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THE VERY IMPRESSIVE SIZE of this IMPOSING, INDIVIDUAL, DOUBLE FRONTED DETACHED RESIDENCE is impossible to assess from the outside, as it has BEEN VERY TASTEFULLY EXTENDED to provide VALUABLE ADDITIONAL FAMILY SPACE at both ground and first floor levels and offers EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION with EXCELLENT VERSATILITY in the way in which some of the rooms can be used and are adaptable to individual requirements. The property includes a connecting "ANNEXE" STYLE ARRANGEMENT with separate access (if required) and this offers EXCELLENT POTENTIAL FOR A DEPENDANT RELATIVE to have a bed-sitting room at ground floor level with an adjacent shower room and access to the garden via a sliding patio door. Alternatively, it could be a SELF CONTAINED HOME OFFICE ARRANGEMENT and may appeal to a "specialist user", ie, chiropodist, etc (subject to the necessary permission and consent). The MAIN RESIDENCE has BEEN BUILT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DELIGHTFUL, SOUTHERLY FACING REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK with the rooms on this elevation benefiting from very good natural light and natural warmth. There are FIVE BEDROOMS (if required) and one of which is a SUPERB "STUDIO" STYLE THROUGH ROOM with dramatically high "beamed" ceiling and an adjacent SHOWER ROOM (providing a virtually en-suite facility) and approached via A SEPARATE SECOND STAIRCASE. This bedroom could be the master suite or guest suite or alternatively could be used as a FAMILY RELAXATION ROOM/GAMES ROOM OF VERY GOOD SIZE for table tennis and pool table, etc, and is AN OUTSTANDING FEATURE in this family home. The BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE further enhances the property and would be a GARDENING ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM, and includes a small COPSE OF MAJESTIC TREES which attract an interesting variety of birdlife and wildlife to the garden to observe and enjoy in this LOVELY SETTING.
AMENITIES: The property is situated in this much sought after residential area which is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university as it is less than five minutes walking distance from public transport facilities on Otley Road. The property is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the other commercial centre of Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the historic, active market town of Otley. There are also public transport facilities on Otley Road to Otley, Ilkley and Skipton. Golden Acre Park is only several minutes drive from the property and Leeds and Bradford Airport about 15-20 minutes drive. There are very popular primary schools in Adel and Ralph Thoresby Secondary School is about two miles away. Local parades of shops in Adel - on the main Otley Road, include a Co-op with post office facility and there is also a recently opened Spa at the Lawnswood Service Station with Sub-way and Gregg's bakery and these are both within easy walking distance. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood (offering a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons) and all of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes drive by car. Holt Park Centre (less than ten minutes drive) includes an enlarged Asda supermarket and Holt Park Active sports and leisure centre with swimming pool and sports hall. The property is within easy reach of Adel Woods with links to the Meanwood Valley Trail providing delightful walks and woodland rambles and beautiful open countryside and local golf courses are only several minutes drive by car.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN ADEL ON THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD turn into Church Lane (see the signpost Adel and Eccup) and about 50 paces along turn right at the "T" junction into Adel Lane. Proceed on Adel Lane for about one fifth of a mile and turn right into St Helens Lane, when this property is then a short way along on the left.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING (with the advantage of TWO SEPARATE BOILERS), also has DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS - THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE IN UPVC FRAMES, and the BENEFIT OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC panels harnessing the power of the sun to produce electricity and AN INCOME, and further details of which our clients will be pleased to discuss at the time of the viewing.
The EXTENSIVE and WELL LIT FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
DECORATIVE OPEN PORCH With outside light, provides covered access to the...
SECONDARY GLAZED FIFTEEN PANE GLASS PANELLED FRONT DOOR With complementing side screen and patterned glass for privacy, leading to the...
RECEPTION HALL OF INTERESTING SHAPE With space to display items of furniture, corniced ceiling, central heating radiator and useful deep under stairs cloaks hanging and storage cupboard with electric light.
