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Guide price£795,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

"The Downs", 5 Ancaster View, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Heating: Central heating
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Built by Prior
  • Noted for quality, space, style and individuality
  • Extended at ground floor level
  • Valuable additional living space
  • Many lovely features
  • Well lit rooms of good proportions
  • Elegant through lounge
  • Four bedrooms (impressive fitted main bedroom with en suite bathroom)
  • Delightful private family garden of very good size
  • Scope for a degree of modernisation and "guide price" set to reflect this
DELIGHTFULLY LOCATED in this LITTLE-KNOWN, EXCLUSIVE CUL-DE-SAC within this much sought after, prestigious residential location and with an interesting variety of styles of all detached properties on the road, creating individuality, AN OUTSTANDING and RARE OPPORTUNITY, FOR A LARGER GROWING FAMILY to purchase this IMPOSING, INDIVIDUAL, DOUBLE FRONTED DETACHED RESIDENCE which has been in the same immensely happy family ownership since 1949 and therefore not been offered on the open market for some 75 years! Built by PRIOR, noted for quality, space, style and individual features, this LOVELY FAMILY HOME has BEEN EXTENDED at ground floor level to the rear to provide VALUABLE ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE and the WELL LIT ROOMS OF GOOD PROPORTIONS include AN ELEGANT THROUGH LOUNGE, A SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM with wide bay window plus a LIVING-DINING AREA connecting with the kitchen in a practical, contemporary style, SEMI-OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT ideal for relaxed living, especially for young families. There are FOUR BEDROOMS including a GENEROUSLY FITTED MAIN BEDROOM with EN-SUITE BATHROOM. The DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE FAMILY GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE further enhances this MOST APPEALING FAMILY HOME which should respond well to a degree of modernisation and for which this REALISTIC "GUIDE PRICE" has been SET TO ALLOW FOR.

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AMENITIES:
WEST PARK is a much sought after residential location, barely five 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 nearby Otley Road, which is less than 10 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.

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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 within easy walking distance 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 including a Sainsbury's supermarket and there is also a mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs, popular restaurants and a choice of many other eating places. Further 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 about 10 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 the roundabout (diagonally across from our showroom) turn right TOWARDS SPEN ROAD and then IMMEDIATELY LEFT into Kepstorn Road (down the side of our showroom). Then left into Ancaster Road, almost at the far end of Kepstorn Road and a short distance before reaching THE LOVELY LARGE EXPANSE OF NATURAL GRASSLAND AND WOODLAND AND THE PLAYING FIELDS, when Ancaster View is the second turning on the right.

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

GROUND FLOOR

STONE EDGED ARCH SHAPED OPEN PORCH
Immediately creating interest and character, provides covered access to the.....

STUDDED OAK FRONT DOOR
With colourful stained glass leaded non-opening window to the side, and leading to the.....

LIGHT AND WIDE RECEPTION HALL
With space to display items of furniture, a double wall light, for added effect and central heating radiator concealed from view behind a decorative fretwork cover with display ledge above.

GUEST CLOAKROOM
With white fittings comprising low suite WC and wall hung wash hand basin with pine toiletries shelf above and an extractor fan. Patterned glass internal window providing some "BORROWED" LIGHT.

ELEGANT WELL LIT THROUGH LOUNGE
With corniced ceiling, enhancing the elegance and style and an electric glowing coal-effect fire with "flicker flame" reflection on a slate tiled hearth. Generous wide four-sectional window, to the front westerly-facing elevation, with a central heating radiator beneath plus a sliding double glazed sealed unit PATIO DOOR with matching fixed side screen in aluminium frames, providing direct access to the Yorkshire stone patio and also OVERLOOKING THE DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDEN. Three matching non-opening windows to the side elevation, adding interest to the room and providing some VALUABLE ADDITIONAL NATURAL LIGHT, a second central heating radiator in decorative fretwork cover and four double wall lights for added effect.

SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM
Also with cornice to the high ceiling and a wide bay window to the front, westerly-facing elevation with central heating radiator beneath. Rustic brick fire surround, which is a most attractive feature and very much the focal point of the room and the shape of which complements the arch shaped alcove, which has a double wall light inset.

LIVING-DINING AREA WITH CONNECTING KITCHEN
In a PRACTICAL and CONTEMPORARY STYLE "SEMI-OPEN PLAN" ARRANGEMENT ideal for relaxed living, especially for young families, and comprising;.....

LIVING AREA
With a wide aperture and a range of high-level wall units and a "DRESSER" STYLE UNIT comprising glass fronted shelved china/display cabinet with cupboards and drawers beneath, plus a separate recessed vacuum and broom storage cupboard with an adjacent low-level storage cupboard. THE ORIGINAL MAID'S BELL PANEL is an interesting period feature and there is a LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY with natural light plus an electric light and also providing some cloaks hanging space.

THE DINING AREA
Has a wide, four-sectional window (central heating radiator beneath) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DELIGHTFUL REAR GARDEN OUTLOOK and there is also a sliding UPVC double glazed sealed unit patio door to the side elevation providing access to the Yorkshire stone patio area. A full-length range of modern cupboards and drawers with wide working surface and LARGE APERTURE ABOVE (providing a serving hatch facility) forms a "DIVIDER" with the connecting.....

