3 Bedrooms Cottage for sale in Apperley Lane, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 | £ 850,000

Property Description

A substantial period home with flexible family accommodation and full of natural light. Grade II Listed with origins believed dating back to the 18th Century. Original features include magnificent oak trusses. Welcoming Farmhouse style kitchen. Tucked away in a woodland Conservation area, tranquil and private, yet within easy commuting distance via road, local railway station and airport. Mature landscaped grounds extending to circa 3/4 acre, including mature walled woodland, ideal for children's play. Ample parking for several vehicles upon a driveway with electric gates. Architect designed home office with double garage and integral log store. Solar panels attract top rate Feed in tariff payments.

Introduction

An individual historic residence enjoying a tranquil, semi-rural aspect within a beautiful Conservation area, situated at the end of a private road and adjacent to a field and golf course/tennis courts. Formerly two cottages and steeped in history, this home which is attached to one other, has been so sympathetically restored, (revealing stone mullioned windows, fire surrounds and magnificent oak roof trusses etc), that it was highly commended in the "Period Living" magazine's reader awards. Accommodation has an interesting flexible layout, is warm, welcoming and provides extensive/versatile family living space which briefly comprises: Entrance lobby, vestibule, large farmhouse style kitchen, dining room/snug with multi-fuel stove, bathroom and large bedroom. First Floor: Impressive 29.Ft sitting room with six windows and wood burning stove, two further bedrooms, (one en-suite) and a second bathroom. Mature landscaped gardens Stand-alone home office and double garage built in stone.

Location

The property enjoys an idyllic and peaceful setting, being part of a hamlet reached via a private road, on the fringe of Cragg Woods and being part of Cragg Woods Conservation area. Adjacent to golf and tennis club, yet close enough to the cities to ensure commuting and shopping are easy. Both independent and state schooling for primary and secondary pupils are within walking distance, (One primary boasting "Outstanding" by ofsted). Apperley Bridge train station is also within short walking distance, getting you into Leeds city centre within 9 minutes. Village shops, cafes, eateries and traditional pubs are nearby. In the vendors' own words, "The height of our trees takes our breath away each time we look up. The golfers and tennis players make good next door neighbours, the green keepers maintain our view and share bird sightings with us".

How To Find The Property

From our office at New Road Side, Horsforth (A65) proceed up to the Horsforth roundabout and carry straight on along the A65 Rawdon Road/Leeds Road. Continue for approximately 1 & 1/4 miles and just before the Rawdon traffic lights turn left into Micklefield Lane. Proceed to the traffic lights then turn left again into Apperley Lane. After only a short distance take the second left turn into a private road, (The turn after Springwood Road) and follow the private road round to the right, continue to the end and the property will be located on the left hand side. Post Code - LS19 6LN. (Please be advised that the Post Code will not take you directly to this property - please follow the specific instructions as above).

Accommodation

The quirky layout in this warm and welcoming home offers such flexibility. Briefly comprising...

To The Ground Floor

Door into...

Entrance Lobby

With practical tiled flooring and giving access to the ground floor bathroom, (with underfloor heating), the ground floor bedroom and the day to day vestibule/hallway.

Downstairs Bathroom (2.57m x 1.68m (8'5" x 5'6"))

Adjacent to the ground floor bedroom making it ideal if you have visitors. Fitted with a large shower, WC and wash hand basin. Combi-boiler housed behind period panelling. Ceramic tiled floor with under-floor heating. Window aiding natural light and ventilation.

Hallway/Vestibule

Engineered oak flooring that continues through to the dining room and kitchen. Under-stairs storage cupboard. Painted panelled walling. Windows overlooking parterre garden and an external door. Doorway and two stone steps down to the dining room.

Dining Room/Snug (5.31m x 4.70m (17'5" x 15'5"))

A spacious room with dual aspect windows overlooking both the cottage garden and rear courtyard, all with bespoke wooden shutters for warmth and character. Ample space for dining table and chairs. Feature oak fire surround with inset multi-fuel stove, ideal for those chilly days/evenings. Door into the cottage garden. Door to capacious stair cupboard, ideal storage, (can revert to original second stairway). Oak flooring throughout and into...

