4 bed detached house for sale

Craythorne Way, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18

This significantly extended four bedroom detached family home occupies a generous and attractive plot within a sought after Cul-de-Sac on the popular Wigston Meadows estate. The two-storey extension to the rear of the home has created a superb open plan lounge and dining area on the ground floor and allowed the reconfiguration of the first floor creating an additional bedroom and en-suite. The home is well positioned for a plethora of local amenities with large supermarkets, smaller shops and services and a variety of eateries all a short drive or bus ride away. In addition, the property is conveniently located for both leisure and medical centres and is within the catchment for the highly regarded Meadows Community Primary school. Those who commute will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester as well as numerous other nearby centres of work. For those who work from home there are several spaces within the property that could provide office space. Easy access to Brocks Hill Country Park is ideal for dog walkers and runners. The home is ideally suited to growing families that require spacious and versatile living accommodation.

Access to the home is via a front door that opens into a welcoming entrance hall. The hallway has stairs rising to the first floor landing and doors that lead through to the dining room, study and kitchen. Off the entrance hall, is a ground floor WC and wash hand basin.

The feature space of the ground floor is the magnificent open plan lounge and dining room. Filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a set of bi-fold doors that open to the garden the space is fantastic for those who enjoy hosting larger gatherings of family and friends. The room can comfortably accommodate a range of lounge, dining, display and storage furniture.

The kitchen, situated toward the front of the home, has been refitted to a high specification and includes a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with Corian work surfaces and inset one and a half bowl sinks. Integrated appliances include an induction hob with extractor hood over, two full size electric ovens, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is also a integral washing machine and wine cooler. A feature mosaic tiled wall adds a contemporary finish.

The final room on the ground floor was created through the conversion of the garage. This space would make an ideal office, without having to compromise on of the bedrooms upstairs. However, it could also be used as a play or games room, snug or even a gym. A back door provides an alternative access point to the garden and because the garage has a pitched roof a loft hatch offers additional storage space.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is the largest of the four bedrooms and benefits from a wall of fitted wardrobes. The extension has also allowed for an en-suite which is beautifully done and has the feel of a boutique hotel. The en-suite is fully tiled with a large walk-in shower with fixed screen, low flush WC and his and hers wash hand basins. The second bedroom is also a generous double room which enjoys views over the garden. The third bedroom can be accessed directly from bedroom two but also has independent access from the landing. The fourth bedroom has a window to the front elevation and, although the smallest, can still accommodate a double bed. The fourth bedroom, if not needed as a bedroom day-to-day, could be used as a further work space or dressing room.

Finally, the family bathroom comprises a four-piece white suite to include a corner shower cubicle, corner bath, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the front of the home a block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking. A front garden of broken slate pieces offers overspill parking space if required or could just be used for standing potted plants to enhance the homes kerb appeal.

At the rear is a generous and private family garden enclosed by tall timber panel fencing. An impressive, raised timber decked patio seating area extends round one side of the garden and can take a variety of outdoor furniture, from formal dining to sunbeds. The decked area has steps down to a lawn with central paved area. Mature planted borders contain a variety of trees and shrubs that add privacy, colour and structure to the garden and two timber-built sheds provide further storage. The garden is fabulous for outside entertaining and with the bi-fold doors open, the house and gardens can host some wonderful family occasions.

This remarkable property has been a much loved, improved and cared for family home. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate its position, plot and quality of presentation throughout.

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.