Oakwood Grove, Oakwood, LS8 2PA

Oakwood Grove, Oakwood, LS8 2PA6 Bedroom Detached House

It’s a cliché but if the halls of Woodgarth could speak they would have a million stories to tell. Believed to have been built in the 1890’s this property has been resided in over the last 60 years by Dame Fanny Waterman.

Dame Fanny is perhaps best known for her role, alongside her friend Marion, Countess of Harewood in forming the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition in 1961. Dame Fanny is a superstar in the world of piano and as such her home has played host over the years to huge variety of politicians, religious leaders, famous sportsman, leaders in law and of course some of the most well known national and international classical music stars.

The walls of the property are adorned by reminders of this lady's importance and her stories she recounts the many parties and visits of the years from those aforementioned visitors. Edward Heath, former Prime Minister (1970 to 1974) was said to have spent some time enjoying the walls of the guest cloakroom which are emblazoned with memories of Dame Fanny. One of the upstairs bedrooms was shared during a stay by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears and the ivories of the Steinway which takes pride of place in the drawing room have been played by world famous pianists including the renowned Lang Lang.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian detached home thought to have been constructed around 1894 and previously owned by the Schofield family of Leeds which sits in extensive grounds of approximately 0.7 acres in this always highly sought location of Oakwood.

Woodgarth is a home which exudes a vast array of period features and charm and from the moment you approach the house you sense that something unique awaits through the original arched panelled doors. Disappointed you will not be as one is greeted by the most wonderful reception hallway with original panelling with delft racks, parquet floors, arched detailing and staircase with nuances of the Arts and Crafts movement. The drawing room of this property enjoys aspects to the front and rear but also had the later addition of a curved window seat. From the hallway one can also access the formal dining room, a breakfast kitchen with an array of fitted units and a cloaks lobby and cloakroom. In addition there is a generous utility room which leads into a side entrance lobby, further guest w.c., garden room and access into the generous cellars which undoubtedly provide further potential.

To the first floor a galleried landing sits at the heart of this home with access to four bedrooms on this floor with a house bathroom and separate shower room. A separate staircase leads onto the second floor with up to four further bedrooms and a bathroom.

The grounds of this home are very private and benefit from a vast array of mature trees and hedges with extensive lawns which would be ideal for the young and mature family. Furthermore there is a detached double garage and stable block which, subject to the necessary permissions, could be redeveloped to provide ancillary accommodation for young or dependent relatives.

The property is within access of extensive amenities on Oakwood Parade, including restaurants, bars, cafes, and a variety of shops, a library and supermarkets. Leafy Roundhay Park offers many recreational amenities including parkland walks, the lakes, the sweeping lawns and sports grounds on Soldiers Field, pretty Canal Gardens and Tropical World which is a particularly popular attraction with children. A wide range of frequent transport services are available locally, which provide easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas. The outer Ring Road is also close by, providing access to the business centres of Harrogate, York and Bradford, and the A1-M1 link road for those commuting further afield.