5 bed detached house for sale in Avenue Des Hirondelles, Pool-in-Wharfedale, LS21 (ref: 575857)

Set on a COMMANDING, ELEVATED SITE within this PRIVATE TREE-LINED ROAD of prestigious individual properties and in a DELIGHTFUL LITTLE-KNOWN SEMI-RURAL "BACKWATER", an outstanding and rare opportunity for a larger growing family to purchase this VERY IMPOSING and IMMENSELY IMPRESSIVE DETACHED RESIDENCE with EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION and excellent versatility in the way in which several of the rooms may be used and provide potential to accommodate relatives and/or guests. This FINE FAMILY HOME has a VERY IMPRESSIVE WIDE FRONTAGE, although is quite well screened from the road with strategically planted mature trees and is in a CONSERVATION AREA ADJOINING COUNTRYSIDE to the rear and from part of the BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPED GROUNDS there is a SUPERB, PANORAMIC, DISTANT VIEW across the WHARFE VALLEY encompassing Almscliffe Crag. The EXCELLENT RECEPTION SPACE has four reception rooms including a conservatory of very good size in an "orangery" style, an elegant very well lit lounge plus a separate family sitting room with log burning stove and patio door and all these rooms are ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and further enhanced by the SUPERB OPEN PLAN LIVING-DINING KITCHEN of VERY GENEROUS PROPORTIONS which is the hub of this family home with sitting-relaxation area, dining area and breakfast-snack bar. The DEDICATED GAMES ROOM/PLAYROOM or HOME "GYM" provides excellent space for table tennis and pool tables and has an en-suite wet room/shower room, and the LUXURIOUS MAIN BEDROOM SUITE is of EXCELLENT SIZE and includes a large en-suite bathroom. There is a separate (but an integral part of the property) "GUEST SUITE" or could be for relatives or perhaps for a teenager within the family to have their own private space. GARAGING FOR THREE CARS plus TWO DRIVEWAYS offering standing space for numerous cars and with turning space adjacent to the garages.

AMENITIES:The property is almost equidistant of Leeds and the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley (approximately 10 miles in all three cases) and is ideally situated for comfortable daily commuting to these three towns and there are also useful rail links from Huby (less than 10 minutes drive) to Leeds and Harrogate. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 10 minutes drive by car. Pool Church of England Primary School is only a few minutes drive (about one third of a mile). There is virtually immediate access from the property to delightful woodland walks and rambles, and riverside walks from the village.

'The historic, active market town of Otley is about 10 minutes drive and has an excellent choice of shopping facilities including both Waitrose and Sainsbury's supermarkets as well as other very good local amenities. Within the Wharfedale village of Pool there is the local cricket ground, recently resurfaced tennis courts and Village Hall as well as the White Hart public house with restaurant and approximately 15 minutes walking distance.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE MAIN LEEDS/OTLEY ROAD (A660) by the traffic lights at the junction with the Bradford/Harrogate Road turn down Pool Bank - away from the airport and continue forward for approximately half a mile, when the entrance to Avenue Des Hirondelles is then ON THE LEFT THROUGH THE INTERESTING STONE ARCHWAY with the name depicted above.

ALTERNATIVE APPROACH:FROM POOL-IN-WHARFEDALE VILLAGE MAIN STREET at the mini-roundabout by the "White Hart" public house proceed up Pool Bank for approximately one-fifth of a mile, when the entrance to Avenue Des Hirondelles is then ON THE RIGHT through the stone archway (see public footpath sign adjacent).

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS (many of which are recently installed) and the VERY EXTENSIVE and INTERESTINGLY ARRANGED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION which is very tastefully fitted and appointed, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

OPEN PORCHWith a first floor balcony above, provides covered access to the....

WIDE FRONT DOORLeading to the.....

RECEPTION HALL OF IMPRESSIVE SIZEWith "light wood panelled" effect floor covering and two central heating radiators - one of which has a fitted seat above, and deep recessed floor to ceiling shelved storage cupboard with electric light.

FULLY TILED GUEST CLOAKROOMIn a travertine style with modern white Villeroy & Boch fittings comprising wash hand basin with hansgrohe chrome dual flow tap and mirror fronted toiletries cabinet above with light on both sides and low suite WC with concealed cistern and dual flush. Deep under stairs cloaks hanging cupboard with mirror fronted door, and ladder towel radiator.

