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3 bed detached house for sale
4 Leicester Road, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire LE7

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 4 receptions

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

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About this property

  • A rare opportunity to secure a mature plot backing directly onto open paddock land in the heart of Thurcaston.

  • --- Open House on Saturday 6th of June, between 10am-12pm. Please call to book your allocated appointment ---

  • Architect designed detached home blending original character with clear scope to evolve and add value.

  • Set well back from the road behind an established frontage, offering privacy, presence and a generous driveway with double garage.

  • A welcoming reception hall with parquet flooring, creating space for both study and lifestyle areas.

  • A character filled main living room with exposed beams, panelling and a feature log burner.

  • Countryside living with walks from your doorstep towards Cropston, Rothley and local village pubs.

  • A beautifully established, three tier rear garden designed for entertaining, wildlife and outdoor living.

  • Planning permission already in place to create a five bedroom, three bathroom home, securing long term upside.

  • #GH29

Backing Onto Paddock Land, Countryside Walks On Your Doorstep... This Setting People Wait Years For.

Positioned within the highly regarded village of Thurcaston, this is a home that understands exactly what it is.
Not just a house, but a setting. One that people wait for.

Set back from the road, there is an immediate sense of arrival. Space to breathe. Privacy that hasn’t been forced, but naturally exists. And in a location like this, that carries real weight.
Step inside and the house begins to unfold in a way that feels both considered and effortless. The reception hall sets the tone, with parquet flooring underfoot and a layout that draws you through rather than pushing you from room to room.
To the rear, the main sitting room is where the house truly settles. A space with presence. Panelled walls, a feature fireplace, and light that pulls through from the garden beyond. It is comfortable, balanced, and exactly where you imagine spending time at the end of the day.
The kitchen and breakfast room sit close by, clearly defined yet connected. Practical in its current form, but with the kind of footprint and positioning that opens the door to something more. Not because it needs changing, but because it gives you the option to.
There is a rhythm to the ground floor that works. Spaces for everyday living, spaces for entertaining, and the flexibility to adapt as life shifts around you. The additional reception room, currently used as a playroom, and the separate study only add to that sense of versatility.

Upstairs, the feeling continues.
Three well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with fitted storage, are arranged around a light landing. The bathroom is generous, well-appointed, and serves the home comfortably as it stands.

But what sits behind all of this is the opportunity.
Planning has already been considered and approved to take this home further. To grow it into a five-bedroom, three-bathroom house. Not a compromise, but a natural next step for someone who sees the bigger picture.

And then there is the outside.
This is where the house separates itself.

The rear garden opens out onto paddock land, with no immediate sense of being overlooked. Just space, greenery, and that feeling of openness that is becoming harder and harder to find. Established planting, defined seating areas, and a layout that invites you to slow down and stay a little longer.
At the far end, the insulated garden room adds another layer. A space that works just as well for remote working as it does for entertaining. With power, connectivity, and separation from the main house, it gives you options without compromise.

And beyond the boundary, the lifestyle continues.
Countryside walks quite literally on your doorstep. The kind you don’t have to plan for. Just step out and go.
Thurcaston itself remains one of Charnwood’s most desirable villages, and for good reason. Strong schooling, a real sense of community, and easy access into Leicester and Loughborough when needed. It offers the balance many look for, but few find.
So this works.
Not just emotionally, but practically.

And importantly, it is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a cleaner, more certain move in a market where that matters more than ever.
It is for someone who understands what is here, sees what it could become, and recognises that opportunities like this do not come around often.

Secure Sale & Buyer Information Pack Disclosure:

This property is being marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to help speed up the transaction and provide greater certainty for both buyers and sellers.
As part of this process, key legal searches are ordered at the point the property is listed, rather than after a sale is agreed. This work, which can typically take several weeks in a standard transaction, is prepared upfront and made available to the successful buyer as part of their legal due diligence.
To proceed with an offer, the successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT. This pack includes the searches and supporting legal information that a buyer would usually need to obtain separately after agreeing a purchase.
In addition, and in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete aml (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. These checks are payable separately and are required before the transaction can progress.

This upfront approach helps:
* Reduce delays once an offer is agreed
* Improve transparency for all parties
* Support a smoother and more reliable sales process

Disclaimer Statement:
These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax band and energy performance rating through their legal representative.

Where applicable, this property is marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to support a faster and more transparent transaction. The successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT (£390 including VAT) in order to proceed with their offer. This pack includes key searches and supporting legal information that would ordinarily be obtained by a buyer after a sale is agreed.

In line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all named purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete aml (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. The cost of aml checks is £20 + VAT per person (£24 including VAT) and is payable separately. All required aml checks must be completed before the transaction can progress.

We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of this information. Material information is provided in line with current National Trading Standards guidance and relevant consumer protection legislation. Please contact us if you require clarification on any point before making a transactional decision.

Reservation Agreement
To secure your interest in this property, a reservation Agreement is available. This agreement enables prospective buyers to reserve the property for a set period while carrying out legal and financial due diligence. It reflects a mutual commitment between buyer and seller, helping to reduce the risk of the sale falling through. Full terms and conditions are available on request.

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