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Cookridge Avenue, Cookridge, Leeds, West Yorkshire

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Beautifully presented family accommodation
  • Very tastefully fitted and appointed to very high standard
  • Obvious pride and pleasure in ownership with attention given to detail
  • Some luxury features
  • Stunning open plan living-dining kitchen with five-sectional folding doors
  • Ideal for relaxed living and also entertaining for parties and family gatherings
  • Generous window space affording excellent natural light
  • Third bedroom of good size with no bulkhead
  • Delightful private gardens and detached triple garage
  • Internal viewing absolutely essential and very strongly recommended

Description

Set on a VERY IMPRESSIVE and ESTABLISHED, PRIVATE CORNER SITE of VERY GOOD SIZE (corner of Smithy Lane) in this much sought after location within easy walking distance of delightful countryside, AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to purchase this MOST IMPRESSIVE DETACHED RESIDENCE offering BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION with individuality and versatility in the layout. The EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL RECEPTION/LIVING SPACE is impossible to assess and appreciate from outside, as this LOVELY HOME has the advantage of A VERY TASTEFUL and IMAGINATIVE EXTENSION at ground floor level to create a STUNNING OPEN PLAN LIVING-DINING AND BREAKFAST KITCHEN with adjoining SITTING ROOM which is ideal for relaxed family living and for entertaining, especially for parties and larger family gatherings. There are FIVE-SECTIONAL SLIDING FOLDING "CONCERTINA" DOORS virtually the FULL WIDTH OF THE LIVING-DINING AREA of the open plan kitchen and these afford EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT and lead directly to the PRIVATE REAR GARDEN and in addition to which there are TWO "ATRIUM" style windows in the room providing an interesting and creative feature, VALUABLE ADDITIONAL NATURAL LIGHT and SKY ASPECT. Our clients have also carried out AN EXTENSIVE INTERNAL REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME (2023/2024) with ATTENTION GIVEN TO DETAIL and consequently created A "READY TO WALK-INTO" HOME which is tastefully decorated in light mainly pastel schemes and FITTED and APPOINTED to A VERY HIGH STANDARD, reflecting their obvious pride and pleasure in ownership. WE CANNOT RECOMMEND STRONGLY ENOUGH the importance of AN INTERNAL INSPECTION to appreciate this EXCEPTIONAL HOME which is FURTHER ENHANCED by the DELIGHTFUL PRIVATE GARDENS TO THREE SIDES and which includes a "TRIPLE" GARAGE for three small cars (if required) plus ADDITIONAL CAR STANDING SPACE on the wide driveway, with access from Smithy Lane.

AMENITIES:

The property is very conveniently located about one and a quarter miles from Horsforth railway station from where there are valuable links, for the commuter, to Leeds and Harrogate. There are further public transport facilities within easy walking distance, towards Leeds (via Headingley and the university) on Green Lane and the property is also ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the other commercial centre of Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and the historic, active market town of Otley. Delightful open countryside is also within easy walking distance, as is Crag House Farm (about 10 minutes via semi-rural footpath/bridlepath) and Cookridge cricket club barely three minutes walk. There is also a local golf course and health club within relatively easy walking distance (or a 2-3 minute drive).

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The famous Golden Acre Park is about a half-hour walk via nearby Pinfold Lane and Leeds Bradford Airport about 10-15 minutes drive. Holt Park Centre includes an enlarged Asda supermarket and also "Holt Park Active" sports and leisure centre with swimming pool and sports hall and an adjacent library and is about three-quarters of a mile away. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Horsforth Town Street including a Morrisons supermarket and there is also a Nisa local store with post office facility barely 15 minutes walk. Popular primary schools in the Cookridge area include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Cookridge Primary School and Ralph Thoresby Secondary School at Holt Park is about 25 minutes walk. There is also a small children's playground area with swings and slides, etc, within very easy walking distance.

DIRECTIONS:

FROM OUR BRAMHOPE VILLAGE DISPLAY SHOWROOM IN THE CENTRE OF BRAMHOPE (at the junction with Moor Road and Old Lane) turn into Moor Road and proceed forward for approximately one and three-quarter miles, when Cookridge Avenue is then on the right on entering COOKRIDGE JUST AFTER THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE and opposite Leeds Modernians Association. The property is then towards the far end on the left ON THE CORNER OF SMITHY LANE.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING, also has THE ADVANTAGE OF UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS and the GENEROUS WINDOW SPACE which AFFORDS EXCELLENT NATURAL LIGHT TO THE ROOMS incorporate fitted bespoke horizontal blinds. THE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY ACCOMMODATION - reflecting our clients' OBVIOUS PRIDE and PLEASURE IN OWNERSHIP, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

STYLISH CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITE SELF-LOCKING ENTRANCE DOOR

With a long stainless steel bar handle on both sides, provides access to the....

