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For Sale Stoneybeck, Station Lane, Thorner, Leeds, West Yorkshire sw.co.uk For Sale Stoneybeck, Station Lane, Thorner, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 3JF Description A spacious four bedroom bungalow situated in an elevated position on the Western outskirts of the desirable village of Thorner. The accommodation comprises; sitting room overlooking the lawned front gardens, open plan dining room leading to the large well-appointed contemporary kitchen with views over the side and rear of the property. Reception hall leading to the four bedrooms; two of which have access to the jack and jill bathroom. There is also a house bathroom with modern four piece suite. The gardens surrounding the property are mainly laid to lawn with a sweeping driveway providing ample car parking, at the front of the property there is also a double garage. Thorner Village justifiably retains a high level of popularity as a direct result of its accessibility to the A1/M1 link road and Leeds City centre. Renowned for its community spirit, the village benefits from local stores and public houses, along with places of worship and a village primary school. For Sale - Price Guide £635,000 Reception Hall Upvc double glazed entrance door and side screen and convenient built in cloak cupboard with top cupboard above. Diana Warr AssocRICS Tel: 0113 221 6019 Sitting Room (19’00’’ x 14’09’’) Email: [email protected] Light airy living area which overlooks the front garden. The room features chimney breast with stone hearth and solid fuel cast iron stove, television point and two double radiators. Dining (15’00’’ x 12’00’’)/Kitchen Area (19’00’’ x 13’00’’) Spacious dining area opening up to the kitchen which features dark wood floor throughout and a comprehensive range of high gloss storage cupboards with dark wood worktops. The kitchen includes a Stainless steel five ring Stoves gas hob, one and a half bowl sink with side drainer and mixer tap. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, a Zanussi double electric oven and room for housing an American style fridge/freezer. The area benefits from plenty of natural light due to Upvc double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation. A concealed Worcester combination boiler is housed in the kitchen and a UPVc double glazed door to the side provides access to the outside. Side Hallway Carpeted hallway with Upvc double glazed windows overlooking the front garden, double radiator and coved ceiling, providing access to all bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedroom One (15’03’’ x 12’03’’) Excellent size master bedroom which has access to the en suite ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom as well as separate doors to a utility, coved ceiling and UPVc double glazed windows to the front and side elevation providing excellent views. Utility (9’00’’ x 5’03’’) Doors leading from the master bedroom, with plumbing for a washing machine the room is also fitted with a stainless steel sink unit and base cupboard. Jack and Jill Bathroom Jack and Jill bathroom, which has a recently fitted modern three piece suite. Fully tiled with a large step in shower, wall mounted WC and ceramic bowl vanity sink unit with mixer tap and can be accessed through the First and Second Bedrooms. Bedroom Two (14’00’’ x 13’09’’) Excellent sized second bedroom fitted with recessed spotlights. The bedroom has UPVc double glazed windows which overlook the rear garden and Carr Lane beyond. Bedroom Three (14’00 x 7’06’’) Features a number of top cupboards for storage and recessed down lighters, UPVc double glazed window to the rear of the property Bedroom Four (14’00’’ x 7’06’’) UPVc double glazed windows to the rear, radiator and features top cupboards ideal for storage space. House Bathroom A high quality suite with panelled bath and shower attachment, separate walk in shower enclosure, with adjustable shower, wash basin with mixer tap over having vanity mirror above, low level flush WC and recessed spotlights to the ceiling. Outside Stoneybeck is located in a quiet position situated on the western outskirts of the desired village of Thorner in a plot approximately 0.5 of an acre. There is car parking on a gated driveway to the front of the substantial detached garage. The front gardens are predominantly lawned, with additional benefit of the sun deck. At the rear of the property lie further enclosed lawns and seating area with external lighting and water tap and a timber garden shed. Further Information Available from sole selling agent Sanderson Weatherall Diana Warr ([email protected]) 0113 221 6017 Misrepresentation Act 1967: Messrs Sanderson Weatherall LLP for itself and for the vendor(s) or lessor(s) of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: 1) These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract; 2) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to the properties are to be relied on as statements of representations of fact; 3) Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars; 4) The vendor(s) or lessor(s) do not make or give and neither Messrs Sanderson Weatherall LLP nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property; 5) None of the building’s services or service installations (whether these be the specific responsibility of the freeholder, lessor or lessee) have been tested and are not warranted to be in working order. Finance Act 1989: Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008; Every reasonable effort has been made by Sanderson Weatherall to ensure accuracy and to check the facts contained in these particulars are complete. Interested parties are strongly advised to take appropriate steps to verify by independent inspection or enquiry all information for themselves and to take appropriate professional advice. Sanderson Weatherall LLP Registered in England company number OC 344 770 Registered Office 25 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4WG .
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