3 bed bungalow for sale

Mere Road, Wigston, Leicestershire LE18

This magnificent three double bedroom detached bungalow occupies a particularly generous and enviable plot that backs onto Brocks Hill Country Park. Situated on the corner where Mere Road meets Grasmere Road, the bungalow is the largest of all the bungalows on 'the Meres', a highly sought after residential area and well placed for a plethora of local amenities. The property itself does require cosmetic updating, but the accommodation is spacious and versatile and could easily be considered a family home as well as appealing to a more typical demographic. Although modernisation is required, the home is certainly in a condition where it could be moved into and updated on a room-by-room basis. The impressive plot already includes outbuildings such as a workshop, greenhouse and summer house but could easily accommodate a bespoke garden office, studio or even a self-contained annexe if required. There can be no doubt that when you consider both the plot and property combined there is massive potential to create a very special home.

Access to the bungalow is via a porch which in turn leads through to an entrance hall which has a large cloakroom cupboard and separate airing cupboard. The main hallway extends the length of the house, providing access to the lounge, all three bedrooms, the bathroom, an office, and the kitchen via an open doorway.

The lounge is one of two main reception rooms and is a dual aspect space with windows to both front and rear that fill the room with plenty of natural light. The main focal point of the lounge is a feature fireplace that is set onto a central chimney breast. The other reception room is a dining room which can be accessed from either the lounge, kitchen or conservatory. The dining room has ample space for a large table and chairs ideal for entertaining family and friends. A set of sliding patio doors open to the conservatory, which has a brick base and uPVC construction and runs across much of the rear of the building. The conservatory provides both a generous seating area from which to enjoy the impressive garden as well as covered access to the office and garage attic room.

The kitchen enjoys views over the garden to the rear via windows to both side and rear and has an extensive range of base and wall mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a double sink and drainer. There is an integral ceramic hob with extractor hood over and a built-in eye-level double oven. There is then space for under counter freestanding appliances including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A back door provides one of four access points into the garden.

Accessed at the far end of the conservatory, and located adjacent to the lounge, there is an office space which leads via the home’s only staircase to an attic room across the whole width of the double garage. Formerly the original single garage, this complex was converted by the current owners as a library, hobby room and storage area. While the garage attic only has full headroom over a limited area, there is plenty of floor space and as well as ample natural light provided by two skylight windows.

The three bedrooms are positioned toward the front of the bungalow. All of them are double rooms and all benefit from ranges of fitted furniture including wardrobes, drawers and overhead storage. The second bedroom even has a sink unit. The three bedrooms are serviced by a refitted bathroom which has fully tiled walls and comprises a three-piece suite including a bath with shower over, low flush WC and wash hand basin that is set onto a vanity unit.

Between two of the bedrooms there is currently another large room with timber panelled walls, high slanted ceiling and skylights. Currently employed as an office, this space could easily be used as a fourth double bedroom.

The home has an imposing kerb appeal, with its size immediately obvious. Double timber gates open to a block paved driveway that provides off-road parking as well as direct car access to the double garage. The garage has light and power and a remote operated main door. A front lawn lies behind a curved low wall.
At the rear is an outstanding garden that backs onto open fields and Brocks Hill Park. A border of mature trees, including fruit trees such as apple, pear and plum trees, hedges and shrubs enclose sweeping lawns and the outbuildings. The garden’s size, together with the surrounding trees, provide for absolute privacy and seclusion.

This really is an exciting opportunity to acquire a bungalow that is rare in both proportion and position. Currently configured for homeworking, with some internal modernisation it offers huge scope for reconfiguration as a very large family home. The amazing garden has previously accommodated everything from a paddock to a kitchen garden and has endless potential. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the scale of this home but also the remarkable plot and position it occupies.

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.