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3 bedroom detached house
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Study
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Detached house
3 beds
1 bath
1,679 sq ft / 156 sq m
EPC rating: F
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Features and description
- Impressive period detached house
- Adjacent Grade II Listed cottage
- EPC..tbc *No chain sale*
- Beautiful mature walled gardens
- Spacious livingear schools
- Formerly two semi-detached
- Excellent conversion potential
- Desirable Horsforth setting
- Lengthy drive & large garage
- Commuter links/amenities close
*A FINE PERIOD DETACHED HOUSE approx 1700 sq ft* with ADJACENT GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE, approx 1260 sq.ft, (including the garage), with POTENTIAL TO CONVERT to comprehensive home office suite, relative's annex or possibly an independent dwelling subject to agreements and permissions* Comfortable to live in yet with the opportunity for one to modernise to their own styles and tastes and set within beautifully maintained, sizeable walled gardens, in a desirable, leafy setting in Horsforth. There is parking and garage. Idyllic countryside walks on hand yet close to schools, commuter links & amenities. An exciting opportunity indeed for a wide range of buyers and offered for sale with no upward chain - Contact Hardisty Presitge for more details.
Introduction - Woodbottom Cottage offers a rare opportunity to purchase such an impressive detached home and adjacent Grade II listed cottage which offers excellent conversion potential, subject to necessary permissions. The principle residence, (formerly two semi-detached houses), offers generously proportioned rooms extending to some 1700 sq ft and has potential for one to modernise to their own styles whilst being comfortable to live in as it is. The accommodation briefly; entrance hall, guest cloaks/WC, spacious lounge, boot room/rear hall, dining kitchen and dining room. Lower ground floor: Extensive cellars with scope to convert subject to permissions, and to the first floor: Three excellent sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The adjacent cottage would need full rejuvenation yet is approx 1260sq.ft in size, (including the garage) and would lend itself very well to a comprehensive home office suite, a relative's annex or possibly, an individual dwelling, subject to the necessary agreements and permissions. The property sits within mature walled gardens which are beautifully maintained with an array of plants, shrubs and trees. There is parking in front of the larger than average garage. The property is situated in this highly sought after leafy location with beautiful countryside walks, yet good access to Horsforth's vast amenities and ideal for commuters. An exciting opportunity indeed for a wide range of buyers and offered for sale with no upward chain!
Location - This is a prime residential location where you will find excellent schools to suit all ages, with pre-schools, also Kids Club and Trinity University all on hand. Amble to an array of eateries, bars, shops etc, with supermarket, park, banks etc all based a short distance away. There are gyms, cricket, bowls, rugby, golf, running clubs, and a skate park, something for everybody. For commuters, Horsforth Train Station provides services to Leeds, York and Harrogate. Kirkstall Forge Train Station is located down the A65 and offers further means of convenient access into the City (8 mins) and surrounding areas. The Ring Road (A6120) and the (A65) are nearby and provide main road links to the commercial centres of Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate, a regular bus service runs into the City Centre and, for the more travelled commuter, Leeds-Bradford Airport is a short drive away. All in all, this location is sought after by a wide variety of buyers and enjoys a strong sense of community and a thriving village atmosphere.
How To Find The Property - From our office on New Road Side proceed up the A65 to the roundabout. Take the first left turn into the Ring Road (A6120). Proceed for approximately 0.6 miles then turn right into Calverley Lane. Pass Calverley Lane Park on the right hand side, then turn left into Low Hall Road. Woodbottom Cottage can be found after a short distance on the right hand side, identified by our 'Prestige' for sale board. Post Code LS18 4EF.
Accommodation -
To The Ground Floor - Timber entrance door into...
Entrance Hall - A lengthy and spacious hallway which opens out to an internal hall, with traditional spindle and balustrade staircase leading up to the first floor. Door into...
Guest W.C - 1.40m x 0.91m (4'7" x 3'0") - Convenient for guests and family members alike, fitted with a W.C and pedestal wash hand basin.
Lounge - 5.03m x 4.39m (16'6" x 14'5") - Such a lovely room which is full of natural light. Log effect/basket style living flame fire inset to a fireplace, with marble back and hearth. Feature walk-in bay window which provides a pleasant view of the garden. Solid wood flooring adds a smart and practical finish.
Boot Room/Rear Hall - 2.74m x 2.54m (9'0" x 8'4") - The general day to day entrance which forms a practical space for muddy wellies, shoes, coats etc. Ceramic tiled floor. The kitchen flows naturally from here.
Dining Kitchen - 5.49m x 2.74m (18'0" x 9'0") - With a farmhouse style feel, the kitchen is functional yet offers further scope to add your own input, knock through into the adjacent dining room if desired and further enhance the space here, subject to permissions you could create a wonderful living/dining kitchen. Fitted with a range of wall base and drawer units with complementary work-surfaces, inset stainless steel sink, side drainer. Plumbed for a washing machine. Pleasant aspect from the window over the rear garden and cottage.
