4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5

Oscar Richards Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this spacious four-bedroom semi-detached family home is situated in the desirable Evington area, conveniently located close to the General Hospital and a range of local amenities. The property offers well-proportioned living accommodation, ideal for a growing family. Double glazed windows throughout provide excellent insulation and a peaceful atmosphere. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed with in-built furd functional space for cooking and entertaining. The ground floor also features a welcoming entrance hall and spacious living furniture, maximising storage and useability. The master bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite shower room, creating a private retreat. The heart of the home is a generous kitchen, fitted with high-quality integrated Bosch appliances, providing a stylish an areas, all finished to a high standard. A particularly impressive feature is the large enclosed rear garden, which offers a safe and versatile space for outdoor living, children’s play, and the potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Externally, the property boasts a superb outside space designed for both relaxation and practicality. To the rear, there is a good-sized patio-paved area, bordered by a brick perimeter, perfect for alfresco dining or summer gatherings. To the front, a block-paved driveway accommodates up to three vehicles and is attractively landscaped with brick and wooden perimeter fencing. Access to the property is available either through the porch at the front or via a UPVC door from the side.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, flexibility, and future potential this property has to offer.

For further information to book your viewing contact Oscar Richards Estate Agents today!

EPC Rating: D

Location

Gwendolen Road occupies a convenient position within the popular and well-established Evington area of Leicester, offering an appealing combination of community atmosphere, everyday amenities, green spaces and excellent access to the wider city. The location is particularly suited to families, first-time buyers, professionals and investors looking for a well-connected neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

The surrounding area provides an excellent range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, restaurants and essential services, with further amenities available along Evington Road, Coleman Road and in nearby Evington Village. The neighbourhood is also home to a diverse selection of places of worship and community facilities, contributing to the welcoming and established character of the area.

Families benefit from a good choice of educational facilities within the surrounding neighbourhood, including Coleman Primary School, Evington Valley Primary School and Whitehall Primary School, with further primary and secondary options available across Evington and east Leicester. Local school catchments and admissions criteria should, of course, be confirmed directly with the relevant schools and Leicester City Council.

One of the area's major lifestyle attractions is its excellent access to green open spaces. Nearby Evington Park is a historic Victorian park offering open lawns, formal gardens, mature woodland, walking routes, children's play areas, tennis courts and other recreational facilities. It provides an attractive setting for exercise, family activities and relaxing outdoors.

Spinney Hill Park, another significant local landmark, is also within easy reach. This historic community park features mature trees, lawns, walking paths, children's play areas, sports facilities and open recreational space, providing residents with further opportunities to enjoy the outdoors close to home.

The location also has an interesting historical connection, with the area around Gwendolen Road forming part of the historic landscape associated with Evington and Spinney Hill Park. Leicester's recent conservation documentation records the historic development of the surrounding area and the former rural character of Evington before its incorporation into the expanding city.

For professionals and commuters, Gwendolen Road provides convenient access towards Leicester city centre, the A47, A563 and wider east Leicester, while the nearby Leicester General Hospital is an important local landmark and employment destination. The wider road and public transport network also provides connections towards surrounding suburbs and Leicestershire.

With its combination of excellent everyday amenities, schools, places of worship, established community facilities, historic surroundings and attractive green spaces, Gwendolen Road offers a highly practical setting for modern Leicester living. Whether purchasing a first home, raising a family, commuting to work or looking for an investment opportunity in an established residential area, this Evington location provides a compelling blend of convenience, connectivity and community appeal.

Porch

Tiled flooring, double glazed window facing the side aspects, UPVC door leading into the property.

Hallway

Accessed from the front porch with laminate flooring, radiator and stairs leading to upstairs. Leading to the front reception room, dining room and a storage room under the stairs.

Reception Room (5.41m x 3.56m)

Carpeted flooring, double glazing bay window facing the front aspect, radiator and gas heating appliance, double doors leading to an extended reception room.

Living Room (6.78m x 3.56m)

Spacious extended living room with carpeted flooring, radiators, spotlights and ceiling fan. French doors leading to the patio & garden, access to the kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen (3.8m x 2.9m)

Spacious kitchen with integrated bosch appliances (fridge, freezer & dishwasher). Base level units and eye level kitchen units including an integrated 6 ring cooker with integrated oven and extractor hood. Spotlighting, tiled walls, stainless steel sink and ample space for a tumble dryer. Base level units accommodating gas powered combination boiler, double glazed windows and double upcv door leading to the garden.

Dining Room (3.51m x 2.90m)

Dining area to accommodate a large dining table. Includes tiled flooring, a radiator, spotlights, ceiling fan, open access to the extended kitchen, access to the side of the property which is used as storage and direct access to the front driveway, includes a convenient wash hand basin.

WC (1.19m x 0.94m)

Conveniently located WC accessed from the hallway. Tiled flooring, tiled walls, wash hand basin, toilet, window facing the side aspect.

Master Bedroom (4.57m x 3.45m)

Carpeted flooring, radiator, double-glazed bay window facing the front aspect, fitted cupboards & wardrobes, spotlighting, ceiling fan, towel rail, includes an en suite shower room.

En-Suite (2.18m x 1.02m)

Tiled flooring & walls, standing/sitting shower unit, panelled ceilings, spotlighting, wash hand basin & toilet.

Bedroom 2 (3.80m x 3.78m)

A double bedroom with carpeted flooring, fitted cupboards & wardrobe, spotlighting, radiator and double glazed window facing the rear aspect.

Bedroom 3 (3.96m x 3.45m)

Carpeted flooring, radiator, fitted drawers, cupboards & wardrobes, double glazed window facing the rear aspect.

Bedroom 4 (3.00m x 2.26m)

A single bedroom with carpeted flooring, fitted overhead cupboards and wardrobes, double glazed window facing the front aspect, radiator with spotlighting.

Bathroom (2.74m x 2.41m)

Spacious 5 piece bathroom with carpeted flooring, tiled walls, panelled ceiling, spotlighting. Includes a bidet, standing shower, corner bathtub, wash & hand basin, toilet, double glazed window facing the front aspect.

Landing

Spacious landing area leading to all rooms upstairs and providing access to the loft through a hatch and pull out stairs. Carpeted flooring, double glazed window facing the side aspect.

Loft

Loft hatch with pull out stairs, partly boarded offering ample storage space, including a a system boiler with Megaflo unvented Cylinder and a Velux window.

Rear Garden

To the rear of the property, there is a good sized patio-paved area bordered by a brick perimeter. Steps lead to a lawn.

Parking - Driveway

To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway to accommodate up to 3 vehicles, landscaped and bordered by brick and wooden perimeter fencing. Provides access to the property through the porch and a UPVC door from the side.