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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · LE2 1HN
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 21 JunListed 452 days
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About
An attractive four bedroom bay fronted semi-detached property situated within Evington.
The property retains some of its original features with doors, picture rails and fireplace alongside scope for loft conversion, subject to relevant planning permissions.
The accommodation enjoys two reception rooms, a modern style fitted kitchen dining room, utility room and ground floor WC. The first floor has four double bedrooms, family bathroom and a separate WC.
Parking is available to the front via a driveway. Externally, to the rear is a generously sized established rear garden. Early viewing is recommended.
The property is well located for everyday local amenities and services, including local public and private schooling with Madani Muslim Secondary School situated on Evington Valley Road, and Masjid Umar Mosque and Islamic Centre both within minutes’ walk of the property.
Everyday amenities can be found along Evington Road, Leicester City Centre and neighbouring Stoneygate and Clarendon Park.
Leicester University, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital are also easily accessible.
EPC Rating: D Entrance Hall With stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator. Reception Room One (4.83m x 3.68m) Measurements into bay window and recess.
With double glazed bay window to the front elevation, fireplace with fire surround, wooden floor, radiator.
Reception Room Two (4.25m x 4.02m) With double glazed doors to rear garden, fireplace with fire surround, wooden floor, radiator.
Kitchen Dining Room (6.48m x 3.84m) With two double glazed windows to the side elevation, stainless steel sink and drainer unit with a range of wall and base units with work surface over, built-in double oven and five ring gas hob, chimney hood, built-in dishwasher, split level tiled floor, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator.
Utility Room (2.86m x 1.71m) With double glazed window to the side elevation, double glazed door to the rear elevation, walk-in pantry with shelving, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted boiler, tiled floor, radiator.
Ground Floor WC (1.17m x 0.89m) With low-level WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor. First Floor Galleried Landing With original storage cupboards, loft access having skylight window and partial boarding.
Bedroom One (4.93m x 3.67m) With double glazed bay window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes with box cupboards over, fireplace, picture rail, radiator.
Bedroom Two (4.02m x 3.28m) With double glazed window to the front elevation, fireplace, laminate floor, radiator.
Bedroom Three (4.02m x 2.54m) With double glazed window to the rear elevation, fireplace, laminate floor, radiator.
Bedroom Four (3.15m x 3.05m) With double glazed window to the rear elevation, wood effect floor, radiator.
Bathroom (2.25m x 2.07m) With double glazed window to the side elevation, bath with overhead rainforest shower and handheld shower, pedestal wash hand basin, heated chrome towel rail.
Separate WC (1.48m x 0.91m) With double glazed window to the side elevation, low-level WC. Front Garden A block paved frontage with hedging.
Rear Garden A generously sized rear garden with paved seating area, outside stores, lawn area, flowerbeds and shrubs, fencing to perimeter, outside tap, gate to side access.
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.
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