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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE2 3RF
Sold STCReduced £15k (−3.5%) on 25 OctListed 370 days
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About
A traditional bay-fronted semi-detached property, ideally positioned within a cul-de-sac and offering easy access to Knighton Park.
The home occupies a generous plot with an established, larger-than-average rear garden, providing excellent potential for extension to the rear (subject to the necessary planning permissions).
Available with no upward chain , the accommodation includes an entrance porch leading to a welcoming entrance hall, three reception rooms, and a kitchen.
To the first floor are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
This delightful property presents an ideal opportunity for families seeking a home with scope to enhance and personalise, set within a highly regarded residential location.
The property is well located for everyday amenities and services, including local public and private schooling including Overdale Infant and Junior Schools and nursery day-care, Leicester City Centre and the University of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital.
The property is located close to Knighton Park and Queens Road shopping parade in neighbouring Clarendon Park with its specialist shops, bars, boutiques and restaurants.
EPC Rating: D Entrance Porch With internal door to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall With secondary double glazed part leaded window to the side elevation, original part leaded stain glazed door to the front elevation, stairs to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, laminate floor, radiator.
Reception Room One 4.13m x 4.4m With double glazed bay window to the front elevation, electric fire, radiator, fold open doors leading to reception room two.
Reception Room Two 3.83m x 4.12m Measurement narrowing to 3.67 m. With door and windows to the rear elevation, gas fire, laminate floor, TV point, radiator.
Reception Room Three 2.41m x 4.0m With two secondary double glazed windows to the side elevation, original storage cupboard, plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher, storage cupboards, radiator.
Kitchen 1.81m x 2.42m With door to the side elevation, secondary double glazed window to the side elevation, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with base units and work surface over, built-in shelving, electric cooker point, tiled floor, radiator, pantry with built-in shelving and window to the rear elevation.
First Floor Landing With secondary double glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom One 3.64m x 4.68m With bay window to the front elevation, original style fireplace, built-in wardrobe, radiator.
Bedroom Two 3.85m x 4.15m With secondary double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator.
Bedroom Three 2.5m x 2.8m With secondary double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator.
Bathroom 1.92m x 2.46m With double glazed window to the rear elevation, bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, loft access, cupboard housing boiler, radiator.
Front Garden An established front garden with mature flowerbeds, shrubs and trees, lawn, driveway providing off road parking, gate to side access.
Rear Garden With paved patio areas to the rear and side, lawn, flowerbeds, shrubs and trees, wooden storage shed, further lawn to the rear with mature Silver Birch tree and fruit trees, outside store, outside WC.
Parking - Driveway Please note that parking is subject to vehicle size.
Prospective purchasers should ensure the dimensions are suitable for their vehicle before relying on it for parking purposes.
Disclaimer Measurements are taken electronically and are for guidance only — not to be relied upon as exact. Services, appliances, and fittings have not been tested.
Buyers must satisfy themselves through inspection. Floor plans are not to scale and are for layout guidance only. Knightsbridge Estate Agents make no warranties regarding the property.
By law, we must carry out anti-money laundering checks for buyers and sellers. These are handled on our behalf by Kotini. A £70 fee (incl. VAT) charge applies.
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Value & comps
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Returns
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