Semi-detached house for sale in Yew Tree Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield HD3

This property is presented to a high standard throughout with a light and bright interior and a southerly rear aspect. The interior and exterior have undergone a programme of upgrading, as well as a single storey rear extension to create a spacious three double bedroom family home with two reception rooms. The property is located in this well regarded area within catchment for sought after local schools and is a perfect commuting base, midway between Leeds and Manchester via the M62. Only by an internal inspection can the accommodation, presentation and position (particularly the south facing rear garden) be appreciated. There is a gas-fired central heating system, uPVC double glazing and a security system. The accommodation comprises a formal entrance hallway with downstairs WC, redesigned breakfast kitchen with composite and oak worktops, extensive units and a wide archway through to the rear living room to create a sociable open plan feel. The living room is positioned at the rear end enjoys a southerly aspect with French doors out into the enclosed garden and adjoining is the separate dining/sitting room also with French doors which lead to the timber decked seating area. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the master having an en suite shower room and the house bathroom with a contemporary suite including a shower over the bath. Externally, at the front of the property, the front garden has artificial grass, there is parking for two (one behind the other) on the driveway and the former garage is now utilised as a store, but is still over 10ft long and over 9ft wide, with power, lighting and automatic door. The rear garden is enclosed by perimeter walling and fencing and has been redesigned and landscaped to create a sociable outdoor eating and entertaining space, also practical for a young family. There is a large stone flagged patio area as well as a larger timber decked seating area incorporating a 3m x 3m pitched roof gazebo and artificial grass.

Entrance Hallway

A canopied open entrance with courtesy lighting gives shelter from the elements and from here a uPVC door with decorative glazed panels gives access to the hallway. The large entrance hallway is particularly light and bright with a timber and glazed door at the far end, with the rear of the property enjoying a southerly aspect. The natural lighting streams through into this area and is complemented by the neutral décor. On the right hand side is a spindle staircase with a large useful storage cupboard beneath, ideal for shoes and coats, etc., which rises to the first floor accommodation. There is oak style Quick-step flooring that continues through into the breakfast kitchen. The wide hallway can accommodate appropriate furniture, has ceiling downlighting and a radiator. At the far end, access can be gained to the downstairs WC.

Downstairs Wc

This room is a good size and has a white two-piece suite in white with low-level WC and wall mounted hand basin. There are appropriate tiled surrounds behind the hand basin and WC along with floor tiling, extractor fan and a radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen

Positioned to the front of the property, this room has the wow factor for its standard of presentation throughout and the fact that, via a wide archway, it is linked to the rear living room to create a large sociable open plan eating and entertaining space. In recent times, there has been an upgrade of the worktops, oven and hob, sink unit and the addition of extra matching units. The worktops are grey composite with matching upstands and splashback to the hob, contrasted in two areas with oak woodblock style worktops. There is a one-and-a-half bowl Blanco sink, adjoining which is a grooved draining area and high specification Grohe extendable mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, five-ring Neff hob with matching double oven beneath and a canopy style filter hood above. There is space and plumbing for a freestanding or integrated washing machine. The larger oak worktop extends to create breakfast bar area. The room has oak Quick-step flooring, ceiling downlighting, broad three-panelled uPVC window to the front elevation and concealed is the Ideal Logic condensing boiler for the central heating system. There is also a gun metal grey upright contemporary radiator.

Living Room

Positioned to the rear of the property is this good sized principal reception room which is particularly light and bright with neutral décor. The rear of the house enjoys a southerly aspect. As the photography shows, it can accommodate a large amount of furniture easily and can also be accessed from the timber and glazed door in the entrance hallway. The room works particularly well with the adjoining breakfast kitchen and dining room and there is a feature three-panelled rear window long with French doors leading out to the stone flagged patio area. As in the breakfast kitchen, there is a gun metal grey upright contemporary radiator.

Dining Room

This good sized second reception room is a multipurpose space, be it as a formal dining room, second sitting room or playroom for a young family. The room was an extension to the original design as well reducing the garage in size to create this extra room. It is positioned at the rear of the property, enjoying the southerly aspect and has twin French doors with matching screens on either side leading to the timber decking, making this room a fabulous party space. There is also a radiator.

First Floor Landing

From the hallway, the staircase rises to the first floor landing where there is spindle balustrading and access to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One

This well presented and very spacious double bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property and enjoys a southerly aspect. The room can easily accommodate a good amount of fitted or freestanding furniture and the bed shown is super king in dimension. There is access to the loft area along with a broad uPVC rear window and radiator. Being the master bedroom, it has the advantage of its own en suite.

En Suite Shower Room

This has a corner shower cubicle with curved entrance door, wall mounted shower fitting and tiled interior along with a hand basin and low-level WC. To the remaining walls is half height tiling as well as a tiled floor, electric shaver point, ceiling downlighting, extractor fan and an upright chrome ladder-style radiator.

Bedroom Two

This is also a good sized double bedroom, positioned at the front of the property. While at present, there is no bed in situ, a king size bed and freestanding furniture has previously been accommodated, being approximately 10ft wide. There is a three-panelled uPVC window and a radiator.

Bedroom Three

The final bedroom is positioned at the rear of the property and has had a double bed in situ previously but the photography shows it set out as a large dressing room. The floor plan dimensions are a better indication of this room’s size, being comfortably larger than most third bedrooms in semi-detached homes. It enjoys the rear southerly from uPVC windows and has a radiator.

House Bathroom

The good sized bathroom is positioned at the front of the property. The white three-piece suite comprises a panelled bath with shower screen, wall mounted shower unit and full height tiling along with a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. The remaining walls are tiled to half height and there is floor tiling. The uPVC windows incorporate easy fit blinds and there is downlighting, an extractor fan and an upright chrome ladder-style radiator.

External Details

At the front of the property is a perimeter stone wall and a tarmac driveway providing parking for two vehicles as well as giving access to the garage/storeroom. On the right hand side of the garage is a shrub flowerbed/border with chipped bark. To the opposite side is a good sized garden area with artificial grass and a wide flagged pathway to the entrance door. To the right hand side of the garage is a lockable timber gate enclosing the rear garden.

Garage

The garage has an automatic up-and-over door, power and lighting. It was reduced in size to create the separate dining room, but at over 10ft long over 9ft wide, it provides useful and essential storage, perfect for sporting and garden equipment, motorbikes and potentially even a small car.

Rear Garden

This is one of the property’s major selling features. The garden itself is enclosed by perimeter walling and fencing and has been completely redesigned and landscaped over a number of years. It is a real sun trap, enjoying a southerly aspect. Beyond the lockable timber gate is a wide stone flagged pathway with gravel borders ideal for tubs, pots and planters, also the perfect place for a useful lock-up style storage shed. The end of the pathway, there is a large timber decked patio area with a 3x3 timber gazebo, ideal as a covered seating area and a perfect place for a hot tub, for example. The French doors within the dining room lead out onto the timber decking and the French doors within the living room lead out onto the stone flagged patio area. Adjoining this is an artificial grassed section with corner decked display area suitable for tubs, pots and planters. There is external lighting and power sockets along with external water to the front of the property.