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About
Situated on Springfield Avenue in the popular village of Lofthouse, Wakefield, this modern three-bedroom semi-detached home is arranged over three floors and offers well-proportioned accommodation suited to a range of buyers.
The property includes a kitchen breakfast room, living room with access to the rear garden, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an en suite to the principal bedroom.
Externally, there is off-street parking to the front for two cars and an enclosed rear garden designed for low maintenance.
Lofthouse is a well-established residential area positioned between Wakefield and Leeds, offering convenient access to a range of local amenities.
These include shops, supermarkets, schools, and leisure facilities, along with nearby open spaces.
The property is also well placed for commuters, with good access to the M1 motorway network and public transport links providing routes into Wakefield city centre and Leeds.
Entrance Hall A practical and welcoming entrance hall accessed via a composite front door, with a UPVC window to the front allowing in natural light.
There’s a central heating radiator, staircase to the first floor, and a door leading through to the kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room 2.87m x 4.56m 4.56 x 2.87 max A well-presented, contemporary shaker-style kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units, laminated work surfaces, and matching upstands.
Integrated appliances include an oven, induction hob with canopy hood, and dishwasher. There’s space and plumbing for a washing machine, along with room for a tall fridge freezer.
A stainless steel sink sits within the worktop, and a cupboard houses the condensing boiler. A UPVC double glazed window overlooks the front, while a breakfast bar offers a casual dining space.
The room is finished with a fully tiled floor.
Doors lead to the living room and an under-stairs storage cupboard, which was previously a guest WC and could potentially be reinstated (subject to the necessary checks).
Living Room 3.59m x 3.92m Plus walk-in bay to rear A bright and comfortable living space featuring a walk-in bay with double opening doors leading out to the rear garden, along with additional side windows.
Finished with LVT flooring, coving, and a central heating radiator.
First Floor Landing Providing access to two bedrooms and the house bathroom, along with a water cylinder cupboard and central heating radiator.
A further door leads to an additional landing area with stairs rising to the second floor.
Bedroom Two 2.95m x 3.91m A good-sized double bedroom with two UPVC double glazed windows to the rear, a central heating radiator, and a fitted wardrobe with double doors.
Family Bathroom 1.86m x 2.03m Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, and a panel bath with handheld shower attachment.
Partially tiled walls, central heating radiator, extractor fan, and a frosted UPVC double glazed window to the side.
Bedroom Three 1.86m x 3.09m A versatile room suitable as a bedroom, nursery, or home office, with a UPVC double glazed window to the front and a central heating radiator.
Bedroom One 3.92m x 4.18m 4.18 x 3.92 (excluding dressing area) A spacious main bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the front and a Velux window to the rear, allowing for plenty of natural light.
Two central heating radiators. Door leading to the en suite.
En Suite Shower Room 1.96m x 1.97m Comprising a WC, wall-mounted vanity unit with wash basin and chrome fittings, and a corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, rainfall head, and handheld attachment.
Fully tiled shower area and flooring, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan, and Velux window.
Outside To the front, a double hardstanding driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles, with a paved walkway leading to the entrance and gated access to the rear.
The rear garden is designed for low maintenance, featuring raised composite decking and artificial grass.
Service Charge Notice Please note there is a communal management charge payable for the upkeep and maintenance of shared areas within the development.
The most recent annual charge was approximately £152. Buyers are advised to confirm the current amount and any associated terms with their solicitor as part of the conveyancing process.
Disclaimer: All descriptions, measurements, floor plans, and photographs are provided as a general guide only and must be assumed to be incorrect until verified.
Nothing concerning the type of construction, the condition of the structure, or the working order, ownership, or suitability of any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, or services is implied or guaranteed.
Rhubarb Sales and Lettings Ltd has not tested or inspected any such items. Rhubarb Sales and Lettings Ltd has not examined title deeds, legal documentation, guarantees, or tenure.
Buyers/applicants must therefore assume that all information is incorrect until it has been verified by their own inspection and by consulting their solicitor.
Sales particulars may change over time, and all parties are strongly advised to carry out a final inspection prior to exchange of contracts.
Neither Rhubarb Sales and Lettings Ltd nor the seller accepts any liability for the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars.
Points to note Upon acceptance of an offer deemed acceptable by the seller, we require a payment of £30.00 (including VAT at 20%) per named purchaser.
This amount is made up of £25.00 plus £5.00 VAT. This fee covers the cost of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks and associated administration.
AML checks are a legal requirement under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.
Please note: This fee is strictly non-refundable in all circumstances, including where a purchase does not proceed.
The fee relates solely to the performance of mandatory compliance checks and is not a deposit or contribution towards the purchase price.
Regulatory Information: Rhubarb Sales & Lettings Limited is a member of a government-approved Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme under Propertymark, Scheme Reference: C0139883.
We are a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme Company VAT Number:
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