Flat for sale in St. Helens Lane, Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16

Fabulous converted residence with period grandeur - Approx 2300sqft, with additional coachouse/garaging - Forming part of a beautiful imposing stone property built circa 1911, within a secure and private estate. Entrance lobby, hallway, grand sitting/dining room, fitted dining kitchen, cloaks/W.C. Master suite with bedroom, adjacent dressing room/bedroom four and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Two further large bedrooms, a stylish shower room, utility room and extensive/mainly boarded 22ft loft/eaves drawings. Charming period features. Excellent access links to the city, local train stations and airport, plus abundant amenities and excellent schools.

Introduction

An elegant period residence approx 2300sqft, forming part of a beautiful private house built circa 1911 and subsequently converted into one of four apartments in 1955. An additional coach house/garaging measuring some 38ft x 15ft, with double height ceiling offers scope for conversion subject to necessary permissions/regulation approvals. This residence enjoys a very private and secure setting down a leafy private drive, through a gated entrance. A secluded and little known property within desirable Adel, with excellent road links into the city, abundant local amenities including highly regarded schools, both mainstream and private within a short distance. Accommodation is set over two floors, has been lovingly renovated throughout and boasts smart & stylish presentation with luxurious additions. Great care has been taken to retain the original period features so as not to compromise the property's charm and integrity. With high ceilings, deep skirting boards, feature cornicing/fireplace, sash windows and panelling. Briefly comprising: Entrance lobby, hallway, grande sitting/dining room, fitted dining kitchen, cloaks/W.C. Inner hall, master suite with bedroom, adjacent dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Spacious landing/study, two further large bedrooms, a stylish shower room, utility room and extensive/mainly boarded loft area measuring some 22ft.

Location

Adel is a prime residential location in North-Leeds, enjoying a thriving village atmosphere, with a selection of amenities within a short distance. Eateries, cafes, shops, supermarket, doctor's surgeries, health & beauty/hair salons, leisure and sports centres, plus an array of golf courses within a five mile radius. Bus and road access links into Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Otley & Headingley are on hand, with a train station in Horsforth and Headingley too. For the more travelled commuter, Leeds-Bradford International Airport is a short distance away. Adel Primary school and St John the Baptist primary are within walking distance, with two re-designed and re-built High Schools - Lawnswood and Ralph Thoresby slightly further. The Grammar School at Leeds has a bus pick-up/drop off point in Adel, as does Prince Henry's in Otley. Moorlands Independent/Prep School is a short distance away, Gateways public school is a few miles distant and Froebelian Independent/prep school is located in Horsforth. Adel boasts Bedquilts recreation ground, a Memorial Hall where cricket, archery and squash can be enjoyed, with a drink in the bar after. The local Golden Acre Park offers perfect recreational space with a lake and lots of wildlife and by travelling only a short distance you will find stunning Otley Chevin, Harewood House and beautiful countryside walks. Leeds is recognised as one of the top Cities in the North, with its vibrancy, high quality shopping and plethera of eateries, bars & cafes.

How to find the property

Sat nav post code - LS16 8BS.

Accommodation

The apartment is accessed via substantial double oak doors into...

Communal entrance

A grand communal entrance hall. Stylish decor. Individual post boxes. Traditional oak personal door into...

Private entrance hall

A spacious lobby with ornate ceiling coving and dado rail. 'Farrow & Ball 'Shadow White' paint finish to walls. Striking 'Harvey Maria' flooring. Archway to staircase leading to the first floor via a half landing, which has a large feature window overlooking the turning circle at the front of the building.

First floor hall

A rather grand hallway with traditional floor to ceiling storage cupboards running full width, one housing a quirky original mirrored drinks cabinet. Spindle and balustrade staircase up to the second floor accommodation. Substantial oak door into...

Dressing room 14'5" x 11'8" (4.4m x 3.56m)
Luxuriously appointed with a comprehensive range of wardrobes, storage, dressing table etc, recently fitted by Sharps. Two large sash windows.

Sitting / dining room 22' x 18' (6.7m x 5.49m)
A large, stunning room retaining original features including deep skirting boards, dado rail and ornate ceiling coving with dentil work design. Four large sash windows to the front and side elevations with panelling below. Feature tall, hand painted ornate fireplace with marble back and hearth, inset wood burning stove. An elegant room with lots of natural light and although this is a large room, it is also cosy, with ample space for a good sized table and chairs, large comfy sofas etc.

