* STUNNING DETACHED PROPERTY * SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION * FOUR BEDROOMS * OPEN PLAN KITCHEN & LIVING AREA * DOUBLE GARAGE AND GARDENS *

AN EXCEPTIONAL DETACHED FAMILY HOME OFFERING IMAGINATIVELY EXTENDED AND COMPREHENSIVELY REFURBISHED FOUR BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION, OCCUPYING AN IDYLLIC SEMI RURAL SETTING DIRECTLY ADJOINING OPEN FIELDS TO THE REAR.

Believed to date from the 1930's, White Lea comprises a hugely impressive family home of character which has undergone comprehensive refurbishment and imaginative extensions in recent years. The property incorporates a welcoming hallway, an elegant sitting room and a large oak panelled study, together with superb open plan kitchen and adjoining living area on the ground floor whilst at first floor level there is a generous master suite with dressing room and bathroom, three further bedrooms and a house bathroom. The property stands within a sizeable level plot and the carefully landscaped grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy. There is extensive off road parking in the block paved driveway which leads to a newly built large double garage.

Situated between Ilkley and Otley, Menston is a thriving and popular village community with a good range of everyday amenities including local shops, post office, doctors’ surgery and dental surgery, pharmacy, an excellent primary school, sporting facilities, fantastic park and various public houses. The village has its own train station with regular services to the city centres of Leeds and Bradford, making it an ideal base for the city commuter.

The accommodation has GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING and an ALARM SYSTEM and with approximate room sizes, comprises:-

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL
With a part glazed entrance door. Moulded ceiling cornice.

CLOAKROOM
With a wc and pedestal wash basin. Ceramic tiled floor and chrome heated towel rail. Three windows to the front elevation.

ELEGANT SITTING ROOM 18'3" x 15' (5.56m x 4.57m)
With a bow window to the side elevation and a further window to the front elevation. Impressive plaster panelled ceiling with moulded ceiling cornice and further panelling to the internals walls to dado height. Large recess wired for a television. Marble fireplace with a contemporary living flame gas fire. Recessed spotlights.

STUDY 15' x 14' (4.57m x 4.27m)
A hugely impressive room with oak panelling to all walls. Handsome stone fireplace with an open grate. Exposed stained timber floorboards. Moulded ceiling cornice and three wall light points. Fitted book shelves.

LARGE L SHAPED OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE
With under floor heating. Principally overlooking the rear garden and comprising:-

KITCHEN AREA 17'4" x 14'10" (5.28m x 4.52m)
Equipped to a high standard with an extensive range of fitted base and wall units incorporating cupboards and quartz work surfaces, a fitted dishwasher, Rangemaster gas cooker, microwave oven and an American style fridge freezer. A matching central island unit includes further cupboards, pan drawers and a breakfast bar. Recessed spotlights.

ADJACENT LIVING AREA 16'8" x 14' (5.08m x 4.27m)
With windows to two sides including bi-fold doors which open onto a terrace and rear garden. The living area leads to:-

DINING AREA 15'6" x 10' (4.72m x 3.05m)
With a large window set within a green oak surround with a lovely outlook over the rear garden. Two wall light points. Two electrically operated velux roof light windows. The dining area leads to:-

ADJOINING PLAY AREA 16'7" x 14'9" (5.05m x 4.5m)
With bi-fold windows opening onto the rear garden. The play area incorporates a full width range of cupboards and illuminated shelves.

SIDE PORCH / UTILITY ROOM 16'8" (5.08) x 6' (1.83) Maximum
With a door to the side of the property. Fitted cupboards and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Under floor heating.

FIRST FLOOR

SPACIOUS LANDING AREA
With a moulded ceiling cornice.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Comprising:-

BEDROOM 16'8" x 15' (5.08m x 4.57m)
With windows to two sides.

ADJOINING DRESSING ROOM 10'6" x 8'3" (3.2m x 2.51m)
With an electric velux roof light window and blind. Extensive range of recessed fitted wardrobes.

BATHROOM
With a smart modern white suite comprising a free standing bath, twin granite wash basins standing on wooden plinths, a large walk-in shower and low suite wc. Recessed illuminated niches and a dual fuel heated towel rail. Rural views.

BEDROOM TWO 14'2" x 12'6" (4.32m x 3.8m)
Approached by a dressing / study area measuring 6'6" x 6'6". Leading off the bedroom is a useful store room with a velux roof light window. This room has been plumbed for easy conversion to create an additional en suite shower room.

BEDROOM THREE 14'4" x 14'4" (4.37m x 4.37m)
With lovely open views to the rear.

BEDROOM FOUR 14'1" x 6' (4.3m x 1.83m)

BATHROOM
With a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and a wash basin on a plinth. Chrome heated towel rail.

SEPARATE LOW SUITE WC
With a wash basin.

OUTSIDE

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 25'3" x 19'7" (7.7m x 5.97m)
With twin electronically operated roller doors. The garage is insulated and fully alarmed. Mezzanine storage area above part of the garage. White Lea stands within a sizeable level plot. The garage is approached by a long block paved driveway and forecourt providing extensive additional off road parking and a turning area within the plot.

GARDEN
The gardens have been carefully landscaped including a full width terrace across the rear of the house, extensive lawns, carefully tended flower borders and a mature tree.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by prior appointment with Dale Eddison's Ilkley office. Please be aware that we reserve the right to request that PPE be worn and social distancing measures observed, if requested by the owner of the property.

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.

TENURE
We understand the property to be Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Tax Band G. For further details on Bradford Council Tax Charges please visit or telephone them on[use Contact Agent Button].

LOCATION
From the traffic lights by the JCT 600 garage at Menston, proceed in a northwards direction along Bradford Road towards Otley and at the mini roundabout by The Fox public house, bear left into Burley Road. Halstead Drive is the fifth turning on the left hand side after about 500 metres. White Lea is located on the right hand side.

MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017
Money Laundering Regulations (Introduced June 2017). To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £20 (inclusive of VAT) per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Linley and Simpson Sales Limited and Dale Eddison Limited are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.