Crag Hill Avenue, Old Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7LU

DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH LOFT CONVERSION & EXCEPTIONAL POTENTIAL – QUIET OLD COOKRIDGE CUL-DE-SAC | CHAIN FREE | PROBATE UNDERWAY

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Overview

Rare opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow in a quiet Old Cookridge cul-de-sac, offered for sale for the first time since 1982 with significant potential.

Detached homes in this particular cul-de-sac rarely become available, with many properties remaining in the same ownership for decades. As such, opportunities to purchase here are particularly uncommon.

Occupying a peaceful position on Crag Hill Avenue, the property presents a genuine once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire and transform a home in one of North Leeds’ most consistently sought-after residential pockets.

For clarity, the title plan is included amongst the listing photographs and appears as the final image. Please note that the detached garage shown on the title plan is no longer in situ, having been removed since the plan’s publication. The plan is provided for identification purposes only and gives an indication of the boundaries of the freehold together with the property’s position within Crag Hill Avenue. Prospective purchasers should rely on their own legal enquiries and the official title documentation supplied during the conveyancing process.

Crag Hill Avenue itself is a quiet, established residential street with no through traffic beyond residents and their visitors. Properties here are typically set within generous plots and homes in this small pocket of Old Cookridge consistently prove popular whenever they come to the open market.

Notably, the property is the only detached home positioned on the left-hand side of the street, further emphasising its rarity.

Constructed circa 1960, the bungalow currently provides approximately 1,000 sq ft of accommodation, complemented by a converted loft space and clear scope for modernisation, reconfiguration or extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.

With thoughtful modernisation and potential extension (subject to the necessary permissions), the property offers the opportunity to create a substantial detached home in a highly desirable North Leeds location.

The property is likely to appeal to a wide range of purchasers, including builders, developers and family buyers seeking a renovation opportunity in a prime North Leeds location, as well as those wishing to downsize or enjoy the practicality of predominantly single-level living.

KEY FEATURES

• DETACHED BUNGALOW IN QUIET OLD COOKRIDGE CUL-DE-SAC
• APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQ FT OF ACCOMMODATION
• FIRST TIME ON THE OPEN MARKET SINCE 1982
• LOFT CONVERSION WITH POTENTIAL FOR TWO BEDROOMS (STPP)
• OPEN-PLAN LIVING & DINING SPACE
• KITCHEN WITH SIEMENS OVENS, INDUCTION HOB & BELFAST SINK
• FLEXIBLE LAYOUT WITH POTENTIAL FOR TWO GROUND FLOOR BEDROOMS
• LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN
• OFF-STREET PARKING WITH POTENTIAL TO EXPAND DRIVEWAY
• PROBATE UNDERWAY – NO ONWARD CHAIN

Accommodation:

Entrance Hall

The property is entered via an entrance porch leading into a central hallway providing access to the ground floor accommodation. There is also a useful understairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen

Located immediately to the right of the hallway, the kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units complemented by quartz and hardwood work surfaces.

Integrated appliances include a Siemens double electric oven and induction hob with extractor, while additional features include a Belfast ceramic sink with boiling hot water tap, tiled splashbacks and recessed spotlights. Plumbing is provided for a washing machine and dishwasher, together with space for a freestanding fridge freezer.

Living & Dining Room

The dining room and living room currently form a sociable open-plan lounge-dining arrangement.

It is worth noting that the dining room was originally constructed as Bedroom Two when the property was first built circa 1960. A stud wall was subsequently removed to create the present open-plan reception space. This wall could easily be reinstated, should a purchaser wish to return the layout to two ground floor bedrooms, alongside the occasional loft rooms above.

Sliding glazed doors from the dining room and French doors from the living room lead through to the conservatory, allowing natural light to flow through the reception space.

The layout also lends itself well to buyers seeking predominantly single-level living, with bedroom and bathroom facilities already arranged on the ground floor.

Conservatory

The conservatory overlooks the rear garden and provides a pleasant additional reception space.

It should be noted that a minor leak has been identified within the conservatory roof area, positioned above the French doors on the left-hand side when exiting the living room. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition through their own survey and inspections.

Ground Floor Bedroom

A well-proportioned double bedroom is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from  fitted wardrobes and French shutters overlooking the front garden.

Shower Room

The ground floor also benefits from a shower room fitted with a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. The room is currently functional but would benefit from refurbishment, allowing buyers to update the space to their own tastes.

Loft Conversion

A wooden staircase rises from the right-hand side of the living room, providing access to the converted loft space above. The area is currently arranged as two interconnected occasional rooms, illuminated by three Velux windows — two serving the larger room and one the smaller.

One of the rooms benefits from base-level fitted storage cupboards, with further storage set within the eaves. There may also be potential to enhance the usable floor space by extending further into the eaves or by introducing additional fitted storage.

Subject to the necessary planning permission and building regulations, the insertion of dormer windows to both rooms, together with the installation of a fire door at ground floor level, could allow the space to be reconfigured to create two further bedrooms, with a corridor between them incorporated within any future design.

Outside & Parking

Externally the property benefits from a lawned front garden and driveway providing off-street parking, together with a low maintenance rear garden.

The title plan also indicates neighbouring homes have extended their driveways forward to meet Crag Hill Avenue, creating additional parking. Subject to legal checks and permissions, there may be potential for a similar arrangement at this property.

Development Potential

The property offers clear scope to extend, remodel or modernise, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations. Several neighbouring homes have undertaken rear extensions and driveway alterations, providing useful precedent for prospective purchasers considering future improvements.

Overall, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow in a highly regarded Old Cookridge cul-de-sac — offering buyers the chance to modernise, extend and create a home tailored entirely to their own vision in one of Old Cookridge’s most established residential settings.

Additional Note

At present, a motorhome is positioned in front of the property, which partially obscures the view of the house from the street and has made obtaining a clear external photograph of the frontage somewhat difficult. The motorhome is not included in the sale and will be removed prior to completion of contracts.

AGENTS NOTE - Please be advised that their property details may be subject to change and must not be relied upon as an accurate description of this home. Although these details are thought to be materially correct, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and they do not form part of any contract. All services and appliances must be considered 'untested' and a buyer should ensure their appointed solicitor collates any relevant information or service/warranty documentation. Please note, all dimensions are approximate/maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - All clients offering on a property will be required to produce photographic  proof of identification, proof of residence, and proof of the financial ability to proceed with the purchase at the agreed offer level. We understand it is not always easy to obtain the required documents and will assist you in any way we can. 

COUNCIL TAX - This home is in Council Tax Band D according to Leeds City Council's website.