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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE2 8QA
Sold STCListed 122 days
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About
An fantastic opportunity to acquire this charming three-bedroom, bay-fronted semi-detached home, perfectly situated in the highly sought-after area of Aylestone, Leicester.
Offered with vacant possession and no upward chain, this property represents the ideal blank canvas for first-time buyers looking to stamp their own style, or savvy investors seeking a premium addition to their portfolio.
The ground floor welcomes you with a bright entrance hall featuring useful under-stairs storage, leading into a cosy, light-filled lounge complete with a traditional front-facing bay window.
To the rear, the home opens up into a highly desirable open-plan kitchen and dining area .
This fantastic social hub features stylish French doors that seamlessly bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor living.
The kitchen is fully equipped with an integrated oven and hob, plus a reliable Ideal combination boiler.
Upstairs, the layout comprises two generously sized double bedrooms—including a spacious front bedroom with its own elegant bay window—and a versatile third single bedroom, perfect for a nursery or dedicated home office.
A well-appointed family bathroom serves the floor. Outside, the property boasts excellent kerb appeal with off-road driveway parking to the front.
The rear garden offers a brilliant, private space with immense scope for landscaping and cosmetic enhancement, giving you the perfect opportunity to create your dream outdoor oasis.
Positioned close to fantastic local amenities and transport links, this home is bursting with potential and must be viewed.
EPC Rating: D Entrance Hall 1.69m x 3.94m Accessed via a UPVC double-glazed front door.
Benefiting from laminate flooring, a radiator positioned beneath a window to the side elevation and a useful storage cupboard. Providing access to the lounge, kitchen and first-floor accommodation.
LIving Room 3.41m x 3.67m Positioned to the front of the property and benefiting from a bay window with fitted net blinds, allowing excellent natural light.
Features include fitted carpet and a tall wall-mounted radiator. A comfortable reception room ideal for everyday living.
Dining Area 3.37m x 3.8m Open-plan to the kitchen and benefiting from French doors opening onto the rear garden.
Features include laminate flooring and two radiators, creating a bright and practical space for dining and entertaining.
Kitchen Area 1.66m x 2.75m Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces.
Features include an integrated oven, hob and extractor hood together with space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. The Ideal combination boiler is located within the kitchen.
Further benefiting from part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, a radiator positioned behind the door and window to the side elevation.
First Floor Landing Carpeted staircase with handrail to the left-hand side and window to the side elevation providing natural light.
Bathroom 1.8m x 2.98m Fitted with a bath incorporating a shower over, a wash hand basin with a storage unit beneath, and a WC.
Benefiting from part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, a towel rail radiator and a window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom One 3.26m x 3.61m Double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property. Benefiting from fitted carpet, radiator and window overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Two 3.26m x 3.71m Double bedroom positioned to the front of the property and benefiting from a bay window, fitted carpet and radiator.
Bedroom Three 1.86m x 2.09m Single bedroom benefiting from fitted carpet, radiator positioned beneath the front-facing window and suitable for use as a nursery, home office or child's bedroom.
Front Garden The property enjoys attractive kerb appeal with a traditional bay-fronted façade and gravelled frontage providing off-road parking.
A pathway leads to the front entrance door, whilst side access provides access to the rear garden. Rear Garden Rear garden offering excellent potential for improvement and landscaping.
Providing outdoor space suitable for family use, entertaining and gardening, with scope for a purchaser to enhance and personalise the space to their own requirements.
Parking - Driveway Off-road parking for one vehicle. 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. This must be paid before we can publish your property (for vendors) or issue a memorandum of sale (for buyers).
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Value & comps
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