3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Built in 1870, this very attractive and charming Victorian terraced property, is a most outstanding and rare purchasing opportunity for a family or professional couple etc! Impossible to truly appreciate from the kerbside, especially as you approach from the rear, this fine home provides well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors and there is also the advantage of a substantial basement which would respond well to conversion into additional living space. The property is located on a very pleasant, quiet "semi-backwater" street, and yet is only a relatively short walking distance from nearby "vibrant" Headingley!

Immediately on entering the Through Reception Hall, applicants will start to appreciate the very pleasant living atmosphere with in this home and the excellent proportions of the accommodation which is complemented by high level ceilings and character period features.

The lovely, light sitting room with a deep, cornice ceiling, enjoys an elevated outlook over the rear garden, and has the advantage of no other properties overlooking from opposite for improved window privacy. A focal point is provided by the feature cast iron fireplace (display only) with tiled inserts and a black slate hearth to the wide chimney breast. To the rear of the house (Claremont Road elevation), the kitchen also an elevated situation from the front garden and road beyond for good window privacy and improved natural light. Ideal for entertaining and everyday dining, the very attractive, modern but traditional style and wall and base cabinets with marble working surfaces over, are complemented by contemporary copper back glass tiled splash backs which add warmth and style which is further enhanced by remote controlled "mood" lighting! There is the benefit of an integrated fridge/freezer with an adjacent larder style cupboard, industrial strength extractor filter above the space for an electric cooker and a slimline dishwasher.

A turned staircase from the Reception Hall, with a beautiful, tall arched shaped "Georgian" style window on the half landing affording excellent natural light, leads to the first floor landing. There are two double bedrooms on this floor, both with high corniced ceilings fitted wardrobes and cupboards, and feature cast iron fireplace's (display only). The bathroom, with a window over looking the garden, is fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment and complementing glass splash tiling, pedestal wash basin and WC.

The concealed staircase on the first floor landing, leads to a superb second floor bedroom which is currently used as an additional relaxation space but would also be ideal as a large master bedroom. A dormer window and Velux roof windows to two elevations provide good natural light.

An impressive basement area is accessed via a concealed staircase from the Reception Hall. Comprising a Hall, two good sized rooms with windows for natural light and a smaller room, combined with excellent ceiling height, the basement would respond well to being converted into additional living space to suit individual requirements.

Outside, approaching from Claremont Road at the rear, there is a gated parking space and patio garden which, when enclosed, is well screened from the road side. The rear garden is a particular feature of this home and provides a quiet space for relaxation or outdoor entertaining etc. Predominantly laid to lawn over two levels with a southerly aspect, the garden is well screened by trees and mature bushes and there is the benefit of no properties overlooking from opposite for improved privacy!

AMENITIES

The property is very conveniently located within the sought after FAR HEADINGLEY CONSERVATION AREA to the north-west of Leeds (barely five miles from the centre) and is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford and the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley. There are regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via the university, on Otley Road - which is only several minute's walking distance from the property. Excellent shopping facilities can be found in nearby Headingley and Meanwood with a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's in Headingley and Waitrose in Meanwood, as well as other very good amenities, including a mix of trendy bars and traditional flagged floor pubs, popular restaurants and well-known fish and chip shops. There are popular primary schools and secondary schools in the area and The Village Hotel and Leisure Club is a short drive by car. Other leisure facilities include the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds, and Cottage Road Cinema is about ten minute's walk from the property. Beckett Park (about three quarters of a mile away) is ideal for relaxed local walks and rambles and also recreational activities, as is The Hollies Park (a similar distance) with tennis courts and beautiful parkland. The Meanwood Valley Trail is within very easy walking distance and has an abundance of birdlife and an interesting variety of wildlife to observe and enjoy in delightful settings.

3D VITUAL TOUR

Before arranging a full internal inspection of this home, we urge you to take a look at our state of the art 3D virtual tour of the property which gives you the opportunity to have an unrestricted viewing from a distance. There is even a tool which will allow you to take measurements!

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation benefits from gas fired central heating radiators. All room sizes and measurements quoted are approximate.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Walker Smale. Please telephone[use Contact Agent Button] and afford us as much notice as possible.