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH

With tiled floor and three tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening windows, well screened from the road and providing excellent natural light. An oak style door incorporating a glass panel to two-thirds height and with matching patterned glazed side screens on both sides, leads from the porch to the.....

LONG AND LIGHT "L" SHAPED RECEPTION HALL

With feature laminate wood panelled effect floor in a very attractive herringbone style immediately creating interest and appeal on entering. Central heating radiator and down-lights to the ceiling, for added effect and characterful oak style doors provide access to the rooms as follows:

HALF TILED GUEST CLOAKROOM

With colourful tiled floor and the white fittings comprise pedestal wash basin with contrasting coloured dual flow tap and plug and low suite WC with dual flush beneath the window with patterned glass. Ladder towel radiator complementing the coloured tap.

ELEGANT LOUNGE

With almost full width walk-in UPVC double glazed sealed unit bay window, to the front elevation, incorporating three "picture" panelled windows providing very good natural light and well screened from the road. There are bespoke fitted horizontal blinds and central heating radiator beneath the window and a display alcove, adding interest to the room plus down-lights to the ceiling.

FAMILY SITTING/RELAXATION AREA

With CONNECTING BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN and ADJOINING LIVING-DINING AREA in a STUNNING OPEN PLAN ARRANGEMENT and perfect for relaxed family living and also for entertaining, particularly for parties and larger family gatherings, and with the continuation of the feature laminate wood panelled effect herringbone style floor from the reception hall, creating a very appealing overall appearance, and comprising;...

FAMILY SITTING/RELAXTION AREA

With virtually floor to ceiling acoustic wood panels to almost one entire wall and providing a very attractive and stylish feature with adjacent three-door "floating" cabinet. Central heating radiator and an almost full width aperture leading to the connecting.....

LIVING-DINING AREA

With generous space for dining table and chairs plus some relaxation furniture and with a large feature "atrium" style window. There is also a UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening "picture" window to the side elevation with fitted bespoke horizontal blinds and two central heating radiators on opposite walls and one of which is a designer style vertical radiator. The FIVE-SECTIONAL SLIDING FOLDING DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT CONCERTINA DOORS in coated aluminium frames, provide direct access to the full width patio area and private rear garden and combined with the "atrium" style window and "picture" panelled window to the side elevation (previously described) afford EXCEPTIONAL NATURAL LIGHT to the living-dining area and the kitchen.

ADJOINING WELL PLANNED AND VERY TASTEFULLY FITTED BREAKFAST-SNACK KITCHEN

With PENINSULA QUARTZ BREAKFAST-SNACK BAR AREA with three bar stools and each with a pendant light fitting above and which also has concealed storage units beneath on one side. The breakfast-snack bar area has an adjacent inset Elica four-burner gas hob with integral extractor and two wide drawers beneath plus a matching deep storage unit on either side of the drawers and a SECOND "ATRIUM" STYLE WINDOW above providing excellent natural light and sky view. There is also A GENEROUS RANGE of wall units and matching base units in a different colour to the units in the breakfast-snack bar area providing a very attractive contrast and the doors and drawers have the benefit of being on a SOFT-CLOSING MECHANISM. The wide quartz working surface above the base units has an inset sink with dual flow tap and PRONTEAU instant hot water provider and a single side drainer carved into the adjacent quartz.

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NEFF electric fan assisted oven with NEFF combination microwave/second oven above and with further cupboard space above and below and integrated NEFF automatic dishwasher. There is also AN INTEGRATED FRIDGE and FREEZER and an extractor fan to the side wall.

VALUABLE LONG STORE ROOM

With matching UPVC double glazed sealed unit non-opening windows with patterned glass providing good natural light and laminate "aged oak" effect panelled style floor and down-lights to the ceiling. This room provides EXTENSIVE "OVERFLOW" STORAGE SPACE from the kitchen and also A USEFUL PANTRY FACILITY.

LAUNDRY-UTILITY AREA

Concealed off the reception hall and from where there is access to the guest cloakroom (previously described) and with central heating radiator and useful under stairs storage cupboard. Wall mounted INSTINCT condensing combination central heating boiler and plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and also space for a condenser dryer.

