The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8

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A substantial semi detached Edwardian home, providing six double bedroom, two bathroom accommodation. Of traditional brick construction with a blue slate roof, The Drive exudes great charm and period character, retains an abundance of original features, and is set within superb gardens. Also enjoying Roundhay's prime 'beside the Park' location, an early viewing of this stunning family home is strongly advised.

FLOORSPACE: 3445 SQ FT (INCLUDING 260 SQ FT GARAGE AND 493 SQ FT CELLARS)

Introduction
The Drive is a prime spot within Roundhay; part of the original development around Roundhay Park that began in the late 19th century. The wide, tree lined streets were laid out to provide generous gardens and create a sense of space. This family home certainly takes full advantage of its position, slightly elevated above the street with a stunning private garden to the rear, facing due south and extending to some 200 feet in length. Likewise, the accommodation has a pleasing and practical layout providing superb high ceilinged reception rooms, six double bedrooms, and useful extensive cellars. Original features include; solid hardwood doors, much of the stained glass detailing to the front windows, hardwood flooring, a number of radiators, and almost all of the fireplaces. It really is rare to find so many of the original fittings still in place.

Occupying a first rate Roundhay location, The Drive is a wide, tree lined street that enjoys quick and easy access to the nearby tennis courts, and the 700 acre Roundhay Park. Also nearby are; the highly regarded Roundhay High School, a number of primary schools, bus routes, with a broader range of shops, cafes and supermarkets at Oakwood Parade or on Street Lane. Leeds centre is an easy commute by bus or car, and the nearest M1 junction is only 15 minutes.

Accommodation
Gas central heating by means of a Vaillant condensing boiler. PVCu double glazing to the rear, secondary glazing to a number of the original windows to the front. Fitted with a total of twenty-one solar panels to the rear aspect of the roof providing c. £2000 pa towards energy costs. There is also an electric car charging point.

To the ground floor: Stunning entrance hall 17 ft 8 x 13 ft 1
Step into the welcoming family home through the original part panelled, part glazed hardwood entrance door. Stained glass detailing to the door glazing, and the matching light above. In front of the staircase is a charming seating or study area, with the original oak fireplace. The impressive return staircase with substantial newel post and balustrade, leads to the upper floors. Fitted bookshelving. Ceiling light, coving and deep skirtings. A corbelled arch leads to the rear of the hall. A leaded window, with stained glass detailing, provides additional light from the front. Original polished floorboards.

Front sitting room 17 ft x 15 ft
An imposing reception room, with the original bay to the front having the benefit of secondary glazing. Stained glass detailing to the transom windows. Original polished floorboards, ceiling light, coving and picture rail. Limestone fireplace housing a wood burning stove.

Rear sitting room 19 ft 2 x 15 ft
The primary reception room, with French doors opening to the superb established gardens that afford an idyllic outlook. Ceiling light, coving with oriental corner detailing. Fireplace with a tiled interior and hearth - a gas stove is set within.

Inner hall
Door to the cellar.

Refitted downstairs guest wc
Obscured window to the side. Low suite wc, corner wash basin. Part tiled walls, ceiling light and ceramic tiled floor.

Extended dining kitchen
Kitchen area 13 ft x 13 ft
Windows to the side and rear, overlooking the garden. Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cupboards, with laminate work surfaces having countertop lighting and part tiled walls. Rayburn stove, integrated fridge, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with a mixer tap. Two ceiling lights, polished floorboards. Leading to:

Dining area 14 ft 2 maximum x 11 ft 8
Window to the side. French doors leading to the paved patio and stunning established gardens beyond. Two ceiling lights. Door to the garage. Part multipaned door to:

Side entrance lobby
Window, ceiling light. Hardwood panelled side entrance door.

To the cellar: Providing fantastic utility and storage rooms, having 8 foot ceilings. Potential for the creation of further living accommodation, subject to consents.

Room 1 13 ft x 6 ft 4
High level window to the side. Original stone keeping slabs. Ceiling light. Solar panel inverter.

Coal/log store

Room 2 13 ft x 13 ft
High level window to the side. Wall mounted Vaillant condensing boiler. Original ceramic butler sink. Original, and rare, cast iron range. Ceiling light. Door to:

Passageway with access to two useful garden stores. Door to the rear garden.

To the first floor: Generous landing
Staircase window to the side, further landing window to the side. Return staircase to the second floor, with turned balustrade. Ceiling coving, light and corbelled arch. Fitted shelved linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1 15 ft x 14 ft 1
Triple double glazed window to the front, with stained glass detailing over. Two ceiling lights, coving and picture rail. Original Art Nouveau fireplace with cast iron interior, tiled slips and hearth. Pedestal wash basin with mirror over.

Bedroom 2 16 ft 8 x 15 ft
A further large double bedroom, with two windows overlooking the gardens to the rear. Original fireplace with hardwood surround and tiled interior. Two ceiling lights, coving. Pedestal wash basin with mirror over.

Bedroom 3 13 ft x 9 ft 9
Windows to the side and rear. Ceiling light. Currently used as an office.

Family bathroom
Two sash windows to the front, with stained glass detailing. Freestanding roll top bath, Art Nouveau wash basin, shower cubicle with Triton electric shower. Ceiling light and wall light point.

Separate wc
Window to the side. Low suite wc, ceiling light.

To the second floor: Landing
Velux rooflight to the front, staircase window to the side. Ceiling light, access to eaves storage and roof.

Bedroom 4 15 ft 2 x 14 ft 2
Dormer PVCu window to the front, ceiling light and original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 5 15 ft 2 x 13 ft 6
Velux rooflight to the rear. Ceiling light, access to eaves storage. Original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 6 13 ft x 9 ft 8
Velux rooflight to the rear. Fitted cupboard, ceiling light and eaves storage.

Shower room
Walk in shower, low suite wc and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls, ceiling light.

Outside
The Drive is approached by a well stocked garden to the front, with central lawn and established rhododendrons, amongst other perennials and mature shrubs. Brick boundary wall to the front, with stone coping, and a Tarmac drive providing ample parking and an electric car charging point, and leading to the brick garage.
To the rear are the beautifully designed and thoughtfully planted established gardens, that extend to some 200 feet in length. Facing due south, the stone paved terrace leads directly from the rear of the property, with a lower paved patio providing a sheltered seating area with stocked raised beds. The shaped lawn leads through the garden, with fully stocked perennial and shrub borders, a garden pond, vegetable plot, box hedging, and privet hedging to the boundaries. To the far end is a more natural garden with attractive deciduous trees, shrubs and the compost bins. In all, a very special garden; a lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Brick built integral garage 21 ft 3 x 14 ft maximum
Constructed by the current owners, with wide twin doors to the front and pedestrian door to the rear garden. Window to the rear, ceiling light and electric power. Connecting door from the house. Floor to joist height is 10 feet.

Agent's notes: The property is freehold. All mains services are provided. Viewing strictly by appointment only. Council tax band:G.

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