Dining Room - 5.38m x 4.11m (17'8" x 13'6") - This is a spacious room indeed and the current vendor presently uses this as a lounge, however, being adjacent to the kitchen it does lend itself to being knocked through into the kitchen, hence creating a larger family-friendly open-plan space. Attractive fireplace with stone back and hearth adds a lovely cosy feature. Detailed ceiling coving.
Lower Ground Floor - Stairs leading down to...
Cellar - 10.06m x 2.74m (33'0" x 9'0") - The cellar provides extensive storage space and offers the potential for conversion into additional living space, subject to necessary permissions.
To The First Floor - Staircase from the ground floor hallway leading up to...
Landing - Doors leading into...
Bedroom One - 4.27m x 4.42m (14'0" x 14'6") - Of excellent proportions, this is a spacious bedroom overlooking the impressive gardens at the front. Built-in walk-in robe and a cupboard providing useful hanging and storage space.
Bedroom Two - 4.42m x 4.17m (14'6" x 13'8") - Another excellent sized double bedroom with built-in robe. Opportunity to remove the original staircase to make way for an en-suite if desired, (subject to any necessary permissions).
Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.74m (12'0" x 9'0") - A third good double! Built in cupboards provide useful hanging and storage space. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light. There is access to the original staircase.
Bathroom - 3.66m x 1.83m (12'0" x 6'0") - A much larger than average bathroom fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a bath. Half tiled with paint finish to the remainder. Window aiding natural light and ventilation.
To The Outside - The property occupies a most impressive plot, with large mature garden at the front of the house. There is a right of access down the driveway leading to a generous garage measuring some 21ft x 14ft. The garden is enclosed, has a large lawn with borders planted with an array of flowers plants and trees. There is a further courtyard style area at the rear in front of the cottage - peaceful, tranquil and private.
Garage - 6.40m x 4.27m (21'0" x 14'0") - A generous sized garage with up & over door.
Cottage - There is so much potential with this dwelling, it could offer additional family living space or dependent relatives, or as a home office/studio etc. Possibly, the title could be split so that the cottage becomes an independent dwelling and could therefore offer good investment potential, subject to necessary agreements and permissions et. There are two generous downstairs rooms and two more upstairs. A void situated over the garage could also be integrated into the cottage. Briefly comprising....
Ground Floor -
Room One - 5.08m x 3.05m (16'8" x 10'0") - Bags of potential.
Room Two - 3.05m x 3.78m (10'0" x 12'5") - Bags of potential.
First Floor - Steps leading up to...
Room Three - 6.10m x 3.35m (20'0" x 11'0") - Bags of potential.
Room Four - 3.86m x 3.12m (12'8" x 10'3") - Again with potential.
Mortgage Services - We are whole of market and would love to help with your purchase or remortgage. Call Hardisty Financial to book your appointment today option 3.
Planning Permissions Notice - We understand planning permission has previously been obtained for conversion of the rear building to residential, however, that was allowed to lapse. A subsequent application for works was submitted, however, the vendor withdrew the application before final approval was given.
Brochure Details - Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.
Introduction - Woodbottom Cottage offers a rare opportunity to purchase such an impressive detached home and adjacent Grade II listed cottage which offers excellent conversion potential, subject to necessary permissions. The principle residence, (formerly two semi-detached houses), offers generously proportioned rooms extending to some 1700 sq ft and has potential for one to modernise to their own styles whilst being comfortable to live in as it is. The accommodation briefly; entrance hall, guest cloaks/WC, spacious lounge, boot room/rear hall, dining kitchen and dining room. Lower ground floor: Extensive cellars with scope to convert subject to permissions, and to the first floor: Three excellent sized bedrooms and a bathroom. The adjacent cottage would need full rejuvenation yet is approx 1260sq.ft in size, (including the garage) and would lend itself very well to a comprehensive home office suite, a relative's annex or possibly, an individual dwelling, subject to the necessary agreements and permissions. The property sits within mature walled gardens which are beautifully maintained with an array of plants, shrubs and trees. There is parking in front of the larger than average garage. The property is situated in this highly sought after leafy location with beautiful countryside walks, yet good access to Horsforth's vast amenities and ideal for commuters. An exciting opportunity indeed for a wide range of buyers and offered for sale with no upward chain!
Location - This is a prime residential location where you will find excellent schools to suit all ages, with pre-schools, also Kids Club and Trinity University all on hand. Amble to an array of eateries, bars, shops etc, with supermarket, park, banks etc all based a short distance away. There are gyms, cricket, bowls, rugby, golf, running clubs, and a skate park, something for everybody. For commuters, Horsforth Train Station provides services to Leeds, York and Harrogate. Kirkstall Forge Train Station is located down the A65 and offers further means of convenient access into the City (8 mins) and surrounding areas. The Ring Road (A6120) and the (A65) are nearby and provide main road links to the commercial centres of Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate, a regular bus service runs into the City Centre and, for the more travelled commuter, Leeds-Bradford Airport is a short drive away. All in all, this location is sought after by a wide variety of buyers and enjoys a strong sense of community and a thriving village atmosphere.
