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Bankwood Road, Stapleton, Pontefract

PROPERTY TYPE

Cottage

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Five Bedroom Stone Built Cottage
  • Picturesque Rural Location
  • Substantial Plot With Rural Views
  • En Suite To Principal Bedroom
  • Wealth Of Character
  • Attractive Rear Garden & Garage
  • Viewing Essential
  • EPC Rating E52

Description

** OPEN TO VIEW SATURDAY 3RD MAY BETWEEN 11AM - 2PM. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - SIMPLY GO ALONG AND TAKE A LOOK ** A superbly presented FIVE BEDROOM stone built cottage seamlessly blends modern living with traditional charm, featuring exposed beams, spacious accommodation and a substantial plot with breathtaking countryside views. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating E52.

Nestled in a picturesque rural location on the outskirts of Pontefract is this superbly presented five bedroom stone built cottage incorporating a modern twist with traditional features including exposed beams. The property sits on a substantial sized plot with views surrounding.

The property briefly comprises of the entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/bedroom five, downstairs w.c. and office. The first floor landing leads to four double bedrooms (the principal bedroom with en suite facilities) and main house bathroom/w.c. Outside, the front features a pebbled driveway for multiple vehicles, a pathway with lawn and planted areas, and an electric car charging port. A shared side driveway leads to a detached garage. The sizable rear garden includes a porcelain patio ideal for dining, a pizza oven with canopy, lawn, planted areas, trees, and is fully enclosed, offering woodland and rural views beyond.

Only a full internal inspection will reveal all that's on offer at this quality home and an early viewing comes highly recommended.

Accommodation -

Entrance Hall - 4.0m x 2.72m (max) x 1.85m (min) (13'1" x 8'11" (m - Timber framed front entrance door with window to the front, column central heating radiator, stairs to the first floor landing with understairs snug, spotlights and door to the office, downstairs w.c., utility/bedroom five, kitchen/breakfast room and lounge/dining room.

Lounge/Dining Room - 9.27m x 3.43m (max) x 3.08m (min) (30'4" x 11'3" ( - UPVC double glazed window to the front and set of UPVC double glazed French doors with window panels to the rear garden. An opening to the kitchen/breakfast room, central heating radiator, herringbone style flooring, multi fuel burning stove with stone hearth, tiled surround and wooden mantle.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 2.54m x 5.16m (8'3" x 16'11") - Range of wall and base units with wooden work surface over, central island with matching work surface, ceramic 1 1/2 sink with Quooker tap, space and plumbing for a Range style cooker with built in extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. Herringbone style flooring, UPVC door and window to the rear, spotlights and column central heating radiator.

Utility/Bedroom Five - 5.66m x 2.92m (max) x 2.47m (min) (18'6" x 9'6" (m - Range of modern wall and base units with laminate work surface over, inset sink with mixer tap, tiled flooring, central heating radiator, spotlights, UPVC double glazed window to the rear and set of fitted storage units with folding doors.

W.C. - 1.12m x 1.74m (3'8" x 5'8") - Spotlights, extractor fan, column central heating radiator with built in towel radiator, wall mounted wash basin and high flush w.c.

Office - 2.92m x 2.27m (9'6" x 7'5") - Column central heating radiator, spotlights and UPVC double glazed window to the front.

First Floor Landing - Spotlights and doors to four bedrooms and the house bathroom.

Principal Bedroom - 3.4m x 5.3m (max)x 4.45m (min) (11'1" x 17'4" (max - UPVC double glazed windows to the front, central heating radiator, exposed beams to the ceiling and doors to a wardrobe and en suite shower room.

En Suite Shower Room/W.C. - 0.78m x 2.77m (2'6" x 9'1") - Extractor fan, spotlights, ceramic wash basin with mixer tap and LED mirror, shower cubicle with electric shower and concealed cistern low flush w.c.

