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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LS8 1JH
Sold STCListed 35 days
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About
Standing on a lovely plot on the corner of The Drive and North Park Grove, within the heart of residential old Roundhay, this detached property has been substantially extended by the current owners to create a spacious and practical home of approximately 178m2/1916sqft which will undoubtedly appeal to buyers of all ages.
A ground floor entrance porch with storage leads through to a central hallway with staircase to the first floor.
Off the hallway is a useful guest W.C, and a dual aspect living room with fitted book shelving to one wall.
To the rear is a particularly large open plan living/dining/kitchen with bi-folding doors onto the garden and underfloor heating.
The kitchen is area is well fitted with a range of storage incorporating a large island/breakfast bar and integrated appliances including twin ovens, induction hob, double freezer, double fridge and dishwasher.
Off the kitchen is a useful utility with ample storage and external door to the side.
Off the dining area is a versatile additional reception room which is currently used as an office but is also ideal as a playroom or snug, having double French doors to the garden and underfloor heating.
A light first floor landing has a boiler cupboard housing a pressurised boiler and provides access to a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, a second double en-suite bedroom, a third double with fitted wardrobes, a single and a house bathroom.
The house is approached via a pedestrian gate from The Drive or vehicular electric gate on North Park Grove where there is also ample parking and access to a garage.
The garden to the front is mainly lawned with established shrubbery and tree borders.
The rear has been landscaped to include two patio seating areas for outdoor entertaining with a central lawn and planted borders.
The highly regarded suburb of Roundhay has long been popular with discerning buyers who appreciate the character of the area and leafy tree lined avenues.
Extensive amenities and a wide range of shops, popular restaurants, cafe bars, are within convenient access on Oakwood Parade, Street Lane, Moortown Corner, and the cosmopolitan 'village' of Chapel Allerton which is also close by.
Leafy Roundhay Park offers many recreational amenities including parkland walks, lakes, lawns and sports grounds on Soldiers Field.
There is also good access into Leeds City Centre and surrounding areas.
Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Checks - As part of making an offer, we’re required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (aml) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers.
To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £60 inc VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted.
This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible. Additional Information Tenure Freehold.
Disclaimer Any information in relation to the length of lease, service charge, ground rent and council tax has been confirmed by our sellers.
We would advise that any buyer make their own enquiries through their solicitors to verify that the information provided is accurate and not been subject to any change.
Value & comps
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