York Cottage, 70-72 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE ROUNDABOUT ON SCOTT HALL ROAD BY THE EXTENSIVE PLAYING FIELDS proceed on Potternewton Lane towards Chapel Allerton for approximately one third of a mile, when York Cottage is then on the left IMMEDIATELY BEFORE REACHING THE SECOND ZEBRA CROSSING and SET VERY WELL BACK FROM THE ROAD.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING also has THE ADVANTAGE OF DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS including TRADITIONAL STYLE SASH WINDOWS TO THE FRONT ROOMS and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION which reflects our clients' OBVIOUS PRIDE AND PLEASURE IN OWNERSHIP and with attention given to detail, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

"GEORGIAN" STYLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR

Incorporating three double glazed sealed unit panes to the top part providing natural light to the hall, and with an adjacent very mature climbing rose, and providing access to the....

LONG RECEPTION HALL

With tiled floor and central heating radiator (notice how THE STAIRCASE IS CONCEALED FROM VIEW ON ENTERING). Panelled style doors provide access to the rooms as follows:

SITTING ROOM WITH ADJOINING LIVING-DINING ROOM

In a VERY ATTRACTIVE and PRACTICAL, OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT which is ideal for relaxed living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and comprises:

WELL LIT SITTING ROOM

Which has a corner fireplace with a burley Fireball wood burning stove and with wide black leather granite hearth and heavy oak mantle above and the focal point of the room. Wide and tall WALK-IN BAY WINDOW with double glazed sealed unit sash windows, to the front elevation, and central heating radiator beneath and from where there is the benefit and pleasure of A LOVELY, SOUTHERLY-FACING OUTLOOK TO THE PRIVATE GARDEN with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. Original exposed beam and the exposed original wide stripped pine floorboards in part of the room, enhance the charm and character and the light is on a dimmer switch for added effect. A WIDE APERTURE leads directly to the.....

ADJOINING LIVING-DINING ROOM

Of INTERESTING and UNUSUAL SHAPE which also has a separate access from near the kitchen and features stripped pine floorboards adding interest to the room. There are WINDOWS TO THREE ELEVATIONS providing GOOD NATURAL LIGHT and DIFFERENT ASPECTS and the main one of which is a multi-paned style double glazed sealed unit sash window to the front elevation, enjoying the same SOUTHERLY-FACING ASPECT and LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN as from the sitting room (previously described) and with central heating radiator beneath this window.

WIDE AND LONG "GALLEY" STYLE KITCHEN

With colourful rustic terracotta tiled floor and WELL PLANNED (to maximise the space) and FITTED with a GENEROUS RANGE of base units - VIRTUALLY TO ONE ENTIRE WALL which have long beechwood block working surfaces incorporating a stainless steel inset sink with single side drainer and corner chrome dual flow tap adjacent to the twin double glazed sealed unit multi-paned style rear window with fitted horizontal blinds for privacy. Prima four-burner gas hob with BOSCH electric fan-assisted oven beneath and concealed spice jar drawer under and with a Baumatic three-speed fan/filter and light in a stainless steel canopy above. INTEGRATED FRIDGE, central heating radiator, two wall up-lights plus down-lights to the ceiling and white ceramic brick style tiles to one entire wall and which provide an attractive contrast with the terracotta tiled floor.

LAUNDRY-UTILITY ROOM/BOOT ROOM

With the continuation of the terracotta tiled floor from the kitchen and with full-length beechwood block working surface - matching the kitchen and which incorporates a circular shaped stainless steel inset sink with corner chrome dual flow tap beneath the multi-paned style double glazed sealed unit window with fitted adjustable blind. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, useful concealed curtained storage space, and wall mounted WORCESTER condensing combination central heating boiler with MagnaClean function. PRIVATE SIDE OUTER DOOR with outside light above.

A CONCEALED FLIGHT OF STONE STEPS

Approached via a panelled style door from the kitchen with terracotta tiled cellar head floor, provides access down to the.....

BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

With exposed stone flagged floor and double power point for a freezer plus an electric light and the basement provides some USEFUL OVERFLOW SPACE FROM THE KITCHEN (if required) or just potential storage space and incorporates a WINE CELLAR.

STAIRCASE

With pine hand rail on one side provides access from the reception hall to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With a split-level concept and matching white panelled style doors to the bedrooms, the bathroom and the second WC.

BEDROOM ONE OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE

And of INTERESTING and UNUSUAL SHAPE and featuring a WIDE WALK-IN BAY WINDOW with double glazed sealed unit sash windows to the front elevation plus a second double glazed sealed unit sash window also to the front elevation and the generous window space affords EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT to the room as well as some NATURAL WARMTH by virtue of the southerly-facing aspect. There is ample space for an item of relaxation furniture in the bay window - which is an ideal vantage point from where to enjoy THE LOVELY OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN and the wide expanse of skyline. The stripped pine floorboards and exposed original beam add interest and enhance the charm and character of the main bedroom which also has a DEEP FLOOR TO CEILING RECESSED OPEN WARDROBE incorporating cupboard space above plus a separate adjacent deep shelved linen storage cupboard across the staircase.

BEDROOM TWO

With feature stripped pine floorboards and double glazed sealed unit sash window overlooking the lovely private front garden and WELL SCREENED FROM THE ROAD. The wide and deep alcove offers ideal space in which to place the bed and creates an interesting and very appealing individual style to the room. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

Which is A VALUABLE THIRD DOUBLE BEDROOM or HOME OFFICE with exposed character beam, stripped pine floorboards and twin multi-paned style double glazed sealed unit windows to the rear elevation. Central heating radiator.

LUXURY STYLE BATHROOM OF GOOD SIZE

TASTEFULLY RE-FITTED in 2022 (bath and shower screen by Burlington, taps and showerheads by Bayswater and sink and WC by Utopia). The white suite comprises deep bath with "ball & claw" style feet, chrome dual flow tap plus a FIXED TROPICAL RAINFOREST SHOWER HEAD above and also a hand held shower with appropriate ceramic tiling to almost full height on the adjacent walls and wide glass shower screen, wash hand basin with chrome dual flow tap, toiletries storage cabinet beneath, ceramic splash tiling and mirror above and either side of which is a "candle" style wall light, for atmospheric lighting and low suite WC with tiled back and concealed cistern. Chrome ladder towel radiator and twin double glazed sealed unit windows with frosted glass for privacy plus fitted blinds for additional privacy. Down-lights to the ceiling and a high level extractor fan on a separate switch to the lights.

SEPARATE SECOND LOW SUITE WC

With dual flush and with WASH HAND BASIN above which has a chrome dual flow tap and is beneath the multi-paned style double glazed sealed unit side window. Decorative dado rail.

TELESCOPIC LADDER

From the landing leads to some USEFUL STORAGE SPACE.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:

TWIN DECORATIVE WROUGHT IRON GATES (with a complementing wrought iron hand gate which has an adjacent letterbox) leads to.....

AN EXTENSIVE GRAVELLED CAR STANDING AREA

Which is flanked by two very mature holly trees and these provide EXCELLENT PRIVACY TO THE PROPERTY AND GARDEN. There is a slightly raised corner shrubbery bed and trees and A USEFUL GARDEN SHED with access from the main garden.

A HAND GATE FROM THE CAR STANDING AREA

Leads to a Yorkshire stone flagged footpath to the front door and the main garden comprises;....

GARDEN:

DELIGHTFUL ENCLOSED HIGH STONE WALLED (ON OPPOSITE SIDES) SOUTHERLY-FACING GENTLY SLOPING LAWN

With an interesting variety of mature shrubbery and small trees including productive fruit trees with spring blossom and two small barrel ponds to attract wildlife. There is also A FULL WIDTH YORKSHIRE STONE TERRACE across the front of the property for garden relaxation furniture, barbecue equipment and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and a row of sensor-controlled automatic lights which illuminate both the garden path and the car standing area.

SIDE:

USEFUL AREA to the side of the property with LOG STORE and water butt, and this also provides a potting area and space for dormant plants to stand.

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.