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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LS29 6QA
Sold STCListed 131 days
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About
This modern, detached family home offers spacious and beautifully presented accommodation with four bedrooms and lovely views across the rear garden onto unspoilt open countryside, set on this popular development within convenient walking distance of Menston train station.
This attractive home has been significantly improved by the current owners to provide a stylish and contemporary home with wonderful countryside views to the rear and planning permission to build a two storey extension to the rear.
The spacious and versatile accommodation comprises an entrance hall with staircase to the first floor and guest WC.
Doors lead off to the light and airy lounge which has a feature brick inglenook style fireplace with inset contemporary gas fire set on a stone hearth.
There are windows to the front and side elevations providing a good deal of natural light.
At the rear of the house there is a dining room which has double French doors to the rear garden, as well as a door leading into the generous size dining kitchen which has contemporary fitted wall, base and drawer units and a range of integrated appliances to include a double oven, hob and extractor along with dishwasher and fridge freezer.
Just off the kitchen is a recently added utility room, having a further range of contemporary fitted units and a Velux window.
On the first floor, the large master bedroom has the benefit of an en-suite bathroom with a double step in shower enclosure.
There are then three further bedrooms of varying sizes that have use of the stylish house bathroom.
Outside, at the front of the property there is a deep lawn enclosed by wrought iron railings adjoining the driveway which provides parking and gives access to the detached double garage.
The rear garden is ideal for outside entertaining, with an extensive decked area offering a great deal of privacy, and backing onto open countryside with stunning, far distant views.
Part of the garden to the side is not in the title plan but the owners have been granted a licence to cultivate, there is no charge for this.
Ellar Gardens is situated within a popular residential neighbourhood towards the north eastern side of Menston.
Menston is an understandably popular village community, located on the edge of the Wharfe Valley just a short drive away from the local towns of Ilkley and Otley and well positioned for the Leeds/Bradford commuter too.
The village retains a broad provision of everyday amenities including local shops, sports club, park, pubs and churches of a number of denominations.
A local pub, the village railway station with regular links into the cities of Leeds and Bradford and the village cricket ground are all within comfortable walking distance of Ellar Gardens.
Both local towns offer a more comprehensive range of retail, social and recreational amenities with Ilkley in particular being home to a first class shopping environment.
Agents Notes Tenure Freehold The property is not located within a conservation area.
Local Authority & Council Tax Band The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Council Tax Band F Services All mains services are installed with gas fired central heating.
Parking Garage and driveway parking Internet and Mobile Coverage The Ofcom website shows internet available from at least 1 provider.
Outdoor mobile coverage (excl 5G) available from at least 1 of the UK’s 4 main providers.
Results are predictions not a guarantee & may differ subject to circumstances, exact location & network outages From the Main Street in Burley in Wharfedale proceed to the roundabout and take the third exit onto Bradford Road.
On entering the outskirts of Menston turn left by The Fox public house towards Otley. Proceed for a couple of hundred yards and the entrance to Ellar Gardens will be seen to the left hand side.
Continue ahead and bear right, where the property will be found part way round on your right.
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