
BEDROOM 4 7'10" x 6'6" or STUDY and with the advantage of NO BULK HEAD! There has previously been a connecting door to bedroom 3 and this could, presumably, be reinstated if required. There is a central heating radiator beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit rear window and which enjoys the same aspect as bedroom 3.
FULLY TILED FAMILY BATHROOM 6'9" x 8'4" with white suite comprising panelled bath with adjacent Mira Sport shower unit and shower curtain, pedestal wash basin with glass toiletries shelf and mirror fronted medicine cabinet above and THIRD LOW SUITE WC adjacent to the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window. There is a central heating radiator with towel rail above plus an electrically heated towel radiator and a light with electric shaver point.
OUTSIDE FRONT: There is a neat shaped lawn with well stocked borders, two mature silver birch trees and an established beech hedge providing a very attractive screen and privacy from the road. A decorative wrought iron hand gate and Yorkshire stone footpath with a further very well stocked bed to one side which includes an azalea bush and other shrubbery, leads to the side door of the property.
DRIVEWAY Plus CAR STANDING/TURNING SPACE, and leading to the...
ATTACHED GARAGES FOR THREE CARS With twin, electrically operated, remote controlled up and over doors, and comprising;..
SINGLE GARAGE 17'10" x 8'4" with internal window and wide aperture to the connecting...
TANDEM GARAGE 32'0" x 8'6" (reducing to 8'4" in part). There is a window to the rear, water tap, electric lights and rear outer door to the garden. As previously mentioned there is internal access to/from the property.
A further wide aperture provides access from the tandem garage to an adjoining...
HOBBIES WORKSHOP/POTTING AREA 8'10" x 8'0" or JUST EXCELLENT STORAGE SPACE!...with window, electric light and a double power point. The garages have been measured internally.
REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE, REAR GARDEN OF GOOD SIZE further enhances the property and should certainly appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike and comprises;...crazy paved Yorkshire stone patio with direct access from the garden room and beyond which there is a neat bat 'n' ball lawn and well stocked flower beds and shrubbery borders with an interesting variety of plants, mature shrubbery and small trees. These include colourful variegated holly bushes and established rhododendrons. There is also a crazy paved Yorkshire stone footpath with adjacent neat piece of shaped lawn incorporating a well stocked rockery, and a mature stone wall conceals a PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE and SOFT FRUIT GARDEN.
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 :
- Rooms of generally good proportions
- Generous window space
- Excellent natural light
- Three reception rooms
- Conservatory style garden room
- Four bedrooms
- Through master bedroom with en-suite
- Delightful southerly facing garden of good size