3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Wayside Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2

Located in the highly desirable area of Oadby, Leicester, this charming three-bedroom detached bungalow offers versatile living space, excellent privacy, and exciting scope for gentle modernisation. Set on an impressive plot, the home welcomes you with a glazed entrance porch leading into a remarkably spacious reception hallway that comfortably accommodates a formal dining table.

The ground floor features a well-appointed kitchen with direct garage access, a rear-facing primary bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, a second versatile double bedroom, and a fully tiled family bathroom. The living area offers a cosy atmosphere, with patio doors leading into a light-filled conservatory that opens seamlessly onto the private rear garden. Upstairs, a light-filled double bedroom complete with Velux windows, built-in storage, and eaves space provides an ideal guest suite or retreat.

Outside, the property truly shines with a beautifully maintained, non-overlooked rear garden featuring an elevated patio, rockery, open lawn, and mature laurel hedging. A standout feature is the extraordinary 11-metre tandem garage equipped with an electric door, power, and lighting, alongside a front driveway providing off-road parking with potential to expand. Offered with freehold tenure, a Matterport tour, and a video walkthrough, this home is perfect for buyers seeking location, space, and potential in equal measure.

EPC Rating: D

Location

The property is ideally situated for Oadby’s highly regarded schools and benefits from nearby bus links into Leicester City Centre, with its professional quarters and train station. A wide range of amenities are available along The Parade in Oadby Town Centre, including three mainstream supermarkets. Leisure and recreational facilities such as Leicester Racecourse, the University of Leicester Botanic Gardens, Parklands Leisure Centre, and Glen Gorse Golf Club are also close by.

Glazed Entrance Porch (1.8m x 0.7m)

Fully glass-panelled entry providing protection from the elements, leading directly into the main reception hallway.

Reception Hallway & Dining Area (4.3m x 2.9m)

A welcoming and surprisingly spacious central hallway that comfortably accommodates a full-sized formal dining table. Features carpeted flooring, a central ceiling light, a radiator, and a deep under-stairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen (3.1m x 3.0m)

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with ample countertop space, tiled flooring, and a window framing views over the front elevation. Includes space and plumbing for two under-counter appliances (e.g., washing machine and dishwasher), space for a freestanding fridge-freezer, a wall-mounted combi boiler, and an internal door opening into the extensive garage.

Reception Room (4.9m x 3.6m)

A bright, relaxing living space featuring carpeted flooring, radiator, open staircase leading to the first-floor conversion, and sliding patio doors opening out to the rear conservatory.

Conservatory (4.3m x 2.7m)

An impressive garden room constructed with feature exposed brickwork, tiled flooring, and direct patio doors opening onto the elevated garden terrace.

Bedroom One (3.8m x 2.8m)

A tranquil main double bedroom overlooking the private rear garden, featuring full-width built-in mirrored wardrobes, carpeted flooring, a radiator, and private access to its own en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room (2.5m x 0.8m)

Fully tiled floor-to-ceiling, equipped with a step-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin, and low-level WC.

Bedroom Two (3.3m x 2.7m)

Situated to the front elevation, a well-proportioned room featuring a large front-facing window, radiator, and carpeted flooring-ideal as a guest bedroom, hobby room, or home office.

Family Bathroom (2.5m x 1.7m)

Fully tiled floor-to-ceiling, fitted with a suite comprising a panelled bath with main shower overhead, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, radiator, and a side-aspect window.

Landing Area

Leading to bedroom three.

Bedroom Three (4.4m x 3.6m)

A spacious top-floor double bedroom enjoying excellent head height and light from twin Velux windows. Features built-in dressing units, bedside tables, two dedicated eaves storage cupboards (one set up as a wardrobe), carpeted flooring, and a radiator.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is a particular highlight: Enjoying complete privacy screened by a mature laurel hedge at the foot, it offers an elevated stone patio, rockery feature, and an open lawn area.

Front Garden

The front garden is tastefully landscaped with mature shrubs and partial paving.

Parking - Garage

Tandem Garage (11.2m x 3.5m)- An exceptional feature of the home, this vast 11.2m garage is finished with a durable concrete screed floor, fitted electric door, internal lighting, power supply, direct access into the kitchen, and a secondary personal door and window leading directly into the garden.

Parking - Driveway

A driveway providing off-road parking for two cars (with clear potential to extend parking over the front garden area if desired).

Disclaimer

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