4 bed detached house for sale in West Park, Leeds, LS16 (ref: 582558)

THE MOST IMPRESSIVE SIZE of this IMPOSING, INDIVIDUAL, DETACHED "VILLA" STYLE RESIDENCE is impossible to assess and appreciate without an internal inspection, as it offers EXCEPTIONAL RECEPTION SPACE ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and which is arranged in such a way to provide EXCELLENT VERSATILITY IN THE LAYOUT and the way in which the rooms can be used and are therefore adaptable to individual family requirements. This SUPERB FAMILY HOME of VERY INDIVIDUAL STYLE and APPEARANCE, has the VALUABLE and RARE ADDITIONAL FEATURE of a HEATED INDOOR SWIMMING POOL with adjacent sauna cabin, SHOWER ROOM and "SNUG" or GYM and not usually found with a property in this price region! The EXTREMELY LIGHT ROOMS by virtue of the EXCELLENT WINDOW SPACE, are of VERY GENEROUS PROPORTIONS and have the benefit of a SOUTHERLY-FACING ASPECT to the front providing some natural warmth, and there are bespoke fitted horizontal blinds to the majority of the windows (or roller blinds) for EXCELLENT PRIVACY. The EXTENSIVE ACCOMMODATION, which, is VERY UNUSUAL and INDIVIDUAL in its layout, has MANY EXCELLENT FEATURES and includes THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS (EN-SUITE SHOWER OF GOOD SIZE to the main bedroom) plus A POTENTIAL FOURTH DOUBLE BEDROOM (if required), and the IMPRESSIVE WIDE FRONTAGE which is certainly one of the widest in this sought after location, further enhances the external appeal of this STUNNING HOME! The DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDENS have been designed for ease of maintenance and in addition to THE LARGER GARAGE there is also THE ADVANTAGE OF SECURE STANDING SPACE FOR SEVERAL OTHER CARS.

AMENITIES:West Park is a much sought after residential location, approximately 4-5 miles to the north-west of Leeds 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 regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via Headingley and the university, on the nearby Otley Road which is only several minutes walk 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 about 10 minutes walk and the "VIBRANT" AREA OF HEADINGLEY is a short bus ride or approximately 15-20 minutes walk. Headingley offers a very good choice of shopping facilities, a mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs and popular restaurants, as well as a choice of other eating places. 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 only several minutes walk from the property. The local West Park Parades (only several minutes walk) 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 about one fifth of a mile until reaching the small roundabout by West Park Parades. At this roundabout (diagonally across from our office) turn right TOWARDS SPEN ROAD and then IMMEDIATELY LEFT into Kepstorn Road (down the side of our showroom). Ancaster Road is then almost at the far end on the left.....a short distance before reaching A LARGE EXPANSE OF NATURAL GRASSLAND AND WOODLAND and THE PLAYING FIELDS. This property is then on the left OPPOSITE ANCASTER VIEW.

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING (TWO SEPARATE BOILERS providing central heating to different parts of the property), also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and OUTER DOORS, and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION which benefits from EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT by virtue of the VERY GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION PORCHWhich is A ROOM IN ITSELF and has a split-level concept, immediately creating interest on entering and space for items of relaxation furniture. Full width floor to ceiling windows to the front, southerly-facing elevation including French style entrance doors to the porch, slate effect floor covering and wide French style doors - set at an angle, leading to the.....

LIGHT RECEPTION HALLWith tiled effect marble style floor covering, two central heating radiators concealed behind a decorative fretwork cover and one with a display shelf above and the other with large wall mounted mirror over and matching lights above. Recessed cloaks hanging cupboard plus a recessed shelved storage cupboard and light oak doors to the rooms as follows:

VERY IMPRESSIVE ELEGANT LOUNGE OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONSIn two separate - but adjoining sitting areas, which are connected via a wide aperture and with the continuation of the tiled effect marble style floor covering from the reception hall, creating a very appealing overall appearance and with deep ornate cornice to the ceiling enhancing the elegance and style of the room. SEVERAL WINDOWS which have decorative "Georgian" style bars inset and marble fire surround with wide over mantel and mirror above and a real flame coal effect gas fire on matching hearth and a most attractive feature and focal point of the room and with a wall up-light on either side. There are also tall mirror panels to one wall, for added effect, two ceiling fans, three central heating radiators and French style doors with wide black granite step leading to the separate/connecting.....

