5 bed detached house for sale

Gledhow Wood Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8

A delightful five bed two bath edwardian detached family home in a prime Roundhay location. Freehold. Council Tax Band F.
General

This much loved family home of over 40 years is presented to the market in move-in condition and provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase in a very sought after Roundhay location. With living accommodation arranged over 3 floors (plus the benefit of an undeveloped cellar), the property comprises: A welcoming entrance lobby and hallway, a bay fronted living room, a separate dining room and a kitchen diner to the ground floor. There are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom/study, a guest WC and a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle to the first floor. Two further double bedrooms and a shower room are located on the second floor. The property has gas central heating and is fully double glazed throughout. 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 it widens to provide private parking for at least one car. The charming rear garden features lawn and patio areas and is surrounded by well-established shrubs, flower beds 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 vestibule lobby leading into...
Entrance hall

With stairs to the first floor, original front door with frosted glass and complementary fan light above plus decorative picture rails, this hallway gives access to the living room, dining room and kitchen diner. Stairs lead down into the basement area.
Living room

A well-proportioned front reception room with a box bay window, stepped cornice, decorative ceiling and a living flame gas fire with a period wood surround.
Dining room

Located at the rear of the property, this west facing reception room has stepped cornice, picture rails and a furniture friendly footprint.
Kitchen diner

An appealing eat-in kitchen with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, splash wall tiling, complementary worktops to three sides, and a peninsula island with space for seating under. There I an integrated electric oven and hob, with extractor hood above, a grill, a dishwasher and a fridge. The sun room/dining area benefits from a Velux window and French doors give access into the rear garden.
Lower ground floor
main room

With a concrete floor, plumbing for a washing machine, a fitted sink and a door out to the rear, this room also houses the gas central heating boiler (fitted in 2025).
Store room

Benefiting from a window to the side elevation.
Store room

Benefiting from two windows to the side elevation.
First floor

Bedroom one (double)
Positioned at the front of the property, this room has a carpeted floor, picture rails and a period fire surround.

Bedroom two (double)
Located at the rear of the property, this is another generous double bedroom with a carpeted floor, built in wardrobes either side of the chimney breast, a decorative ceiling and a period fire surround.

Bedroom five (single)
Positioned at the front of the home, this room has a carpeted floor and is currently set up as a home office.
Bathroom

This is a modern family bathroom comprising a panelled bath, a separate walk-in shower enclosure, a pedestal washbasin and a back to wall WC. Tiled floor and a window fitted with privacy glass.
Separate WC

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

Bedroom three (double)
Benefiting from a large dormer window spanning the width of the room and having a carpeted floor. An internal glazed panel brings natural light into the landing/stairwell.

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.
Shower room

Comprising a double shower cubicle with a plumbed shower, a low level WC and a vanity wash basin with cupboard under.
Outside

There is a low maintenance courtyard style garden at the front of the house, bordered by a low profile wall and a gate, and a path leads to the original rain porch and 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, flower beds and paths - 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 F