17 Commercial Road
Skelmanthorpe
HD8 9DA
Positioned in a quiet residential area with open views to the front, this three bedroom semi-detached family home is now ready for a programme of modernisation and offers fabulous accommodation with generous rooom sizes briefly comprising: entrance hallway, downstairs WC, lounge, dining room, breakfast area and kitchen, three first floor bedrooms and a house bathroom. Externally it boasts a good sized plot with gardens to both the front and rear with a shed and greenhouse and potential for a driveway. The property is located between Kirkburton and Shelley with all the wonderful village amenities both have to offer including shops, pubs, bars restaurants, cafés and a garden centre. There are also well regarded primary, middle and high schools close by.
** NO ONWARD CHAIN** THIS DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY HAS BEEN WELL LOOKED AFTER OVER THE YEARS AND IS NOW RIPE FOR MODERNISATION. IT SITS ON A GOOD SIZE PLOT WITH OPEN ASPECT TO THE FRONT, GARDENS TO BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR AND SCOPE FOR CREATING A DRIVEWAY, THERE IS CURRENTLY AMPLE ROADSIDE PARKING.
FREEHOLD / COUNCIL TAX BAND B / ENERGY RATING D
1.79 apx x 4.71 apx (5'10" apx x 15'5" apx)You enter the property through a white uPVC door into a welcoming hallway which has ample space to remove outdoor clothing and shoes on arrival. A low level understairs cupboard allows storage for shoes or household items. A side facing window allows natural light to enter and a carpeted staircase ascends to the first floor landing. Doors lead to the lounge, dining room and downstairs WC.
1.20 apx x 0.82 apx (3'11" apx x 2'8" apx )This welcome addition to the property is fitted with a white concealed cistern WC and a matching wall mounted hand wash basin with chrome taps. Pale wood effect laminate flooring runs underfoot and there is a strip light to the ceiling. A narrow obscure window allows natural light to enter and a door leads to the hallway.
4.58 apx x 3.32 apx (15'0" apx x 10'10" apx)This good sized lounge is located to the front of the property with a large window letting in natural light and allowing views over the front garden and woodland beyond. A gas fire in a tiled fireplace acts as a focal point in the room and the alcoves either side create the most perfect homes for freestanding furniture items. There is ample space for lounge furniture. A door leads to the hallway.
3.30 apx x 4.28 apx (10'9" apx x 14'0" apx)Positioned to the rear of the property with a window which looks out to the back garden, this second reception room also has a gas fire in a tiled surround as a focal point with alcoves to either side. There is ample space to accommodate a large dining table and chairs or alternatively this could be used as a second sitting room. Doors open to the hallway and to the breakfast area.
2.24 apx x 2.03 apx (7'4" apx x 6'7" apx)Sandwiched between the kitchen and the formal dining room, this compact extra dining space is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast as there is room for a four seater table and chairs with practical laminate flooring running under foot. A side facing window fills the room with natural light and the property's central heating boiler is located in here too. An opening steps down to the kitchen and a door leads to the dining room.
2.26 apx x 2.89 apx (7'4" apx x 9'5" apx)This modern kitchen is fitted with a range of beech effect base and wall units with complementary mottled laminate worktops and a single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Cooking facilities comprise a gas hob with a stainless steel canopy hood extractor over and an electric oven. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a three-quarter height fridge freezer. There is vinyl flooring under foot and a spotlight bar to the ceiling. A part glazed uPVC door leads out to the side of the property and an opening steps up to the breakfast area.
1.97 apx x 2.49 apx max (6'5" apx x 8'2" apx max)A carpeted staircase with a painted wooden balustrade ascends to the first floor landing which is light and airy courtesy of a side facing window and has a small hatch leading to the loft. Doors lead to the three bedrooms and house shower room.
3.34 apx x 4.42 apx (10'11" apx x 14'6" apx)This good size double bedroom is located to the rear of the property with views over the rear garden from its large window. Built in cupboards fill one of the alcove and provide some welcome storage. There is ample space for freestanding items of bedroom furniture and a door leads to the landing.
3.31 apx x 4.42 apx (10'10" apx x 14'6" apx)This second double bedroom can be found to the front of the property this time enjoying views over the front garden and the woodland beyond from its window. Once again there is ample space to accommodate freestanding items of bedroom furniture. A door leads to the landing.
2.89 apx x 2.44 apx (9'5" apx x 8'0" apx)Situated to the front of the property and also enjoying views of the front garden and woodland beyond from its window, the third bedroom is a good size and has a built-in storage alcove over the staircase bulkhead. There is ample space for freestanding items of bedroom furniture. A door leads to the landing.
2.27 apx x 1.65 apx (7'5" apx x 5'4" apx)This modern showroom has been recently updated to incorporate a double walk-in shower enclosure equipped with a thermostatic waterfall shower and beige quartz effect aqua boards alongside a gloss white vanity unit with hand wash basin and cupboard below and a concealed cistern WC. A coordinating bathroom cabinet sits to one wall creating some extra storage. Pale wood effect laminate flooring runs under foot and spotlights to the ceiling complete the room. An obscure window allows natural light to flood the space and a door leads to the landing.
Externally, the property does not disappoint and is bursting with further potential. To the front is a lawned front garden where there is space to be able to create a driveway if desired but there is ample roadside parking currently. A path leads up the side of the property to the rear garden which is extremely spacious and low maintenance being mainly paved with planted borders to the perimeter. There is a shed for storing garden items and a greenhouse for the green fingered. Elevated from the rest of the garden up a shallow slope is a patio area perfect for a table and chairs and al fresco dining.
TENURE:
Freehold
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
There are no additional costs associated with the property, shared areas or development.
COUNCIL AND COUNCIL TAX BAND:
Kirklees Band B
PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION:
Standard brick and block
PARKING:
On Street Parking
RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
DISPUTES:
There have not been any neighbour disputes
BUILDING SAFETY:
There have been structural alterations to the property - former outhouses changed to kitchen extension.
There are no known structural defects to the property.
PLANNING PERMISSIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS:
There are planning applications on surrounding properties or land which can be viewed on the local government planning portals.
*Please note we do not check the local planning applications so please do so yourself before proceeding.
UTILITIES:
Water supply - Mains water
Sewerage - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Heating Source - Mains Gas
Broadband - Suggested speeds up to 1000 Mbps
ENVIRONMENT:
There has not been any flooding, mining or quarrying which has affected the property throughout our vendor's ownership.
Please note information within our sales particulars has been provided by the vendors. Paisley Properties have not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. References to the Tenure of the property are based upon information provided by the vendor and again the buyer should obtain verification from their solicitor.
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The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order.
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