How To Find The Property - From our office on New Road Side proceed up the A65 to the roundabout. Take the first left turn into the Ring Road (A6120). Proceed for approximately 0.6 miles then turn right into Calverley Lane. Pass Calverley Lane Park on the right hand side, then turn left into Low Hall Road. Woodbottom Cottage can be found after a short distance on the right hand side, identified by our 'Prestige' for sale board. Post Code LS18 4EF.
Accommodation -
To The Ground Floor - Timber entrance door into...
Entrance Hall - A lengthy and spacious hallway which opens out to an internal hall, with traditional spindle and balustrade staircase leading up to the first floor. Door into...
Guest W.C - 1.40m x 0.91m (4'7" x 3'0") - Convenient for guests and family members alike, fitted with a W.C and pedestal wash hand basin.
Lounge - 5.03m x 4.39m (16'6" x 14'5") - Such a lovely room which is full of natural light. Log effect/basket style living flame fire inset to a fireplace, with marble back and hearth. Feature walk-in bay window which provides a pleasant view of the garden. Solid wood flooring adds a smart and practical finish.
Boot Room/Rear Hall - 2.74m x 2.54m (9'0" x 8'4") - The general day to day entrance which forms a practical space for muddy wellies, shoes, coats etc. Ceramic tiled floor. The kitchen flows naturally from here.
Dining Kitchen - 5.49m x 2.74m (18'0" x 9'0") - With a farmhouse style feel, the kitchen is functional yet offers further scope to add your own input, knock through into the adjacent dining room if desired and further enhance the space here, subject to permissions you could create a wonderful living/dining kitchen. Fitted with a range of wall base and drawer units with complementary work-surfaces, inset stainless steel sink, side drainer. Plumbed for a washing machine. Pleasant aspect from the window over the rear garden and cottage.
Dining Room - 5.38m x 4.11m (17'8" x 13'6") - This is a spacious room indeed and the current vendor presently uses this as a lounge, however, being adjacent to the kitchen it does lend itself to being knocked through into the kitchen, hence creating a larger family-friendly open-plan space. Attractive fireplace with stone back and hearth adds a lovely cosy feature. Detailed ceiling coving.
Lower Ground Floor - Stairs leading down to...
Cellar - 10.06m x 2.74m (33'0" x 9'0") - The cellar provides extensive storage space and offers the potential for conversion into additional living space, subject to necessary permissions.
To The First Floor - Staircase from the ground floor hallway leading up to...
Landing - Doors leading into...
Bedroom One - 4.27m x 4.42m (14'0" x 14'6") - Of excellent proportions, this is a spacious bedroom overlooking the impressive gardens at the front. Built-in walk-in robe and a cupboard providing useful hanging and storage space.
Bedroom Two - 4.42m x 4.17m (14'6" x 13'8") - Another excellent sized double bedroom with built-in robe. Opportunity to remove the original staircase to make way for an en-suite if desired, (subject to any necessary permissions).
Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.74m (12'0" x 9'0") - A third good double! Built in cupboards provide useful hanging and storage space. Dual aspect windows flood the room with natural light. There is access to the original staircase.
Bathroom - 3.66m x 1.83m (12'0" x 6'0") - A much larger than average bathroom fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and a bath. Half tiled with paint finish to the remainder. Window aiding natural light and ventilation.
To The Outside - The property occupies a most impressive plot, with large mature garden at the front of the house. There is a right of access down the driveway leading to a generous garage measuring some 21ft x 14ft. The garden is enclosed, has a large lawn with borders planted with an array of flowers plants and trees. There is a further courtyard style area at the rear in front of the cottage - peaceful, tranquil and private.
Garage - 6.40m x 4.27m (21'0" x 14'0") - A generous sized garage with up & over door.
Cottage - There is so much potential with this dwelling, it could offer additional family living space or dependent relatives, or as a home office/studio etc. Possibly, the title could be split so that the cottage becomes an independent dwelling and could therefore offer good investment potential, subject to necessary agreements and permissions et. There are two generous downstairs rooms and two more upstairs. A void situated over the garage could also be integrated into the cottage. Briefly comprising....
Ground Floor -
Room One - 5.08m x 3.05m (16'8" x 10'0") - Bags of potential.
Room Two - 3.05m x 3.78m (10'0" x 12'5") - Bags of potential.
First Floor - Steps leading up to...
Room Three - 6.10m x 3.35m (20'0" x 11'0") - Bags of potential.
Room Four - 3.86m x 3.12m (12'8" x 10'3") - Again with potential.
Mortgage Services - We are whole of market and would love to help with your purchase or remortgage. Call Hardisty Financial to book your appointment today option 3.
Planning Permissions Notice - We understand planning permission has previously been obtained for conversion of the rear building to residential, however, that was allowed to lapse. A subsequent application for works was submitted, however, the vendor withdrew the application before final approval was given.
Brochure Details - Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.
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