Kitchen (4.72m x 3.20m (15'6" x 10'6"))

A large farmhouse style kitchen with a rustic feel having a combination of fitted and free-standing units providing storage. Gas fired Esse stove provides cooking, heating and hot water. Dual aspect windows and a door into the courtyard. High ceilings to this and the dining room enhance the feeling of space. Add a table and chairs for casual dining or a cuppa with friends. Quality engineered oak flooring adds a smart and practical finish.

Bedroom Two (5.08m x 4.70m (16'8" x 15'5"))

A tranquil and private double bedroom complemented by the nearby bathroom. High ceiling with impressive exposed beam and a large stone fireplace add to the charm. Private outlook through mullioned windows to the gardens and golf course. Oak wardrobe built-into the alcove.

To The First Floor

Staircase with oak newel posts lead to the first floor.

Sitting Room (9.04m x 4.70m (29'8 x 15'5" ))

An impressive room indeed with a tranquil ambience. Ceiling open to the apex and displaying the magnificent original oak roof trusses, a real nod to the heritage of this property. Windows to three sides include stone mullioned windows which were discovered during restoration works, allowing distant views over the golf course and gardens. A room in which you can relax or entertain, with original stone fireplace with inset wood burning stove. Two plaster wall friezes in the apex were created by the artist owner. Door into...

Bedroom Three (3.15m x 5.26m (10'4" x 17'3"))

A capacious self-contained bedroom with generous sized shower cubicle and hand basin providing en-suite facilities. Window with garden view and bespoke shutters. Access hatch into the loft.

Landing

Access to both enlarged airing cupboard and additional storage cupboard and leading to....

Bedroom One (4.72m x 3.23m (15'6" x 10'7"))

With elevated golf course views through the window to the South. Fitted wardrobes extending to almost the length of the room provide ample storage space.

Bathroom (3.81m x 1.70m (12'6" x 5'7"))

Fitted with a traditional white suite comprising low flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and compact bath. Match board panelling to walls. Heated towel rail. Yorkshire sliding sash window overlooking the courtyard.

To The Outside

This property includes several garden areas, including woodland, fruit trees, a fruit garden, parterre garden, perennial flower beds, stone raised beds, a cobbled courtyard with small potting shed incorporating a gardener's W.C. A gravelled and stone sett driveway offers ample off-street parking and leads into the stone built detached garage with roller shutter doors, exposed roof trusses and velux roof light, (possibility of additional storage area). The garage measures approximately 16'0" x 21'0". The garage roof slopes down low to incorporate an external log store, with three bays and ideal fuel seasoning potential.
An array of solar panels are fitted to the garage roof, a further array is ground mounted on the bank above the garage. Additional tool shed is located behind the home office. Small children's play house in woodland with meandering paths leading through the woodland, which has a perimeter wall adding a safety element.
Steps lead down to a stone set courtyard and in turn to a potting shed with gardener's W.C. The ground floor of a former stone dovecot, (now a utility room) and door into the kitchen.

Utility Room (Dovecot Ground Floor) (3.23m x 2.44m (10'7" x 8'0"))

A practical space to house the freezer and washer. Large fitted wall cupboard, butler's sink, central heating radiator. Windows to the front and rear.

Dovecot (Upper Level) (3.35m x 2.34m (11'0" x 7'8"))

Nestled above the utility room with its own restricted head height to the rear. Exposed stone and brickwork internally. Three Velux roof lights and glass panelled doorway on the south elevation. Currently used as storage but with other potential.

Home Office/Studio (5.69m x 4.88m (18'8" x 16'0"))

Architect designed for the current vendor who is a wildlife sculptor, enjoying privacy, light and offering a quiet creative space. Substantial height with exposed pitched roof trusses, five velux roof lights, additional window and double french doors. Ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating ensures all year round use in comfort. Large vintage Butler's sink with vintage lustre ware tile splash-back. Ample space for desks, tables or workbenches.

Solar Panels

The solar panels bring the highest tariffs and some free electricity (depending on the strength of light) during the day. The fit rate rises with inflation and is tax free. They were installed in February 2011 and the fit lasts for 25 years.

Planning & Building Regs.

The vendors hold numerous documents relating to the adaptations and works undertaken on the property, to include the garage and studio block. The documents are available to interested parties for their own perusal or information. Interested parties must satisfy themselves in this regard via their own Legal Representative.

Brochure Details

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