Spen Lane, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire

AMENITIES:

WEST PARK is a much sought after, established residential area, to the north-west of Leeds (approximately 6 miles) 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. This property has the advantage of almost immediate access to the West Park/North Leeds ring road (a couple of minutes drive) and is also less than five minutes drive from the main Leeds/Otley Road (A660). There are public transport facilities to Leeds, nearby and local shopping parades on Spen Lane are only several minutes walk and include a Co-op, a chemist, post office and popular fish and chip shop. More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Headingley, Horsforth, Moortown and Meanwood and all of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes drive and offer a choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.

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The Village Hotel and Leisure Club is about 15 minutes walk across playing fields and West Park Parades (a similar distance) have hair and beauty salons, a coffee bar and restaurants as well as a useful launderette. There are popular primary and secondary schools in the area including St Chads Church of England Primary School and Abbey Grange Church of England Academy and both of which are within approximately 10-15 minutes walk.

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD proceed on the ring road in a westerly direction for about one fifth of a mile and at the first set of traffic lights filter left and then turn left on to Spen Lane, when this property is then barely one fifth of a mile along on the right IMMEDIATELY BEYOND the junction with WEST PARADE and with A VERY IMPRESSIVE WIDE FRONTAGE.

ALTERNATIVE APPROACH:

FROM OUR WEST PARK SHOWROOM on the main Otley Road (A660) by the small roundabout proceed on Spen Road and continue to the far end of Spen Road until reaching the junction with Spen Lane. Turn left on to Spen Lane, when this property is then a short way along on the right.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and UPVC FRENCH STYLE DOORS AND FRONT DOOR, and the GENEROUS, WELL PROPORTIONED, FAMILY ACCOMMODATION briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

TILED CANOPY

With crazy paved Yorkshire stone wide but shallow step beneath, provides covered access to the.....

UPVC FRONT DOOR

In character wood grain effect externally and with twin double glazed sealed unit colourful leaded panels inset plus a matching one above and leading to the.....

IMPRESSIVE RECEPTION HALL OF GOOD SIZE

And of INTERESTING and UNUSUAL SHAPE and VIRTUALLY A ROOM IN ITSELF with picture rail and ample space to display items of furniture. The wide and tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening window, to the front elevation, provides very good natural light and has a central heating radiator beneath. Useful deep under stairs cloaks hanging and storage cupboard approached via the original exposed pine door and the original doors with LOVELY EXPOSED PINE on the outside enhance the CHARM and CHARACTER on entering the property and provide access to the rooms as follows:

ELEGANT DRAWING ROOM OF VERY GENEROUS PROPORTIONS

With cornice to the high ceiling, which also has decorative floral patterned detail to the border, enhancing the elegance and style. Very wide walk-in UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath and a tiled fire surround with real flame coal effect gas fire on matching tiled hearth and a very attractive feature and the focal point of the room and either side of which are arch-shaped display alcoves with glass display shelves and open units beneath, adding interest to the room. There is a second central heating radiator and centre light on dimmer switch for added effect to the decorative detail on the ceiling.

SEPARATE LIVING-DINING ROOM

Also with corniced ceiling and decorative detail to the perimeter matching the drawing room. Generous wide and tall walk-in bay incorporating virtually floor to ceiling UPVC double glazed sealed unit French style doors with a matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit window on either side and providing direct access to the DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE REAR GARDEN and with fitted vertical blinds. There is a central heating radiator either side of the bay and both with a double wall light above and fire surround with gas fire and which includes matching display units on either side, and above which are THE BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL COLOURFUL STAINED GLASS LEADED WINDOWS creating interest and character in the room.

FAMILY BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE

With UPVC double glazed sealed unit "picture" panelled WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and with Karn Dean "marble" effect floor. The kitchen is BESPOKE FITTED by Rhodes and Wordsworth with a range of "maple wood" style fronted tall wall units and a generous range of base units incorporating deep pan storage drawers. There are also long and wide working surfaces including an "L" shaped one adjacent to the side window, which could be a further breakfast-snack area or a "HOME OFFICE" or homework area and which benefits from excellent natural light and window privacy and has three adjacent double power points.

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The coloured one and a half bowl inset sink with single side drainer and dual flow tap is beneath the rear window which incorporates a wide "picture" panel FRAMING THE DELIGHTFUL GARDEN OULOOK and with EXCELLENT WINDOW PRIVACY. NEFF automatic dishwasher and NEFF five-burner gas hob including a central wok ring with NEFF electric double oven beneath (one of which is fan assisted) and three-speed cooker hood and light above plus full height ceramic splash tiling behind. A unit of drawers adjacent to the cooker and INTEGRATED FRIDGE and FREEZER and a deep corner base unit to maximise the storage space and with folding door for ease of access. DRESSER STYLE UNIT with open shelves and two glass fronted china storage cabinets plus two high-level units on a rising hinge mechanism.