Bedroom Two - 3.45m x 4.15m (11'3" x 13'7") - UPVC double glazed windows to the front, spotlights, column central heating radiator, exposed beams to the ceiling, fitted storage units and desk unit. Door to a walk in wardrobe.

Walk In Wardrobe - 1.12m x 2.47m (3'8" x 8'1") -

Bedroom Three - 3.8m x 2.62m (12'5" x 8'7") - Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, exposed beams to the ceiling, spotlights, UPVC double glazed window to the rear and column central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.95m x 3.04m (max) x 2.51m (min) (12'11" x 9'11" - UPVC double glazed window to the rear, loft access, exposed beams to the ceiling and column central heating radiator.

Bathroom/W.C. - 4.89m x 3.21m (max) x 2.68m (min) (16'0" x 10'6" ( - Shower cubicle with electric shower, low flush w.c., bidet, pedestal wash basin and bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment. UPVC double glazed frosted window to the rear, spotlights, central heating radiator, exposed beams to the ceiling, extractor fan, fitted storage and partially tiled.

Outside - To the front of the property is a pebbled driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. Paved steps lead to a further pebbled pathway to the front door incorporating lawned area with planted features and electric car charging port. There is a right of access down the shared driveway running down the side of the property leading to the detached garage with manual up and over door (5.31m x 3.14m). To the rear is a sizable lawned garden incorporating porcelain patio area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, pizza oven with canopy over, planted features and trees, fully enclosed by timber fencing and walls. Beyond the garden is woodland and rural views.

Council Tax Band - The council tax band for this property is E.

Floor Plans - These floor plans are intended as a rough guide only and are not to be intended as an exact representation and should not be scaled. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the measurements or details of these floor plans.

Viewings - To view please contact our Pontefract office and they will be pleased to arrange a suitable appointment.

Epc Rating - To view the full Energy Performance Certificate please call into one of our local offices.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Richard Kendall, Pontefract and Castleford

32 Ropergate Pontefract, WF8 1LY
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Welcome to Richard Kendall Estate Agent, a family firm with family traditions. We are an independent local firm of Estate Agents and have been selling and renting homes for over 55 years

Having opened our Pontefract branch in Spring 2025, we are proud to continue delivering outstanding service and customer care. Our dedicated team covers all areas including Pontefract and Castleford - with professional, qualified and local staff ready to assist with all your property needs.

Our Team

Covering Pontefract, Castleford as far as Goole, we have been serving these areas for over 55years. Headed up by Amanda Dyson (Pontefract & Castleford Sales Manager) who lives locally and has been with Richard Kendall Estate Agent for over 20 years. Amanda is supported by a team of efficient and friendly staff who know your area, live in your area and they know how to sell houses the Richard Kendall way.

Rooted in Pontefract and Castleford, our local team is passionate about what they do - whether it's selling your home or managing your rental property with care. We're proud to be a friendly, familiar presence in the area, always eager to push sales forward and deliver a service that feels personal, professional, and approachable.

Our Services

We offer FREE market appraisals whereby one of our experienced Valuers will visit your home to provide a detailed valuation of your property for sale, together with explaining to you our marketing approach in the selling of your home.

Are you looking to rent out your home? Look no further than our Residential Lettings team based at our Horbury and Normanton office. Simply call 01924 260022 and again we can provide a FREE no obligation rental appraisal of your property.

In addition to the above, we can provide you with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is a legal requirement in either selling or renting your home. Please contact any office for further information.

We also provide Independent Mortgage advice throughout our office network. Whether you are looking to finance your new home, arranging a buy to let mortgage or are simply looking to remortgage your existing property we can assist you with all aspect of budget planning for your future.

Contact us

If you would like to view any of our properties currently for sale, arrange a free market appraisal, or simply speak to a member of our staff, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Pontefract & Castleford

: 01977 798844

pontefract@richardkendall.co.uk

Richard Kendall Estate Agents are open 7 days a week and carry out accompanied viewings every day of the week, including Sundays.

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