Listed for £825,000
October 10, 2023
Sold for £655,000
2019
Sold for £485,000
2007
AN EXCEPTIONAL FIVE BED, FOUR BATH STONE FACING SEMI DETACHED VICTORIAN VILLA in one of the most sought after locations in Headingley. Freehold. Council Tax Band F.
GENERAL
Presented to the market in move-in condition, and providing almost 3000 square feet of well-proportioned and flexible living accommodation over four floors, this is a rare opportunity to purchase an elegant and beautifully presented family home set within the Far Headingley Conservation Area. With a wonderful blend of period features and high spec modern fixtures & fittings throughout, the property has been sympathetically upgraded in recent years to include timber-framed double glazed windows, a Drew Forsyth & Co kitchen, refitted bathrooms, redecoration and refurbishment of the lower ground floor accommodation. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance lobby and hallway, a front reception room and an open-plan dining kitchen at the rear. To the first floor are three bedrooms (one with an en suite shower room) and a house bathroom. There are a further two bedrooms (one with a walk in closet) and another bathroom on the second floor. The lower ground floor spans the full length of the house and currently comprises a generous home office, a large storeroom, a refitted kitchen and shower room and a guest WC. A door at lower ground floor level leads directly into an enclosed south facing rear garden, where there is also a detached garage and a gate onto Claremont Road. The front of the house faces onto a quiet, unmade road and there is a footpath along the side of the property leading to the rear. There is unrestricted parking available on both Claremont Drive and Claremont Road.
AREA
Headingley is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. Claremont Drive is equidistant of Headingley & Meanwood centres; with both having a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, bars and supermarkets (Waitrose etc.). The open spaces of Meanwood Park, Meanwood Valley Trail, Beckett Park and Woodhouse Ridge are also close-by.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Having the original tiled floor and front door, incorporating a beautifully detailed glass panel. An internal door leads to…
HALL
A welcoming hallway with original cornice and ornate architrave and giving access to the sitting room and dining kitchen, with stairs rising to the lower and upper floors. There is a composite side door leading to a path to access the rear and front if required.
SITTING ROOM
A wonderfully appointed reception room with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony overlooking the front garden. With original stepped cornice, picture rails, a Victorian fireplace with a living-flame gas fire and a ceiling rose, this room has solid wood flooring and a sublime colour palette.
DINING KITCHEN
With a south facing aspect and the benefit of large portrait windows, this delightful family room spans the width of the house and features a bespoke handcrafted & hand painted kitchen by Drew Forsyth of Hebden Bridge. Incorporating a range of high quality wall and base units with complementary Ceaserstone quartz worktops. There is a centre island and a superb walk in pantry, plus integrated appliances including a dishwasher, double electric oven, gas hob and fridge. Attractive Metro style wall tiling, a double sink with a swan-neck mixer tap and a window to the side elevation fitted with privacy glass. The dining area has original stepped cornice, picture rails and a ceiling rose.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
A light and airy landing with an original feature stained glass window (with secondary glazing) to the side elevation. Giving access to the three bedrooms and house bathroom on this floor.
BEDROOM ONE (DOUBLE)
Located at the rear of the house, this room has original stepped cornice and a furniture friendly footprint. Leading to…
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A spacious en suite with the benefit of a window and comprising a shower cubicle, a wall hung washbasin and a low level WC.
BEDROOM TWO (DOUBLE)
Located at the front of the property and with the benefit of two portrait windows and fitted wardrobes spanning a full wall. With original stepped cornice, picture rails and a carpeted floor.
BEDROOM THREE (SINGLE)
Currently set up as a generous home office and featuring original stepped cornice and a carpeted floor.
HOUSE BATHROOM
A lovely family bathroom comprising a bath, pedestal washbasin and a low level WC. The spa bath has a central mixer tap, plus secondary attachment and a plumbed rainfall shower over. Partial wall tiling and a window to the side elevation fitted with privacy glass to the lower pane.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
A spacious top floor landing with an original feature stained glass window (with secondary glazing) to the side elevation. Giving access to the two bedrooms and bathroom on this floor.
BEDROOM FOUR (DOUBLE)
Spanning the width of the front of the house, this generous and appealing room has a furniture friendly footprint and the benefit of both dormer and Velux windows. There is a large walk-in closet with double doors.
BEDROOM FIVE (DOUBLE)
Located at the rear of the property, this room has an original feature fire surround and a dormer window. Planning permission granted in August 2022 to alter the existing dormer and create a Juliet balcony with a modest projection to capture sunlight throughout the day.
BATHROOM
A very generous and attractive bathroom with the benefit of a large portrait window to the side elevation, plus a Velux window. Comprising a large double walk-in shower enclosure, a low level WC, a wall hung washbasin and a separate bath with centre mixer tap. Fully wall tiled and benefiting from eaves storage (behind a tiled sliding door) with plumbing for a washing machine.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
The lower ground floor accommodation can be a self-contained flat if desired, accessed independently via a door from the rear garden, making this an ideal grandparent flat or Airbnb rental.
HOME OFFICE/REAR RECEPTION ROOM
Currently set up as a home office, and benefiting from two portrait windows overlooking the rear garden.
STORE ROOM/FRONT RECEPTION ROOM
Located at the front of the property, this well presented dual aspect room provides valuable storage space in its current set up.
KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM
Installed in the last 4 years, comprising base units with complementary worktops and matching upstands. Benefiting from two windows to the side elevation and with plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. Door off to an under stairs storeroom.
GUEST WC
Comprising a low level WC and a wall hung washbasin. Window to the side elevation.
INNER HALL/STORE
Providing additional storage space and leading to…
SHOWER ROOM
Installed in the last 4 years and comprising a fully tiled double shower enclosure, back to wall WC and a vanity unit washbasin.
OUTSIDE
The enclosed front garden is sizeable for a property from this era, and has an attractive mix of lawn, well-established trees, hedges and shrubs. There is a stone-flagged path leading to a patio area and up to the front door, where there is an original rain porch for the removal of shoes etc. The path extends under a pretty pergola and leads to the side and rear.
At the rear is a south facing private enclosed garden with a brick set path leading out to Claremont Road. There are patio areas bordered by planting and the detached garage has an up and over door on Claremont Road. Planning permission granted to demolish the garage, if desired, to create off road parking. There is also approval to build a bike store using reclaimed bricks from the garage and incorporating an electric charging point.
PLANNING PERMISSION
In August 2022, our sellers obtained full planning permission to make a number of changes/improvements to the property. There is now approval in place to demolish the garage to create off road parking, to create a brick built bike shed (using reclaimed bricks from the garage) incorporating an electrical charging point, the addition of solar panels on the rear elevation and the addition of a hidden Juliet balcony to the top floor rear bedroom. No work has started and the planning permission expires in August 2025, unless work commences before then. Please access Leeds Planning Portal to view full consent and proposed plans etc.
COUNCIL TAX BAND F
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