SUN LOUNGE OF EXCELLENT SIZEWhich can be used as a DINING AREA with ADJOINING SITTING-RELAXATION AREA and also with the tiled effect marble style floor covering and once again, SEVERAL WINDOWS TO ALL THREE SIDES affording EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and DIFFERENT ASPECTS and OUTLOOK. Floor to ceiling French style doors provide direct access to the extensive Indian stone paved patio and side garden, two fans to the ceiling and 11 wall up-lights providing atmospheric lighting.The lounge and the sun lounge, when combined, form SUPEB RECEPTION SPACE ideal for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings.

TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY is a SEPARATE - BUT ADJOINING "WING"Connected by twin French style doors to/from the kitchen (described overleaf) and from where there are two wide colourful granite steps, creating a split-level arrangement, and providing access to the.....

SECOND LOUNGEWith feature marble fire surround which has a wide over mantel and mirror above and a real flame coal effect gas fire inset on matching marble hearth. Ornate cornice to the ceiling which incorporates down-lights plus decorative dado rail and a "porthole" style window, providing an interesting feature. Two central heating radiators, wall up-lights and TWO PAIRS of MATCHING FRENCH STYLE DOORS with decorative pelmets above - complementing the ceiling cornice and these lead to the separate/connecting.....

FAMILY SITTING ROOM IN A CONSERVATORY STYLEWith excellent natural light provided by the generous window space and enjoying A WESTERLY-FACING ASPECT and an ideal room in which to sit and relax in privacy with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING and A LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN. Colourful granite tiled walls below the windows - with matching granite sills, spotlights to the ceiling and French style doors providing direct access to the garden. Once again, this lounge and the connecting conservatory style sitting room, when combined, provide EXCELLENT SPACE FOR RELAXED FAMILY LIVING and also for entertaining.The second lounge (described above) could, if required, be used as a SIZEABLE BEDROOM for dependant relatives and the connecting conservatory style sitting room, their DAY ROOM/LIVING ROOM which would connect with the family kitchen.

FRENCH STYLE DOORSWith two matching fixed side screens on both sides, lead directly from the second lounge (described above) to the......

HEATED INDOOR SWIMMING POOLWith stone-style surround and FULL WIDTH, FLOOR TO CEILING, MATCHING WINDOWS to the rear garden outlook and incorporating two separate matching French style doors leading directly to the patio areas and with EXCELLENT WINDOW PRIVACY. Virtually full width and full height mirrors on the opposite wall to the windows - to reflect the pool and the garden outlook, central heating radiator and down-lights to the ceiling.

SAUNA CABINWith fitted bench seat and tinted glass door and adjacent separate......

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOMIncluding the floor and with corner shower cubicle approached via sliding twin curve-shaped glass doors and with tropical rain forest shower head plus a hand held shower, wash hand basin with chrome dual flow tap and toiletries storage cabinet beneath and low suite WC with dual flush. Chrome ladder towel radiator and an extractor fan.

SNUG/HOME OFFICE or GYMApproached via a sliding patio door from the adjacent swimming pool, and with matching fixed side screen. Windows to two walls including floor to ceiling French style doors to the patio.

WALK-IN BOILER ROOM/CONTROL ROOM for the swimming poolAnd also housing the wall mounted ideal condensing central heating boiler for this part of the property.

WELL PLANNED AND VERY TASTEFULY FITTED KITCHENWith a GENEROUS RANGE of "DUCK EGG BLUE" FRONTED BASE UNITS with long quartz type working surfaces and upstands and an almost full width mirror above one of the range of base units, providing a very attractive feature and creating an illusion of additional space. Generous wall units plus two matching units of drawers including deep pan storage drawers either side of the RANGEmaster cooker comprising five-plate induction hob with two separate fan assisted ovens beneath plus a grill and ducted cooker hood and lights in a canopy above.