Dining kitchen 13'4" x 10'3" (4.06m x 3.12m)
Spacious and well proportioned. Fitted with a comprehensive range of white shaker style cabinetry and drawers providing good storage space and concealed lighting. Marble work-surfaces with inset one and a half bowl sink, grooved drainer and 'Swan Neck' mixer tap. Feature over mantle to the chimney breast, with shelf and recess below housing the Integrated 'Neff' electric oven and five point 'Bosch' gas hob. Large island unit with marble top, concealed electric and usb socket, storage cabinets, deep pan/crockery drawers and 'Neff' integrated wine chiller. Integrated fridge freezer & a dishwasher. Point for wall mounted T.V. Two sash windows, one with timber panelling below. Quality 'Harvey Maria' flooring. Walls are painted in Farrow & Ball colours.

Guest W/C 12' x 3'4" (3.66m x 1.02m)
Recently re-fitted with low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash-back. Secondary glazed window. Quality 'Harvey Maria' flooring.

Inner hall

With floor to ceiling traditional quality cupboards providing excellent storage. Covered central heating radiator. Doors into...

Master suite

Very private and spacious, briefly comprising...

Master bedroom 13'6" x 11'6" (4.11m x 3.5m)
A super room enjoying a real feeling of peace and quiet. Sash window to the front elevation overlooking the turning circle. Stylish paint finish. Double oak doors into...

Ensuite 9' x 7'5" (2.74m x 2.26m)
Traditionally styled, with a modern twist. Large glazed shower enclosure with electric shower, free standing bath with ball and claw feet, W.C with concealed cistern and flush and a traditional style pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled to splash-back areas and complementary flooring. Airing cupboard, ideal for towels etc. Window to the rear elevation.

To the second floor

Staircase from the first floor hallway leading up to the second floor landing/accommodation which gives a feeling of being away from it all, perfect for teenagers or independent living.

Landing 21'6" x 17'4" (6.55m x 5.28m)
A spacious landing with large feature window and exposed beams. Raised platform where teenagers have in the past had friends over to game, watch T.V, plenty of space to place a desk and enjoy a quiet study area. Radiator with cover. Further window. Doors into...

Bedroom two 16'6" x 16' (5.03m x 4.88m)
A beautiful and substantial room with feature beam structure. Neutral stylish decor in Farrow & Ball colours. Two central heating radiators, one with ornate cover. Window to the front elevation. Fitted robe.

Bedroom three 17' x 15'3" (5.18m x 4.65m)
An excellent, spacious room with feature beam structure. Elaborate wallpaper to one wall. Feature enamel stove upon the hearth (Neither used nor tested). Window to the front elevation. Covered central heating radiator.

Shower room 9'6" x 6' (2.9m x 1.83m)
A contemporary shower room serving this floor. Fitted with a low flush W.C, vanity unit with inset shaped sink and mixer tap, (storage below) and a double walk-in shower enclosure with thermostatic control, 'rainfall' shower head and separate shower attachment. Fully tiled to the walls with quality ceramics and contrasting glazed tile inserts. Complementary 'Plank' effect ceramic tiling to the floor. Inset ceiling spotlights.

Utility room 13'5" x 6'9" (4.1m x 2.06m)
A really useful and versatile space, fitted with base units for storage. Modern work-tops over with inset stainless steel sink, side drainer and modern mixer tap. Plumbed for a washing machine, point/vent for a tumble dryer. Water cylinder. Quality Harvey Maria' flooring. Ample space for household implements, storage space etc.

Loft area 22'8" x 17'8" (6.9m x 5.38m)
Revealed trussed rafters, beams and exposed brickwork. A substantial area which is predominantly boarded and has light, ideal for storage.

Outside

The property is situated within a very private estate, with beautifully tended grounds. A private driveway leads to electronically operated wrought iron gates which provide access into a secure turning circle area. Gardens do not belong to this apartment, however, there are shared outside grassed areas and a small wooded copse for residents to enjoy. Parking is available within the coachouse/out-building, with further parking space in front.

Coach house /garage 38'6" x 15' (11.73m x 4.57m)
A substantial building with full width sliding/bi-fold doors to the front and tall side arched door. Currently used for storage, however, the double height ceiling offers the potential for conversion into a secure garage to house a prized vehicle, with perhaps a mezzanine level above from where you could potentially work from home or use as an occasional studio etc, or perhaps convert, subject to necessary Building Regs/Planning Approval/permissions. Parking space to the front of this building.

Leasehold and related charges

We understand that the property is leasehold and may therefore carry an annual charge for maintenance/ground rent. We are advised that the following applies. Length of Lease in excess of 946 years from 2024. Service Charge currently approx. £198.89 pcm. Clarification regarding lease terms, length and any charges should be sought via the vendors solicitors.

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