Kirkwood Drive, Cookridge, LS16

This well-presented home in the heart of Cookridge offers generous living space and plenty of scope to make it your own. Recently improved with a brand new boiler, full re-wire, and replastered rooms throughout, the property is ready for its next chapter. The interior is light and bright, thanks to large windows that flood the rooms with natural light, and open views that give a sense of space. The neutral décor provides the perfect blank canvas for someone to expand and reconfigure or just update to modern taste.

On the ground floor, the layout is both practical and versatile, with a welcoming lounge, a good-sized kitchen with garden views, and a separate dining room with double doors opening to the rear garden. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms-two doubles and a larger-than-average single-alongside a spacious shower room and separate W.C. The landing also gives access to a loft with excellent conversion potential (subject to the usual permissions).

Outside: This home enjoys an attractive plot with off-street parking for two to three cars to the front, and a detached garage (recently re-roofed to remove older construction materials). The rear garden is spacious and enclosed, offering a lawn, established borders, and a paved patio area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Perfectly positioned in this highly regarded and convenient part of Cookridge, the property benefits from excellent local amenities, reputable schools, and superb transport links.


Location: Cookridge is a popular and well-established village offering a diverse mix of accommodation, from traditional family homes to modern apartments, making it a sought-after area for a wide range of buyers. The village is well-served by amenities, including reputable schools, a recently re-designed and refurbished sports centre with swimming pool, an Asda superstore, and health centres at nearby Holt Park.

Families benefit from access to several well-regarded schools: Cookridge Primary, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary, and Ireland Wood Primary, all of which feed into the highly regarded Ralph Thoresby High School. For those seeking independent education, Leeds Grammar School (GSAL) is only a short drive away.

Sports and leisure opportunities are plentiful. Cookridge Hall Golf Course and Bannatyne Health Club are right on the doorstep, while Holt Park Active provides excellent swimming and gym facilities following its redevelopment. Football and rugby clubs in nearby Horsforth and Adel add to the wealth of opportunities for children and adults alike, while Headingley, only a short distance away, offers the excitement of professional cricket and rugby at Headingley Stadium.

The location is also extremely well connected. Access to Otley Road (A660) and the Ring Road (A6120) ensures straightforward commuting to Leeds, Harrogate, and Bradford, while Horsforth Train Station, located on the Cookridge/Horsforth border, provides direct services to Leeds, York, and beyond. Bus services are regular and reliable, making travel without a car equally convenient.

Cookridge also benefits from easy access to open countryside and green spaces, perfect for walking and family days out. Horsforth village, next door, provides a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants, ensuring everything you need is close at hand. For those seeking a vibrant social scene, Headingley offers a lively mix of eateries, bars, and independent stores alongside its sporting heritage.