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An exceptional opportunity for residential renovation of three dwellings together with further potential development land

LOCATION
Woodlesford is a popular village situated approximately 5 miles south east of Leeds City Centre and benefits from rail links to Leeds, Wakefield and York with the station being within easy walking distance from the property.

DESCRIPTION
Nos 1-3 Alma Villas form a terrace of stone built cottages beneath a slate roof together with an adjacent, but dilapidated building of similar construction. This building is shown on the 1921 Ordnance Survey map as being the Boot and Shoe Inn and may offer potential for redevelopment. The cottages have become dilapidated in recent years but offer significant scope for redevelopment when they are likely to prove popular in this semi rural location with views over the canal to open countryside beyond. The land to the front of the cottages has become overgrown but offers scope for garden areas or possibly for further development.

The existing accommodation comprises a kitchen, living room, pantry, two bedrooms and a bathroom in No. 1 and 2. No. 3 has a kitchen, two reception rooms, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Cellars to the cottages can be accessed externally.

No internal inspection of No. 1 has been possible as it is boarded up due to having unsafe floors. Accommodation details are as advised by the Sellers and are included for indicative purposes only. See also note under floor plans.

To the west of the cottages is an area of ground extending to approximately 1.16 acres which is understood to be the site of a former substantial Victorian house called The Laurels which was demolished some years ago and has now reverted to scrub but is considered to afford potential for development. On the extreme western boundary there is a footpath leading down to the Aire and Calder Canal.

ACCESS
Access is gained over a driveway leading from Alma Street which is believed to be an adopted highway.

PLANNING
The Local Planning Authority is Leeds City Council and that part of the site containing the cottages is within the Woodlesford Conservation Area. The site was proposed for allocation for residential development in the Site Allocations Plan 2019 but following a High Court Challenge relating to land elsewhere in Leeds District, it was removed due to the existence of two small areas of Green Belt land on the western and northern boundaries. It remains in the Council’s Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment together with additional land to the east. The Owners have promoted the site in the Council’s recent Call for Sites exercise to ensure that the Council remain aware of the availability of the land for future development.

Given its previous planning history and its sustainable location and proximity to local services it is considered that the site may have considerable potential for development. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of Leeds City Council.

SERVICES
It is understood that services are currently disconnected but it is assumed that all mains services are available. Interested parties are advised to made their own enquiries.

LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX BANDING
The Local Authority is Leeds City Council. The Council Tax Band for each cottage is as follows:
No.1 Alma Villas – Band C
No.2 Alma Villas – Band B
No.3 Alma Villas – Band C

VIEWING
Internal viewing of the property will be strictly by appointment with the Harrogate Office of Dacre Son & Hartley[use Contact Agent Button]). The property may be viewed externally at any reasonable time when in possession of these sale particulars.

All prospective Purchasers are to satisfy themselves as to the condition and suitability for internal or other inspections which may give rise to personal risk. Families are particularly advised to ensure that children are made aware of any potential dangers and are not allowed access to the property. The Vendors and their Agents cannot be held responsible for any damage or personal injury arising out of viewing of the premises which is undertaken at the potential purchasers own risk.