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Templar House, Station Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Yorkshire

£400,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1679 sqft

Description

This four-bedroom detached character home in Methley offers a generous living space of approximately 156.8m² and is set within a substantial private plot. The property boasts original features such as exposed beams and high ceilings, yet it presents an excellent opportunity for modernisation and personalisation. With no onward chain, this home invites potential buyers to craft a unique family residence tailored to their tastes. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious living room, a separate dining room, and a fitted kitchen with an adjoining utility room. A particularly large family bathroom provides ample scope for redesign, while a bright sunroom overlooks the gardens. The upper floor features four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including one with an en-suite shower room, complemented by an additional shower room. A substantial cellar offers valuable extra storage space. A standout feature is the detached brick-built annex/outbuilding, which is currently vacant and equipped with its own services. This versatile space could be transformed into a guest house, home office, gym, or studio, subject to necessary planning permissions. Its separation from the main house makes it ideal for accommodating guests or creating a dedicated leisure area. Externally, the property showcases impressive courtyard-style gardens with mature planting and extensive paved areas perfect for outdoor entertaining, alongside ample off-road parking. The private courtyard setting enhances the property's character and versatility for family life and entertaining. Overall, this unique property offers significant potential for transformation. While the main house requires modernisation, its excellent proportions and original character provide a solid foundation for future improvements. With large private gardens, a cellar, parking, and a flexible detached annex, this home represents an exciting opportunity in a market where such combinations are rarely available.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This spacious four-bedroom detached character home in Methley presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a property at a guide price of £400,000, which is an attractive £238/sqf compared to the local average of £272/sqf. The home is full of original character features, such as exposed beams and high ceilings, but it does show visible signs of wear and will benefit from modernisation throughout. With potential renovation costs estimated between £40,000 and £80,000, there is plenty of scope for the new owner to create a beautiful family home tailored to their tastes.

The property features a versatile detached annex that could serve multiple purposes, from guest accommodation to a home office, adding significant value after renovation. The generous courtyard gardens provide ample outdoor space for entertaining, enhancing the overall appeal of the property. Although the home requires updating and there are potential costs associated with the renovations, the combination of space, character, and flexibility makes this a compelling project for anyone looking to invest in a unique property with great potential.

Key opportunities

  • Versatile detached annex with potential for guest accommodation or a home office.
  • Spacious layout with generous room sizes and original character features.
  • Impressive courtyard gardens suitable for family life and entertaining.

Key risks

  • Modernisation required throughout the property.
  • Potential costs associated with renovations.

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