VERY ELEGANT, WELL LIT LOUNGEWith decorative dado rail and deep cornice to the ceiling, enhancing the elegance and style and which has down-lights to the perimeter on dimmer switch, for added effect. Wide window, to the front elevation, incorporating a central "picture" panel FRAMING A VERY PLEASANT OUTLOOK TO MAJESTIC ESTABLISHED TREES (the majority of which are understood to be over 100 years old) plus a high level non-opening window to the side elevation providing some valuable additional natural light and a different aspect. Very ornate fire surround with cast iron interior (for open fire) and a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room - which has central heating radiators at each end. Twin glass panelled doors (the bottom sections with smoked glass) in limed oak finish frames, provide direct access to/from the separate or connecting....

"SNUG"/MUSIC ROOMWith window to the rear elevation and which, when combined with the lounge forms a THROUGH ROOM OF EXCELLENT SIZE. Two central heating radiators and four down-lights to the ceiling.

FAMILY SITTING ROOM/RELAXATION ROOMWith triple arch shaped alcoves above the virtually floor to ceiling matching front windows and the central one of which is a sliding patio door leading to a shallow decked area and the windows afford EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT to the room and have the benefit of the LOVELY OUTLOOK TO THE VERY ESTABLISHED TREES. Handsome and characterful stone fireplace with log burning stove plus a contemporary style vertical central heating radiator and down-lights to the corniced ceiling plus wall up-lights and all of which are on dimmer switches.

CONSERVATORY OF VERY GOOD SIZEIn an "ORANGERY" STYLE with light coloured tiled effect floor covering and tall "picture" windows to the full length of the room plus French style doors providing direct access to part of the Indian stone patio area. Almost floor to ceiling sliding double glazed sealed unit door in light oak frame, providing maximum clear floor space, and leading from the conservatory to the connecting.....

SUPERB FAMILY LIVING-DINING KITCHENWith RELAXATION/SITTING AREA in a MOST ATTRACTIVE and PRACTICAL, CONTEMPORARY, OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT ideal for young families, and with the continuation of the light coloured tiled effect floor from the conservatory, creating a very appealing overall appearance, and comprising;.....

SITTING/RELAXATION AREAWith double doors also from the reception hall, vertical central heating radiator, corniced ceiling and a wide and tall aperture to the adjoining....

DINING AREAWhich has a sliding patio door with matching fixed side screen to part of the Indian stone patio area and rear garden. SAMSUNG fridge with deep freezer drawer and ice and water dispenser, set in a "dresser" style unit with deep china/display cabinets on either side with glass shelves and cupboard and drawer space beneath on a soft-closing mechanism plus deep cupboards above on a rising hinge mechanism for ease of access.

A WIDE PENINSULAR OAK SURFACE BREAKFAST-SNACK BARWith solid wood cupboards and drawers and wine rack beneath plus corner units with curve-shaped doors, form a PART "DIVIDER" with the adjoining.....

WELL PLANNED AND VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED KITCHEN AREAWith a generous range of white wall units and matching base units with wide working surfaces complementing the doors in the peninsular unit and incorporating a white ceramic one and a half bowl inset sink with dual flow tap beneath the "picture" panelled window in timber frame - once again complementing the peninsular unit and framing A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK across the front garden towards very established trees. There is an integrated BOSCH automatic dishwasher adjacent to the sink, AGA GAS COOKER with adjacent eye-level SAMSUNG microwave with grill and practical and attractive ceramic splash tiling. Integrated fridge in the peninsular unit which also has a BOSCH induction hob inset with ZANUSSI electric fan assisted oven beneath and adjacent concealed rising and retracting extractor fan.

LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOMAlso with a generous range of white painted wall units complementing the kitchen and including a deep almost floor to ceiling storage cupboard with twin doors and separate ironing board cupboard plus glass fronted china/glass storage cabinet. Belfast style white ceramic sink with Villeroy and Boch dual flow tap with extendible hose beneath the window and plumbing for a washer/dryer.