'One and a half bowl inset sink with single side drainer carved into the adjacent working surface and with corner chrome dual flow tap plus instant boiled hot water tap and beneath the internal window. Integrated BOSCH automatic dishwasher, integrated BOSCH freezer, integrated BOSCH fridge and integrated waste bins. Tall corner unit with curve-shaped doors and the corner base unit incorporates sliding pull-out metal basket storage shelves for ease of access and also to maximise the storage space. The doors and the drawers have the benefit of a SOFT-CLOSING MECHANISM. Eyeball spotlights to the white panelled ceiling - which provides an attractive contrast with the units, tiled effect marble style floor covering and central heating radiator.

WALK-IN SHELVED PANTRYWith electric light and power point providing some useful overflow space from the kitchen.

INNER LOBBYFrom where there are twin arch shaped French style doors to the second lounge (previously described) and also from where there is access to the.....

TILED LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOMWith the continuation of the tiled effect marble style floor covering from the kitchen and working surface with plumbing and space for washing machine beneath and adjacent wall mounted fold-away ironing board. Useful shelved linen storage cupboard, Xpelair extractor fan, central heating radiator and wall mounted clothes airing rails.

A SECOND PANTRY/STORE PLACEWith extensive shelving plus wide drawers and from where there is A SERVICE DOOR providing INTERNAL ACCESS to/from the garage, which is a useful facility for unloading shopping (and children?) in bad weather!

THE VERY IMPRESSIVE MAIN SUITE comprises;....

BEDROOM ONEWith French style doors providing direct access to the extensive southerly-facing patio with the advantage of no other properties' windows facing. Decorative dado rail, central heating radiator, ceiling fan, a wall up-light either side of the bed area and full width mirror to the end wall incorporating an oak door providing access to the....

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM OF GOOD SIZEWith colourful granite tiled floor and white fittings comprising oval-shaped pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap and low suite WC and these fittings have a virtually full length vanity mirror behind. Window with patterned glass for privacy plus a fitted vertical blind for additional privacy and CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin curve-shaped glass doors, seat and multi-jet shower heads plus a hand held shower. Central heating radiator and eyeball spotlights to the ceiling.

A WIDE APERTURELeads from the bedroom to an adjoining....

OPEN PLAN SITTING/RELAXATION AREA or DRESSING AREAAnd also offers potential to create AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM but in its current arrangement would be ideal for a young child to be near parents. There are deep fitted wardrobes with a range of cupboard units above, light and ceiling fan and French style doors with a window on either side, to the garden. There is SEPARATE ACCESS FROM THE RECEPTION HALL to this room so that it could, if required, be REINSTATED TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM with EN-SUITE BATHROOM FACILITY in a "Jack and Jill" arrangement with the family bathroom, described below.

SMART FAMILY BATHROOMWith modern white fittings comprising deep double ended bath with chrome dual flow tap plus a hand held shower and with granite surround and matching granite tiles beneath the bath and set in a feature deep arch shaped alcove with complementing arch shaped mirror and a hand grip rail at both ends. Oval shaped wash hand basin with chrome dual flow tap beneath the window with patterned glass plus horizontal blinds and roller blind, and low suite WC with dual flush. Deep floor to ceiling shelved linen and towel storage cupboard approached via twin louvre style doors and with adjacent central heating radiator with mirror above. Two wall up-lights either side of the doorway and a SECOND SEPARATE DOOR TO/FROM THE RECEPTION HALL so that it may also be used as a GUEST CLOAKROOM FACILITY.

STAIRCASEWith an oak hand rail on opposite walls and complementing oak trim to the front of the stairs (the first two steps, which are in part of the reception hall have full oak tops) and providing access from the reception hall to the.....

FIRST FLOORWith tall matching windows providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT to the staircase and the landing and also from the landing there is access to the LOFT HATCH.

