4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Fairfield, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18

A rare opportunity to acquire this elegant four double bedroom stone semi-detached family home, discreetly positioned just off Broadgate Lane in the very heart of Horsforth. Accessed via a private road serving only four homes, the property offers an exceptional balance of privacy and convenience, with excellent local amenities, highly regarded schools and vibrant nearby high streets all within easy reach. This handsome bay fronted period home boasts generous and characterful accommodation throughout, retaining a wealth of original features including high ceilings, decorative ceiling coving, dado rails, stained oak staircase and feature fireplaces. Externally, the property enjoys beautifully maintained gardens, ample driveway parking and a detached garage, while internally offering spacious family living rarely found within this sought after location.
Location

Horsforth, named as one of the top 10 most desirable postcodes in England and is a prime residential location, popular with families and young professionals alike. The property is within easy reach of an array of excellent amenities including well regarded schooling for all ages, lovely canal & river walks, and the extensive shopping facilities found on New Road Side and Town Street including Morrisons supermarket. Horsforth Hall Park is a great addition to the community with a children’s playground, bandstand, cricket pitch, skate park and bowling green. For commuters, Horsforth Train Station provides services to Leeds, York and Harrogate. Kirkstall Forge Train Station is located down the A65 and offers further means of convenient access into the city (8 mins) and surrounding areas. The Ring Road (A6120) and the (A65) are nearby and provide main road links to the commercial centres of Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate, a regular bus service runs into the City Centre and, for the more travelled commuter, Leeds-Bradford Airport is a short drive away. All in all, this location is sought after by a wide variety of buyers and enjoys a strong sense of community and a thriving village atmosphere.
Ground floor

A stone built side entrance porch provides practical everyday access into the home, offering useful space for coats and shoes before leading into a welcoming reception hallway. Rich in character, the hallway immediately showcases the home’s period charm with tall ceilings, original coving, dado rail detailing and a stained pine staircase. To the front elevation sits a superb family lounge, flooded with natural light from a striking large bay window overlooking the front garden. Generous in size, the room is further enhanced by a substantial marble fireplace with gas fire inset, creating a wonderful focal point. Also positioned to the front is an elegant formal dining room, another beautifully proportioned reception space featuring large windows, decorative wall mouldings, ceiling coving and a feature marble fireplace. Offering excellent versatility, the room is perfectly suited for formal entertaining, family dining or additional sitting space. To the rear of the home is the well appointed kitchen, enjoying pleasant views across the garden and fitted with a range of beech shaker style units complemented by laminate work surfaces, integrated double ovens and hob, fridge and ample storage provisions. There is also space for a breakfast table and chairs, creating an ideal everyday family area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a highly practical utility room with ceramic sink, plumbing and space for laundry appliances and a tall fridge freezer, offering excellent functionality and future potential. Conveniently located next to the kitchen is a useful ground floor WC. Doorways from the kitchen and hallway also provides access down to the cellar, ideal for additional storage.
First floor

A spacious landing leads to all first floor accommodation, continuing the sense of space found throughout the property. The home benefits from four genuine double bedrooms, an increasingly rare feature for properties of this style and location. Bedrooms one and two are positioned to the front elevation and are both exceptionally spacious, with large windows allowing excellent levels of natural light. Bedrooms three and four overlook the rear garden and offer highly versatile accommodation suitable for children, guests or home working. The bathroom facilities comprise a separate WC alongside the main family bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath, corner shower enclosure and wash basin set within a timber vanity unit, complemented by ceramic wall tiling. The property also presents exciting future potential, with loft access currently via bedroom four. Subject to the necessary permissions and regulations, the substantial roof space offers excellent scope for the creation of further accommodation if desired.
Outside

The property occupies a peaceful tucked away position accessed from Broadgate Lane via a private road serving just four individual homes, creating a highly desirable setting within central Horsforth. The attractive stone façade, striking bay windows and commanding kerb appeal immediately set the tone on arrival. Iron gates open onto a generous tarmac driveway providing off street parking for three vehicles and leading to a detached single garage positioned to the rear. The front garden is thoughtfully landscaped with a central slate gravel feature and colourful planted borders. To the rear, the property enjoys a beautifully maintained and private family garden featuring a lovely combination of lawned areas, stone paved seating spaces and mature planted borders bursting with seasonal colour, creating the perfect environment for both entertaining and family enjoyment.
Brochure details

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Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.
Financial services

Linley and Simpson Sales Limited trading as Hardisty are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral.

Money laundering, terrorist financing and transfer of funds regulations 2017
To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £50 +VAT per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering id checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided.
Please note

The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale.