Spen Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16

Description

A substantial three-bedroom traditional semi-detached home offering generous proportions, character features and excellent potential to create a superb long-term family home. Ideally situated in the popular LS16 area, the property combines attractive bay windows, two connected reception rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, three well-sized bedrooms, driveway parking for two cars and an appealing rear garden. With the opportunity to open the kitchen into the adjoining living and dining accommodation, there is considerable scope to create a contemporary open-plan family space, subject to the necessary consents. The property would also make an excellent choice for professional buyers and first-time buyers alike, offering a superb balance of space, character and future potential.

LOCATION
Cookridge is a popular village with a good mix of accommodation and amenities available, along with reputable schools, a recently re-designed and re-furbished sports club/swimming pool, Asda superstore and a Health Centres at Holt Park. Ideally situated for access to Otley Road (A660) and the Ring Road (A6120) thus making commuting straight forward. Public transport facilities are good by bus or alternatively by railway from the Horsforth Train Station located at the bridge on the Horsforth/Cookridge border. Horsforth village is just next-door where a vast range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants can be found. Beautiful countryside can be found within a short distance and the Cookridge Hall Golf Course and Bannatyne health club are on the doorstep. Headingley is a short distance away with a vibrant mix of shops and restaurants, plus the renowned Headingley Stadium for rugby & Cricket.

GROUND FLOOR
A generous and welcoming entrance hallway provides an impressive first impression, with solid maple wood flooring adding warmth and character and a staircase rising to the first floor. To the front is a bay-fronted formal dining room, a spacious and versatile reception room which flows seamlessly into the main family lounge at the rear. The lounge features a further attractive curved bay window overlooking the garden, filling the room with natural light, while solid oak wood flooring and a log-burning stove create a warm and cosy focal point. Positioned to the rear and accessed from the hallway, the kitchen is fitted with modern cabinetry, complementary laminate work surfaces and integrated appliances, with ample storage and preparation space. An understairs pantry provides additional useful storage. For those seeking a more contemporary layout, there is excellent potential to open the kitchen into the adjoining living and dining accommodation, creating a substantial open-plan family space, subject to the necessary consents.

FIRST FLOOR
The first floor offers three generously proportioned bedrooms, retaining a wealth of original character throughout. The two principal bedrooms are excellent doubles, positioned to the front and rear respectively, with each enjoying its own characterful curved bay window, fitted wardrobe storage and original fireplace. The third bedroom is a good-sized single, making it ideal as a child’s bedroom, nursery or dedicated home office. Original 1930s doors and curtain pelmets are retained throughout the first floor, adding further charm and period character. Completing the accommodation is a generous house bathroom, finished with neutral tiling and fitted with a three-piece suite. Accessed via a hatch from the landing, the loft is insulated and fully boarded, providing an excellent amount of useful additional storage space.

OUTSIDE
The property boasts an attractive traditional frontage, centred around its distinctive curved bay window and complemented by driveway parking for two cars. Gated side access leads through to the rear garden, which provides an excellent combination of space and practicality for family life and outdoor entertaining. Two paved seating areas offer plenty of room for garden furniture and summer dining, with the main paved area also benefiting from an electricity supply, ideal for outdoor entertaining and garden use. Gravelled areas and established mature shrubbery create a pleasant and private setting, while a useful garden shed provides additional storage and electricity.

BROCHURE DETAILS
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PLEASE NOTE
The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.