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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · LS29 6LU
Sold STCListed 124 days
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About
An opportunity to purchase a smartly presented, three double bedroom detached family home, available with no onward chain and conveniently situated in this sought after residential location within the popular Wharfedale village of Menston.
This deceptively spacious, three bedroom, detached family home offers well planned accommodation in this popular area.
Enjoying side views across the valley, this house is conveniently located for the many amenities available within the village centre including the railway station.
The spacious and versatile accommodation is set over two floors and comprises, to the ground floor, a light and airy entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor along with a guest WC.
The generous size lounge is at the front of the property and has a wide window overlooking the front, along with an attractive stone fireplace housing a gas log effect woodburning stove.
A separate dining room has a window to the side elevation.
The contemporary dining kitchen has a full range of modern wall, base and drawer units with working surfaces over along with a number of quality integrated appliances to include a double oven, gas hob, extractor over, microwave, fridge and freezer.
To the first floor are the three double bedrooms all sharing use of the modern house bathroom which has shower facilities over the bath.
Two bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and matching furniture, included in the sale of the property.
Outside, at the front of the property there is an extensive lawned garden and block paved driveway giving access to the attached garage.
The spacious garden wraps round the side of the property and to the rear, and is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved seating area and mature shrubs and planted borders.
This generous plot offers the potential to further extend the home, subject to planning consents.
Menston is a popular village found on the edge of the Wharfe Valley, only a short drive from the local towns of Ilkley, Otley and Guiseley.
Whilst the preceding offer a comprehensive range of amenities, Menston has its own local facilities too with everyday shops, a primary school, popular park and churches of a number of denominations.
There is also a choice of pubs/restaurants and a variety of sports clubs. The village has a railway station from where there are frequent services throughout the day into Ilkley, Leeds and Bradford.
Agents Notes Tenure Freehold Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Council Tax Band E Services All mains services are installed with gas fired central heating.
Parking Garage and driveway parking Internet and Mobile Coverage For information on Internet and Mobile coverage access the Ofcom website from this link Flooding For information on flood risks please use this link Check for flooding in England - GOV.UK Leave Burley on the Bradford Road heading towards Menston.
At the roundabout by the Fox public house turn right into Bradford Road.
At the traffic lights turn right into Bingley Road and follow the road around to the right and then round to the left into Main Street.
After Croft Court turn right into Croft Park and follow the road round to the right.
Take the next right hand turn and continue up Croft Drive which in turn becomes Croft Rise where No: 6 will be found on the right hand side.
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