Property description
Forming part of this DELIGHTFUL, SMALL "COURTYARD" STYLE DEVELOPMENT in the HEART OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE and within easy walking distance of beautiful countryside, an outstanding and rare opportunity to purchase this IMPOSING, LARGER STYLE, SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE - the only one of this style and different in external appearance from the adjoining property, creating INDIVIDUALITY. This LOVELY HOME, which, also OVERLOOKS OLD LANE, at the rear, is very attractive in style and appearance and ENJOYS A SOUTHERLY FACING ASPECT on the "courtyard" elevation, which provides EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and some natural warmth! The BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION, which, includes FOUR BEDROOMS (master with en-shower room of good size), also has TWO SEPARATE RECEPTION ROOMS, a WELL PLANNED and GENEROUSLY FITTED BREAKFAST-DINING KITCHEN and guest cloakroom/WC and would be equally suitable for a business couple/retirement or family. There are MANY APPEALING, INDIVIDUAL FEATURES which can only be assessed and appreciated from an internal inspection...highly recommended at the earliest opportunity, and the property also BENEFITS FROM LIGHT TASTEFUL NEUTRAL INTERNAL DECORATIONS which have been recently carried out and further enhance the WELL LIT ROOMS of GENERALLY PLEASING PROPORTIONS.
AMENITIES: BRAMHOPE is located approximately eight miles north of Leeds off the A660 and is also within comfortable daily commuting distance, by car, of the other commercial centre of Bradford and the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. The active, historic market town of Otley is barely 15 minutes drive and offers a very good choice of shopping facilities including Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets, and other excellent amenities. BRAMHOPE VILLAGE has a variety of local shops including a bakery, a newsagent and a fish and chip shop and there is also a chemist and hair and beauty salons....all of which are about five minutes walking distance from this property. The welcoming public house in the village centre is also only two or three minutes walk away. The RENOWNED VILLAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL is within easy walking distance (10-15 minutes) and there is also a selection of recreational facilities to suit a range of age groups including a young children's play area with swings and slides, etc, on The Knoll (a very pleasant area of grassland with established trees within the village) and barely ten minutes walking distance from this property. There are various other recreational activities available in Bramhope including an art group, tennis club and village bowling green. DELIGHTFUL OPEN COUNTRYSIDE and THE FAMOUS GOLDEN ACRE PARK are also within very easy reach (only a few minutes drive by car) and Leeds and Bradford Airport is barely 15 minutes drive away. THE VILLAGE CRICKET GROUND is only several minutes walking distance from the property and the local rugby ground about a mile away. There is a "SNICKET" less than ten minutes walk from the property and this provides walking access to Leeds Road (a couple of minutes) from where there are public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university and also on Leeds Road - in the other direction, public transport facilities 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 (at the junction with Breary Lane East) and proceed forward for approximately one third of a mile until reaching the village centre. At the crossroads (by The Cross - opposite our Bramhope Village office) proceed straight ahead into Old Lane, when Old Forge Mews is then THE FIRST TURNING ON THE LEFT.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS in a VERY ATTRACTIVE TRADITIONAL STYLE, and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, WELL LIT ACCOMMODATION which is tastefully decorated in LIGHT MAINLY NEUTRAL SCHEMES, briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR LIGHT RECEPTION HALL With BAY STYLE WINDOW AREA incorporating the entrance door, and with laminate "aged oak" effect panelled style floor, central heating radiator and white panelled doors to the rooms.
GUEST CLOAKROOM With the continuation of the laminate "aged oak" effect panelled style floor from the reception hall creating a very appealing overall appearance and providing an attractive contrast with the white fittings which comprise wall hung wash hand basin with ceramic splash tiling and low suite WC with concealed cistern and pine style seat. Central heating radiator beneath the side opening window.
LOUNGE Which is a VERY ELEGANT, WELL LIT ROOM - by virtue of the three matching tall windows to the front, southerly facing elevation...notice how there are NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS IMMEDIATELY DIRECTLY FACING! Cornice to the ceiling (with strategically positioned spotlights, for added effect), enhancing the elegance and style, central heating radiator and limestone style fire surround incorporating a real flame coal effect gas fire and which is a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room. The staircase to the first floor is part of the room, adding interest and there is a useful concealed curtained under stairs storage area.
SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM Also with corniced ceiling, laminate oak panelled style floor and tall twin windows with central heating radiator beneath, and from where there is an outlook to Old Lane and once again with THE ADVANTAGE OF NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS IMMEDIATELY DIRECTLY FACING.
