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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LE3 3NU
Sold STCReduced £25k (−4.3%) on 25 OctListed 579 days
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About
General Description Smiths Property Experts offer to the market this exceptional four-bedroom detached house built by David Wilson Homes.
The property is set on a sought-after road in this mature residential location in Leicester Forest East, with generous off-road parking, an oversized double garage and West-facing lawned rear gardens.
The immaculate and flexible living accommodation includes four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms and a kitchen/diner.
Planning permission has also been granted for a two-storey extension to the front and rear should the eventual purchaser wish to add further living and sleeping accommodation.
The Property This most impressive, detached family home was constructed by the highly regarded David Wilson Homes.
Finished to an immaculate and high standard throughout, the property is sold in ‘move-in’ condition for the eventual purchaser.
Expect to find flexible and immaculate living accommodation across two floors with an internal area of approximately 1,717 square feet (excluding the double garage).
To the first floor, accessed via a stunning galleried landing, are four double bedrooms, two boasting fitted wardrobes, and a four-piece family bathroom.
The principal bedroom suite boasts modern independent en-suite facilities with a designated dressing area.
On the ground floor, the spacious hall gives access to a bay-fronted sitting room and a study. There is also a WC and plentiful storage.
To the rear is an exceptional ‘living’ kitchen with a fully fitted and integrated kitchen. There is also a light-filled garden room that opens straight onto the rear gardens.
The property has a handy utility room. The Outside To the front, a private block-paved driveway offers parking for four good-sized vehicles and leads to an oversized detached double garage.
The generous rear gardens are West facing, laid to lawn with a wrap-around seating terrace and a useful insulated garden room that would make an excellent home for a gym, hot tub, or office space.
The Location Leicester Forest East is an excellent edge-of-city location.
The property is positioned in a sought-after spot on Forest House Lane, with exceptional road networks to Leicester and Birmingham and a fast commuter train to London from both Leicester and Nuneaton.
There is a range of nearby amenities, including good schooling, and the city centre is just 3 miles away by car. Property Information EPC Rating: C. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax Band: F.
Local Authority: Blaby District Council. Important Information Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained.
These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.
Photographs are provided for general information, and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
Any outline plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and are provided for reference only.
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