Clara Road, Wrose, Bradford

£275,000

William H Brown, Shipley

Telephone 01274 531233

When the current owners of this lovely four/five bedroom home spotted it on a property website two and a half years ago, they were instantly interested.

“I fell in love with the house straight away. The large garden and period features were exactly what we were looking for.”

Although the house was structurally in good condition, the interior was very dated, but they didn’t let that put them off.

“We have decorated the house throughout, added an additional doorway inside to make if flow better, removed a spiral staircase and made a feature of the conservatory.

“We also re-structured the kitchen to create an open kitchen-diner.”

Lucky enough to number electricians, joiners and plumbers among family members, they managed to continue living there while the work was done and everything went smoothly.

“We have kept the house traditional, as this is in keeping with the house and its history.”

There is no doubt that this is a very handsome home – known as a quarter villa – which offers flexible accommodation.

You enter into an entrance hall with a wooden floor, off which is a spacious lounge, which has been neutrally decorated, with wood flooring, and two windows letting in plenty of light. The room, which has the original fire surround, gives access to the conservatory, where French doors lead out to the garden.

There is a further bedroom, which could be used as a fifth bedroom, has a complimentary fire surround and gas fire, as well as an en-suite comprising a WC and wash hand basin.

Accessible via a staircase from either the lounge or second reception room is the lower ground floor where you will find a modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with complimentary work tops, tiled splash backs, two electric ovens with gas hob and extractor, integrated dishwasher, space for a tall fridge/freezer, and ceiling mounted spotlights.

Although this is a large room, with plenty of space for a dining table, it is a warm and cosy space, thanks to a wood burning stove.

Accessed from the dining kitchen is a utility room with base units and plumbing for an automatic washing machine, entry into a large pantry cupboard as well as a door to the outside.

Also on the lower ground floor is a wash room with WC and a recently refurbished reception room with newly fitted carpets and built in storage cupboard.

Off the first floor landing is the large master bedroom, second bedroom and the house bathroom with a panelled bath, wash hand basin and a small built in storage cupboard.

The remaining two bedrooms and a shower room are on the second floor – one with a dormer window and exposed wooden floorboards.

“I'm afraid I couldn't pick a room to be my favourite. I love the kitchen because it is large and open plan, meaning I can cook and bake while entertaining and I love my living room because it is cosy and full of light due because of the large windows.

Outside there is a large lawned garden to the front which includes a spacious patio, a driveway, offering a spacious parking area, which leads to a detached double garage.

“When we bought the house the garden was full of shrubs and small trees. We have opened it up so we can make the most of our garden, constructed a rockery and put up new fencing all around

“We enjoy parties and barbecues in the summer with our family and friends, so the garden gets plenty of use.”

“I will miss everything about my beautiful home. The traditional features, big beautiful, light rooms, the large garden, and more.”