GUEST CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM With white fittings comprising low suite WC with dual flush beneath the tall UPVC single glazed window with fitted roller blind for privacy, pedestal wash basin with ceramic splash tiling and wall mounted mirror above and shower cubicle with AQUALISA unit. Central heating radiator with towel rail above, extractor fan to the ceiling and the Vokera central heating boiler concealed from view in a useful storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM Which is AN ELEGANT, WELL LIT THROUGH ROOM with cornice to the ceiling, enhancing the style and a generous wide and tall, secondary glazed, multi-paned bow style window to the front elevation with deep display sill and a central heating radiator on both sides. There is a third central heating radiator and rustic stone fireplace (for open fire) with Westmorland slate hearth and a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room. Wide sliding double glazed sealed unit patio door in aluminium frame with matching fixed side screen and in hardwood surround, provides access to the delightful southerly facing rear garden.
SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM Also A WELL LIT ROOM by virtue of the wide and tall multi-paned "Georgian" style bow window to the front elevation, complementing the one in the drawing room, and with deep display sill and central heating radiator beneath. Corniced ceiling and serving hatch from the kitchen.
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN Which is WELL PLANNED and fitted with a GENEROUS RANGE of tall wall units and matching base units with long dark wood grain effect working surfaces incorporating a FRANKE double bowl stainless steel sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap beneath the wide four sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window - TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN. Almost floor to ceiling shelved pantry style cupboard, service for electric cooker and plumbing for automatic washing machine and also for automatic dishwasher. Alcove providing space for an upright fridge/freezer, central heating radiator and practical ceramic splash tiling.
*** "ANNEXE" *** There is a separate second pine door from the front of the property which provides access to an...
ENTRANCE HALL (From where there is a connecting door to/from the drawing room of the main residence) and also a door to the...
SHOWER ROOM With half tiled walls and coloured fittings comprising pedestal wash basin and low suite WC, and a tiled shower cubicle with sliding twin doors and AQUALISA shower unit. Double glazed sealed unit window in timber frame, wall mounted ASCOT SOVEREIGN gas domestic water heater (providing the hot water to the shower room), towel and toiletries storage unit and central heating radiator.
BED-SITTING ROOM (Currently being used by our clients as a STUDY) and with central heating radiator and high level window with frosted glass to the side elevation. Sliding double glazed sealed unit patio door in aluminium frame with hardwood surround and a matching fixed side screen, provide direct access to an extensive paved patio and the delightful rear garden.
The "ANNEXE" offers excellent potential for a dependant relative or could be a self-contained home office arrangement.
From the kitchen of the main residence there is a fifteen pane patterned glass panelled door providing access to the...
SIDE VESTIBULE With central heating radiator, useful deep recessed storage cupboard and a side outer door.
There is also a PERSONAL SERVICE DOOR providing INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE GARAGE which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather!
STAIRCASE With two matching non-opening triple glazed windows, provides access from the vestibule to the...
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING With UPVC double glazed sealed unit window and door to the..
SUPERB "STUDIO" STYLE FAMILY RELAXATION ROOM Or could be a GAMES ROOM for a pool table and table tennis, etc. It is a THROUGH ROOM with two matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit "oriel" style windows to the front elevation with deep exposed timber display sills plus a tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the rear elevation and UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to the side with patterned glass and a feature high level PORTHOLE STYLE WINDOW adding interest and all of which provide EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and some different aspects. There are two central heating radiators and exposed beams to the dramatically high vaulted style ceiling.
ADJACENT HALF TILED SHOWER ROOM Providing a VIRTUALLY EN-SUITE FACILITY, and with coloured fittings comprising low suite WC and pedestal wash basin. CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin glass doors and AQUALISA shower unit. Central heating radiator and feature tiled window area for toiletries or display purposes.
The "studio" style room with the adjacent shower room could alternatively be A GUEST SUITE as it is separate from the other bedrooms in the property, or even the MASTER SUITE (as currently being used by our clients) if preferred.
