2-bedroom bungalow · LE18 1BH
Sold STCReduced £15k (−6.1%) on 3 SepListed 93 days
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A fantastic opportunity to acquire this two-bedroom detached bungalow, ideally situated on the highly sought-after Wigston and West Knighton border.
Offered to the market with no upward chain, this property represents an excellent blank canvas for buyers looking to put their own cosmetic stamp on a home through modern decorative updates.
The accommodation opens via an entrance porch into a welcoming central hallway providing access to all rooms.
The spacious lounge is a bright, inviting space featuring a large double-glazed window to the rear elevation, complete with an electric fireplace, surround, and hearth.
The fitted kitchen comes equipped with a well-maintained range of wall and base units, wood-effect roll-edge work surfaces, a stainless steel sink, and tiled splashbacks.
Please note there is currently no oven or hob installed.
From the kitchen, a double-glazed door leads into a generous full-width lean-to conservatory, providing a versatile second reception space with direct access to the rear garden.
The bungalow boasts two well-proportioned double bedrooms of virtually identical layout and size, both positioned to the front elevation.
Serving the home is a fully tiled shower room complete with a modern shower, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin featuring practical under-basin storage.
Externally, the property benefits from a low-maintenance front patio garden with gated access.
A driveway provides ample off-road parking for up to three compact vehicles, leading to a sectional garage.
The rear garden is an enclosed patio area with well-maintained fenced borders, offering great potential for re-lawning and landscaping to create a private outdoor space.
Location The property is perfectly situated for everyday amenities within Wigston Magna, including Sainsburys and Aldi supermarkets and local schooling.
Regular bus routes running to and from Leicester City Centre and Knighton Park are also within reach. Entrance Porch Entered via a double-glazed front door, leading to a welcoming hallway.
Entrance Hall Provides access to all accommodation and features a radiator. Reception Room (4.40m x 3.68m) Features an electric fire on the left-hand side with surround and hearth.
Allows natural light to flow through a UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Includes a television point and a radiator.
Kitchen (3.76m x 2.43m) Features natural light flowing through a double-glazed window to the rear elevation and a UPVC double-glazed door providing access to the lean-to.
Comprises a range of well-maintained base and wall units accompanied by a wood-effect, roll-edge laminated work surface incorporating a stainless steel sink, drainer, and mixer tap.
Also features tiled splashbacks and a built-in cupboard. Conservatory/Lean To (6.18m x 2.55m) Natural light flows through UPVC double-glazed windows to the rear elevation.
Features a double-glazed door providing views and access to the rear garden, and includes a built-in cupboard.
Bedroom One (3.36m x 3.07m) Having natural light flowing through a UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation and a radiator.
Bedroom Two (3.34m x 3.04m) Having a UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation and a radiator.
Shower Room (1.80m x 1.61m) Features an obscured UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation, ceramic tiled flooring, and a shower with a shower head over and a shower screen.
Includes a low-level WC, a wash hand basin with under-basin storage, and fully tiled walls. Front Garden Consists of a front patio garden with flower beds and gated access.
Rear Garden Patio area with well-maintained fenced boundaries. The garden is currently without a lawn, offering the opportunity for re-turfing or landscaping to suit individual preferences.
Parking - Garage Sectional garage. Parking - Driveway Car standing providing off-road parking for up to three compact vehicles.
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.
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