KITCHEN
Which has a QUADRUPLE ASPECT by virtue of having two windows in the kitchen and a window and patio door in the dining area (previously described). There is a one and a half bowl stainless steel inset sink with single side drainer and chrome dual flow tap beneath the rear window and base units, with tiled working surfaces and matching tiled splash back, which continue onto the window sills. RANGEmaster cooker comprising five-burner gas hob with two electric ovens beneath (one of which is fan assisted), BOSCH automatic dishwasher and an Xpelair extractor fan.

ADJOINING UTILITY AREA
Which has a deep storage unit with pan drawer beneath and working surface, space for upright fridge/freezer, and also for washing machine. Central heating radiator with high-level pan shelf above and an outer door providing access to.....

AN OPEN SIDE PORCH
From where there is covered access to a useful deep recessed store place with power point (which our client currently uses as an airing place) and from the porch there is also A PERSONAL REAR SERVICE DOOR TO THE GARAGE with covered access from the house.

LOVELY LIGHT TURNED STAIRCASE
With FEATURE CARVED OWL on the newel post (a characteristic of Prior-built properties) and tall window on the half landing providing an ideal vantage point from where to enjoy THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN OUTLOOK and the window provides EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT to the hall, staircase and landing.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING OF INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL SHAPE
With space to display an item of furniture and with an arch shaped aperture.

THE IMPRESSIVE MAIN SUITE comprises;.....

BEDROOM OF GENEROUS PROPORTIONS
With a wide bay window, to the front, westerly-facing elevation and with central heating radiator beneath. FITTED DEEP ("His" and "Hers") WARDROBES and long dressing table unit incorporating units of drawers and with a WINDOW ABOVE THE VANITY AREA. Separate chest of drawers and free-standing bedside units and virtually only the bed is required to complete the room!

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Approached via an aperture from the bedroom and with white suite comprising metal bath with tiled panel and set in a part-tiled, arch-shaped alcove with SHOWER OVER, wash hand basin with louvre fronted toiletries cupboard beneath and an adjacent unit of drawers and low suite WC with dual flush beneath the window, which has patterned glass for privacy plus a roller blind for additional privacy. Heated towel rail and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM TWO
Which is A VERY WELL LIT DOUBLE BEDROOM OF GOOD SIZE by virtue of WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing different aspects. FITTED WARDROBES with adjacent dressing table unit beneath the side window and once again virtually only the bed is required to complete the room. Fitted bookcase and central heating radiator beneath the front window.

BEDROOM THREE - ANOTHER DOUBLE BEDROOM
With VERY PRIVATE WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS, FITTED WARDROBE and DRESSING TABLE UNIT and central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR or HOME OFFICE
With fitted deep floor to ceiling recessed wardrobe. Please note there is no central heating radiator in this room.

SHOWER ROOM
Which has a shower with two tiled walls to three-quarter height, shower curtain and REDRING Glow shower unit, THIRD LOW SUITE WC and wash hand basin in tiled surround with chrome dual flow tap and two matching, opening windows.

RAMSAY ALUMINIUM LOFT LADDER
From the landing leads to......

AN EXTENSIVELY BOARDED LOFT
Providing EXCELLENT STORAGE SPACE with strip light and VERY GOOD HEAD HEIGHT IN THE MAIN PART.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:
A wide Yorkshire stone flagged driveway with a well stocked heather bed to one side, leads to the.....

ATTACHED GARAGE
With up and over door, good natural light plus an electric light and power points and which also houses the wall mounted WORCESTER condensing central heating boiler. Neat, slightly raised shaped lawn with well stocked flower bed borders, which have an interesting variety of mature plants and low-growing shrubbery. There is also a very well stocked shrubbery bed under the dining room window and a wide Yorkshire stone footpath - matching the driveway, providing access down the side of the property and leading to the rear garden.

REAR:
THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE GARDEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE further enhances this lovely family home and comprises; full width Yorkshire stone flagged patio, to the immediate rear, ideal for garden relaxation furniture and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and barbecue equipment and from where there are a couple of shallow steps leading down to the bat 'n' ball lawn of excellent size, ideal for family recreational activities and with very mature shrubbery and also some beds inset and a variety of established trees including a very tall Christmas tree. The rear garden is ideal for "hide and seek" type games and also attracts a variety of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in this BEAUTIFUL SETTING.

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). THE FLOOR PLAN is intended ONLY TO PROVIDE AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE LAYOUT and PLEASE ALSO NOTE all room dimensions are ONLY APPROXIMATE.

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    Simon Walker and Michael Smale enjoy over 70 years combined estate agency experience in the local property market and opened their own North Leeds Property Showroom in 2004. Providing a personal and professional service that is second to none. Simon and Michael's longevity in the industry is testament to their knowledge, reputation and enjoyment in what they do -  sell and let property with expertise! At Walker Smale we understand that buying, selling or letting a property are big decisions - make them with an agent you can trust.  For advice or a free market appraisal of your property, without obligation, call us today on  0113 2747007.

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