Barkby Road, Syston, LE7 2AH

Fall in love with this much improved three-bedroom detached residence, ideally positioned close to Syston centre as well as being within walking distance to local schooling.

Offering gas central heating and double glazing, the accommodation includes an inviting entrance hall, a bright living room, and a modern open-plan dining kitchen with Rangemaster cooker.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary refitted shower room.

Outside, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for three to four vehicles, with double gated access to the garage.

The rear garden features a patio with remote-controlled canopy, shaped lawn with established borders, additional patio seating area, and a log cabin/garden room with adjoining lean-to storage.

Viewing is highly recommended.

EPC Rating: D Welcome to your new home   Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into an inviting entrance hall, finished with oak strip engineered flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor.

The living room centres around a striking Portuguese marble fireplace with matching hearth and inset living flame gas log-effect fire, creating an impressive focal point.

The room is bright, benefiting from an abundance of natural light via a double-glazed window to the front elevation and patio doors opening out to the garden.

A particular highlight of the home   The fitted kitchen is well appointed with a range of cornflower blue base cupboards and drawers, complemented by matching eye-level units with concealed under-lighting and wood grain-effect work surfaces.

A 1.5 bowl polycarbonate sink with chrome swan-neck mixer tap sits beneath tiled splashbacks.

Integrated appliances include a Bosch microwave and a classic Rangemaster 110 range cooker in a cream and black finish, featuring a six-burner gas hob with extractor hood and light above, along with a grill, double oven and storage drawer below.

There is also an integrated dishwasher, full-height fridge/freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine.

Additional features include an attractive open shelving unit, a recessed cupboard housing the gas-fired boiler, and built-in recycling storage.

The room is finished with slate flooring throughout, alongside a log-burning stove set on a glass hearth with wood store beneath, an ornate radiator, a split composite stable door to the side.

Moving upstairs   Ascend to the first floor, the landing gives access to three well proportioned bedrooms, with exposed tongue and groove floorboarding.

The shower room features aqua boarding to the floor, a heated chrome towel rail, and two vanity wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps and cream-fronted cupboards beneath.

There is a low-level WC with dual flush, a wall-mounted mirror with concealed lighting, and ceiling spotlights. A double shower tray is fitted with a rainfall and handheld shower.

Additional features include Italian tiled walls, a multi-paned uPVC double-glazed side window, and an extractor fan.

Outside   To the front, a brick-paved driveway provides off-road parking for up to three or four vehicles, enclosed by screen fencing with gated access leading to the rear.

The rear garden features a patio seating area with an electric sun canopy, an extensive shaped lawn with well-stocked perennial borders, a water butt, and boundary fencing, along with a further raised patio, ideal for outdoor entertaining.

A superb addition is the timber cabin, fully pine-clad internally with multi-paned French doors and matching windows.

It benefits from power, lighting, an electric log-burner style fire, and a TV point, creating a versatile space.

The garage includes an up-and-over door, uPVC side access door and rear window, with power, lighting, a workbench, and space for a tumble dryer.

Location   Syston is a well-established town located just north of Leicester, offering a wide range of local shopping and reputable schooling facilities.

Boasting a vibrant and welcoming community, it is ideally situated for excellent transport links, providing convenient access to Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, and the A46 western bypass, which connects directly to the M1.

Tenure & Council Tax   We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood - Tax Band D.

Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band. Viewing Arrangements   Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Need Independent Mortgage Advice?   We are pleased to introduce the Mortgage Advice Bureau, who works with Newton Fallowell Estate Agents to provide our customers with expert mortgage advice.

They have access to thousands of mortgages, including exclusive deals not available on the high street.

Their advice is tailored to your circumstances, whether you’re looking to take your first steps on the property ladder, moving home, or even investing in a buy-to-let property.

They can help find the right mortgage for you and support your application every step of the way. To speak with our expert 'in branch' adviser, please contact our office.

Making an Offer   “We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property.

Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy.

The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable.

We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.” Agents Note   These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

All photographs, measurements (width x length), floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings.

All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell.

Lease details, service ground rent are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright.

Referrals   Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider.

We can refer you to MAB to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through him.

If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers and we will receive a referral fee should you decide to use them to sell or purchase a property.

We can also refer you to a surveyor and energy assessor and we will receive a referral fee should you use their services.

If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.

Free Property Valuations   If you have a house to sell then we would love to provide you with a free no obligation valuation.

Disclaimer   These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.

Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.

All photographs, measurements (width x length), floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings.

All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell.

Lease details, service ground rent are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright.