3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Far Headingley, Leeds, LS6 (ref: 589688)

DELIGHTFULLY SITUATED in this sought after and very convenient location, almost EQUIDISTANT of the "VIBRANT" CENTRES of Headingley and Meanwood with EXCELLENT LOCAL AMENITIES, an outstanding and rare opportunity, for a growing family, to purchase this IMPOSING, LARGER STYLE, "DOULE FRONTED" SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE of IMPRESSIVE SIZE understood to have been BUILT IN THE MID 1920's and very different in appearance from the adjoining property creating INTEREST and INDIVIDUALITY. This LOVELY HOME, which, has been in the SAME HAPPY FAMILY OWNERSHIP since 1956, enjoys A VERY PLEASANT, SOUTHERLY-FACING, OPEN OUTLOOK down Moor Park Drive from the front and also has the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING the front or rear elevation, and is ideally placed near footpaths which provide relatively quick walking access towards Meanwood via the nearby park and in the other direction towards Headingley. The property, which, has BEEN IMAGINATIVELY ALTERED INTERNALLY to create THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a LUXURY STYLE FAMILY BATHROOM OF VERY GOOD SIZE, has also BEEN TASTEFULLY EXTENDED at ground floor level to provide some VALUABLE ADDITIONAL RECEPTION SPACE and is ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings and the VERY WELL LIT ROOMS - by virtue of the GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE, are of GENERALLY EXCELLENT PROPORTIONS with HIGH CEILINGS and retain some LOVELY ORIGINAL FEATURES including the internal doors, enhancing the CHARM and CHARACTER. The DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE is NOT USUALLY FOUND with a property in this location in this price region, and is enhanced by the LOVELY BACKDROP OF MAJESTIC TREES beyond.

AMENITIES:The property is very conveniently located within this sought after residential area to the north-west of Leeds and is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds (barely four miles) and Bradford and also the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There are regular public transport facilities to Leeds, via the university, on Otley Road - which is barely 10 minutes walk from the property. Excellent shopping facilities can be found in Headingley and Meanwood and both of which are about 10-15 minutes walk and in Meanwood there is a Waitrose supermarket and in Headingley a Sainsbury's supermarket.

'There are other very good amenities in both centres including a mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs, popular restaurants and many other eating places. Other leisure facilities include the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds and Cottage Road Cinema is about 10 minutes walk from the property. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 20 minutes drive. Beckett Park is about 25 minutes walk and is ideal for relaxed local walks and rambles and also recreational activities, as is Meanwood Park (about five minutes walk) with connections to The Hollies Park which has tennis courts and beautiful parkland. The Meanwood Valley Trail is also within easy walking distance with an abundance of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in a beautiful peaceful setting.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD and THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD (A660) proceed on the A660 in the direction of Headingley - towards Leeds for approximately one mile and then TURN LEFT into Cottage Road (see The New Inn public house on the corner). Proceed to the far end of Cottage Road and turn right at the junction into Moor Road, then take the third turning on the left into Moor Park Drive, when Moor Park Mount is at the top and this property is IMMEDIATELY FACING.

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF SEVERAL UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS, as described below, and the EXCELLENT FAMILY ACCOMMODATION with MANY LOVELY INDIVIDUAL FEATURES, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

ENCLOSED RECEPTION PORCHApproached via a panelled side door with fanlight, from the drive, and with cloaks hanging rails on opposite walls. From the porch there is the original nine-pane glass panelled door providing direct access to the....

OPEN PLAN RECEPTION HALLWAYWith central heating radiator and the original spindled balustraded staircase plus a wide aperture leading to the....

ADJOINING LIVING-DINING ROOMIn a practical, contemporary style, open plan arrangement with the reception hallway and with laminate "aged oak" panelled style floor, adding interest and character on entering. Virtually full width six-sectional tall window to the front, southerly-facing elevation affording EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT AND SOME NATURAL WARMTH FROM THE ASPECT and with the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES FACING. Central heating radiator beneath the window, cornice to the HIGH CEILING, fitted recessed display/bookshelves and two double "candle" style wall lights on opposite walls, for added effect.

HALF TILED GUEST CLOAKROOMWith white fittings comprising low suite WC with dual flush and pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap and approached via a white panelled style door.

ELEGANT AND VERY WELL LIT THROUGH DRAWING ROOMApproached via the original door from the open plan reception hall and also with the ORIGINAL CONNECTING DOOR (if required) from the living-dining room (previously described) and with virtually full width, six-sectional window to the front elevation MATCHING THE WINDOW in the living-dining room. There is also a wide window, to the rear elevation, incorporating a large central "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDEN OUTLOOK and towards VERY ESTABLISHED TREES BEYOND and once again, with NO OTHER PROPERTIES FACING.