-A SHORT FLIGHT OF STAIRS with open spindled balustrade, leads down from an adjacent door from the kitchen to....

LIGHT "L" SHAPED HALLWAYWith rear outer door and adjacent wide window, vertical central heating radiator and under stairs storage cupboard.

BEDROOMWith twin, virtually floor to ceiling windows in an attractive arch shape and affording excellent natural light to the room - which has a fitted display/bookcase unit and vertical central heating radiator. There is also access to some very useful concealed low-level EXTENSIVE STORAGE SPACE with electric light and power points and which also houses the ideal Evomax condensing central heating boiler with magnaClean function.

HALF TILED SHOWER ROOMWith pedestal wash basin and low suite WC and TILED GLASS SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding glass door. Central heating radiator/heated towel rail and window with patterned glass for privacy.

A MATCHING OPEN SPINDLED BALUSTRADED STAIRCASEAlso adjacent to the kitchen, provides access to a.....

"STUDIO" STYLE ROOMCurrently being used as a dedicated HOME OFFICE with long twin Velux windows (one opening balcony style) and fitted storage units on opposite walls plus fitted desk and home office units and the window to the rear elevation creates a "THROUGH" ROOM with DUAL ASPECT.The DOUBLE BEDROOM with the ADJACENT SHOWER ROOM and the "STUDIO" STYLE THROUGH ROOM (previously described) offer EXCELLENT POTENTIAL as a SEPARATE "GUEST SUITE" as it has its own private entrance from the rear of the property, or could alternatively be for a teenager within the family to have their own separate private space within the family home, as the "studio" style through room could be a sitting room with the double bedroom and adjacent shower room below and this SEPARATE VALUABLE AREA within the property also has a connecting door to/from the family kitchen.

A GLASS ENCLOSUREIncluding a glass door provides access via A FEATURE OPEN TREAD SPIRAL STAIRCASE from the family sitting room/relaxation room (previously described on the ground floor) to the FIRST FLOOR from where there is DIRECT ACCESS to the....

SUPERB GAMES ROOM/PLAYROOM or even "HOME GYM"With laminate floor and excellent space for table tennis tables and pool table and with generous window space on opposite walls providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT. There is also AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF STORAGE CUPBOARDS for board games, etc, and two central heating radiators. Patio doors out to the rear terrace area with the garden beyond.

THE CONNECTING WET ROOMIs an excellent en-suite facility (particularly if this room, as suggested, were to be used as a "home gym") and has a Villeroy & Boch white wall hung wash hand basin, low suite WC with concealed cistern and fixed tropical rain forest shower head plus a hand held shower and chrome ladder towel radiator.

FEATURE OAK SPINDLED BALUSTRADED TURNED STAIRCASEProvides access from the main reception hall in the property to the FIRST FLOOR and has a tall non-opening window on one of the half landings.

WELL LIT LANDING OF INTERESTING SHAPEAnd also of good size with space to display an item of furniture and with deep fitted wardrobe plus corner linen storage cupboard. Central heating radiator, recessed airing cupboard housing the pressurised hot water cylinder. A French style door leads to....

A SMALL BALCONYWith space for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and LOVELY TREETOP ASPECT.

THE VERY IMPRESSIVE MAIN SUITE comprises;

BEDROOM OF EXCELLENT PROPORTIONSWith AN EXTENSIVE RANGE of fitted bedroom furniture in "limed oak" finish including "His" and "Hers" wardrobes with glass panelled doors and chests of drawers beneath plus open glass shelved display units on either side and fitted dressing table unit and consequently virtually ONLY THE BED IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ROOM! Central heating radiator beneath the front window which has A LOVELY TREETOP ASPECT and there is a concealed connecting door to/from the previously described games room/playroom (if required).

EN-SUITE BATHROOM ALSO OF EXCELLENT SIZEWith three windows and to two walls and the white suite comprises double ended bath, "His" and "Hers" pedestal wash basins both with an arch shaped mirror above and a wall light on either side, low suite WC and TILED SHOWER CUBICLE with part smoked glass door. Twin mirror fronted toiletries cabinets, towel rails and central heating radiators on opposite walls.

