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3 bedroom cottage for sale

Claremount, Far Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Key features

  • Built to take advantage of southerly-facing aspect
  • Excellent natural light and some natural warmth
  • Beautifully presented accommodation
  • Some lovely original period features
  • Original decorative fireplaces in two of the bedrooms
  • Much charm and character
  • Imaginatively and cleverly altered internally
  • Valuable third bedroom
  • Smart traditional style recently installed bathroom
  • Delightful southerly-facing gardens of good size

Description

AN OUTSTANDING and RARE OPPORTUNITY, equally suitable for a business couple or for a retired couple or even a family, to purchase this IMPOSING and HANDSOME, DOUBLE FRONTED, STONE END TERRACED COTTAGE RESIDENCE with Grade II listed status and forming part of an interesting and impressive row of properties in a delightful almost "SEMI-BACKWATER" SETTING within the sought after and extremely convenient HEADINGLEY CONSERVATION AREA. Built in the early to mid VICTORIAN ERA, our clients have SUCCESSFULLY and SYMPATHETICALLY combined the LOVELY ORIGINAL FEATURES (including decorative fireplaces in two of the three bedrooms) with modern-day living requirements, to create a BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED and "READY TO WALK-INTO" HOME which is appointed to a high standard and tastefully decorated in mainly pastel colour schemes. The property, which, has also been CLEVERLY and IMAGINATIVELY ALTERED INTERNALLY to create A VALUABLE THIRD BEDROOM, also has the advantage of a SMART NEW BATHROOM SUITE (installed in December 2025) in a TRADITIONAL STYLE and AN EARLY INTERNAL INSPECTION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to appreciate THE MANY EXCELLENT FEATURES and the individuality in the layout of the first floor accommodation. The property, which, has been built to take advantage of the DELIGHTFUL OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE, also enjoys A SOUTHERLY-FACING ASPECT from the front elevation which provides very good natural light to the rooms and also some natural warmth and the ORIGINAL NAME OF THE TERRACE is CARVED INTO THE FRONTAGE creating additional interest and character.

AMENITIES:

Very conveniently located within the sought after HEADINGLEY CONSERVATION AREA to the north-west of Leeds (barely five miles from the centre), the property is ideally placed for comfortable daily commuting, by car, to the commercial centres of Leeds and Bradford, the former spa towns of Harrogate and Ilkley and also the historic, active market town of Otley. There are regular public transport facilities to Leeds city centre, via the university, on Otley Road which is about 15 minutes walk. Excellent shopping facilities can be found in nearby Headingley and Meanwood (the property is almost equidistant from both centres) with a choice of supermarkets including Sainsbury's in Headingley and Waitrose in Meanwood.

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THE "VIBRANT" AREA OF HEADINGLEY is about 10-15 minutes walk and in addition to the excellent choice of shopping facilities, there are other very good local amenities including a mix of trendy bars and traditional pubs, popular restaurants and a wide choice of other eating places. Other leisure facilities in the Headingley area include Cottage Road Cinema and both the Headingley cricket and rugby grounds, as well as Beckett Park which offers relaxing walks and rambles as well as recreational space in a lovely setting. The property is only several minutes walk from part of the Meanwood Valley Trail which has an abundance of birdlife and an interesting variety of wildlife to observe and enjoy in beautiful surroundings with links to both Meanwood Park and The Hollies Park.

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF WEST PARK RING ROAD AND THE MAIN OTLEY ROAD proceed on the A660 in the direction of Headingley and Leeds for approximately two and a quarter miles and at the main set of traffic lights (ie, at the junction of St Anne's Road and Shaw Lane) turn left into Shaw Lane. About 50 yards or so along as the road forks FOLLOW THE ROAD ROUND TO THE RIGHT into Grove Lane and proceed on Grove Lane for about a quarter of a mile and immediately beyond the zebra crossing, turn left into Grove Road, when Claremount is then about half way up on the right IMMEDIATELY BEFORE BUSY BEES CHILDREN'S NURSERY and this property is in a prominent position on the end of the terrace.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property, which, has GAS CENTRAL HEATING (boiler installed in June 2024), also has THE ADVANTAGE OF MAINLY DOUBLE GLAZED SEALED UNIT WINDOWS as described below, and the BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION - reflecting our clients' OBVIOUS PRIDE AND PLEASURE IN OWNERSHIP, briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

THE ORIGINAL DECORATIVE STONE CANOPY

Is an interesting feature on arriving at the property and provides covered access to the RECESSED FRONT DOOR with glass panel above and leads to the.....

