3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Northcote Road, Leicester LE2

A Particularly Attractive Three-Bedroom Traditional Semi-Detached Property

This beautifully presented three-bedroom home offers a wonderful blend of character, comfort, and modern living. From the moment you step inside, it’s clear this is a home that has been loved and cared for – a place where you can truly settle in and make memories.

The well-proportioned accommodation begins with an inviting storm porch leading into a welcoming entrance hallway, complete with elegant parquet flooring, stairs rising to the first floor, and doors to the ground floor rooms.

To the front, the charming sitting room features a bay window that floods the space with natural light – the perfect place to relax and unwind. To the rear, the cosy lounge enjoys patio doors opening out onto the garden, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living.

At the heart of the home lies the stylish kitchen-diner – a truly sociable space ideal for cooking, dining, entertaining, and spending time together. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units, offering both functionality and style. Completing the ground floor is a convenient WC.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, a home office, a family bathroom, and a separate WC. The property also benefits from a boarded loft with fitted ladder, providing excellent additional storage.

The property has the potential for further development (subject to relevant consents).

Outside, the home continues to impress. The driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage, while the rear garden is beautifully landscaped with mature shrubs and plants. A storage shed sits amongst the greenery offering additional storage space.

Freehold Property
EPC 58 D
Council Tax Band E Leicester City Council
Fibre to the premises 152 Mbps

EPC Rating: D

Location

Nestled in a sought-after area, this property offers the perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle. Families will appreciate the proximity to highly regarded schools, including Overdale Infant and Junior Schools, as well as local nurseries and day-care. The city centre, University of Leicester, and both Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital are all within easy reach. For leisure and socialising, Knighton Park is just a short stroll away, while the vibrant Queens Road shopping parade in neighbouring Clarendon Park offers an array of boutique shops, trendy bars, cafés, and restaurants-perfect for weekends or after-work outings.

Entrance Hallway (4.54m x 2.11m)

A storm porch with double-opening doors leads to the main front door, which opens into a spacious hallway through a fully glazed wooden door with matching panels. The hallway benefits from excellent natural light. Stairs rise to the first-floor landing, with storage conveniently located under the stairs. There is also a radiator, and doors lead to the ground-floor rooms. We believe the hallway retains its original oak flooring.

Front Reception Room (5.00m x 3.98m)

The front reception room features a bay window to the front elevation, flooding the space with natural light, with a radiator positioned beneath.

Rear Reception Room (7.21m x 3.56m)

Spacious Rear Reception Room
Step into this bright and inviting rear reception room, perfectly designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Sliding patio doors flood the space with natural light and provide seamless access to the garden and patio area, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. The room features a charming stone fireplace with a living flame gas fire, creating a cozy focal point. Radiators are thoughtfully placed at both ends, ensuring warmth and comfort throughout this generous living space.

Kitchen/Diner (3.72m x 5.05m)

The kitchen diner is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye-level units, complemented by granite-effect work surfaces and a tiled splashback. It features a fully integrated dishwasher, a five-ring gas hob with an overhead extractor, and a double oven below. The kitchen also includes a single drainer, one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for a washing machine, and provision for a tall-standing fridge freezer. Additional storage is provided by a large pantry cupboard. The room is finished with tiled flooring, a vertical radiator, and windows to both the side and rear elevations, allowing for plenty of natural light.

Rear Lobby

Rear Lobby:
The rear lobby provides access to the side of the property as well as the ground floor WC. There is a wooden door leading to the enclosed side area. The enclosed side area features a UPVC half-glazed door to the front and another UPVC half-glazed door to the rear.

Ground Floor Wc (1.47m x 1.55m)

The ground floor WC is bright and welcoming, with natural light streaming in through a side window and a further small window. It features a stylish vanity unit with an under-cupboard and an inset ceramic sink with a contemporary mixer tap. The space is completed with tiled flooring and a radiator, combining practicality with a clean, modern finish.

Landing

Spacious gallery landing with white balustrading with a side elevation window providing natural light. Radiator.
The loft is accessed from the landing via a pull-down ladder. A partial loft conversion was carried out in 1986, prior to the current ownership.

Bedroom One (4.90m x 3.25m)

Situated at the rear of the property, this bedroom enjoys a generous window overlooking the garden and filling the space with natural light. The room is equipped with a radiator and features thoughtfully designed fitted wardrobes and drawers in a soft, light wood finish.

Bedroom Two (3.95m x 3.63m)

A generous double bedroom with a large front-facing window and radiator beneath. The room boasts excellent built-in storage, featuring a triple wardrobe in one alcove and double wardrobes in the other, offering plentiful hanging and storage space.

Bedroom Three (2.59m x 3.43m)

A generously sized third bedroom featuring a window to the front elevation and a radiator beneath.

Office (1.96m x 1.72m)

Practical home office with eaves storage, a side elevation Velux window bringing in natural light, and a radiator.

Family Bathroom (2.65m x 2.51m)

Family Bathroom
This bathroom has a window to the rear elevation and features a white suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin with a mixer tap, and a panelled bath with a hot and cold triple mixer bar with an overhead shower. A glass shower screen is fitted for convenience. The walls are fully tiled around the bath and sink area, providing a clean and practical finish. The room also includes a radiator for added comfort. Additionally, there is a cupboard, formerly an airing cupboard, now offering useful storage space.

Wc (2.47m x 0.90m)

The property benefits from a separate toilet, featuring a close-coupled WC, a window to the rear elevation, and a radiator.

Front Garden

The property is approached via a gravel driveway, bordered by carefully sculpted edging and a selection of evergreen plants and hedging, offering a stylish and inviting entrance.

Rear Garden

Step outside to a beautifully landscaped rear garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A large, well-maintained lawn is framed by shaped gravel borders with a mix of shrubs and ornamental plants. A pathway leads to a lower level with a spacious shed and dedicated planting area - ideal for gardening enthusiasts.

A split-level patio with generous stone slabs provides plenty of space for outdoor dining and socialising, with steps linking each level. The garden is fully enclosed with wooden fencing, offering privacy.

Parking - Garage

To the front, the property benefits from a driveway offering convenient off-road parking for two vehicles and direct access to the garage, with a side gate providing easy access to the rear garden.