Monson Avenue, Calverley, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28

Discreetly positioned along a private road, this truly individual & substantial family residence offers an exceptional combination of space, versatility, privacy & beautifully established surroundings. Occupying a remarkable plot of approximately half an acre, the property provides five generous double bedrooms, extensive reception space, impressive entertaining areas & outstanding gardens. From the moment you arrive through the private electric gates, the scale & presence of this distinctive home are immediately apparent. Inside, a spectacular reception hall leads to a wonderfully versatile arrangement of living, bedroom & working-from-home accommodation, while the impressive kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home. The first floor continues to impress with three further double bedrooms, two luxurious en-suites, a house bathroom, study, store rooms & a substantial private balcony overlooking the gardens. Outside, the extensive grounds provide a rare level of privacy, with generous lawns, mature planting, entertaining terraces, an allotment & a charming powered summer house. A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial & highly versatile home in an enviable private setting.

LOCATION

Calverley Village offers a thriving village atmosphere. Situated between Leeds and Bradford, with excellent access links into the City Centres making commuting straightforward. The A658 and A657 both provide major links to the motorway networks and for those wishing to travel further afield, Leeds-Bradford Airport is a short drive away. The train station at Apperley Bridge gets you into Leeds in ten minutes. Just along the A657 is a shopping complex where a Sainsbury's supermarket and other major retail outlets can be found. The popular Owlcotes Centre at Pudsey offers Marks & Spencers & Asda Superstores, with New Pudsey train station adjacent. The Village has two primary schools, Calverley Church Primary School, and Calverley Parkside School, a park, Village pubs and a handful of local amenities are on hand, in addition there are also two golf courses nearby. Only a short car ride away are the neighbouring 'villages' of Horsforth, Guiseley, Rawdon and Farsley where a further selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and eateries can be found.

GROUND FLOOR

The accommodation begins with an impressive entrance, where substantial double oak doors incorporating stained glass open into a striking reception hall. Exceptionally spacious & filled with character, the hall features engineered oak flooring, a contemporary glazed balustrade rising to the galleried first-floor landing & mezzanine above, together with a conveniently positioned two-piece guest W.C. The ground floor offers remarkable flexibility, with two substantial double bedrooms positioned to one side of the property. The rear bedroom enjoys double doors opening directly onto the gardens, along with access to a spacious contemporary wet-room style shower room, while the second bedroom overlooks the front gardens & benefits from its own modern three-piece bathroom. A further front-facing room with fitted oak shelving currently serves as an excellent home office, but could equally be used as an additional bedroom. Across the opposite side of the property, the principal living accommodation provides an impressive series of interconnected spaces. A generous dual-aspect sitting room offers a bright & welcoming family environment, centred around a feature living-flame gas fire with marble surround. This flows through to a further dual-aspect family lounge at the rear, with patio doors providing direct access to the gardens. Tri-folding internal doors allow the lounge to open seamlessly into the impressive kitchen & dining room, creating a spectacular open-plan entertaining space. Flooded with natural light from a feature roof lantern above the dining area, the kitchen combines timeless Shaker-style cabinetry with granite work surfaces & a substantial central island incorporating additional storage & breakfast-bar seating. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped with an excellent range of integrated appliances, including a double oven, steamer, microwave, dishwasher & gas hob, together with a double sink, pull-out waste storage, instant filtered hot-water tap, provision for an American-style fridge freezer & a useful fitted pantry cupboard. A well-appointed utility room completes the ground floor, featuring coordinating Shaker-style cabinetry, oak work surfaces & a Belfast sink, with provision for a washing machine & dryer, boiler housing & direct access to the gardens.

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor is centred around a spectacular galleried landing, where a feature stained-glass dormer window fills the space with beautiful colour & natural light. The mezzanine-style arrangement also provides an impressive outlook over the reception hall below, adding to the architectural character of this exceptional home. Three generously proportioned double bedrooms occupy this level. Bedrooms one & two form an impressive symmetrical arrangement, each benefiting from pitched ceilings, dedicated walk-in wardrobes with fitted storage & Juliet balcony doors framing attractive views across the gardens. Both bedrooms enjoy particularly well-appointed private en-suite bathrooms, incorporating contemporary wet-room style showering areas & freestanding baths to create luxurious, spacious suites. The third double bedroom provides superb guest accommodation, with double doors opening onto a substantial private balcony overlooking the gardens. This exceptional feature makes the most of the property’s enviable setting & provides a peaceful space from which to enjoy the surrounding grounds. The bedroom is served by the modern house bathroom, bringing the first-floor bathroom provision to three in total. A useful front-facing study provides an ideal home-working environment, with oak flooring & a Velux window providing plenty of natural light. Two additional store rooms complete the accommodation, one of which is currently utilised as a dedicated server room.

OUTSIDE

Approached via the private road of Monson Avenue, the property enjoys a wonderfully peaceful & secluded position. Double electric wrought-iron gates open onto an impressive forecourt, providing extensive off-street parking for several vehicles & access to a detached double garage with electric up-&-over door. The distinctive frontage sits proudly within its grounds, creating excellent kerb appeal, while generous front gardens provide an attractive sense of arrival with established lawns, beautifully maintained borders, mature planting & an abundance of seasonal colour. Gated access to both sides of the property leads through to the rear. The rear gardens are undoubtedly one of the defining features of this remarkable home. Extending across an exceptional plot of approximately half an acre, they offer an outstanding sense of space & privacy rarely found in such a desirable residential setting. Expansive lawns are enclosed by mature hedging, while landscaped hardstanding & seating areas immediately adjoining the house provide superb spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining & relaxation. A beautifully maintained allotment area occupies one side of the garden, while towards the far boundary sits a charming summer house complete with power & hot & cold water. Enjoying delightful views back across the gardens, it offers an idyllic reading room, home office or peaceful retreat, further enhancing this exceptional outside space.

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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.