6 bed semi-detached house for sale in Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 (ref: 611440)

AN IMMEDIATE INTERNAL INSPECTION of this IMPOSING, LARGER STYLE, SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED as the VERY IMPRESSIVE SIZE is impossible to assess and appreciate from outside and it offers BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION arranged over three floors (plus a large basement) and reflects our clients' obvious pride and pleasure in their home, with attention given to detail, and is IDEAL FOR A GROWING FAMILY. Built in the Edwardian era (1905 with arts and crafts influence) this SUPERB FAMILY HOME retains MANY LOVELY, ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES, creating IMMENSE CHARM and CHARACTER and our clients have successfully and sympathetically combined these with a VERY ATTRACTIVE CONTEMPORARY THEME in parts by carrying out IMAGINATIVE INTERNAL ALTERATIONS and have made a STUNNING and VERY INDIVIDUAL HOME. An EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME was also carried out in 2018 which, we understand, included A RE-TILED ROOF and REPLACEMENT WINDOWS featuring a large bay window in the VERY WELL LIT DRAWING ROOM, which enjoys a south-westerly facing aspect. The WELL PLANNED and VERY TASTEFUFLLY FITTED KITCHEN and the FAMILY SIZED BATHROOM and TWO SHOWER ROOMS were also part of the improvements. Four of the FIVE BEDROOMS are DOUBLE and there is also a SUPERB "STUDIO" STYLE FAMILY GAMES ROOM OF EXCELLENT SIZE on the second floor (which could be a sixth bedroom if required) with an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM in a "Jack and Jill" arrangement with the fifth bedroom. With the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING THE FRONT OR REAR ELEVATION and A VERY PLEASANT, SOUTH-WESTERLY FACING REAR GARDEN, enhanced by other properties' gardens immediately beyond, the property is also tastefully decorated and fitted and appointed to a high standard providing a "READY TO WALK-INTO" individual family home.

AMENITIES:WEST PARK is a much sought after established residential location to the north-west of Leeds (approximately five miles) and is in a very convenient position for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and also the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There are also regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university, nearby on Otley Road and on which there is also the Leeds Core Cycle Network Route from West Park into Leeds. Excellent shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood and all of which are approximately 10 minutes drive and offer a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

'The famous Golden Acre Park is about 10 minutes drive (also on a bus route from Otley Road) as is delightful open countryside. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 15-20 minutes drive. The Village Hotel and Leisure Club is virtually opposite the property and the "VIBRANT" AREA OF HEADINGLEY is a short bus ride or approximately 15 minutes walk. In addition to the very good choice of shopping facilities, Headingley also offers a mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs, popular restaurants and a wide choice of other eating places. Further leisure facilities in the area include Cottage Road Cinema and both the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds. There are very popular primary and secondary schools in the area including St Chads Church of England Primary School which is about 10 minutes walk from the property. The local West Park Parades (virtually on the doorstep) have hair and beauty salons, a coffee bar and restaurants and a useful launderette.

DIRECTIONS:From the roundabout at the junction of WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD proceed on the A660 in the direction of Leeds for a little under a quarter of a mile, when this property is then on the right BARELY 50 PACES BEYOND THE SECOND PARADE OF SHOPS and A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE reaching the entrance to The Village Hotel and Gym (which is on the left).

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, EXTENSIVE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION - ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH/BOOT ROOMOf good size and providing excellent space for cloaks hanging and boots and shoes, etc, and approached via a nine-pane glass panelled door with complementing glazed side screens and with dado rail. From the porch there is the BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL STAINED GLASS LEADED DOOR with colourful stained glass leaded side screens and above, immediately creating interest and character (sustained throughout this superb period residence) and providing access to the.....

VERY IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALLWhich is virtually A ROOM IN ITSELF and has ample space to display items of furniture. Deep original cornice to the ceiling plus the original exposed pine dado rail and skirting boards and a wide aperture with decorative plaster moulded detail, on opposite sides, enhancing the charm and character on entering. Central heating radiator.