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Wide shelved larder style unit with double doors, floor-level heater, numerous bottle wine rack, the ideal Mexico2 central heating boiler is concealed from view behind twin fretwork doors - tastefully in the same "maple wood" style frames as the kitchen units and down-lights to the pine panelled ceiling.

WALK-IN FLOOR TO CEILING PANTRY

Providing some useful "overflow" space from the kitchen and with long shelves and UPVC double glazed sealed unit window providing natural light plus four spotlights on track to the ceiling. The pantry also provides SPACE FOR AN UPRIGHT FREEZER.

SIDE LOBBY

With DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE KITCHEN and from where there is an outer door and also from the lobby there is access to the guest cloakroom and the laundry area as follows:

HALF TILED GUEST CLOAKROOM

(Also a useful facility if in the garden) with low suite WC and a corner wash hand basin and UPVC double glazed sealed unit opening window for natural light and natural ventilation.

LAUNDRY AREA

With plumbing for automatic washing machine and housing the gas meter and the consumer unit and with electric light.

THE LOVELY OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED, TURNED STAIRCASE

Has a section of the original exposed panelling below and a non-opening UPVC double glazed sealed unit window on the half landing with patterned glass for privacy, and providing access to the....

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With picture rail, central heating radiator and WIDE LOFT HATCH leading to some USEFUL PART-BOARDED STORAGE SPACE and with AN INTERESTING "PORTHOLE" STYLE WINDOW providing some natural light.

WELL LIT MAIN BEDROOM OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE

With the advantage of UPVC double glazed sealed unit WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and also DIFFERENT ASPECTS and OUTLOOK. The wide walk-in bay window, to the front elevation, has a central heating radiator beneath and is ideal for a dressing table as there is A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE and very good natural light to this area. Beneath the second smaller side window there is a WASH HAND BASIN with toiletries storage cabinet beneath, and A GENEROUS RANGE OF FITTED WARDROBES plus a range of deep shelved clothes storage units and with cupboard space above and consequently VIRTUALLY ONLY THE BED IS REQUIRED to complete the room.

BEDROOM TWO ALSO OF IMPRESSIVE SIZE for a second bedroom

With DEEP RECESSED CLOSET across the staircase and with central heating radiator beneath the UPVC double glazed sealed unit window from where there is THE BENEFIT and PLEASURE of A DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN towards established trees.

BEDROOM THREE

Which is another VALUABLE DOUBLE BEDROOM OF VERY GOOD SHAPE AND SIZE enjoying the SAME DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK over the garden as from bedroom two. Central heating radiator beneath the window.

BEDROOM FOUR or HOME OFFICE

With UPVC double glazed sealed unit dormer style window to the front elevation with central heating radiator beneath.

FULLY TILED BATHROOM

With coloured suite comprising panelled CORNER BATH with Mira Jump shower unit above and shower curtain, oval shaped wash hand basin with toiletries storage cabinet beneath and wall mounted mirror above plus light and shaver point over and SECOND LOW SUITE WC. Central heating radiator/heated towel rail and the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with linen shelves above.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED, REMOTE CONTROLLED, WIDE SLIDING DECORATIVE IRON GATE (also with adjacent security code pad) and complementing railings above the stone wall with a hand gate at the opposite end, provides access to the.....

"FORECOURT" STYLE AREA

Providing EXCELLENT CAR STANDING SPACE and there is also ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL CAR STANDING SPACE (depending on the sizes of the cars) to the side of the garage.

ATTACHED EXTENDED GARAGE

With up and over door plus a personal rear service door and window providing some natural light plus a double power point and strip light.

REAR:

THE DELIGHTFUL, PRIVATE GARDEN OF EXCELLENT SIZE further enhances this family home and should certainly appeal to gardening enthusiasts and families alike and enjoys A WESTERLY-FACING ASPECT. There is a paved patio, to the immediate rear and beyond which a neat bat 'n' ball lawn of very good size with very well stocked herbaceous borders which have an interesting variety of mature plants, shrubbery and trees including some specimen conifer trees and mature fruit trees. A further raised patio at the far end of the garden for relaxation furniture and a background of very established trees and which for younger family members provide an ideal place for "hide and seek" type games. The trees also attract a variety of birdlife and wildlife to observe and enjoy in this LOVELY 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.