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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · YO23 3UJ
For saleListed 85 days
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About
Built in 1933 and thoughtfully extended for modern family living, this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation in a sought-after residential location.
The property has been recently redecorated and enhanced beyond its original layout to create a stylish and practical family home.
To the rear, a superb orangery extension enjoys views across the south-facing rear garden, providing a bright and relaxing additional reception space.
Outside, the property benefits from a detached garage, driveway parking and a generous enclosed south-facing garden featuring numerous fruit trees, raised vegetable beds.
Further enhancing its appeal is an owned Solar PV system which generates a quarterly tariff and helps to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs.
This is a superb opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious family home with practical modern improvements, excellent outdoor space and long-term energy-saving benefits.
An entrance porch creates a welcoming first impression and leads into the hallway, whilst also incorporating a practical downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin.
Storage is provided by a useful under-stairs cupboard together with built-in cupboards within the entrance hall, ensuring plenty of practical space.
The accommodation opens into a generous dining room with a bay window to the front of the property, flowing seamlessly into the comfortable lounge to create an inviting open plan living space, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.
To the rear, the impressive orangery with sky lantern provides an additional reception area filled with natural light and enjoying attractive views over the south-facing rear garden.
The kitchen is conveniently positioned adjacent to the living accommodation and offers a practical layout with a range of fitted base and wall units and space for everyday appliances.
A door provides access to the side of the property.
Upon the landing, a ceiling hatch gives access to the loft, a number of other homes on Top Lane have developed and utilised this space to create a further bedroom, subject to the required consents.
The principal bedroom is a spacious double room, comfortably accommodating a king-size bed alongside additional bedroom furniture.
A bay window enjoys pleasant views across the front garden and surrounding area.
The second bedroom is another generous double overlooking the rear garden, offering ample space for a bed, wardrobes and additional freestanding furniture, whilst large windows allow plenty of natural light to fill the room.
The third bedroom is a generous single room, ideal as a child's bedroom, nursery, home office or guest room.
Externally, the property enjoys a stretching enclosed south-facing rear garden offering excellent space for children, gardening and outdoor entertaining.
Alongside the patio and lawned areas, the garden features raised vegetable beds, an array of fruit trees including plum, apple and pear, and even a small chicken run, creating an ideal environment for those seeking a more sustainable lifestyle.
A garage and driveway provide ample off-road parking and useful storage.
The home further benefits from an owned Solar PV system which generates a valuable Feed-in Tariff income whilst helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce household running costs.
Situated within a popular residential location, the property is well placed for local amenities, transport links to the A64 and highly regarded schools, including Copmanthorpe Primary School and within the catchment for Tadcaster Grammar School, making it an excellent choice for families and commuters alike.
Some of the photographs have been AI enhanced to illustrate how rooms could be set up, and to remove personal belongings.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance In accordance with UK legislation, we are legally required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all sellers and purchasers.
These checks become mandatory once an offer has been accepted on a property (subject to contract). Buyer AML: A fee of £30 + VAT per person is payable for the buyer AML check.
We use a trusted third-party compliance provider to conduct these checks on our behalf.
Once your offer has been accepted (subject to contract), you will be contacted directly to complete a secure online verification process.
AML checks remain valid for a period of six months from the date they are completed.
If your transaction does not proceed and you later make an offer on another property after this period, or if your existing AML check has expired at the time of a new offer, a new check will be required.
This fee must be settled before we are able to issue the Memorandum of Sale to the respective solicitors. Please note that this fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Parking - Driveway
Value & comps
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