4 bed semi-detached house for sale in Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 (ref: 578546)

An immediate internal inspection of this IMPOSING SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD RESIDENCE is strongly recommended, as the IMPRESSIVE SIZE and GENEROUS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION arranged over four levels is impossible to assess and appreciate from the road side, as are the BEAUTIFUL ESTABLISHED GARDENS of QUITE EXCEPTIONAL SIZE - not usually found with a property in this price region and are a gardening enthusiast's dream and also ideal for family outdoor recreational activities and "hide & seek" type games. Understood to have been BUILT IN THE MID VICTORIAN ERA (about 1868) and in the SAME OWNERSHIP for some 35 years, this FINE FAMILY HOME retains MANY LOVELY ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES creating IMMENSE CHARM, CHARACTER and INDIVIDUALITY. The property, which, is SET WELL BACK and also QUITE WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD, is ONE OF ONLY FOUR PROPERTIES IN THIS LOVELY SETTING, although is different in appearance from the adjoining property, creating a degree of individuality and has been built TO TAKE ADVANTAGE of the DELIGHTFUL OPEN OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDENS towards PARKLAND and OPEN RECREATIONAL SPACE beyond plus the INTERESTING, PANORAMIC, DISTANT VIEWS and also enjoys a SOUTH-WESTERLY FACING ASPECT. There are FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS including a GENEROUSLY FITTED MAIN BEDROOM with "EN-SUITE" TILED SHOWER ROOM and consequently virtually only the bed is required to complete the room, and on the lower ground floor, in addition to the RUSTIC "FARMHOUSE" STYLE LIVING-DINING KITCHEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE with multi-fuel burning stove and arch-shaped French style doors providing direct access to the garden, there is a BOOT ROOM, LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOM and a potential HOME OFFICE or GYM/HOBBIES DEN with an "EN-SUITE" WET ROOM plus a SEPARATE TILED SHOWER ROOM. The property, which, has a TWO-CAR (side by side) LARGE GARAGE with adjoining HOBBIES WORKSHOP and CONNECTING "STUDIO", also has a VALUABLE GARDEN SUN ROOM for outdoor hospitality and is also an ideal place in which to sit and relax in complete privacy and enjoy the STUNNING BEAUTY OF THE GARDENS and the interesting variety of birdlife and wildlife they inevitably attract in this LOVELY SETTING.

AMENITIES:VERY CONVENIENTLY LOCATED for easy access (barely 10 minutes drive by car in all cases) to the "VIBRANT" CENTRES of Horsforth, Kirkstall and Headingley, which all offer an excellent choice of shopping facilities and other very good local amenities and include traditional pubs, wine bars and popular restaurants and other eating places. Other leisure facilities in Headingley include both the cricket and rugby grounds and the Kirkstall Valley Corridor includes the Virgin sports and leisure centre, a cinema, bowling alley and the Morrison's Complex. Kirkstall Forge railway station (only several minutes drive) provides useful links, for the commuter, to Leeds and Bradford, as well as Skipton, Settle, Carlisle and the Wharfedale Line.

'Kirkstall Abbey and Museum are within relatively easy walking distance and opposite the Abbey there is a playing field and parkland with children's recreational facilities (swings and slides, etc), which can be seen from this property. The property is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting to Leeds city centre, either by car or bicycle (along the canal) or public transport facilities nearby and there are also local parades of shops on Vesper Road within easy walking distance.

DIRECTIONS:FROM THE ROUNDABOUT at the junction of West Park ring road and the main Otley Road (A660) proceed on the ring road in a westerly direction for about one fifth of a mile and at the first set of traffic lights filter left and then turn left onto Spen Lane. Proceed forward on Spen Lane for about one mile and just under the railway bridge turn immediately right at the mini-roundabout into Vesper Road. This property is then about one tenth of a mile along on the left, just beyond Lea Farm Drive, which is on the right.

