Description

Within the sought-after residential suburb of Western Park on the outskirts of Leicester city centre is this attractive 1930s detached property is ideal for growing families looking for plenty of indoor and outdoor space. With a deep frontage that provides ample space for off-street parking, this superb home offers immaculate accommodation with a well-fitted kitchen, modern bathroom, three good-sized bedrooms, a garage and a large garden at the rear, perfect for kicking a football around, which overlooks fields beyond with lovely views. Approached via a paved driveway, a part-glazed door opens into a fully glazed porch with ample room to hang coats as well as put aside shoes and muddy boots. A second door leads into the spacious entrance hall with the stairs to the first floor on the right. On the left is the expansive double-aspect lounge/dining room with a wood floor and a built-in electric coal effect fire on one wall. With a large bay window overlooking the front and French doors into the rear garden, light floods this room. At the end of the hall is the impressive kitchen which has a wood-panelled ceiling and an extensive range of wall, base and drawer units with composite work surfaces and part-tiled walls above. Beneath a window overlooking the garden is a single drainer stainless steel sink with a mixer tap while the integrated appliances include an oven, a gas hob and an extractor hood above. There is also plumbing for a washing machine and a slimline dishwasher, and there is room for a tall fridge/freezer. A part-glazed door opens into a covered side passageway with a door to the garage immediately on the right. At the end of the passage is a large storage room and to the left is a further door opening out into the garden. The carpeted stairs take you to the first-floor galleried landing with a facing window, which provides access to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, the family bathroom and access to the loft. The principal bedroom has fully fitted wardrobes along one wall, providing lots of hanging and storage space, while the second bedroom benefits from a lovely deep bay window. The fabulous modern family bathroom is fully tiled and has a white suite comprising a kidney-shaped panelled bath with a wall-mounted electric rainfall shower and glass shower screen at one end, and a mixer tap at the other on the corner of the bath. A wash hand basin with a mixer tap is set into a two-drawer vanity unit, providing plenty of storage space, with a fitted mirror above. A low-level WC, heated towel rail and wood floor complete this warm, relaxing environment. Outside, this delightful property has ample space at the front and back. A wide paved driveway provides off-street parking for three cars and is bordered by a low wall with a well-established hedge alongside. At the top of the driveway is a single garage with an up-and-over door, which has a pedestrian door into a passageway at the rear. The long back garden is a good width and is bordered by wood fence panels, and there is an access gate at the rear. Flat, mainly laid to lawn and well protected by trees at the end with views over fields beyond, there is a large paved terrace with ample room for tables, chairs and a barbecue, perfect for family gatherings, children’s parties and entertaining. This charming 1930s detached family home sits in the popular residential area of Western Park to the west of Leicester city centre. Local convenience stores are just a short distance away, as are a variety of other leisure amenities, restaurants, pubs and eateries. There is plenty of green spaces nearby, including Western Park, Stokeswood Park and Braunstone Park, as well as opportunities to get involved with sports clubs. Schooling in the area is good with West Gate School, Parks Primary School and Stokes Wood Primary School all within easy reach, while Leicester city centre provides a wider choice of shopping outlets, boutiques and cafes, as well as a broad selection of eateries and shopping opportunities. Leicester’s mainline rail station, which provides services to London St Pancras in around an hour, is nearby as is Leicester Royal Infirmary, an excellent choice of private and state schools, plus Leicester and De Montfort universities. Viewings and Directions: Viewing by appointment only through the sole agent Oliver Rayns DISCLAIMER 1. Particulars. These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements made by Oliver Rayns Ltd in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Oliver Rayns Ltd nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property and accordingly, any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller (“seller”) or lessor (“lessor”). 2. Photos, etc. The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximately only. 3. Regulations, etc. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT. The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. Particulars, photographs, etc. Particulars dated February 2025. Photographs and floorplan dated February 2025. PLEASE NOTE: whilst every care has been taken in preparing these particulars, details have been supplied by the Vendor. Oliver Rayns Ltd cannot be held responsible for any misstatement, error or omission.