6 bed detached house for sale

Carlton Gardens, Great Glen, Leicester LE8

A rare opportunity to acquire this impressive six-bedroom detached residence in the heart of Great Glen. Set on a generous plot, this spacious family home offers over 3,000 sqft of versatile accommodation across three floors, ideal for modern living and entertaining.

The welcoming ground floor includes a spacious entrance hall with guest WC and storage, leading to a 25ft lounge with bay window, original brick fireplace, and French doors to the garden. A formal dining room and additional reception room provide excellent entertaining space, while the well-equipped kitchen with tiled flooring is complemented by a separate utility room with outdoor access.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom offers a walk-in wardrobe and sleek en-suite. A second bedroom also boasts an en-suite, with four additional bedrooms served by a contemporary family bathroom featuring both a bathtub and walk-in shower. The top floor hosts a versatile loft/recreational room, perfect for a games room, studio, or additional living space alongside ample storage.

The extensive rear and side gardens include manicured lawns, a patio seating area, and an impressive garden bar/outdoor kitchen with lighting and power, ideal for alfresco dining and social gatherings. A brick-built shed adds useful external storage.

A brick-paved driveway accommodates up to four vehicles and leads to a double garage.

Located within easy reach of Great Glen’s amenities, excellent schooling (including Leicester Grammar and St. Cuthbert’s Primary), and transport links to Leicester City Centre and Market Harborough, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

This beautifully maintained home combines character, space, and practicality, making it perfect for growing families or those seeking flexible living options.

EPC Rating: C

Location

The property is ideally situated within easy reach of everyday amenities either in Great Glen village itself or nearby Oadby Town Centre and Market Harborough to the south. Popular local schooling can be found within Great Glen, including St. Cuthbert’s Primary School and Leicester Grammar School. Leicestershire’s rolling countryside and nearby bus links nearby running to and from Leicester City Centre are also within reach.

Entrance Hall

With a door to the front elevation, bamboo flooring, stairs to the first floor landing, under-stairs storage, radiator.

Drawing Room (7.74m x 4.22m)

With a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation, double-glazed French doors to the rear elevation, an original brickwork standalone fireplace, oak flooring, three radiators.

Dining Room (4.43m x 3.26m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, oak flooring, radiator.

Kitchen (5.32m x 4.20m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, a double-glazed window and door to the side elevation, tiled flooring, a sink and drainer unit with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, tiled splashbacks, dishwasher, free-standing cooker, extractor fan, radiator.

Utility Room (2.54m x 2.13m)

With a double-glazed door to the side elevation, tiled splashbacks, a sink and drainer unit with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, a boiler, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, radiator.

Downstairs WC (2.14m x 1.17m)

With a double-glazed window to the side elevation, bamboo flooring, WC, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator.

Reception Room (5.46m x 2.85m)

With a double-glazed bay window to the front elevation, double-glazed French doors to the rear elevation, an electric fire, carpet flooring, a radiator.

First Floor Landing

With a double-glazed window to the front elevation, stairs to the second floor, storage cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom One (5.44m x 5.49m)

With two double-glazed windows to the side elevation, a double-glazed window to the opposite side elevation, carpet flooring, two radiators.

Walk-In Wardrobe (2.97m x 1.44m)

With a double-glazed window to the side elevation, carpet flooring, fitted wardrobes, radiator.

En-Suite (3.31m x 2.97m)

With a double-glazed window to the side elevation, WC, wash hand basin with storage, walk-in shower cubicle, bamboo flooring, partly tiled walls, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two (4.43m x 3.55m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, carpet flooring, fitted wardrobes, radiator.

En-Suite (3.53m x 1.48m)

With a double-glazed window to the side elevation, bamboo flooring, a walk-in shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, partly tiled walls, radiator.

Bedroom Three (4.37m x 3.29m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, carpet flooring, fitted wardrobes, a fitted desk, radiator.

Bedroom Four (4.24m x 3.26m)

With a double-glazed window to the front elevation, carpet flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Five (3.55m x 3.22m)

With a double-glazed window to the side elevation, carpet flooring, radiator.

Bedroom Six (2.27m x 2.43m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, carpet flooring, radiator.

Family Bathroom (2.83m x 2.06m)

With a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, bamboo flooring, bath, walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, partly tiled walls, heated towel rail.

Loft Room/Recreational Room (12.03m x 5.98m)

(part restricted head height) With two double-glazed windows to the side elevation, two double-glazed windows to the opposite side elevation, four triangular-shaped windows to the rear, oak flooring, four radiators.

Storage Cupboard (8.36m x 2.97m)

With a low-height ceiling and laminate flooring.

Rear Garden

With a patio seating area, extensive lawns to the rear and side, a brick-built storage shed, an individally built BBQ/bar/outside kitchen area with power and lighting.

Front Garden

With a large driveway and walled frontage providing ample parking.

Parking - Driveway

Brick driveway with space for approx 4 vehicles. 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.

Parking - Double Garage

With two single electric garage doors to the front elevation. Please note that parking within the garage is subject to vehicle size. Prospective purchasers should ensure the dimensions are suitable for their vehicle before relying on it for parking purposes.

Disclaimer

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