ACCOMMODATION:The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING (to the ground floor, the lower ground floor and the first floor), also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS virtually throughout and some of which are in UPVC FRAMES, as described below, and the EXTENSIVE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION - ARRANGED OVER FOUR LEVELS, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

A SHORT FLIGHT OF EXTERNAL WIDE STONE STEPSWith the original decorative iron hand rails on both sides, lead to the.....

CHARACTERFUL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORWith the original encapsulated patterned glass panel above, immediately creating interest, and leading to the....

LONG, LIGHT "L" SHAPED RECEPTION HALLWith polished parquet-style wood block floor, decorative "period" style centre piece to the high ceiling - which has the original cornice, central heating radiator and THE ORIGINAL DOORS to the reception rooms as follows:

VERY IMPRESSIVE AND ELEGANT, WELL LIT DRAWING ROOMWith beautiful plaster moulded decorative detail to the dramatically high ceiling, enhancing the elegance and style and the lovely original deep cornice, and picture rails and with four corner lights to the ceiling, on dimmer switches, for added effect. Fire surround with marble interior and marble tiled hearth (for open fire) and a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room with brass fender.

'Bespoke craftsman-built bookcases and/or display units to one of the corners of the room and adding interest to the room, and incorporating a central TV area with a shelved storage unit on either side. Craftsman-built drinks cabinet in the opposite alcove with further display and bookcase unit above complementing the larger corner units, previously described. In addition to the very impressive high ceiling, notice also the depth of the original skirting boards. Tall double glazed sealed unit sash window, to the rear elevation, affording EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and TO TAKE ADVANTAGE of the DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN and DISTANT VIEWS and with the benefit of a south-westerly facing aspect. Central heating radiator beneath the window.

LIVING-DINING ROOMWith double glazed sealed unit SASH WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and DIFFERENT ASPECTS plus a further non-opening window, also to the side elevation, providing some additional natural light. The tall main window is to the front elevation and quite well screened from Vesper Road and has a fitted maple wood style corner desk unit beneath so that this part of the room could, if required, be used as a "HOME OFFICE" AREA. Central heating radiator. Handsome original fire surround with over mantel and oval-shaped bevel edge mirror inset above and colourful slate interior with matching hearth and an enclosed real flame coal effect gas fire. Deep original cornice to the high ceiling plus picture rail and two ornate centre pieces to the ceiling in keeping with the period but not original.

A SLIDING PATTERNED GLASS PANELLED DOORFor maximum clear floor space, provides access from the reception hall to a CONCEALED USEFUL CLOAKS HANGING AREA with fitted shoe storage units and electric light, and from where there is a CARPETED STONE STAIRCASE with a hand rail on both sides leading down to the....

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

"L" SHAPED HALLWith coloured tiles to the floor and full width wall unit with three sliding doors providing some storage space and also housing the consumer unit. There is also AN OPEN PLAN SHELVED PANTRY RECESS off the hall providing some useful "overflow" space from the adjacent kitchen, and also incorporating a WINE STORAGE AREA.

RUSTIC "FARMHOUSE" STYLE LIVING-DINING KITCHEN OF EXCELLENT SIZEWhich is WELL PLANNED and FITTED with a GENEROUS RANGE of "medium oak" fronted wall units including open corner display ends and coloured glass fronted china storage cabinet, and with a range of matching "medium oak" fronted base units with long working surface and a two and a half bowl stainless steel inset sink with chrome dual flow tap and adjacent tea-towel rail and practical and colourful ceramic splash tiling with attractive floral pattern. STOVES four-burner gas hob with STOVES oven and grill beneath and concealed fan/filter over. Above the working surfaces there are oak shelves for spice jars or for display purposes with cup and jug holding pegs beneath.