THE OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED, TURNED STAIRCASE Provides access from the main reception hall and has a very tall triple glazed window (UPVC double glazed sealed unit plus secondary glazed panel) to the front elevation providing excellent natural light to the staircase and to the landing.
"L" SHAPED LANDING
BEDROOM 1 With A RANGE OF DEEP FITTED WARDROBES (virtually only the bed required to complete the room) and wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the front elevation incorporating a central picture panel and with central heating radiator beneath.
BEDROOM 2 Also with A RANGE OF FITTED WARDROBES and triple glazed picture panelled window, to the front elevation, complementing the style of the window in bedroom 1. There is also access to a USEFUL BOX ROOM STYLE STORE PLACE with electric light.
BEDROOM 3 With UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the rear elevation, incorporating a central picture panel FRAMING A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN TOWARDS THE COPSE OF MAJESTIC TREES, and with central heating radiator beneath. FITTED WARDROBE with adjacent fitted shelved linen storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 4 With central heating radiator beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit rear window and once again OVERLOOKING THE LOVELY GARDEN.
BEDROOM 5 Please see "studio" style family relaxation room (previously described).
HALF TILED BATHROOM With coloured suite comprising pine panelled cast iron bath with dual flow tap and HAND SHOWER, and pedestal wash basin. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with slatted linen airing shelves, electrically heated towel rail beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with transparent glass to enjoy the lovely garden outlook.
SEPARATE HALF TILED FOURTH LOW SUITE WC Also with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with transparent glass.
FOLDING WOODEN LOFT LADDER Provides access from the landing to...
LONG EXTENSIVELY BOARDED LOFT STORAGE SPACE With four electric lights.
OUTSIDE
FRONT: THE CARRIAGE STYLE DRIVEWAY is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by Silver Birch trees and an established Beech hedge with mature stone wall beyond.
INTEGRAL TWO CAR (SIDE BY SIDE) GARAGE With electrically operated, remote controlled, up and over door, power points and electric lights and the Glow-Worm SECOND CENTRAL HEATING BOILER. As previously mentioned, there is the advantage of INTERNAL ACCESS to/from the property. There is also EXCELLENT CAR STANDING SPACE on the driveways.
REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE further enhances this family home and should certainly appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike, and comprises; raised paved patio areas for garden relaxation furniture and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays, and from where there is a short flight of steps to a crazy paved Yorkshire stone further patio area and beyond which there is a bat 'n' ball lawn with well stocked flower bed borders which have an interesting variety of mature plants and shrubbery. Two small ornamental garden ponds, PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE AND SOFT FRUIT SECTIONS and a very natural uncultivated area with fruit trees and small copse of majestic trees including Beech, Oak and Lime and which attract an abundance of birdlife and wildlife to the garden to observe and enjoy in this lovely setting. There are also hidden "corners" ideal for hide and seek type games for younger family members.
** There is the advantage of NO CHAIN ABOVE THIS SALE **
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, telephone 0113-2785812.
AMENITIES: The property is situated in this much sought after residential area which is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university as it is less than five minutes walking distance from public transport facilities on Otley Road. The property is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the other commercial centre of Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the historic, active market town of Otley. There are also public transport facilities on Otley Road to Otley, Ilkley and Skipton. Golden Acre Park is only several minutes drive from the property and Leeds and Bradford Airport about 15-20 minutes drive. There are very popular primary schools in Adel and Ralph Thoresby Secondary School is about two miles away. Local parades of shops in Adel - on the main Otley Road, include a Co-op with post office facility and there is also a recently opened Spa at the Lawnswood Service Station with Sub-way and Gregg's bakery and these are both within easy walking distance. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood (offering a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons) and all of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes drive by car. Holt Park Centre (less than ten minutes drive) includes an enlarged Asda supermarket and Holt Park Active sports and leisure centre with swimming pool and sports hall. The property is within easy reach of Adel Woods with links to the Meanwood Valley Trail providing delightful walks and woodland rambles and beautiful open countryside and local golf courses are only several minutes drive by car.
