3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Cookridge Towers, Leeds, LS16 (ref: 606115)

In the SAME HAPPY OWNERSHIP FROM NEW (1983) and DELIGHTFULLY LOCATED adjoining part of the very established IRELAND WOOD (Woodland Trust), an excellent opportunity, equally suitable for a business couple/retirement or small family, to purchase this IMPOSING DETACHED BUNGALOW RESIDENCE and the impressive size of which is impossible to assess and appreciate without an internal inspection! The property, which, is SET VERY WELL BACK from the main part of Eaton Hill, offers WELL PLANNED and WELL PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION - ALL ON ONE LEVEL including A THIRD BEDROOM OF GOOD SIZE and the majority of the windows in this lovely home, have THE ADVANTAGE OF NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING! Offered with the benefit of IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION and therefore NO CHAIN ABOVE, and with VERY PLEASANT MAINLY PRIVATE GARDENS OF PLEASING SIZE, designed for EASE OF MAINTENANCE and a DETACHED TWO-CAR (side by side) GARAGE, the property is enhanced by the close proximity to the VERY ESTABLISHED WOODLAND which attracts an interesting variety of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in this BEAUTIFUL SETTING and which is A RARE FEATURE on a development.

AMENITIES:Located in this very popular residential area, to the north-west of Leeds (approximately 6 miles) the property is in a very convenient position for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the historic, active market town of Otley. The bungalow is also ideally situated for quick easy access to Adel, Cookridge, West Park and the North Leeds/West Park ring road, as well as the main Leeds/Otley Road (A660). There are public transport facilities to Leeds, within very easy walking distance and Ireland Wood shopping parade which includes a Post Office, hair salon and café, is also within easy walking distance.

'IRELAND WOOD SURGERY/MEDICAL PRACTICE is approximately 15 minutes walk. There are excellent shopping facilities at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood with a choice of supermarkets (including Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Waitrose) and all of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes drive. Holt Park Centre, which is a very short drive or about 25 minutes walk, includes an enlarged Asda supermarket and "Holt Park Active" with swimming pool and sports hall and an adjacent library. The famous Golden Acre Park is about three miles away and approximately 10 minutes drive by car, as is delightful open countryside. Leeds Bradford Airport is barely 15 mintues drive. There are popular primary schools in the area and also Ralph Thoresby Secondary School - about three-quarters of a mile away. Horsforth railway station, which is only several minutes drive, provides useful rail links to Leeds and Harrogate, as an alternative form of transport.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD proceed north on the A660 - the Otley Road - in the direction of Adel. Approximately 150 yards or so along, as the road splits, FORK LEFT ONTO OTLEY OLD ROAD. Proceed on Otley Old Road for approximately one mile and JUST BEFORE REACHING THE PLAYING FIELD, which is on the right, with CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL AREA (swings and slides, etc) turn left into Hospital Lane and then first right into Shepcote Crescent (flanked, on either side, by the original mature stone gate pillars to Cookridge Towers), when Eaton Hill is then the second turning on the left.

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and the WELL PLANNED and WELL PROPORTIONED ACCOMMODATION - ALL ON ONE LEVEL with matching panelled style doors to the rooms, briefly comprises:

PANELLED STYLE METAL PLATED FRONT DOORWith covered access and adjacent EXTERNAL METER CUPBBOARD (housing both the gas and electric meters and the consumer unit) leads to the.....

"L" SHAPED RECEPTION HALLWith THE LOFT HATCH and an arch shaped aperture, immediately creating interest on entering. Cornice to the ceiling, decorative dado rail, central heating radiator and four matching wall up-lights for added effect. Useful deep recessed floor to ceiling cloaks hanging and storage cupboard plus a separate floor to ceiling airing cupboard on the opposite wall with slatted linen shelves and central heating radiator.

ELEGANT WELL-LIT LOUNGEAlso with cornice to the ceiling and twin wide and tall double glazed sealed unit "picture" windows FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL WOODLAND OUTLOOK immediately beyond the VERY PLEASANT GARDEN and there are mirrors cleverly set in the window reveals creating an "illusion" of a different aspect of the woodland outlook. There is a further double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass, providing some additional natural light, two matching wall mounted contemporary style vertical central heating radiators on opposite walls and twin glass panelled doors in oak frames providing DIRECT ACCESS TO/FROM the SEPARATE or CONNECTING.....

