8 bed detached house for sale

Tichborne Street, Highfields, Leicester LE2

A substantial Victorian eight bedroom home, arranged over three floors plus basement, featuring stunning bay-fronted windows and a generous garden with huge potential. Located within a conservation area, it offers flexibility as a grand family home or possible HMO (STPP).

This striking Victorian home on Tichborne Street, Leicester, offers an incredibly rare opportunity for buyers seeking a property with scale, character, and potential. Spanning three floors plus a basement and boasting eight bedrooms, this residence combines the grandeur of a bygone era with a wealth of possibilities for modern living. The handsome red-brick façade is immediately impressive, with tall bay windows to the front that flood the main reception spaces with natural light and highlight the home’s period heritage. Stepping inside, you are greeted by a wide entrance hall with original features and a sense of proportion that only Victorian homes can deliver, leading to generously sized reception rooms perfect for both family living and entertaining.

The living is arranged over multiple levels, providing versatility whether the property is to be enjoyed as a substantial family home or adapted into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), subject to the necessary consents. Each bedroom offers excellent proportions, with large windows, high ceilings, and plenty of scope for updating to suit individual needs. The reception spaces, including a bay-fronted living room and a further sitting and dining room, provide ample options for relaxation or communal living. The cellar adds further practicality, ideal for storage or potential conversion.

Externally, the rear garden is a true highlight and brimming with potential. A sizeable and mature space, it offers a blank canvas for landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or simply a private haven to unwind. Whether transformed into a family-friendly garden or stylishly redesigned for multiple residents, the outside space is a key feature that adds to the property’s long-term appeal.

With its enviable proportions, wealth of character, and prime location close to Leicester city centre, this home is as well suited to those seeking a grand family residence as it is to investors looking to create a high-yield HMO. The sheer flexibility, together with its period charm and the opportunity to make it your own, makes this property a truly exciting prospect.

Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Requirements
In accordance with current Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime legislation, all buyers are required to complete identity and verification checks. These checks are carried out on our behalf by Hipla, our approved aml provider. Once an offer is accepted, Hipla will contact you directly to complete the required verification. A fee of £60 inclusive of VAT per person applies to cover the cost of these checks. This fee is payable directly to Hipla and must be completed before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued. The fee is non-refundable and applies even if the transaction does not proceed.

General Information
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