ENTRANCE SQUARE

With the staircase straight ahead and laminate "dark oak" panelled style floor which continues throughout the whole of the ground floor, creating a very attractive overall appearance and enhancing the charm and character and the believed to be some of the original doors, provide access to the rooms as follows:

WELL LIT SITTING ROOM

With the original deep cornice to the high ceiling and the benefit of WINDOWS TO TWO WALLS providing DIFFERENT ASPECTS and OUTLOOK and the main one of which is a tall double glazed sealed unit window to the front elevation to take advantage of the garden outlook, and has a deep display sill and central heating radiator beneath. From the secondary glazed side window there is an open outlook up Claremont Road and with NO OTHER PROPERTIES' WINDOWS FACING. Ornate "Adam" style fire surround with tiled interior and tiled hearth and an attractive feature and the focal point of the room.

LIVING-DINING KITCHEN OF VERY GOOD SIZE

With a wide and tall double glazed sealed unit window, to the front elevation, matching the one in the sitting room and benefitting from the LOVELY, SOUTHERLY-FACING OUTLOOK OVER THE GARDEN. The kitchen is WELL PLANNED and FITTED with a range of patterned glass fronted wall units which have an open corner display area at each end, base units and long working surface with practical ceramic splash tiling and concealed lighting above and beneath which there is plumbing and space for an automatic washing machine and also plumbing and space for an automatic dishwasher.

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Fitted four-burner gas hob with electric fan assisted oven beneath and fan/filter and light in a stainless steel canopy above plus additional ceramic splash tiling behind and an adjacent unit of drawers. Single drainer stainless steel inset sink with corner chrome dual flow tap beneath the single glazed rear window - which incorporates two bulls-eye panes and has fitted adjustable horizontal blinds for privacy. Ample space for upright fridge/freezer and two sets of three matching pendant style light fittings, central heating radiator and a rear outer door.

A DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN

Provides access to the....

CELLAR HEAD

With tiled slab and also the wall mounted ideal INSTINCT condensing combination central heating boiler and with an electric light, and from where there is a flight of stone steps leading down to the.....

BASEMENT

Offering excellent storage space or potential "HOBBIES WORKSHOP" with very good head room, double power point and electric light and with the original stone table and exposed stone flagged floor. The basement also provides space for additional fridges and there is a further connecting store place off the main basement area.

STAIRCASE

With iron hand rail and complementing traditional stair rods, providing access to the.....

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

With a section of open spindled railings, and the loft hatch is above the staircase.

BEDROOM ONE

With tall double glazed sealed unit window to the front, southerly-facing elevation and OVERLOOKING THE DELIGHTFUL GARDENS. Central heating radiator beneath the window and RECESSED WARDROBE with wide shelved clothes storage area above and to the side. FEATURE ORIGINAL EXPOSED FIREPLACE (decorative purposes only) adding interest to the room, and the bulkhead offers potential space for display or vanity area or potentially could be enclosed above to create further wardrobe space.

BEDROOM TWO

Which ENJOYS THE SAME LOVELY OUTLOOK and ASPECT as bedroom one, from the double glazed sealed unit window which has a central heating radiator beneath. DEEP FITTED WARDROBE and the original exposed decorative fireplace.

BEDROOM THREE or HOME OFFICE (if required)

With central heating radiator beneath the single glazed part patterned (for privacy) window and FLOOR TO CEILING LINEN STORAGE CUPBOARD with some slatted shelves.

SMART BATHROOM

In a VERY TASTEFUL "TRADITIONAL" THEME to complement the property and with half panelled style walls and a tiled floor. The NEW WHITE FITTINGS (installed in December 2025) comprise deep "period" style bath with chrome dual flow tap and shower above comprising fixed tropical rainforest shower head plus a hand held shower and full height ceramic tiling to two adjacent walls plus a wide glass shower screen and secondary glazed window with fitted roller blind for privacy, pedestal wash basin also with chrome dual flow tap and low suite WC. Traditional style towel radiator, tall mirror fronted toiletries storage unit, down-lights to the ceiling, for added effect, and an extractor fan. NOTICE also how the door OPENS OUTWARDS onto the landing, to provide MAXIMUM CLEAR FLOOR SPACE IN THE BATHROOM!

OUTSIDE

THE DELIGHTFUL GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE are to the front of the property and FURTHER ENHANCE THIS LOVELY HOME and comprise; SOUTHERLY-FACING FORMAL GARDEN with a raised Yorkshire stone flagged terrace for garden relaxation furniture and barbecue equipment and also for tubs of shrubs and plant displays and beyond which is a central footpath with a piece of lawn on both sides and an interesting variety of mature plants and shrubbery plus a very established yew tree and twin corner rockeries. A FURTHER PRIVATE GARDEN AREA opposite comprises mainly grassed area bordered by privet hedges on three sides and is adaptable to individual requirements, although already has a potential corner patio area.

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).

** Interested parties may wish to have a 360° VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE of this MOST IMPRESSIVE HOME which has EXCELLENT INDIVIDUAL FEATURES and are able to facilitate this by referring to our video link, after which time YOU ARE MOST WELCOME 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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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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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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