THE LOVELY OPEN SPINDLED, BALUSTRADED, TURNED STAIRCASE

With tall UPVC double glazed sealed unit window on the half landing, provides access from the reception hall to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

LIGHT LANDING

BEDROOM ONE

With virtually full width WALK-IN UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT BAY WINDOW to the front elevation, and matching the window in the lounge beneath and with bespoke fitted horizontal blinds and central heating radiator. Down-lights to the ceiling, on dimmer switch for added effect.

BEDROOM TWO

With A GENEROUS RANGE OF FITTED WARDROBES to one entire wall, with automatic lights and built-in units of drawers and the doors and drawers are on a soft-closing mechanism. Virtually ONLY THE BED IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ROOM. Central heating radiator beneath the tall three-sectional UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the rear elevation, from where there is A LOVELY WIDE EXPANSE OF SKYLINE. Bespoke fitted horizontal blinds and down-lights on dimmer switch.

BEDROOM THREE

Which is of GOOD SIZE and has the advantage of NO BULKHEAD. UPVC double glazed sealed unit window, to the front elevation, with central heating radiator beneath and A VERY PLEASANT OPEN OUTLOOK across the corner towards Smithy Lane and with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS IMMEDIATELY FACING. Bespoke fitted horizontal blinds.

LUXURY STYLE TILED BATHROOM

With matching tiled floor and the NEW WHITE SUITE comprises panelled "P" shaped bath with dual flow tap and FIXED TROPICAL RAIN FOREST SHOWER HEAD above plus a hand held shower and adjacent glass shower screen providing a partial SHOWER ENCLOSURE and with a high-level toiletries and soap and shampoo recess. The low suite WC has a dual flush and the wide wash hand basin a dual flow tap with two wide and deep toiletries storage drawers beneath on a soft-closing mechanism. There are two UPVC double glazed sealed unit opening windows for good natural light and natural ventilation plus an extractor fan, down-lights to the ceiling and wall mounted ladder towel radiator.

FOLDING WOODEN SECTIONAL LOFT LADDER

Provides access from the landing to POTENTIAL EXCELLENT STORAGE SPACE with strip light.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:

An iron hand gate with archway above, shaped in the beech hedge and block paved footpath to the entrance porch. There is also a private neat lawn with a variety of mature shrubbery and productive fig trees and a block paved area across the front of the property, which continues down one side on the Smithy Lane elevation.

SIDE:

FURTHER NEAT PRIVATE LAWN OF GOOD SIZE ideal for bat 'n' ball games for younger family members, and with border which has some established trees and shrubbery including a camelia bush as well as productive apple trees and gooseberry bushes.

REAR:

SUN-TRAP FULL WIDTH BLOCK PAVED PATIO AREA, to the immediate rear, ideal for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment and beyond which there is a neat lawn on a slightly raised level with adjacent footpath leading to a FURTHER SHELTERED PATIO AREA and the rear garden is ideal for outdoor hospitality/entertaining.

WIDE HERRINGBONE STYLE BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY

Approached from Smithy Lane via twin tall decorative wrought iron gates, and which provides VERY GOOD CAR STANDING SPACE.

DETACHED TRIPLE-STYLE GARAGE

Comprising MAIN GARAGE for two smaller cars (side by side) with a modern up and over door, windows to two walls plus two double power points and strip light. CONNECTING SINGLE GARAGE for a small car with SEPARATE up and over door or could be a HOBBIES WORKSHOP or HOBBIES "DEN" or USEFUL STORE PLACE for garden furniture and gardening equipment or bicycles.

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 to arrange a viewing).

**Interested parties may wish to have a 360° VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE of this BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME, which has been IMAGINATIVELY and CLEVERLY ALTERED and SUPERBLY REFURBISHED INTERNALLY and VERY TASTEFULLY EXTENDED to provide a STUNNING OPEN PLAN LIVING-DINING KITCHEN. You are able to facilitate this by referring to our video link, after which time we are confident YOU WILL WISH TO ARRANGE A VIEWING IN PERSON.

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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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Walker Smale, West Park

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Selling or buying a property can be a time consuming and sometimes complex process which requires good management, expertise and clear communication to achieve the best results. This is why at Walker Smale your property, often your largest asset, will only be handled by one of the partners. You will find Simon Walker and Michael Smale, who have over 75 years combined experience, very much on the front line not only handling your sale but also helping to look after many of the enquiries. Walker Smale take this approach because we believe that it is the only way to provide a truly bespoke service for our clients and our aim is to exceed their expectation.

For a free no obligation consultation or market appraisal, call us today and ask for Michael or Simon.

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