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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · LS12 4AF
No longer listedListed 458 days
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About
An impressive three-bedroom property ideally located in a highly popular residential area, offering spacious and flexible living accommodation it would make an ideal family home and a viewing is essential to fully appreciate everything this fabulous property has to offer.
Dating back to the 1800’s, Balks Cottage is a fabulous period property which has been sympathetically updated to skilfully blend the period features with everything required for modern day living.
The property would make a fabulous family home and an early viewing is highly recommended.
The ground floor accommodation comprises; - inner hallway with a useful storage cupboard underneath the stairs rising to the first floor, guest WC, spacious living room with access to the garden, large dining room/snug leading to the conservatory and a good-sized kitchen.
The well-appointed kitchen has a good number of fitted units, ample worktop space and plumbing is in place for a washing machine and dishwasher.
Included with the sale is the CookMaster ‘Range Style’ double oven with five-ring gas hob.
The inner hallway has a concealed hatch which provides access to the cellar which would be ideal for a variety of different uses and has clear potential for future development.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms including the spacious front facing master which benefits from having an en-suite shower and wash basin.
The family bathroom room is fully tiled and has a three-piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, WC and wash basin.
The property has two lofts; one accessed from the landing and the one accessed from the second bedroom is part boarded.
Externally, to the front of the property the large garden is mainly laid to lawn with well established plants and bushes, the hard-standing area is an ideal space for enjoying a barbecue and the garden shed is included with the sale.
To the side of the property there is a small, low maintenance garden with hedges providing a good degree of privacy.
To the rear there is a lockable outhouse which is complete with fitted light and power.
Local Authority, Council Tax Band & Covenants Leeds City Council Council Tax Band D Tenure, Services & Parking Freehold All mains services; central heating and wood burner On-street parking
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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