Main Street, Hillam, Leeds

An exceptional detached Georgian stone-built family residence, of significant appeal, occupying generous grounds with a separate converted home office.

Applegarth is an extraordinary example of a fine detached family home, showcasing beautiful living space whilst retaining some important and original features. The house has been extensively refurbished over the past decade and extends to over 2,000 sq. ft. of internal accommodation. The property provides extensive and versatile living space whilst occupying a deceptively sizable plot with crucial off-street parking. This elegant Georgian house showcases high beamed ceilings, tall windows, and spacious proportions so typical of the era, creating bright, airy interiors throughout.

The entire ground floor and landing has solid French oak floors with Kingspan insulation beneath for energy efficiency and warmth. There are also solid oak latch doors and solid oak architraves and skirting boards throughout the ground floor.

In 2020, planning permission was granted for a two-storey extension to the side elevation to create an additional large family sitting room and principal bedroom suite to the first floor. Given the age and history of the property, the owners carefully focused on an extensive and sympathetic blending of the interior and exterior of the property.

An impressive kitchen, comprising a bespoke solid wood handmade kitchen with sage green units to two sides fitted with gold oval handles and solid oak work surfaces. There is a central island with space for surrounding chairs, in addition to a built-in dishwasher, Rangemaster cooker and Belfast sink. There is room for a large American style fridge freezer in an alcove and also a TV aerial point on the wall. Double glazed windows are to the front and side elevation making the kitchen light and bright with views to an attractive, private patio areas which have seatings area perfect for summer BBQ’s. There is an oak stable side door leading to outside and further large tall matching kitchen units that house a laundry and kitchen storage. There is room for further table and chairs if required by the window overlooking the garden.

Positioned next to the kitchen is a formal dining room, being well proportioned and complemented by original beams and exposed brick fireplace with a multi fuel burning stove and double glazed window to the front elevation with window seat over looking the garden.

The property offers a wealth of living space, including two distinct sitting rooms. The first, with its exposed beams and brick fireplace, is perfect as a snug, playroom or home office. The second – part of a later extension – is a superb family room and the heart of the home, enjoying dual-aspect windows, an exposed stone feature wall, and a large fireplace with multi fuel stove, making it an inviting space to relax and unwind.

Ascending to the first floor, a central landing gives access to four bedrooms all with their own TV aerial point, and a house bathroom. The principal bedroom is a stand out feature of the property, enjoying a vaulted ceiling and contemporary en-suite. The en-suite comprises a large walk-in shower unit, vanity hand wash basin and low flush wc. There is a Velux window and chrome heated towel rail and exposed stone wall. The master bedroom has a freestanding roll top bath with shower attachment over giving the feeling of a boutique style hotel room.

There are a further three bedrooms, all well-proportioned and double in size, one with fitted wardrobes, all benefit from double glazed windows and central heating radiators. The internal accommodation is completed by an elegantly designed house bathroom, enjoying a second roll top bath, separate walk-in shower, hand wash basin and low flush wc. Light grey surrounding half tiling contrast well with an air force blue feature wall and patterned tiled flooring.

Externally, the property will be found along Bedford’s Fold and in turn leads onto a gravelled driveway providing off street parking for at least two motor vehicles. The present owners converted the garage into habitable living accommodation which is currently being used as their home office/gym. This is fully insulated with power and lighting available along with French doors opening on to a secluded paved patio area.

The grounds of the property are deceptive and extend to 0.13 acre. The mature garden enjoys privacy due to the tall laurel ever green hedging and is predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and is enclosed to all sides by stone boundaries and gates. There are also sheds for storage.

The garden benefits further from two patio areas, which catch the morning, afternoon and evening sunshine.

In addition, the house also has an alarm system.

All viewings are strongly encouraged and strictly by appointment only.

Tenure: Freehold
Services/Utilities: Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage are understood to be connected
Broadband Coverage: Up to 76* Mbps download speed
EPC Rating: 69 (C)
Council Tax: North Yorkshire Council Band E
Current Planning Permission: No current valid planning permissions

Viewings: Strictly via the selling agent – Stephensons Estate Agents –

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