BREAKFAST-DINING KITCHEN In a very attractive, contemporary style, open plan arrangement IDEAL FOR RELAXED FAMILY LIVING (particularly with younger family members), and WELL PLANNED and VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED with A GENEROUS RANGE of modern wall units on opposite walls and matching base units with long wide dark working surfaces providing an attractive contrast with the white fronted units and complementing the slate style tiled effect floor covering. One and a half bowl stainless steel inset sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap plus practical ceramic splash tiling and beneath the sink - on one side is plumbing for an automatic dishwasher and on the other side plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Fitted Hotpoint four plate ceramic hob with Hotpoint electric, fan assisted oven beneath and Hotpoint three speed fan/filter and lights in a canopy above. There is also a unit of drawers including deep pan storage drawers and a wine rack. Central heating radiator and three matching tall windows in the breakfast-dining area providing very good natural light plus a French style half glazed rear outer door with adjacent further window (westerly facing aspect) providing valuable additional natural light and a different aspect. There is a DECORATIVE EXTERNAL CANOPY above the French style rear door which provides covered access. From the rear windows there is AN OUTLOOK TOWARDS SOME CHARACTER STONE COTTAGES on the opposite side of Old Lane and all the windows have fitted roller blinds for privacy from Old Lane. The drawers and the majority of the doors to the kitchen units also have THE BENEFIT OF A SOFT CLOSING MECHANISM, and there are halogen down-lighters to the ceiling, on a dimmer switch, for added effect.
A SERVICE DOOR from the kitchen provides INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE GARAGE which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather!
OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED, TURNED STAIRCASE With window to the side elevation providing GOOD NATURAL LIGHT to the staircase and landing, and leading to the...
FIRST FLOOR FEATURE GALLERIED STYLE "L" SHAPED LANDING With central heating radiator and the LOFT HATCH with ALUMINIUM LADDER leading to SOME POTENTIAL STORAGE SPACE.
THE IMPRESSIVE MASTER SUITE COMPRISES;... BEDROOM 1 With central heating radiator beneath two matching tall windows to the front, southerly facing elevation and overlooking part of the "courtyard" setting with the further advantage of A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM OF GOOD SIZE With white fittings comprising wash hand basin inset in dark tiled surround with matching splash tiling complementing the laminate slate tiled effect floor covering and providing an attractive contrast with the white fittings and the wash hand basin also has a wall mounted medicine cabinet above with single sliding mirror fronted door plus a deep toiletries storage cupboard beneath. The low suite WC has a cleverly concealed cistern (with very easy access), and the WIDE SHOWER CUBICLE has full height tiling to two walls and is approached via a sliding glass door. There is ALSO EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and a central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 2 (GUEST BEDROOM) also with twin tall windows to the front elevation and a central heating radiator beneath and GENEROUS SPACE for free standing wardrobes and other bedroom furniture.
BEDROOM 3 With high level dormer window and COMPLETE WINDOW PRIVACY - JUST SKYLINE! Central heating radiator and wall mounted display/bookshelves which are staggered, adding interest.
There is A CONNECTING DOOR between bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 although both bedrooms have SEPARATE ACCESS FROM THE LANDING.
BEDROOM 4 Which is A VALUABLE FOURTH BEDROOM OF GOOD SIZE with laminate "aged oak" effect floor and twin windows overlooking Old Lane plus AN OPEN OUTLOOK OPPOSITE and with NO OTHER PROPERTIES IMMEDIATELY FACING!
FAMILY BATHROOM With laminate beech wood style floor and white suite comprising panelled bath with ceramic splash tiling, dual flow tap plus HAND HELD SHOWER, THIRD LOW SUITE WC with concealed cistern (easily accessed) and oak style seat, and wash hand basin in tiled surround with toiletries storage cupboard beneath and further mirror fronted toiletries storage cabinet above. Central heating radiator, extractor fan to the ceiling and deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with slatted linen airing shelf and louvre fronted door.
OUTSIDE FRONT: There is a neat, open plan, mainly lawn garden with well stocked flower bed under the lounge window which has a variety of plants and the front garden ENJOYS A SOUTHERLY FACING ASPECT.
INTEGRAL GARAGE With electrically operated, remote controlled up and over door plus A PERSONAL REAR SERVICE DOOR and as previously mentioned INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE PROPERTY. Within the garage there is also the wall mounted POTTERTON Suprima central heating boiler, power points and light.
There is also SPACE TO STAND AN ADDITIONAL CAR immediately in front of the garage.
REAR: SLATE SHALE AREA IDEAL FOR TUBS OF SHRUBS AND PLANT DISPLAYS and incorporating a circular shaped decorative stone patio for an item or two of garden relaxation furniture.
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 :
- Beautifully presented accommodation
- Well lit rooms of pleasing proportions
- Southerly facing front aspect
- Excellent natural light/natural warmth
- Two separate reception rooms
- Breakfast-dining kitchen in open plan style
- Four bedrooms (master with en-suite)
- Light tasteful neutral recent decorations