VERY WELL LIT DRAWING ROOMBy virtue of the generous, wide and tall, UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded bay window in character wood grain effect - to tastefully complement the lovely original dark oak veneer panelling to three-quarter wall height with delft display rack above. This room enjoys a south-westerly facing aspect and has a fitted window seat incorporating some useful concealed storage space and OVERLOOKS THE VERY PLEASANT PRIVATE REAR GARDEN towards other properties' gardens beyond and has the advantage of no other properties' windows immediately facing. Characterful original fire surround with over mantle and painted brick interior FOR OPEN FIRE and a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room. High beamed ceiling, two matching coloured central heating radiators and four double wall lights, on dimmer switch, for added effect.

SUPERB LIVING-DINING KITCHEN OF EXCELLENT SIZEIn a most attractive and very practical, contemporary open plan arrangement which is ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, with engineered "aged oak" panelled floor throughout and comprising;....

LIVING-DINING/SITTING-RELAXATION AREAWith wide four-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window, to the front elevation and once again with the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING and also quite WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD. Two matching central heating radiators on opposite sides of the bay window plus a third central heating radiator in the dining area. NOTICE THE LOVELY ORIGINAL PLASTER MOULDED DECORATIVE DETAIL TO THE CEILING plus the deep original cornice and picture rail.

ADJOINING WELL PLANNED AND VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED KITCHEN(Installed in 2018) with A GENEROUS RANGE of wall units (including some which are double height) to take advantage of the high ceiling and to maximise the storage space! Matching base units and several units of deep drawers incorporating pan storage drawers on a soft-closing mechanism and with wide and thick beechwood block working surfaces above. Twin bowl white ceramic sink with central dual flow tap beneath the four-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit side window and with practical ceramic splash tiling. Concealed sliding pull-out LARDER STYLE UNIT with wide storage trays and designed for EASE OF ACCESS.

'RANGEmaster deep fridge with double doors and two freezer drawers beneath and RANGEmaster COOKER comprising six-burner gas hob with two ovens beneath and one of which is fan assisted and with plate warming drawer beneath and RANGEmaster three-speed cooker hood and light above plus full height ceramic tiling behind. Eye level LAMONA microwave and down-lights, on dimmer switch, to the ceiling.

VERY LIGHT LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOMWith a tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window to the side elevation plus a UPVC rear outer door with twin double glazed sealed unit leaded panels complementing the style of the window and also providing some additional natural light. There is A GENEROUS RANGE of wall units and matching base units with working surface and on the opposite side a LAMONA single drainer stainless steel sink with chrome dual flow tap beneath the side window and with adjacent further side working surface with ceramic splash tiling and beneath which there is plumbing for an automatic dishwasher and also for a washing machine. Ironing board/broom storage cupboard, and a central heating radiator.

GUEST CLOAKROOM(Also fitted in 2018) and providing a useful facility if in the rear garden - as very near the rear outer door from the utility room, with modern white fittings comprising low suite WC with dual flush and wash hand basin with chrome dual flow tap, ceramic splash tiling and toiletries cabinet beneath with door on a soft closing mechanism.

CONCEALED CELLAR HEADWith cloaks hanging rails and from where there is a shallow flight of stone steps leading down to the....

USEFUL BASEMENT STORAGE AREA/HOBBIES WORKSHOPWith stone slab, power points and electric light.

BOILER STORE ROOMHousing the BAXI condensing central heating boiler with MagnaClean function and also the PRESSURISED HOT WATER TANK.

THE LOVELY ORIGINAL, OAK SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED TURNED STAIRCASEHas EXPOSED PINE WOOD BENEATH in the reception hall, providing an attractive contrast with the staircase - which has the original pine dado rail and exposed pine skirting boards on the opposite wall, and provides access to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

WIDE "GALLERIED" STYLE LANDINGWith a section of oak spindled railings and a contemporary style central heating radiator on the opposite wall.

BEDROOM ONE OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONSWith wide and tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath and WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by an established beech tree in the garden. Original period fire surround with original colourful tiled interior and hearth (for decorative purposed only) and a beautiful period feature. Corniced ceiling and picture rail.