'The beautiful, original plaster moulded detail to the ceiling, enhances the elegance and style and also adds interest to the room and the original fire surround complements the decorative detail on the ceiling, and has a floral tiled interior and open fireplace and is a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room. There is a central heating radiator beneath both windows (ie, on opposite walls), two double "candle" style wall lights on opposite walls and laminate "aged oak" panelled style floor matching the living-dining room and creating a very appealing overall appearance on the ground floor.

BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN OF GOOD SIZEWhich is WELL PLANNED and TASTEFULLY FITTED with A GENEROUS RANGE of wall units and matching base units with "wood block" effect working surfaces incorporating a single drainer stainless steel inset sink with dual flow tap beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening "picture" panelled window, which FRAMES THE LOVELY REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK towards VERY ESTABLISHED TREES beyond. Practical ceramic splash tiling and on the sills and into the window reveals plus full height colourful mosaic style tiles to one wall - behind the INDUCTION HOB which has AN ELECTRIC, FAN ASSISTED OVEN beneath and with the adjacent wall mounted ideal condensing combination central heating boiler.

'WIDE BREAKFAST-SNACK BAR matching the working surfaces, a SECOND UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the side elevation, providing some valuable additional natural light and different aspects, plumbing for automatic washing machine and also separate plumbing for an automatic dishwasher, original tall shelved floor to ceiling storage cupboard with twin doors and side outer door to the drive, matching the main entrance door to the porch.

WALK-IN UNDER STAIRS PANTRYWith natural light plus an electric light, shelving and ventilation and providing some useful overflow space from the kitchen.

THE ORIGINAL OPEN SPINDLED BALUSTRADED TURNED STAIRCASEHas a high window on the half landing, which provides good natural light to the staircase and the landing.

FIRST FLOOR

LIGHT "L" SHAPED LANDINGWith central heating radiator.

BEDROOM ONEWith A GENEROUS RANGE of FITTED DEEP RECESSED WARDROBES to one entire wall, which have cupboard space above and consequently virtually only the bed is required to complete the room. UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath, providing excellent natural light and some natural warmth to the room by virtue of the southerly-facing aspect. Corniced ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO OF VERY GOOD SHAPE AND SIZEWith TWO MATCHING UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" panelled windows - to take ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN towards VERY ESTABLISHED TREES BEYOND and to one side of which there is A LOVELY VIEW TOWARDS WOODLAND IN PART OF THE MEANWOOD VALLEY TRAIL. Fitted dressing table/desk and chests of drawers plus shelved storage cabinets beneath. Tall, potential storage cupboard and central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREEWhich is A VALUABLE THIRD DOUBLE BEDROOM also with corniced ceiling and wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath and from where there is A VERY PLEASANT OPEN OUTLOOK down Moor Park Drive plus A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE and NO OTHER PROPERTIES FACING! FITTED WARDROBES plus a "VANITY" ALCOVE and with cupboard space above.

LUXURY STYLE HALF TILED BATHROOM OF EXCELLENT SIZEWith modern white suite comprising double ended bath with tiled panel - matching the wall tiles, central chrome dual flow tap and "WHIRLPOOL SPA" style feature, pedestal wash basin with wall mounted mirror and light and shaver point above, and SECOND LOW SUITE WC with dual flush. CORNER TILED SHOWER CUBICLE approached via sliding twin curve-shaped glass doors and with fixed tropical rainforest shower head plus a hand held shower. Central heating radiator, four spotlights on track to the ceiling, for added effect, high level toiletries storage cabinet and two double glazed sealed unit opening windows in timber frames with matching attractive autumn-leaf patterned glass for privacy. The slate style tiled floor provides an attractive contrast with the white fittings and complements the pattern in the wall tiles.

FOLDING SECTIONAL WOODEN LOFT LADDERProvides access from the landing to.....

SOME VERY USEFUL EXTENSIVELY BOARDED STORAGE SPACEWith strip light.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:Neat lawn with very well stocked borders which have a variety of mature plants and shrubbery and several rose bushes and with a mature stone wall to the front.

DRIVEWAY leads to the DETACHED GARAGE(Only for a very small car or STORAGE PURPOSES) with twin doors.

REAR:THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE (not usually found with a property in this price region in this sought after residential location) comprises three "tiered" lawns on slightly different levels and the first one of which has an adjacent raised patio area for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment. There is also a variety of mature shrubbery and potential vegetable beds. MAJESTIC ESTABLISHED TREES beyond the garden provide A LOVELY "BACKDROP" and attract an interesting variety of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in this beautiful setting.

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 OPTION1).** Interested parties may wish to have a 360° VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE of this EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME and also VIEW THE DRONE FOOTAGE and are able to facilitate these by referring to our video links, 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 also note all room dimensions are ONLY APPROXIMATE.