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The Dovecote, Sycamore Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4

PROPERTY TYPE

Character Property

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • CHARMING CHARACTER PROPERTY
  • SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION
  • UNIQUE CONVERSION
  • ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE FLOORS
  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • ENCLOSED AND PRIVATE GARDEN
  • COURTYARD ACCESS TO A GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY
  • EXCELLENT COMMUTER LINKS
  • NO VENDOR CHAIN
  • EPC RATING E

Description

The Dovecote is a wonderful character home, forming part of a unique conversion of former farm buildings. Offered to the market with no vendor chain, this impressive property is located in West Bretton, the home of Bretton Hall and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The village is considered to be one of the most desirable village locations within the region. Situated just a short distance from junction 38 of the M1 motorway, the village has a local school and provides an excellent location for the commuter whilst still enjoying all the benefits afforded by the adjacent countryside.

Boasting many period features throughout including exposed wooden beams and timbers, cast iron central heating radiators, a rustic brick chimney breast with wood burning stove, plus an attractive sun lounge giving access to the private and enclosed garden.

An early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.



GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Sun Lounge

3.92m x 2.93m (maximum) (12' 10" x 9' 7") Accessed immediately from the garden via a stable door, this room provides a light and useful addition to the main accommodation. Of brick and timber framed construction with stone flagged flooring, three double glazed Velux windows inset to the sloping ceiling, a cast iron central heating radiator, plus a glazed door providing access into the kitchen and breakfast room.

Living Kitchen Diner

5.06m x 3.43m (16' 7" x 11' 3") The kitchen has a wide range of quality base and wall mounted units in French oak with co-ordinated oak block work surfaces extending to provide a breakfast bar. Belfast ceramic sink with period style mixer tap, recess with fitted gas AGA cooker with fan canopy above, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, part tiled and solid oak flooring exposed beams to the ceiling, cast iron central heating radiator, two double glazed windows to the front, staircase leading to the first floor.

Ground Floor WC

1.61m x 1.56m (5' 3" x 5' 1") Comprising of a low flush WC, plus a wash hand basin with pedestal. Having a cast iron central heating radiator and built in storage unit.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Having a further staircase leading to the second floor.

Bedroom 1

3.18m x 2.41m (10' 5" x 7' 11") A double bedroom having a double glazed window with view over the garden, exposed wood flooring and beams to the ceiling, a cast iron central heating radiator, built in wardrobes and storage unit.

Bedroom 2

3.21m x 2.44m (maximum) (10' 6" x 8' 0") A generously sized second bedroom having a double glazed window to the front aspect, exposed wood flooring and beamed ceiling, plus a cast iron central heating radiator.

Bathroom

1.87m x 1.75m (6' 2" x 5' 9") A charming bathroom With feature 'arrow' style window. The suite is in white comprising of a panelled bath with shower over, a vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath, plus a low flush WC. Having part tiled walls, part wood panelled walls, plus a heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOOR

Lounge

5.24m x 5.23m (17' 2" x 17' 2") A magnificent reception room perfect for entertaining with a most impressive insulated ceiling with exposed roof timbers and a feature rustic brick chimney breast with a cast iron wood burning stove inset. The room has semi circular double glazed windows to both the front and rear aspects, plus a cast iron central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE

Accessed via a private passageway within the forecourt the property. The Dovecote has a most attractive English cottage style garden where the pathway takes you under a feature rose bower. The garden area is comprised of a shaped lawn with side flowering borders, well stocked shrubs and a feature willow tree along with Yorkshire stone patio, brick built barbecue, seating areas, log store and a unique designer made wrought iron gate and fencing.

Situated within the courtyard a single garage measures 5.68m x 3.06m, has an up and over remote controlled electric door, power connection points, lighting and a water supply. The garage gives direct access to the separate workshop/studio/utility room and a separate wood store which provides a useful facility as a workshop or outside garden store. This useful space measures 4.20m x 1.80m, has power connection points and lighting and mains water supply.

AGENT NOTE

The Dovecote has double glazing to window units and LPG gas fired central heating system.

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3. Appliances & Services: No appliances or services have been tested by Roebucks.

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Band: E

The Dovecote, Sycamore Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Darton Station2.6 miles
  • Sandal & Agbrigg Station4.6 miles
  • Wakefield Westgate Station5.0 miles
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