SHOWER ROOM(Which is immediately adjacent to the main bedroom described above) and consequently provides a VIRTUALLY "EN-SUITE" FACILITY with bedroom one. Colourful ceramic tiled floor and white brick-style tiles to half wall height and the white fittings comprise pedestal wash basin and low suite WC beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window with patterned glass for privacy. WALK-IN TILED SHOWER AREA with glass screen and folding glass door, fixed tropical rainforest shower head plus a hand held shower. Ladder towel radiator.

BEDROOM TWOWhich is ANOTHER DOUBLE BEDROOM OF VERY GOOD SHAPE AND SIZE with dado rail and original cornice to the ceiling. Original painted fire surround with over mantle and SOUTH-WESTERLY FACING three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window OVERLOOKING THE VERY PLEASANT REAR GARDEN and towards ESTABLISHED TREES BEYOND and with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREEWith three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window - matching the window in bedroom two and ENJOYING THE SAME DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK and ASPECT as bedroom two. Central heating radiator beneath the window, corniced ceiling and picture rail.

BEDROOM FOUR or HOME OFFICEWith UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window to the front elevation and central heating radiator beneath and with the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. Picture rail and corniced ceiling.

FAMILY SIZED HALF TILED BATHROOMWith modern suite comprising double ended bath with central chrome dual flow tap and fixed tropical rainforest shower head plus a hand held shower above and full height ceramic tiling to the adjacent wall, pedestal wash basin with mirror fronted toiletries cabinet above and low suite WC. Two matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded windows with patterned glass for privacy and providing VERY GOOD NATURAL LIGHT, and ladder towel radiator.

THE OAK SPINDLE BALUSTRADED STAIRCASEContinues, to provide access to the.....

SECOND FLOOR

LONG LIGHT "GALLERIED" STYLE LANDINGWith modern Velux window with an adjacent range of useful deep storage cupboards, and central heating radiator.

GAMES ROOM OF EXCELLENT SIZE/PLAYROOM or SITTING-RELAXATION ROOM or AN EXCEPTIONALLY SIZED FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMAnd in a superb "studio" style. Original painted fire surround and twin Velux windows plus a UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window to the gable wall with central heating radiator beneath plus a second central heating radiator on the opposite wall. There is ample space for table tennis plus pool table, etc.

BEDROOM FIVEWhich is A DOUBLE BEDROOM OF GOOD SIZE with original decorative fire surround, adding interest to the room and a DELIGHTFUL TREETOP ASPECT from the three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit leaded window, which has a coloured central heating radiator beneath. Second central heating radiator on the opposite wall.

EN-SUITE TILED SHOWER ROOMIn a practical and very useful "Jack and Jill" ARRANGEMENT WITH THE GAMES ROOM and bedroom five. CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE approached via a glass door and with fixed tropical rainforest shower head plus hand held shower, pedestal wash basin and low suite WC. Ladder towel radiator, bamboo panelled floor and an extractor fan.

THE SECOND FLOOR, as described aboveWould be ideal as a GUEST SUITE or perhaps for a teenager within the family to have their own separate private space, as the games room could be THE SITTING ROOM, BEDROOM FIVE - THEIR DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM serving both the sitting room and the bedroom.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:A gravelled STANDING AREA FOR TWO CARS (side by side) which is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD and with adjacent very established beech tree providing a very pleasant outlook from the front rooms. Twin pedestrian gates provide access to the Yorkshire stone flagged footpath with an adjacent well stocked shrubbery bed with rhododendron and flowering current bush, and the footpath leads to the front door of the property.

A LONG - BUT NARROW DRIVEWAYOffers POTENTIAL SPACE FOR SMALLER CARS TO STAND IN TANDEM and from where there is a tall hand gate to the rear garden.

REAR:A VERY PLEASANT, PRIVATE, ENCLOSED GARDEN with extensive Indian stone paved patio, to the immediate rear, for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and beyond which is a neat bat 'n' ball lawn (for smaller children) with lilac tree and some climbing plants. The rear garden is ENHANCED BY THE LOVELY ASPECT provided by other properties' gardens immediately beyond.

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 STUNNING FAMILY 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 also note ALL ROOM DIMENSIONS are ONLY APPROXIMATE.