Scott Hall Road, Moortown

A substantial five bedroom detached family home, providing generous accommodation of great character and retaining a number of original features, which is set within very private lawned gardens of a good size, close to excellent schools and busy shops. 

£399,950

Introduction

Presenting a very well presented and substantial detached family home of traditional design, and retaining a great many of the attractive original features, such as parquet flooring, oak panelling and attractive fireplaces. Providing deceptively spacious accommodation and set within totally enclosed lawned gardens it is certain to appeal to the discerning buyer.

The spacious and high ceilinged accommodation briefly comprises; oak panelled reception hall, sitting room, large dining room, snug, breakfast kitchen, master suite of bedroom, bathroom and dressing room, four further good sized bedrooms, house bathroom and separate wc. Moortown is a highly sought after and well established residential area, with easy access to a number of popular shops, excellent schools and benefiting from excellent transport links to Leeds centre.

Accommodation

With gas fired central heating, security alarm system and a number of superb original features.  

To the ground floor: Reception hall

Obscured multipaned double entrance doors. Oak panelled walls, and original oak newel post and handrail to the first floor staircase. Leaded window to the side with decorative stained glass detailing. Original parquet flooring, two wall light points and telephone point. Understairs storage and cloakroom.

Sitting room               16’5 x 15’  

Leaded bow window to the front. Open fire set within attractive original fireplace with polished timber surround and tiled hearth. Decorative ceiling cornice, ceiling light and four wall light points.

Morning room/snug  11’7 x 11’3

Leaded window to the side. Electric fire set within original surround. Ceiling light, two wall light points and TV point. Interconnecting door to the breakfast kitchen.

Large dining room    24’10 x 13’  

Leaded bow window, with central door leading to the paved patio and private lawned garden to the rear. Oak parquet flooring, coal effect gas fire set within original marble fireplace with timber surround. Decorative ceiling cornice and ceiling moulding. Ceiling light and two wall light points. Glazed double doors to:

Breakfast kitchen     13’ x 11’2

Leaded window to the side, and two windows to the rear, overlooking the rear gardens. Part multipaned hardwood side entrance door. Fitted with a range of base cupboards with laminate work surfaces and part tiled walls. Integrated gas hob with electric oven under, plumbing for washing machine and space for undercounter fridge.1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, and terracotta tiled floor. Two ceiling lights, extractor and telephone point.  

To the first floor: Landing

Two ceiling lights, ceiling coving and access to the loft. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving.

Master suite: Bedroom                    20’6 x 13’

Leaded window to the rear. Painted floorboards, two ceiling lights and ceiling coving. Original fireplace with tiled hearth and polished timber surround.

Bathroom

Obscured leaded window to the rear. Bath with tiled surround and thermostatically controlled shower over. Vanity basin with shaver point, low suite wc. Ceramic tiled floor and walls, ceiling light.

Dressing room

Obscured window to the side, with stained glass detailing. Polished floorboards, and ceiling light. Recessed wardrobe.

Bedroom 2                 16’7 x 15’

Leaded bow window to the front. Painted floorboards, ceiling light and wall light point. Ceiling coving, and gas fire within tiled fireplace with decorative surround. Fitted kneehole dressing table, and pedestal wash basin.

Bedroom 3                 13’8 x 11’4

Leaded window to the rear. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, ceiling light. Fitted wardrobe and kneehole dressing table.

Bedroom 4                 13’2 x 9’1

Leaded window to the front. Painted floorboards and pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback. Ceiling light and telephone point.

Bedroom 5                 10’1 x 9’4

Leaded window to the front. Painted floorboards, ceiling light and fitted wardrobe with cupboard over.

House bathroom

Polished floorboards, obscured leaded window to the side. Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and part tiled walls. Ceiling light.

Separate wc

Leaded obscured window to the side. Low suite wc and part tiled walls. Ceiling light.

Outside

The front of the property is set behind an established privet hedge, with the gated tarmac driveway providing generous parking and leading to the attached garage, with up and over door. There is a central lawn, surrounded by stocked flower borders, laurel shrubs and further mature hedging to the side boundaries. There are lockable timber gates to either side of the property, providing a secure rear garden.

The rear garden is totally enclosed, with established hedging, trees and shrubs providing an unusually high degree of privacy. Along the rear of the property, and leading from the dining room, is a wide paved patio, which leads in turn on to the large and level lawn. Surrounded by stocked borders, and with timber gates, the rear garden is ideal for family enjoyment.

Directions    

From our office, turn right on to Street Lane, and turn right at the Harrogate Road roundabout. Turn left at the first roundabout on to Scott Hall Road, and the property is around 50 yards along on the left hand side.

Agent’s notes : The property is freehold. All mains services are provided. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

Conveyancing: Recently, we conducted a survey of over forty conveyancers in the Leeds area. We used these results to appoint three local solicitors to our panel. All three were placed in the best eight for lowest fees. As well as offering good value for money, they are crucially, very reliable, quick and effective. Please call us for details.

Residential & buy-to-let mortgages: We can help you whatever your requirements and circumstances, whether you are a first time buyer, or wishing to remortgage to a preferential rate. For the convenience of purchasers, whether buying through us or not, we have researched the market on your behalf, and appointed an excellent local independent mortgage consultants, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Are you selling? We offer free, no obligation valuation and market appraisals. Please call us on 0113 393 0113.

Morfitt Shaw opening times : Monday–Saturday 9.00-5.30, and now open until 8pm on Wed & Thurs, Sunday 12.00–3.00pm.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline and are only intended as guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person employed by Morfitt Shaw Ltd has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property. Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property and commission an expert report where appropriate.

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