Listed for £800,000
September 13, 2024
Sold for £525,000
2016
A STYLISHLY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED FOUR BED, THREE BATH END OF TERRACE HOUSE in this most sought after of locations in the Far Headingley Conservation Area. FREEHOLD. Council Tax Band F.
GENERAL
A wonderful double fronted period home presented to an excellent standard with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Located in a well regarded part of Headingley, and having gas central heating and timber framed double-glazed windows, the property is arranged over four floors and is set on generous plot with a substantial south facing rear garden. In brief, the house comprises: an entrance hall, utility room, guest WC, a lounge, a separate dining room, and a recently re-fitted breakfast kitchen to the ground floor. There are three double bedrooms, a study/office and a house bathroom on the first floor; with a further double bedroom, en suite shower room and a large store room on the second floor. The lower ground benefits from a recently converted gym room, plus four store room areas. Built circa 1860 and constructed from coursed squared gritstone, this Grade II listed property is rich in architectural details such as chamfered reveals and dripmoulds, embattled eaves parapets and full height glazed casement windows to the rear ground floor elevation. This delightful home is at the end of a short row of 4 houses, with two off road parking spaces, and presents a great opportunity to purchase in this prime Headingley location.
AREA
Headingley is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. Monk Bridge Road is equidistant of Headingley & Meanwood; with the bars, shops and restaurants within very easy reach of both. The open spaces of Meanwood Park, Meanwood Valley Trail, Beckett Park and Woodhouse Ridge are also close-by. The rear of the house faces onto Claremont Drive, a quiet unmade road with very little through traffic.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
A welcoming entrance hall, giving access to the lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room and a guest WC. Solid wood flooring, in a herringbone design, with straight-flight stairs with restored turned balusters. Door out to rear enclosed garden with fanlight above.
LOUNGE
This is a delightful dual aspect reception room with full height French doors leading out into the rear garden. With original hinged window shutters, stepped cornice and solid wood flooring, this room has a feature gas fire, cast iron radiator and is south facing.
DINING ROOM
A elegant dining room overlooking the rear garden. As with the lounge, this room also has French doors, cast iron radiator, original window shutters, stepped cornice and a feature gas fire with surround. Solid wood flooring. Leads to…
BREAKFAST KITCHEN
A recently refitted Magnet kitchen (currently featured in Ideal Home and House Beautiful), with a centre island and under counter space for breakfast bar seating, plus a state-of-the-art extractor above. There are integrated Miele appliances (double oven, induction hob, dishwasher and full-size fridge and freezer), with Dekton worksurfaces, matching upstands and a built in sink with swan neck Qooker tap. This room is semi open plan to the adjoining dining room, which allows light to flow through from front to rear.
UTILITY ROOM
A well-fitted room, overlooking the front garden, with lots of storage and a Belfast style sink with a swan neck mixer tap. Plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Leads to…
GROUND FLOOR WC
With washbasin/vanity unit and a low level WC.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
The front section has recently been converted to a home-gym with a window and wall lighting. There are another four rooms, with varying head height, which provide valuable storage space.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
The landing benefits from a large portrait window, bringing in natural light, and gives access to three bedrooms, a small study and the house bathroom. Staircase to the second floor.
BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
Positioned at the rear of the house, directly over the dining room, this is a generous bedroom with a feature cast iron fire surround. Views of the rear garden.
BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
Located at the front of the property, this is another generous double bedroom with a sash window overlooking the front garden. There is a feature cast iron fire surround and a built in cupboard.
BEDROOM THREE (DOUBLE)
Located at the rear with views of the garden, this dual aspect room is another double bedroom.
STUDY/OFFICE
A small study room located at the rear of the property.
HOUSE BATHROOM
An ultra-modern spacious bathroom positioned at the front of the property. This super stylish room has the benefit of two sash windows, solid wood flooring and a feature wall with preserved moss wall panels. Comprising: a freestanding stone resin bath with central waterfall taps and hair attachment, a capacious walk in shower enclosure with a plumbed rainfall shower and micro-cement walls, dual washbasins with a mirrored cabinet above each and a back-to-wall WC complete this contemporary look.
SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM FOUR (DOUBLE)
This double bedroom has an original dormer window at the front and two Velux windows at the rear. Leads to…
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A smart en suite shower room comprising double shower enclosure, washbasin and low level WC. This rooms benefits from a small window, at floor level, on the gable wall.
STORE ROOM
At the other end of the bedroom is a large store cupboard, which is where the gas central heating boiler and water tank are located.
OUTSIDE
At the front is an attractive landscaped garden, with uniformed trees and box hedging. A flagged path leads to the front door and within the courtyard is a stone built outhouse (ideal for storing gardening equipment etc). A wooden gate leads out onto Monk Bridge Road and to the side of the property is a gravelled driveway, which provides private off road car parking for two cars. The enclosed south facing rear garden is superbly landscaped with a charming mix of lawn, box hedging and trees. An infinity plunge pool, pagoda and decked area provide the perfect spot for both relaxing and entertaining. A gate leads out onto Claremont Drive. This is a sizeable plot for a property of this age.
MATERIAL INFORMATION:
TENURE - The property is Freehold.
SERVICES - The property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage/sewerage, which were connected and working at the time of our inspection.
BROADBAND is available in this area
MOBILE SIGNAL & COVERAGE is available in this area.
FLOOD RISK – not known to be an issue
PLANNING PERMISSION – none in the immediate area.
COUNCIL TAX BAND F
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