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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · LE3 8AP
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.2%) on 21 MayListed 394 days
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About
A particularly spacious extended 4 bedroom/2 bathroom detached family bungalow sitauted on an excellent sized plot with a useful garden lodge.
Very popular cul-de-sac location close to excellent schools, shops, major road links, Glenfield hospital and city centre.
The property has been extended and improved by the current owners and benefits from full gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, quality floor coverings, PVC fascia's.
The spacious flexible accommodation includes 23' lounge, 22' fully fitted kitchen with appliances, 4 good sized bedrooms, en-suite shower room and family bathroom.
Well maintained gardens to front and rear, driveway for a number of cars and garage.
Entrance Hall - Composite double glazed entrance door with two semi circular glass panels, double glazed opaque glass panel, original oak floor, radiator.
A large cloaks cupboard also houses wall mounted Ideal boiler. Lounge-Diner - 7.08m x 4.17m (23'2" x 13'8") - A magnificent spacious dual aspect lounge-diner.
UPVC double glazed bay window to front, UPVC double glazed French doors to side, wood effect laminate flooring, two double radiators, log burner set on raised hearth, coving to ceiling, Kitchen-Diner - 6.79m x 3.20m (22'3" x 10'5") - UPVC double glazed French doors and UPVC double glazed window to rear, glass atrium bringing in an abundance of natural light, recessed spotlights, kick space heater.
The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of base, drawer & eye level units, Quartz work surfaces with matching upstands, stainless steel sink unit with directable mixer taps.
The quality appliances include a built-in stainless steel electric double oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer. Provision for washing machine.
Large floor to ceiling modern pantry with a range of shelving & storage options. Passaged Lobby To Bedrooms - A long passaged lobby leads to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Laminate flooring, two radiators. Bedroom One - 5.42m x 3.60m (17'9" x 11'9") - A splendid master bedroom with tall vaulted ceiling which has been created by a recent extension.
UPVC double glazed window to rear and UPVC double glazed French doors to gardens, LVT hard wearing vinyl flooring, radiator, tall built-in wardrobes.
En-Suite Shower Room - 3.60m x 1.47m (11'9" x 4'9") - UPVC double glazed opaque window, heated towel rail, LVT hard wearing vinyl flooring, a modern white suite comprising of fully tiled walk-in shower enclosure with mains twin head shower, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, spotlights to ceiling & extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 3.74m x 3.38m (12'3" x 11'1") - A good sized double bedroom. UPVC double glazed window to side, herringbone patterned vinyl flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.34m x 2.89m (10'11" x 9'5") - Another good sized double bedroom. UPVC double glazed window to side, herringbone patterned vinyl flooring, radiator.
Bedroom Four - 2.65m x 2.14m (8'8" x 7'0") - UPVC double glazed window to side, carpet, access to boarded loft with retractable ladder.
Bathroom - 2.65m x 2.10m (8'8" x 6'10") - UPVC double glazed opaque window, heated towel rail, tiled floor, a white suite comprising of shaped shower bath with mains twin head shower over and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, wc.
Walls are fully tiled around the bath area, spotlights to ceiling and extractor fan.
Outside - To the front of the property the open plan front garden is well set back and has lawn, shrubs, attractive ornamental tree, tarmac driveway providing parking for 2 cars, leading to single integrated garage (17' x 8'6) with up & over door, light & power, window to side, meter cupboard.
The East facing rear garden has extensive decking and a stone patio to the side, extensive lawns, pebbled areas, external water tap, fully fenced boundaries, gated side access.
There is a timber garden lodge benefitting from insulation, double glazed door and windows, electricity, a veranda to the front.
The garden lodge could be used as a work from home office, playroom, games room or similar.
Glenfield - Glenfield is a popular large village 5 miles to the West of Leicester city centre with a population of approx 9,500.
There are two well regarded primary schools, three pubs, St Peters church and a range of local shopping facilities including a relatively new Morrison's store on Station Road.
There is nearby open countryside including Bradgate Park and Gynsills conservation area. There is easy access to M1, A46 & A50 main routes.
Glenfield General Hospital & Leics County Council are two large employers.
Glenfield is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 and is also famous for its now defunct railway tunnel built by Stevenson and once the longest in the world.
Regular bus services into Leicester serve the village and Leicester train station is approx 5 miles away.
Local Authority & Council Tax Info (Blaby) - This property falls within Blaby District Council (blaby.gov.uk) It has a Council Tax Band of D which means a charge of £2,373.17 for tax year ending March 2026 Please note: When a property changes ownership local authorities do reserve the right to re-calculate council tax bands.
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