3 bed detached house for sale in Blackwood Gardens, Cookridge/Horsforth border, Leeds, LS16 (ref: 529223)

DELIGHTFULLY LOCATED in this LITTLE-KNOWN yet EXTREMELY CONVENIENT cul-de-sac which is off another cul-de-sac in this sought-after residential area and with the advantage of easy access to the EXCELLENT AMENITIES in both Horsforth and Cookridge, AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY, equally suitable for a business couple/retirement or family, to purchase this MOST APPEALING DETACHED RESIDENCE. The property, which, is being offered with the benefit of IMMEDIATE VACANT POSSESSION and therefore NO CHAIN ABOVE, has the advantage of A GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION, to the rear, providing A VALUABLE ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM OF GOOD SIZE, and has also been IMAGINATIVELY ALTERED at first floor level to create a MOST IMPRESSIVE MAIN BEDROOM OF GOOD SIZE with extensive fitted bedroom furniture and consequently virtually only the bed is required to complete the room. The EXCELLENT RECEPTION SPACE is ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and the property, which, has a CAR PORT plus A BRICK GARAGE, is further enhanced by the DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE, REAR GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE and there are INTERESTING PANORAMIC DISTANT VIEWS with A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE from the two rear bedrooms.

AMENITIES:The property is very conveniently located approximately 10-15 minutes walk from Horsforth railway station which provides useful links, for the commuter, to Leeds and Harrogate. It is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centre of Bradford, the former spa towns of Ilkley and Harrogate and the historic, active market town of Otley. The property is within relatively easy reach of the lovely countryside and there is also a local golf course and health club a few minutes drive. The famous Golden Acre Park is also a short drive by car (about 10 minutes) and Leeds Bradford Airport about 10-15 minutes drive.

'Holt Park Centre which includes an enlarged Asda supermarket, also has "Holt Park Active" with swimming pool and sports hall and an adjacent library, and is within walking distance or a five-minute drive. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Horsforth Town Street (only a few minutes drive by car) including a Morrisons supermarket. There are also popular restaurants, traditional pubs and wine bars in Horsforth, as well as other very good amenities including a large park with children's recreational equipment (swings and slides, etc). Local primary schools of good reputation in the area include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Cookridge Primary School, and Ralph Thoresby Secondary School at Holt Park is about 5 minutes drive.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE JUNCTION OF OTLEY OLD ROAD WITH TINSHILL LANE (near the parades of shops, water tower and Fire Station) turn into Tinshill Lane and proceed forward for approximately two-thirds of a mile and turn right into Blackwood Avenue, when Blackwood Gardens is then the first turning on the right and is a cul-de-sac off another cul-de-sac.

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS, and the WELL-LIT ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

NINE-PANE GLASS PANELLED SIDE DOORFlanked with an outside light on both sides and which has the benefit of COVERED ACCESS provided by the car port, and leads to the.....

RECEPTION HALLWith corniced ceiling, central heating radiator and a white panelled style door to the.....

GUEST CLOAKROOM OF GOOD SIZEWith coloured fittings comprising wash hand basin in tiled surround with full-height tiling to the wall behind and with a useful range of low level storage units beneath approached via louvre style doors, and low suite WC. Central heating radiator and UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with daisy patterned glass for privacy.

A PATTERNED FIFTEEN-PANE GLASS PANELLED DOORProvides access from the reception hall to the....

VIRTUALLY FULL WIDTH WELL-LIT LOUNGEBy virtue of the generous, wide, UPVC double glazed sealed unit "Georgian" style bow window, to the front elevation, which has a deep display sill and central heating radiator beneath. Yorkshire stone fire surround which is a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room and incorporates display niches.

KITCHEN WITH ADJOINING DINING AREAApproached via a fifteen-pane glass panelled door from the reception hall and in AN ATTRACTIVE and PRACTICAL, CONTEMPORARY STYLE, OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT, ideal for young families and comprising;.....

DINING AREAWith useful deep vacuum cleaner and ironing board storage cupboard, central heating radiator, two spotlights on track to the ceiling and a BREAKFAST-SNACK BAR with an adjacent range of base units forming a PART "DIVIDER" with the adjoining.....

GENEROUSLY FITTED AND TILED KITCHENWith a range of wall units and matching base units with long working surfaces and a double bowl stainless steel sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap beneath the wide single glazed "internal" window with louvre panels above. Fitted beko four-burner gas hob with Zanussi fan/filter above, and Baumatic electric, fan assisted oven and grill with further cupboard space above and below and adjacent space for upright fridge/freezer. Plumbing for automatic dishwasher and separate plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

TWIN PATTERNED GLASS PANELLED DOORSProvide DIRECT ACCESS from the dining area (previously described) to the.....

ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOMWhich is adaptable to individual family requirements and could be a SITTING ROOM/RELAXATION ROOM or A SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM (if preferred?) and which, when combined with the dining area (previously described) forms EXCELLENT RECEPTION SPACE ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings. There is veneer style panelling to the walls, four sets of double wall lights, for added effect and almost full width, virtually floor to ceiling double glazed windows in aluminium frames including a central sliding patio door and....THE BENEFIT and PLEASURE of A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN. Central heating radiator.

STAIRCASEWith hand rail, from the reception hall, provides access to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

"L" SHAPED LANDINGWith UPVC double glazed sealed unit window which has daisy patterned glass, wide loft hatch and recessed boiler store place housing the combination central heating boiler and also with a central heating radiator.

THE MAIN BEDROOMIs of IMPRESSIVE SIZE and has TWO MATCHING UPVC double glazed sealed unit windows to the front elevation. There is also AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FITTED WARDROBES and fitted headboard with bedside units on either side and cupboard space above plus fitted dressing table unit and chest of drawers.....consequently virtually only the bed is required to complete the room! Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM TWOWhich has AN OVAL SHAPED COLOURED WASH HAND BASIN with toiletries storage cabinet. Central heating radiator beneath the three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window from where there is A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE and AN INTERESTING, PANORAMIC DISTANT VIEW to one side.

BEDROOM THREEWith fitted open wardrobe and open shelved linen storage unit plus some further high-level storage facilities. Central heating radiator beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the rear elevation, and ENJOYING THE SAME DISTANT VIEW as bedroom two.

SMART TILED SHOWER ROOMWith WALK-IN SHOWER AREA which has glass shower screen to part, and the white fittings comprise pedestal wash basin and low suite WC. Chrome ladder towel radiator and UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with patterned glass for privacy, and a Vent-Axia extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:AN ATTRACTIVE ORNAMENTAL GRAVELLED GARDEN with alpines and colourful low-growing shrubbery.

DRIVEWAYLeading to the CAR PORT and beyond which there is A BRICK GARAGE with up and over door, strip light, power points and water tap. There is also a UPVC double glazed sealed unit rear service door with adjacent UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, and providing access to/from the rear garden. Gated bin store place adjacent to the garage.The car port described above provides covered access to/from the entrance door to the property, which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather.

REAR:THE DELIGHTFUL, MAINLY PRIVATE REAR GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE has been designed for ease of maintenance and has three different patio areas for garden relaxation furniture or for tubs of shrubs and plant displays. There is also a crazy paved Yorkshire stone footpath and an interesting variety of mature evergreen shrubbery plus well-stocked heather beds. The garden has the benefit of a lovely wide expanse of skyline and a distant view from parts.

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.**Interested parties may wish to have a 360° VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE of this VERY APPEALING HOME with INDIVIDUALITY IN THE LAYOUT 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 to provide AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE LAYOUT and please note ALL ROOM DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.