4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Gledhow Wood Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8

A characterful four bed edwardian semi, rarely available on the open market, and situated in a prime Roundhay location. Freehold. Council Tax Band E.
General

On the market for the first time in 35 years, this much loved family home retains a wealth of charming period features and provides just over 2000 square feet of well-proportioned living accommodation laid out over three floors (plus the benefit of an undeveloped cellar). Having gas central heating and double glazing, the property briefly comprises: An entrance lobby and hallway, living room, dining room and a modern breakfast kitchen to the ground floor. There are two double bedrooms (one with a study area that could be converted into an en-suite), a separate WC and a stylish bathroom on the first floor. A further two double bedrooms are located on the second floor. The basement rooms are currently used for storage, although there may be potential to convert these into additional living accommodation if desired. To the front of the property is a shared driveway and a low maintenance garden bordered by a low profile wall. The shared driveway leads to the rear where there is off road private parking for at least one car. The enclosed rear garden features lawn and patio areas and is surrounded by well-established shrubs, vegetable patches and hedges. On street parking is unrestricted and the location of this house is superb, being equidistant to Roundhay, Oakwood and Chapel Allerton amenities and schools. These large Edwardian houses rarely come to market and an early viewing is highly recommended.
Area

Roundhay is a vibrant suburb of north Leeds, located approximately 3 miles out of the city centre. Gledhow Wood Avenue is very well positioned for easy access to both Oakwood and Chapel Allerton amenities too. The property is within the catchment areas for Gledhow Primary and Roundhay High Schools. Buses run regularly along Lidgett Lane and the property is close to both Roundhay Park and Gledhow Valley Woods.
Ground floor
entrance lobby

A welcoming vestibule with polished floorboards and double half glazed doors leading into...
Entrance hall

With stairs to the first floor, polished floorboards, an attractive front door with stained glass and complementary fan light above plus decorative mouldings, this hallway gives access to the living room, dining room and breakfast kitchen. Stairs lead down into the basement area.
Living room

A delightful front reception room with a box bay window, stepped cornice, a decorative ceiling rose, picture rails and a period fireplace and tiled hearth.
Dining room

Located at the rear of the property, this well-proportioned reception room has stepped cornice, picture rails and a furniture friendly footprint.
Breakfast kitchen

A stylish eat-in kitchen with a range of modern wall and base units with complementary worksurfaces and splash wall tiling. There is a freestanding gas fired range, an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and the ceramic sink is fitted with a swan neck tap and dish drainer. Contemporary floor tiling and space for a small table and chairs if desired. French doors lead onto a raised patio deck.
Lower ground floor
main room

With a concrete floor, plumbing for a washing machine and a door out to the rear, this room also houses the gas central heating boiler (fitted in 2023).
Store room

Currently set up as a walk-in pantry and benefiting from a window to the side elevation.
Store room

Benefiting from a window to the side elevation.
First floor

Bedroom one (double) & study
Spanning the width of the house, this front room comprises a double bedroom with adjoining study room/nursery. There is potential to create a fantastic principal bedroom suite with the addition of en-suite bathroom/shower room if desired.

Bedroom two (double)
Located at the rear of the property, this is another generous double bedroom with a furniture friendly footprint.
Bathroom

This is a wonderful, modern family bathroom that was refitted in 2023. Comprising a panelled bath, a separate walk-in double shower enclosure with a plumbed shower & stylish fittings, and a wall-hung vanity unit with inset washbasin.
Separate WC

Comprising a low lever WC, a wall hung washbasin and a window fitted with privacy glass.
Second floor

Bedroom three (double)
Located at the front of the property, this dual aspect room benefits from the original dormer window, a Velux window and a window to the side elevation.

Bedroom four (double)
Located at the rear of the property, this bedroom has lots of eaves storage, a Velux window and a window to the side elevation.
Outside

There is a low maintenance courtyard style garden at the front of the house, bordered by a low profile wall, a gate and paths leading to the front door. A shared driveway at the side leads to the rear, where there is parking for at least one car. The beautifully maintained rear garden is a generous plot comprising lawn, patio, vegetable patches, paths and a decked area immediately outside the breakfast kitchen – all providing a wonderful oasis!
Material information
tenure

The property is Freehold.
Services

The property has mains gas, electricity, water and drainage/sewerage, which were connected and working at the time of our inspection.
Broadband/mobile signal & coverage

Broadband is available in this area / mobile signal & coverage is available in this area.
Flood risk & planning permission

Flood risk – not in the immediate area / planning permission – none in the immediate area.
Council tax band E