4 double bedrooms
Two modern bathrooms
Spacious dining kitchen
Gorgeous garden & scenic setting
Lots of storage & living space
Private block-paved driveway
Easy access to road and rail links
Near Wakefield's independent schools

Best of Both Worlds

Nestled in a semi-rural and peaceful position yet conveniently located for shopping and travelling in and around Yorkshire, this detached split-level home has been extended and upgraded to meet the needs of a growing family since it was built for the current owners in 1975.

The updated interior now features a bespoke dining kitchen, a 24-foot lounge, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate utility. You'll also get to soak in breathtaking countryside scenery from several vantage points within the home or while relaxing in its beautiful wrap-around garden.

Come Inside

You'll find this family-oriented home tucked behind a tall hedgerow on a leafy residential street. There's space for two cars on the block-paved driveway, where colourful flower planters welcome you home. Follow the steps down to an attractive front door with decorative glazed panels and a traditional central knocker.

Windows on either side illuminate a spacious hallway as you step inside. The subtle tartan carpet underfoot perfectly complements the cream-coloured walls and the white-painted spindles on the split-level staircase connecting all three storeys.

On this level, a practical, spot-lit utility lies to your left. With wrap-around wooden cabinetry and plenty of worksurfaces, plus room for laundry appliances and a side door leading to the garden, it's ideal when returning from a muddy walk with dogs or children who need a clean before entering the house!

Home Comforts

You'll discover a good-sized double with soft neutral d?cor, a cream carpet, and three in-built floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with cupboards above to the right of the entrance. This bedroom also has easy access to a fully tiled modern shower suite beside the stairs, which features a large corner shower enclosure, a vanity basin unit incorporating the toilet cistern, and a chrome heated towel rail.

Returning to the hallway, descend a short staircase to a lower level designed for living and entertaining. Double doors open to an underfloor heated dining kitchen featuring bespoke Daval shaker-style cabinetry and a breakfast bar with granite worktops fitted by 3Style Kitchens.

A plethora of cupboards and deep drawers ensure ample room for all your cooking and baking equipment, but the kitchen also comes with Bosch integrated appliances, including a microwave and double oven and a separate gas hob with concealed extractor.

There's also a concealed dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A Valiant gas boiler manages the central and underfloor heating.

Meanwhile, recessed downlights, stylish pendants and large picture windows framing those gorgeous country views flood the kitchen and dining area with light. Coved ceilings, cream walls, and a solid wood floor further enhance the sense of light and space.

As well as this, Patio doors fitted with Venetian blinds open to the rear terrace, creating a relaxed and sociable hub that works for festive family gatherings, casual parties, and summer soirees and barbeques outside.

In the adjoining living room, a huge picture window with side casements draws in natural light and lush green scenery that changes with the seasons. An additional side window also pairs with a central chandelier-style fitting and wall-lights to brighten this 24-foot hideaway with its elegant coved ceiling and feature wallpaper to the chimney breast.

Bespoke bookcases fitted by 3Style Kitchens can accommodate your book collection or display happy memories on either side of the mantlepiece, which houses a gas fire.

Flexible for Families

With four double bedrooms over two floors, the home offers plenty of room for guests and family. Older relatives can also use the middle level, with its separate bedroom and bathroom, to enjoy some independence in the centre of the family home.

Upstairs on the large second-floor landing, several fitted storage cupboards allow everyone to store their belongings out of sight and keep the bedrooms clutter-free.

To the right of the stairs, there's a generously sized double with fitted shelving, and a fitted single wardrobe and a wide side window, while to the left, you'll find a fully tiled bathroom with a double-ended bathtub, a shower enclosure, and a basin vanity unit. There's also a separate toilet.

At the back of the house, the primary bedroom features bespoke wardrobes with a mirrored door and bedside tables fitted by 25 Design. Recessed downlights and a wide window capturing those beautiful sunsets brighten this cosy and tranquil master.

Across the hall is another rear double featuring sweeping rural vistas and built-in wardrobes - you could also use this room as a home office or nursery.

And Breathe...

Outside, shapely mature shrubs, hedgerows and fencing enclose a wrap-around garden filled with colourful and varied perennial planting. Beginning at the front, a long stone courtyard terrace offers an inviting and private setting for savouring a mid-morning coffee in the sunshine.

The Mediterranean al fresco feel continues on the west-facing rear terrace, where you can expect some spectacular views and memorable evenings watching the sun sink over the horizon, glass of wine in hand. The terrace also overlooks a beautiful lawn surrounded by wildlife-friendly plant borders and a lovely pond complete with waterfall.

Follow the stone pathway to find tiered circular lawns providing a shaded area to relax, sit on the steps, watch the kids play or just potter. A few steps then lead to another partly screened patio with a 6x8 greenhouse, a 6x8 shed for your gardening tools, a vegetable bed and space for potted plants.

In addition, there's another raised bed for your kitchen herbs and a 6x4 shed on the terrace by the dining room, with gated access on both sides to the front drive and courtyard. Two outside taps and three electricity points also serve the garden.

Out & About

Crigglestone is a semi-rural West Yorkshire village near the cathedral city of Wakefield, which is admired for its vibrant arts scene, iconic sculptures, and family-friendly entertainment.

Lying on the western side of the M1, connecting Leeds in the north and Sheffield in the south, the village is ideally placed to explore Yorkshire and the heart of England.

Commuting or travelling on public transport also couldn't be easier, with nearby Westgate station running East Coast mainline and Cross-Country rail services and bus routes to Wakefield, Leeds, Barnsley and Holmfirth just a few minutes' walk.

While there's lots to explore in the wider region, you'll find plenty on your doorstep. Tesco Express and delicious coffee and treats at Blacker Hall Farm Shop await just half a mile away, with Asda not much further.

Local amenities such as a post office, surgery and pharmacy, a dentist and various hairdressing services are also reachable within a mile or two. More choice is available at Meadowhall Shopping Centre (about 20 minutes by car).

Several well-rated primary schools serve the area, while Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. Wakefield is also home to a handful of independents for both boys and girls, including Queen Elizabeth Grammar and Wakefield Girls High.

As you might expect from the stunning countryside visible from your doorstep, scenic walking routes abound. Alternatively, a short drive will take you to Yorkshire Sculpture Park's open-air and indoor exhibition space, Newmillerdam Country Park, Pugneys Country Park for romantic boat rides on the lake, and Cannon Hall - a Georgian country house and museum nestled in beautiful grounds. Active hikers and climbers will also love living within striking distance of the Peak District National Park.

Some of the additional improvements made within recent years include:

* Replacement uPVC windows fitted throughout (2002)
* New uPVC soffits and fascia boards (2005)
* Cavity wall and upgraded loft insulation installed (2009)
* New pitched roof to the utility room and a new second bathroom with sun tube, electric and central heating operated towel rail, and underfloor heating (2015)

Finer Details ...
Fully double glazed throughout
Gas central heating
Wakefield Council

Council Tax Band: C

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