Detached house for sale in Leicester Road, Glenfield LE3

Dating back to the 1930’s, this stunning five bedroom detached house is a true gem which is filled with character, offering a special blend of modern conveniences and timeless charm. Available without the encumbrance of an onward chain, this property presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home with the added benefit of scope for further extension to the rear (subject to planning permission and building regulations approval).

Upon setting foot into this residence, you are greeted by a sense of elegance, with the solid oak front door and staircase providing a warm and inviting welcome. The front reception room exudes sophistication, featuring a bay window and a magnificent marble surround open fireplace. This versatile room could be used as a home office, occasion dining room or a snug. The large rear living room offers a more relaxed ambience with a sandstone surround multifunctional log burner as the focal point. It truly is of fantastic size, perfect for hosting family/ friend occasions, with a bay styled set of French doors leading out to the picturesque rear garden.

The ground floor living has been thoughtfully extended to encompass the entire width of the house, seamlessly connecting the entertaining diner area with the kitchen, having a range of appliances including a Rangemaster gas cooker, complete with the character-filled spaces. A utility room is beneficial leading from the dining area, also habiting an integral garage which is great for storage, and a convenient downstairs shower room to further enhance the practicality of this home.

Ascending the solid oak bannister to the first floor, the front master bedroom boasts fitted wardrobes for ample storage, while a second double bedroom at the rear overlooks the serene garden. The family bathroom is generously appointed, featuring a corner bath-tub, vanity unit, and separate shower cubicle, providing a sanctuary for relaxation. There are a further three bedrooms, two front facing and one rear facing.

Outside, the well-sized peaceful rear garden is a haven of tranquility. This southerly facing garden offers plenty of sunshine and is mainly laid to lawn, adorned with a variety of plants, fruit trees, and a charming pond. A patio area offers an ideal spot for summer evening dining/ entertaining or simply relaxation and enjoying the picturesque surroundings. With the potential for further extension to the rear, subject to planning permission and build regulations approval, the possibilities for this house are truly exciting.

Completing the package is a large sloped front driveway, providing ample parking space for multiple vehicles. This property represents an excellent find, combining comfort, style, and potential in a desirable location. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and make this delightful home yours.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Glenfield is a popular and well sized village on the North West edge of the city and falls into the in the Blaby district of Leicester. Favorable amongst families and professionals, there is access to an array of amenities such as a co-op, doctors surgery, pharmacy, a variety of pubs, restaurants and a petrol station. The local schools in this area are Glenfield Primary, a nursery and The Hall County Primary however the locality provides many other schools across the educational age range; nursery, primary, secondary and including a private establishment offering bordering facilities. If you commute then the road links are superb from this area with links to the M1 which can be easily accessed at Junction 21A to the south of the village (southbound only), which makes Fosse Shopping Park accessible. The M1 North can be reached along the A50 towards Markfield, Groby and Coalville. The A46 leads around the north of Leicester, with access to Anstey and then the A6 to Loughborough. The A50 south will take to into the city of Leicester and Glenfield Hospital. The countryside is also only a short journey away with Bradgate Park and Groby Pools being a must visit if you enjoy nature walks

Entrance Hall

After arriving from the grand sloped driveway you enter through the oak front door to be welcomed by a traditional feel. There is an oak staired bannister, radiator and under the stairs storage.

Front Reception Room (4.14m x 3.66m)

Having a formal feel to this room, great for relaxing in or utilizing part of it for an office. This measurement goes into the double glazed bay window. Open fireplace with Marble surround feature and radiator.

Living Room (7.54m x 4.19m)

Double doors with double glazed windows which leads out onto the superb rear garden. The views from this room are great, sandstone surround feature with dual functional fireplace, great for coming back to after work on those winter evenings. There are also two radiators. This is a maximum measurement.

Dining/ Entertainment Area

If you enjoy entertaining your family and friends then this area could be great. There is enough space for a dining table with chairs, access to an integral garage and utility, WC. The kitchen can easily be accessed from the Dining area. Having tiled flooring, obscured double glazed window and side door which leads you out to the front and rear garden.

Kitchen (2.90m x 2.62m)

The double glazed window features a fabulous view of the splendid rear garden. Sink unit, Rangemaster oven great for preparing your meals. Wall and base units and worktop space. Velux window.

Utility

Great area which gives you convivence for your laundry washing or wiping your pets paws after a walk etc. Hosting the wall mounted combination boiler, having a double glazed obscured glassed window, sink unit, tiled flooring and radiator.

Shower Room

Ground floor shower room for your guests or family if the main bathroom is already in use. With a single enclosed shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, radiator and double glazed obscured glassed window.

Integral Garage (4.88m x 2.51m)

Great and handy area for storage also subject to planning permission and building regulation being approved first this garage could be changed to living accommodation to meet your personal requirements. This is a maximum measurement.

Landing

Oak bannister with split stair access to all the rooms on this floor, a total of five bedrooms and a bathroom. There is an original beautiful patterned, stained glass window. Loft access and carpet flooring. An additional feature is a sun tunnel styled window which gives you that added natural daylight to this landing.

Bathroom

A well positioned corner bath with a shower attachment which is on the main taps. Double glazed obscured glass, once opened has an outlook onto the rear garden. If the bath is in use then you have a separate enclosed shower cubicle, there is a sink unit, WC, shaver point, radiator to keep the room warm and a fitted vanity unit.

Bedroom (4.29m x 3.56m)

Laura Ashley styled bedroom which is positioned to the front. Benefitting from plenty of storage with the fitted wardrobes and having carpet flooring. The length measurement goes into the bay window and the width measurement goes into the wardrobe (9'8ft min width x 11'07ft min length).

Bedroom (3.81m x 3.66m)

Waking up to marvelous views of the rear garden through the double glazed window, whilst walking on the carpet and keeping warm with a radiator.

Bedroom (2.13m x 2.03m)

Double glazed window with an outlook to the front, carpet flooring and radiator.

Bedroom (3.66m x 2.34m)

This bedroom has an outlook to the front from a double glazed window and a radiator.

Bedroom (2.74m x 1.75m)

If preferred and you do not require five bedrooms than this bedroom could be used as a study room. With views of the rear garden, bamboo flooring and radiator.

Garden

Beautifully appointed, southerly facing rear garden. Patio area perfectly sized for entertaining, mature lawn with flower beds and trees enhancing the properties privacy. A pond area adding to the tranquility feeling.