3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE2 2BG
Sold STCReduced £20k (−5.3%) on 21 JunListed 241 days
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About
A beautifully presented 1930s three-bedroom bay-fronted semi-detached home situated within the highly sought-after suburb of Stoneygate.
This attractive property offers an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers seeking to step onto the property ladder or families in search of a welcoming long-term home.
The house has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, while still offering excellent scope for further enhancement, including potential loft conversion or rear extension (subject to the necessary consents).
In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen and a useful utility room.
The front reception room is presented in excellent condition and enjoys abundant natural light from the double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, with bifold doors opening into the dining room.
The dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen and features a glazed door overlooking and opening onto the rear garden, creating a pleasant indoor-outdoor feel.
To the first floor are three bedrooms and a contemporary-style family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance front garden and a larger-than-average, well-presented and private rear garden.
A garage is positioned to the rear and is accessed via the garden and a separate road off Stoneygate Road. Further benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Early internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, space and potential of this delightful home.
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Contact Focus Property to arrange an appointment: Tel: Or follow the link EPC Rating: E Location The property is conveniently located within close proximity to Allandale Road and Francis Street, offering a variety of amenities and services within walking distance.
These include esteemed public and private schools, nursery day-care facilities, Leicester City Centre, the University of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and Leicester General Hospital.
In addition, it is a short walking distance to Victoria Park and nearby shopping districts in Stoneygate and Clarendon Park, offering a selection of speciality stores, bars, boutiques, and restaurants.
Entrance Hallway Entered via a glazed composite front door with matching glazed side panel into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall featuring original terrazzo flooring.
Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, with a contemporary vertical radiator and useful understairs storage cupboard housing the boiler.
Front Reception Room / Lounge (3.30m x 3.25m) A cozy front-facing lounge featuring a bay window fitted with plantation blinds and a horizontal anthracite column radiator beneath.
The room has attractive exposed wooden flooring and a decorative feature fireplace with exposed brickwork and Welsh slate half. Panel bi-fold wooden doors lead seamlessly through to the dining room.
Rear Reception Room / Dining Room (3.30m x 3.25m) The dining room features exposed wooden flooring and a panelled bi-fold door connecting to the lounge.
An open doorway leads through to the kitchen, with a separate door providing access to the utility area.
A fully glazed door to the rear garden floods the room with natural light, complemented by a tall vertical radiator.
Kitchen (2.37m x 1.95m) Fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, the kitchen features an inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob with electric oven below and extractor fan above, complemented by a tiled splashback.
There is space for a slimline dishwasher, and a window to the side elevation provides natural light. Utility Room (1.45m x 1.50m) A useful space with laminate flooring and a window to the side.
There is space for a tall fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine, with a radiator providing heating. Landing Landing with wooden balustrade and side window providing natural light.
Loft access via pull-down ladder; boarded loft with power and lighting connected.
Bedroom One (4.21m x 3.50m) A spacious bedroom featuring a large double-glazed bay window to the front elevation with plantation blinds. The room benefits from exposed wooden flooring and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.26m x 3.03m) A double bedroom with a large window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden.
The room features a decorative fireplace with a tiled surround and wooden mantelpiece, built-in storage, laminate flooring, and a radiator.
Bedroom Three (2.65m x 1.82m) A versatile single bedroom, ideal as a nursery or home office, with a window to the front elevation, radiator beneath, and laminate flooring.
Family Bathroom (1.71m x 2.22m) Family Bathroom – Recently fitted with a concealed WC and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, mixer taps, and cupboards beneath.
The panelled bath features mixer taps and an additional hot-and-cold shower attachment with folding shower screen.
Fully tiled walls with metro-style tiles, a chrome heated towel rail, and an extractor fan complete the contemporary finish.
Front Garden To the front, the property benefits from a low-maintenance landscaped garden. Rear Garden To the rear is a larger-than-average, well-presented and private garden.
A covered side access provides useful additional storage.
Immediately to the rear of the house is a generous decked seating area, ideal for outdoor entertaining, beyond which lies a substantial lawn leading to a double-length garage positioned at the end of the plot and accessed via its own rear approach.
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