GUEST SUITEOr once again IDEAL FOR A TEENAGER within the family home to have their own SEPARATE PRIVATE SPACE and which comprises;.....

BEDROOM TWOWith fitted wardrobe and matching deep shelved clothes and linen storage unit, corner dressing table and chest of drawers (virtually only the bed is required to complete the room). Wide window to TAKE ADVANTAGE of the DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK and TOWARDS FIELDS BEYOND. Central heating radiator beneath the window.

EN-SUITE TILED SHOWER ROOMWith white fittings comprising Villeroy & Boch low suite WC with dual flush and wash hand basin with hansgrohe chrome dual flow tap and demisting illuminated mirror above and toiletries storage cabinet beneath. WIDE CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding curve-shaped door and AQUALISA unit. WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS and central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREEWith fitted built-in wardrobes including deep corner wardrobe with twin doors for ease of access and matching dressing table unit and once again virtually only the bed is required to complete the room. Central heating radiator beneath the wide window incorporating large "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK.

BEDROOM FOURA VALUABLE DOUBLE BEDROOM also with fitted wardrobes which have sliding, part mirror fronted doors, providing maximum clear floor space, and with fitted desk and bookshelves above. Central heating radiator beneath the window - from where to enjoy the SAME LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN, as from bedrooms 2 and 3.

FULLY TILED FAMILY BATHROOMWhich has a modern white Villeroy & Boch suite with hansgrohe chrome taps and comprises double ended bath with tiled panel and AQUALISA shower unit above with adjacent folding glass shower screen, wash hand basin with demisting illuminated mirror above and toiletries storage cabinet beneath and low suite WC with concealed cistern and dual flush. Central heating radiator.

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

BOARDED AND CARPETED LOFT AREAWith two matching Velux windows plus an interesting "porthole" style window to the front elevation, and providing EXTENSIVE and VALUABLE STORAGE SPACE. Also offers excellent potential as a "HOBBIES-DEN" with power points and electric lights and with a connecting low-level door to A FURTHER CARPETED LOFT STORAGE AREA which also has a Velux window.

OUTSIDETHE DELIGHTFUL LANDSCAPED GROUNDS further enhance this MOST IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME and comprise:

FRONT:DRIVEWAY leading to a DETACHED GARAGE (for three cars to stand side by side) and complementing the style of the property and with an electrically operated remote controlled up and over door plus a separate second single door and with adjacent ELECTRIC CAR CHARGER. Immediately in front of the garage there is turning space and additional car standing space and from where there is a flight of stone steps leading to the entrance door of the property.Sloping lawn with well stocked flower beds inset and mature shrubbery including several rhododendron bushes and immediately in front of the property there is a crazy paved Yorkshire stone terrace for tubs of shrubs and plants displays with decorative wrought iron railings.

A LONG SWEEPING SECOND DRIVEWAYWith neat shaped lawns, either side and partly flanked by various established conifer trees and also with a very mature feature Christmas tree, leads to the.....

VALUABLE ADDITIONAL CAR STANDING SPACESecond Electric car charger and from where there is a wide footpath to the entrance door of the property.

REAR:DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE, SOUTHERLY-FACING REAR GARDEN of EXCELLENT SIZE comprises split-level Indian stone paved patios, to the immediate rear, and connected by short flights of steps and beyond which are neat shaped lawns with bark covered walkways and leading to AN "ORCHARD" with a variety of fruit trees and there is also an interesting variety of mature shrubbery and other trees and a very well stocked heather rockery. LONG PERGOLA with a variety of climbing plants including honeysuckle and wisteria with crazy paved Yorkshire stone footpath and with an adjacent decked area and patio for garden relaxation furniture and from where to enjoy the SPECTACULAR, PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER THE WHARFE VALLEY encompassing Almscliffe Crag in the distance and also with a SUPERB WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE. The rear garden is enhanced by the proximity to the fields immediately beyond which attract a variety of wildlife and an abundance of birdlife to observe and enjoy in this BEAUTIFUL SETTING.

'A FURTHER EXTENSIVE DECKED AREA near the property, is ideal for outdoor hospitality and under which there is some useful storage space for bins and garden materials for potting, etc.

PLEASE NOTE:The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by an inspection of the deeds.

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