3 bed bungalow for sale

Rein Road, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS18

Tucked away within a peaceful Horsforth backwater in the highly sought-after Newlay Conservation Area, this exceptional detached cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique home set within beautifully private grounds of approximately a quarter of an acre. Bursting with charm and character throughout, the property combines deceptively spacious accommodation with stunning mature gardens, creating an idyllic retreat perfect for modern family living. Featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen, elegant reception spaces, three generous bedrooms, and a superb tranquil setting, this remarkable home enjoys the perfect balance of countryside seclusion and convenient access to Horsforth’s excellent amenities, canal walks and transport links. Further benefits include a burglar alarm system and CCTV security coverage, providing additional peace of mind for homeowners.
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 welcoming entrance hallway immediately introduces the warmth and character found throughout the home, enhanced by tasteful décor and replacement windows and doors installed in 2018 which sympathetically retain the property’s charming cottage appearance. The beautifully renovated kitchen, completed in 2023, features an extensive range of cream shaker style units complemented by laminate work surfaces, metro tiled splashbacks and integrated appliances including a double oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Exposed ceiling beams add further charm, whilst a breakfast bar provides an excellent sociable dining space with direct access onto the rear garden. A useful utility cupboard offers plumbing for a washing machine alongside additional pantry storage. The spacious lounge is a superb family reception room flooded with natural light from two distinctive bay windows, with a striking Hunter multi-fuel stove set within a brick inglenook-style fireplace creating a wonderful focal point. Plush carpeting adds warmth and comfort underfoot, complemented by exposed sections of attractive herringbone-pattern Karndean flooring that enhance the room's character and quality finish. The room offers a calm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both entertaining and relaxing evenings. Leading from the lounge, the conservatory provides an additional reception space overlooking the gardens with direct access outside, creating the perfect place to enjoy the peaceful surroundings throughout the year. The principal bedroom is undoubtedly one of the home’s standout features, showcasing dramatic vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, dual aspect windows and a beautiful feature fireplace, all combining to create an incredibly characterful and spacious retreat with delightful garden outlooks. The ground floor further benefits from a stylishly appointed house bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash basin, WC and heated towel rail, finished with modern tiling and recessed lighting. A further generous double bedroom enjoys a large bay window overlooking the side gardens alongside its own ensuite shower room, ideal for guests, older children or multi generational living.
First floor

The first floor offers a further spacious bedroom filled with character and enjoying exposed beams, useful storage and pleasant elevated views. The versatility of the room allows it to function equally well as a principal suite, guest bedroom or home office space whilst continuing the charming cottage feel found throughout the property.
Outside

One of the property’s most impressive features is undoubtedly the exceptional outside space and idyllic setting. Accessed via private gates, the home enjoys a generous driveway providing ample off-street parking, enclosed by mature planting and established greenery which enhances the sense of privacy and seclusion. In addition, double gates lead to a private paved rear driveway, offering useful overflow parking if desired. The beautifully landscaped gardens extend to approximately a quarter of an acre overall and feature a wonderful combination of lawned areas, patios, gravelled seating spaces and well-stocked flower beds, complemented by mature trees and shrubs throughout. An attractive ornamental fish pond with waterfall water feature provides a delightful focal point within the gardens, further enhancing the peaceful ambience. The elevated tiered gardens create a true sense of escape, with attractive seating areas perfectly positioned to enjoy the tranquil surroundings, making the grounds ideal for entertaining, family enjoyment or simply relaxing in complete peace and privacy.
Brochure details

Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

Services – Disclosure of Financial Interests
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.