'One of the corner wall units incorporates carousel rotating shelves to maximise the storage space and also has twin doors for ease of access and one of the base units has sliding pull-out pan storage baskets in a very practical arrangement. Feature wide pine plate display rack, wall mounted old pine shelved china/display cabinet with twin glass panelled doors and superb oak fire surround with tiled interior and tiled hearth with MORSO multi-fuel burning stove inset and spotlights strategically fitted to the ceiling for added effect and to highlight some of the display areas. Double glazed sealed unit ARCH SHAPED FRENCH STYLE DOORS provide access to a Yorkshire stone flagged patio and the delightful garden beyond.

A DOORWAY WITH GLASS PANEL ABOVELeads from the kitchen to the connecting.....

BOOT ROOMWith ceramic tiled floor, cloaks hanging rail and wall mounted shoe storage unit plus "bits and pieces" storage unit with drop-down fronts. Interesting, arch shaped non-opening single glazed window to the side elevation providing good natural light and composite rear outer door with double glazed sealed unit panel inset providing some additional natural light.

LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOMWith ceramic tiled floor in a colourful slate style and with Velux-type window to the ceiling. There is a range of modern wall units on opposite walls and some base units with wide working surfaces and a white ceramic twin bowl sink with chrome dual flow tap adjacent to the window with travertine style splash tiling. Tall ironing board and vacuum cleaner storage cupboard, plumbing for washing machine and also plumbing for automatic dish washer and the Glow-worm Hideaway central heating boiler. There is also a high-level glass panel providing some additional "borrowed" light from the boot room and a clothes airing creel to the ceiling.

POTENTIAL HOME OFFICE or GYM or HOBBIES DENWith laminate "polished wood panelled" effect floor and central heating radiator. Recessed display shelves or for file storage (if used as a home office) and UPVC double glazed sealed unit window with inwardly opening facility and patterned glass for privacy.

"EN-SUITE" WET ROOMWith matching double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS and Mira Advance shower, low suite WC with dual flush and wall hung wash hand basin with chrome dual flow tap and mirror fronted toiletries cabinet above. Wall mounted electric chrome ladder towel radiator plus a high-level Dimplex warm air heater, extractor fan and sliding door (providing maximum clear floor space) with smoked glass panel for privacy.

SEPARATE TILED SHOWER ROOMAlso with tiled floor and Velux style window and LARGE TILED SHOWER CUBICLE with sliding glass door and Mira Sport shower, UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening window with extractor fan above and ladder towel radiator with towel holder above. The hot water cylinder is in a walk-in cupboard approached via a louvre style door and with some natural light.

THE LOVELY, OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED STAIRCASEWith newel post, provides access from the ground floor reception hall to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

LANDINGWith wall-light.

THE IMPRESSIVE MAIN SUITE comprises;....

BEDROOM ONE OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONSWith original deep cornice to the very high ceiling - which is complemented by the tall double glazed sealed unit sash window in an arch shape and from where there is THE BENEFIT and PLEASURE of a DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE REAR GARDEN and towards parkland and open recreational space beyond plus INTERESTING, PANORAMIC DISTANT VIEWS and NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. Central heating radiator and A GENEROUS RANGE OF DEEP FITTED BUILT-IN RECESSED WARDROBES with cupboard space above and consequently virtually only the bed is required to complete the room.

"EN-SUITE" TILED SHOWER ROOMWith coloured fittings comprising low suite WC and wash hand basin with toiletries cabinet beneath and SHOWER CUBICLE with TRITON shower unit and hand grip rail. Double glazed sealed unit window with leaf patterned glass.

BEDROOM TWOWhich has the BENEFIT of double glazed sealed unit SASH WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and DIFFERENT ASPECTS and OUTLOOK. There is also a RANGE OF WARDROBES (included in the sale) to one alcove, cornice to the high ceiling and a central heating radiator beneath each of the two windows.

SMART BATHROOMWith ceramic tiling to approximately two thirds wall height and white fittings comprising deep double ended ceramic bath in tiled surround with corner towel storage cupboard and wash hand basin also with storage cupboard beneath. Wall mounted electric ladder style radiator and sash window with fitted horizontal blind and which is TRIPLE GLAZED (ie, sealed unit plus secondary glazing).

STAIRCASE WITH HAND RAILLeads to the....

SECOND FLOOR

"L" SHAPED LANDINGWith the loft hatch and a section of open spindled railings.

"STUDIO" STYLE BEDROOM THREEWith wide three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit dormer window to the south-westerly facing rear elevation and from where to enjoy the SUPERB, INTERESTING, PANORAMIC DISTANT VIEWS plus the LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE and with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. FITTED RECESSED WARDROBE and low-level bookshelves or display units.

BEDROOM FOURWhich is ANOTHER DOUBLE BEDROOM and also in a "STUDIO" STYLE with WINDOWS TO TWO ELEVATIONS affording excellent natural light and different aspects. The Velux window is to the front elevation and has a fitted blackout blind and there is a double glazed sealed unit sash window to the side elevation. Fitted open wardrobe and feature ORIGINAL FIREPLACE (decorative purposes only) with display shelves above.

CLOAKROOMWith white fittings comprising low suite WC and circular shaped wash hand basin in vanity surround with ceramic splash tiling and deep storage cupboard beneath plus access to the eaves. Wall mounted electric towel radiator and Velux window with fitted blackout blind.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:EXCELLENT OPEN PLAN "FORECOURT" STYLE CAR STANDING SPACE and with a well stocked raised flower bed in mature stone surround providing an attractive feature and a further bed with clematis and other plants plus some rose bushes and shrubbery.

TWO-CAR (side by side) GARAGE OF VERY GOOD SIZEWith twin up and over doors, power points and strip lights and with an adjoining open plan HOBBIES WORKSHOP which also has its own separate entrance door, power points, strip lights and some natural light from two opening windows.

CONNECTING "STUDIO"With good natural light, stainless steel sink (cold fill only), double power point and electric light.

REAR:THE BEAUTIFUL REAR GARDEN IS OF EXCEPTIONAL SIZE and will most definitely appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike and further enhances this lovely family home and comprises; SUN-TRAP YORKSHIRE STONE FLAGGED RAISED PATIO approached via a couple of stone steps near the French style doors from the dining kitchen with adjacent climbing rose, clematis and honeysuckle and other climbing plants creating a "cascade" of colour. There is also an adjacent feature twisted hazel tree and a flight of stone steps leading down from the patio to a further patio area for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and with a small garden pond with slow "gentle" waterfall feature.

VALUABLE COLOUR COATED UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT GARDEN SUN ROOMWith ceramic tiled floor and sliding twin patio doors plus a separate wide French style door and ideal for outdoor entertaining or just a great room in which to sit and relax in complete privacy and enjoy the STUNNING BEAUTY of the DELIGHTFUL SURROUNDINGS.

-There are paved and gravelled walkways, a pergola and short flights of steps and seating areas providing vantage points from where to observe the abundance of birdlife and wildlife the garden attracts. A lawned area provides space for family recreational activities and bat 'n' ball games with well stocked borders and shrubbery beds which have a large and interesting variety of mature plants and shrubbery and several trees including magnolia and there is also an intentionally uncultivated "WILD GARDEN" AREA (to attract the wildlife) with SMALL ORCHARD which has a variety of fruit trees and there is also a productive vegetable and soft fruit garden, including raspberries, red currant and blackcurrant bushes and gooseberry bushes.

GREENHOUSE and SEPARATE POTTING SHEDA GARDENING ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM!

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 EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME and also THE DRONE FOOTAGE and are able to facilitate this by referring to our video links, after which time you are most welcome to arrange a viewing in person and AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.THE FLOOR PLAN is intended ONLY to provide AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE LAYOUT and PLEASE ALSO NOTE all room dimensions are ONLY APPROXIMATE.