BEDROOM TWO OF EXCELLENT SHAPE AND SIZEWith four windows in a matching style (two of which are opening windows) and this room has a TRIPLE ASPECT, ie, an outlook to the front, side and rear and the generous window space affords excellent natural light with a central heating radiator beneath and a second central heating radiator on the opposite wall - beneath the rear window. There is A GENEROUS RANGE of QUALITY BUILT-IN FITTED WARDROBES and including a unit of drawers plus a deep corner wardrobe to maximise the storage space and two matching free standing units of drawers either side of the bed area and consequently ONLY THE BED IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ROOM! Light coloured tiled effect floor covering, two fans plus down-lights to the ceiling and A FRENCH STYLE DOOR providing access to......

A ROOF GARDEN/BALCONYWith space for items of garden relaxation furniture and for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and this enjoys both an easterly and southerly-facing aspect.

BEDROOM THREEOr would become BEDROOM FOUR (if the ground floor second bedroom was to be reinstated) and A VALUABLE DOUBLE BEDROOM with corner bay style window from where there is A LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN. Central heating radiator, light and fan to the corniced ceiling and A RANGE OF DEEP RECESSED WARDROBES plus shelved linen or clothes storage unit with double doors.

USEFUL BOX ROOM STORE PLACEApproached via a mirror fronted door from bedroom three and with good natural light provided by a Velux window which also provides the "borrowed" light via a glass panel in the floor to the reception hall below.

SHOWER ROOMServing the two double bedrooms on the first floor and with CORNER SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding twin curve-shaped glass doors, seat and multi shower jets/heads plus a hand held shower, pedestal wash basin with chrome dual flow tap and smoked glass toiletries shelf above beneath an interesting "porthole" style window looking up Ancaster View and with no other properties' windows facing, FOURTH LOW SUITE WC with dual flush and two matching free standing corner toiletries storage cabinets with twin louvre style doors. Two further wall mounted smoked glass display shelves, three spotlights on circular shape track to the ceiling and a central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE:

THE VERY ATTRACTIVE and VERY PLEASANT ENCLOSED GARDENSWhich have been DESIGNED FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE, further enhance this superb family home and comprise:

FRONT:Wide and tall sliding decorative wrought iron gate matching the railings on the boundary walls and with an adjacent SECURITY AUDIO ANSWER ENTRY SYSTEM and also with keypad to access the gardens.There is AN EXTENSIVE "FORECOURT" for several cars to stand and which includes a colourful section of Indian stone paving and the VERY WIDE GARAGE has a remote controlled, electrically operated roller shutter door and as previously mentioned INTERNAL ACCESS TO/FROM THE PROPERTY. WORCESTER second central heating boiler plus further LAUNDRY AREA.

SOUTHERLY-FACING VERY NATURAL LOOKING ARTIFICIAL TURFWith very well stocked borders of mature hydrangeas and the front garden has the advantage of NO OTHER PROPERTIES IMMEDIATELY FACING and AN OPEN OUTLOOK UP THE ROAD OPPOSITE.Indian stone paved footpath and tall decorative wrought iron hand gate matching the railings and the main gate, lead to the.....

SIDE:

PRIVATE SIDE GARDENWith Indian stone paved patio and further artificial lawn with well stocked borders of very established hydrangeas and this is well screened from the road. AN APERTURE with colourful tiled sides leads to the continuation of the side garden, which has a further extensive Indian stone paved patio and a section of artificial lawn as well as a very well stocked hydrangea bed to one side plus some climbing roses against the wall.There is also an Indian stone paved area with two garden sheds.

REAR:

DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE SUN TRAP and SHELTERED GARDENWith Indian stone paved patio areas for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and rockery with hydrangeas and a variety of other plants and shrubbery plus an extensive raised Indian stone paved patio area in an interesting split-level arrangement for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment and ideal for outdoor entertaining and a great vantage point to enjoy overlooking the garden to the property and with covered power points.

SUMMERHOUSE OF VERY GOOD SIZEAlso ideal for outdoor entertaining and approached via twin glass panelled doors and which also has a window, power points and electric light.

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 MOST IMPRESSIVE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY HOME and also VIEW THE DRONE FOOTAGE and are able to facilitate these features 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.