LIVING-DINING AREA WITH ADJOINING BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHENIn a very attractive and practical, OPEN PLAN ARRANGMENT ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining and especially with the connecting doors open from the lounge, which creates EXCELLENT RECEPTION SPACE for parties and larger family gatherings. This room comprises;....

WELL LIT LIVING-DINING AREAWith contemporary style wall mounted vertical central heating radiator. There are double glazed sealed unit French style doors providing IMMEDIATE ACCESS to the paved patio and VERY PLEASANT GARDEN plus a wide and tall double glazed "picture" window to the rear elevation and from both the French style doors and the window there is THE BENEFIT and PLEASURE of A DELIGHTFUL WOODLAND OUTLOOK. A WIDE APERTURE leads to the ADJOINING......

WELL PLANNED AND TASTEFULLY FITTED PART TILED BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHENWith a RANGE OF DEEP DRAWERS on opposite walls, which have the benefit of being on a soft-closing mechanism and with wide working surfaces above and one of which incorporates a deep inset sink with chrome dual flow tap beneath the double glazed sealed unit rear window - LOOKING TOWARDS ESTABLISHED WOODLAND BEYOND THE GARDEN. Miele four-plate ceramic hob with electric fan assisted oven beneath and Smeg three-speed cooker hood and light above. BOSCH slimline automatic dishwasher and BOSCH fridge (both of which are included in the sale). Tall shelved larder style unit with two matching doors, for ease of access, wall mounted ideal condensing combination central heating boiler and BREAKFAST-SNACK BAR with central heating radiator beneath and adjacent double glazed sealed unit outer door with complementing double glazed sealed unit side screen providing very good natural light to the breakfast-snack bar area and there are down-lights to the ceiling.

BEDROOM ONEWith double glazed sealed unit window and THE DELIGHTFUL WOODLAND OUTLOOK. Central heating radiator and corniced ceiling.

BEDROOM TWOWith A RANGE OF FREE-STANDING WARDROBES (included in the sale) and central heating radiator beneath the double glazed sealed unit front window. Corniced ceiling - which has down-lights inset.

BEDROOM THREE OF GOOD SIZE (for a third bedroom in a bungalow within this price region)Or HOME OFFICE (if preferred/required) with central heating radiator beneath the double glazed sealed unit front window. RECESSED WARDROBE which has sliding twin mirror fronted doors, providing maximum clear floor space and virtually only the bed is required to complete the room. Wall mounted display/bookcase and cornice to the ceiling.

SMART SHOWER ROOMWith virtually full width shower cubicle which is approached via a sliding glass door and has a fixed tropical rainforest shower head and double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass for privacy. Pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap and low suite WC with dual flush. Toiletries shelf above the wash basin and WC with mirror over and wall mounted ladder towel radiator - adjacent to the shower cubicle.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:A well stocked shrubbery bed forms a partial attractive screen and has an adjacent wide paved and gravelled path to the front door with an adjacent external letter box.

DETACHED TWO-CAR (side by side) BRICK GARAGEWith matching twin up and over doors plus a personal side service door. The garage also has some natural light plus several strip lights and several power points and includes a LAUNDRY AREA with plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for condenser dryer. There is also some useful overhead storage space. ATTACHED POTTING SHED to the rear of the garage.

SIDE:THE VERY PLEASANT PRIVATE MAIN GARDEN is to the side of the property and has been DESIGNED FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE and comprises paved patio for garden relaxation furniture and mainly gravelled area of good size with a variety of mature plants and shrubbery and some small trees inset.

REAR:A clematis covered archway leads to the PRIVATE REAR GARDEN which is also paved and gravelled, ideal for tubs and pot plants and also has an interesting variety of plants and shrubbery.The side and rear gardens are bordered by a characterful mature stone wall with THE ESTABLISHED WOODLAND IMMEDIATELY BEYOND attracting an abundance of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in this BEAUTIFUL SETTING and which is a VALUABLE and RARE FEATURE on a development as provides an almost "semi-rural" aspect.Outside tap, outside covered power point and outside light.

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 in West Park, telephone 0113-2785812 (please select OPTION 1).** Interested parties may wish to have a 360° VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE of this LOVELY HOME and are able to facilitate this by referring to our video link, after which time YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO ARRANGE A VIEWING IN PERSON.THE FLOOR PLAN is intended ONLY to provide AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE LAYOUT and PLEASE NOTE all room dimensions are ONLY APPROXIMATE.