DIRECTIONS: FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN ADEL ON THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD turn into Church Lane (see the signpost Adel and Eccup) and about 50 paces along turn right at the "T" junction into Adel Lane. Proceed on Adel Lane for about one fifth of a mile and turn right into St Helens Lane, when this property is then a short way along on the left.
ACCOMMODATION: The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING (with the advantage of TWO SEPARATE BOILERS), also has DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS - THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE IN UPVC FRAMES, and the BENEFIT OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC panels harnessing the power of the sun to produce electricity and AN INCOME, and further details of which our clients will be pleased to discuss at the time of the viewing.
The EXTENSIVE and WELL LIT FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
DECORATIVE OPEN PORCH With outside light, provides covered access to the...
SECONDARY GLAZED FIFTEEN PANE GLASS PANELLED FRONT DOOR With complementing side screen and patterned glass for privacy, leading to the...
RECEPTION HALL OF INTERESTING SHAPE With space to display items of furniture, corniced ceiling, central heating radiator and useful deep under stairs cloaks hanging and storage cupboard with electric light.
GUEST CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM With white fittings comprising low suite WC with dual flush beneath the tall UPVC single glazed window with fitted roller blind for privacy, pedestal wash basin with ceramic splash tiling and wall mounted mirror above and shower cubicle with AQUALISA unit. Central heating radiator with towel rail above, extractor fan to the ceiling and the Vokera central heating boiler concealed from view in a useful storage cupboard.
DRAWING ROOM Which is AN ELEGANT, WELL LIT THROUGH ROOM with cornice to the ceiling, enhancing the style and a generous wide and tall, secondary glazed, multi-paned bow style window to the front elevation with deep display sill and a central heating radiator on both sides. There is a third central heating radiator and rustic stone fireplace (for open fire) with Westmorland slate hearth and a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room. Wide sliding double glazed sealed unit patio door in aluminium frame with matching fixed side screen and in hardwood surround, provides access to the delightful southerly facing rear garden.
SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM Also A WELL LIT ROOM by virtue of the wide and tall multi-paned "Georgian" style bow window to the front elevation, complementing the one in the drawing room, and with deep display sill and central heating radiator beneath. Corniced ceiling and serving hatch from the kitchen.
BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN Which is WELL PLANNED and fitted with a GENEROUS RANGE of tall wall units and matching base units with long dark wood grain effect working surfaces incorporating a FRANKE double bowl stainless steel sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap beneath the wide four sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window - TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN. Almost floor to ceiling shelved pantry style cupboard, service for electric cooker and plumbing for automatic washing machine and also for automatic dishwasher. Alcove providing space for an upright fridge/freezer, central heating radiator and practical ceramic splash tiling.
*** "ANNEXE" *** There is a separate second pine door from the front of the property which provides access to an...
ENTRANCE HALL (From where there is a connecting door to/from the drawing room of the main residence) and also a door to the...
SHOWER ROOM With half tiled walls and coloured fittings comprising pedestal wash basin and low suite WC, and a tiled shower cubicle with sliding twin doors and AQUALISA shower unit. Double glazed sealed unit window in timber frame, wall mounted ASCOT SOVEREIGN gas domestic water heater (providing the hot water to the shower room), towel and toiletries storage unit and central heating radiator.
BED-SITTING ROOM (Currently being used by our clients as a STUDY) and with central heating radiator and high level window with frosted glass to the side elevation. Sliding double glazed sealed unit patio door in aluminium frame with hardwood surround and a matching fixed side screen, provide direct access to an extensive paved patio and the delightful rear garden.
The "ANNEXE" offers excellent potential for a dependant relative or could be a self-contained home office arrangement.
From the kitchen of the main residence there is a fifteen pane patterned glass panelled door providing access to the...
SIDE VESTIBULE With central heating radiator, useful deep recessed storage cupboard and a side outer door.
There is also a PERSONAL SERVICE DOOR providing INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE GARAGE which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather!
STAIRCASE With two matching non-opening triple glazed windows, provides access from the vestibule to the...
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING With UPVC double glazed sealed unit window and door to the..
