3 bed terraced house for sale

Rutland Avenue, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18

This very well presented and surprisingly spacious three bedroom terrace townhouse occupies a superb South facing plot within a sought after residential area. The plot would allow for significant extension to the rear of the home subject to local planning which is in place as the current owners did apply for a eight by six metre single storey rear extension. The property is well positioned for a plethora of amenities both in Wigston Magna and South Wigston. Supermarkets, smaller shops and services, various eateries as well as both leisure and medical facilities are either within walking distance or only a short drive away. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and South Wigston train station is also close by. The home itself has been substantially improved by the owners during their time, including the replacement of the boiler in 2021 which is still under warranty and the removal of a wall between the kitchen and dining room creating a more open kitchen diner.

Access to the home is via a front door that opens into a good size entrance hall. The first feature you notice is the delightful herring bone parquet flooring that is not only found in the hallway but also runs into the lounge. The entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor landing with a under stair recess that provides useful storage space. Doors from the entrance hall open to the lounge and kitchen diner.

The lounge is spacious and filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a feature bay window and patio door that leads out to the garden. Another focal point of the room is a feature fireplace that is set onto a central chimney breast. There is ample room for a variety of living room furniture with the space comfortably accommodating three sofas.

The kitchen diner was formally a small kitchen with separate dining room. The current owners removed the wall separating the two and created a more spacious dual aspect room with windows to both front and rear. The kitchen has a range of base and wall mounted fitted units with square-edge work surfaces and a porcelain sink and drainer. There is an integral gas hob with extractor over and built-in eye-level electric oven. There is a unit that houses and American style fridge/freezer and plumbing fora washing machine. The dining area comfortably accommodates a large table and chairs. A back door provides access to the garden.

To the first floor, the landing is well-proportioned and currently has two large book shelves, making most of the space on offer. Off the landing are doors to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedrooms One and Two are both double rooms with both having views over the garden to the rear. Bedroom One benefits from a built-in wardrobe and Bedroom Two from a range of fitted wardrobes and overhead storage. Bedroom Three is a generous single room which again has a built-in wardrobe and a view of the garden.

The family bathroom comprises a three piece suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and wash hand basin that sits on top of a vanity unit. An airing cupboard hides the relatively recently fitted boiler.

To the front of the home a driveway provides ample off-road parking and adjacent to the driveway is a small front garden and planted bed which enhances the homes kerb appeal.

At the rear is a superb family garden with patio seating area and a large area of lawn. The owners have built a fantastic covered pergola seating area an ideal entertainment space for family and friends. The garden also has a useful timber-built storage shed.

This is a charming home with some wonderful features and with wide ranging appeal. First time purchasers, young families and even those looking to downsize should be giving this property serious consideration. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the space it provides and the future potential it offers.

Wigston is a suburb situated to the South of Leicester City Centre. A popular local hub the main High Street provides a wide range of local shops, amenities, restaurants and eateries. The transport links for commuters are excellent heading into and out of the city by road either by car and regularly serviced bus routes or by rail via South Wigston train station. In addition, there are a number of reputable local schools for all age groups.