SUPERB "STUDIO" STYLE FAMILY RELAXATION ROOM Or could be a GAMES ROOM for a pool table and table tennis, etc. It is a THROUGH ROOM with two matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit "oriel" style windows to the front elevation with deep exposed timber display sills plus a tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the rear elevation and UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to the side with patterned glass and a feature high level PORTHOLE STYLE WINDOW adding interest and all of which provide EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and some different aspects. There are two central heating radiators and exposed beams to the dramatically high vaulted style ceiling.
ADJACENT HALF TILED SHOWER ROOM Providing a VIRTUALLY EN-SUITE FACILITY, and with coloured fittings comprising low suite WC and pedestal wash basin. CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin glass doors and AQUALISA shower unit. Central heating radiator and feature tiled window area for toiletries or display purposes.
The "studio" style room with the adjacent shower room could alternatively be A GUEST SUITE as it is separate from the other bedrooms in the property, or even the MASTER SUITE (as currently being used by our clients) if preferred.
THE OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED, TURNED STAIRCASE Provides access from the main reception hall and has a very tall triple glazed window (UPVC double glazed sealed unit plus secondary glazed panel) to the front elevation providing excellent natural light to the staircase and to the landing.
"L" SHAPED LANDING
BEDROOM 1 With A RANGE OF DEEP FITTED WARDROBES (virtually only the bed required to complete the room) and wide UPVC double glazed sealed unit window to the front elevation incorporating a central picture panel and with central heating radiator beneath.
BEDROOM 2 Also with A RANGE OF FITTED WARDROBES and triple glazed picture panelled window, to the front elevation, complementing the style of the window in bedroom 1. There is also access to a USEFUL BOX ROOM STYLE STORE PLACE with electric light.
BEDROOM 3 With UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the rear elevation, incorporating a central picture panel FRAMING A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN TOWARDS THE COPSE OF MAJESTIC TREES, and with central heating radiator beneath. FITTED WARDROBE with adjacent fitted shelved linen storage cupboard.
BEDROOM 4 With central heating radiator beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit rear window and once again OVERLOOKING THE LOVELY GARDEN.
BEDROOM 5 Please see "studio" style family relaxation room (previously described).
HALF TILED BATHROOM With coloured suite comprising pine panelled cast iron bath with dual flow tap and HAND SHOWER, and pedestal wash basin. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and with slatted linen airing shelves, electrically heated towel rail beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with transparent glass to enjoy the lovely garden outlook.
SEPARATE HALF TILED FOURTH LOW SUITE WC Also with UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with transparent glass.
FOLDING WOODEN LOFT LADDER Provides access from the landing to...
LONG EXTENSIVELY BOARDED LOFT STORAGE SPACE With four electric lights.
OUTSIDE
FRONT: THE CARRIAGE STYLE DRIVEWAY is WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD by Silver Birch trees and an established Beech hedge with mature stone wall beyond.
INTEGRAL TWO CAR (SIDE BY SIDE) GARAGE With electrically operated, remote controlled, up and over door, power points and electric lights and the Glow-Worm SECOND CENTRAL HEATING BOILER. As previously mentioned, there is the advantage of INTERNAL ACCESS to/from the property. There is also EXCELLENT CAR STANDING SPACE on the driveways.
REAR: THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE further enhances this family home and should certainly appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike, and comprises; raised paved patio areas for garden relaxation furniture and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays, and from where there is a short flight of steps to a crazy paved Yorkshire stone further patio area and beyond which there is a bat 'n' ball lawn with well stocked flower bed borders which have an interesting variety of mature plants and shrubbery. Two small ornamental garden ponds, PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE AND SOFT FRUIT SECTIONS and a very natural uncultivated area with fruit trees and small copse of majestic trees including Beech, Oak and Lime and which attract an abundance of birdlife and wildlife to the garden to observe and enjoy in this lovely setting. There are also hidden "corners" ideal for hide and seek type games for younger family members.
** There is the advantage of NO CHAIN ABOVE THIS SALE **
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, telephone 0113-2785812.