4 bedroom character property for sale

This beautifully presented detached period home retains much of its original character and has been meticulously renovated by the current owners. Built in 1908 this superb family home with original sash windows and cast iron radiators offers accommodation to including a tiled entrance hall, cellar, three reception rooms, large breakfast kitchen with vaulted ceiling, utility room, cloaks/WC, four bedrooms, en-suite shower room and family bathroom with roll top bath. The property stands on a large plot extending to just over a quarter of an acre with generous gravelled driveway, detached double garage with games room/office space over and immaculate lawned gardens to side and rear.

Birstall

Birstall is a well serviced village on the northern outskirts of the city, offering an extensive range of local shopping facilities and schooling for all ages. The nearby A6 afford fast access to Loughborough and Leicester city centre, whilst the A46 just to the north provides access to the M1.

Directional Note

Proceed out of Leicester from the inner ring round on the Abbey Lane (A6) dual carriageway towards Birstall. Upon reaching the Redhill roundabout take the second exit on the Loughborough Road (A6) and then take the second turning on the left into Tempest Road where the property is situated on the right hand side as identifiable by our for sale sign.
If using a Satellite Navigation System the Post Code is LE4 3BD

Original Entrance

The property is entered under an ornate tiled entrance canopy with original timber door with etched glass with matching side panels and multi-paned top lights into:-

Entrance Hall

Feature staircase with highly decorative newel post rising to first floor with particularly attractive black and white tiled flooring, cast iron column style radiator and panelled door opening into:-

Inner Hallway

With original tiled flooring, access to cellar, cast iron column style radiator and original part glazed door to side elevation.

Cellar

4.20m(13'9) x 2.20m(7'3) overall
Multi-paned window to front elevation and lighting. Door into further store measuring 3.10m(10'2) x 2.40m(7'10) with light.

Family Room

4.00m(13'1) plus the bay x 3.60m(11'10) into chimney recess
Original bay window to side overlooking the gardens and window to rear elevation. Cast iron feature fireplace. Built-in shelving into chimney recess with storage under, quarry tiled flooring and cast iron column style radiator.

Sitting Room

4.90m(16'1) plus bay x 4.50m(14'9) into chimney recess
Original bay window to front elevation. Cast iron open fire with tiled inserts and carved oak surround. Original cornicing, picture rail and two cast iron column style radiators.

Dining Room

4.20m(13'9) into chimney recess x 3.90m(12'10) plus bay
Original bay window to front elevation and window to side elevation. Open fire with Victorian style cast iron insert with Carrera marble surround and slate hearth. Two cast iron column style radiators, original ceiling cornice and picture rail.

Breakfast Kitchen

4.70m(15'5) x 4.10m(13'5)
Featuring a cathedral style ceiling with exposed timbers and downlighting. Fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke solid pine units with granite work surfacing with drainer grooves and undermounted Belfast sink and chrome taps. Gas fired Rayburn built into an exposed brick chimneybreast with tiled splashback and light over. Integrated appliances to include dishwasher and fridge. Three sealed unit double glazed windows and door opening onto gardens, panel radiator and terracotta style flooring.

Utility Room

3.50m(11'6'') x 2.90m(9'6'')

Fitted with a range of hand painted units with solid wood work surfacing with undermounted Belfast sink with mixer tap. Further built-in cupboards into chimney recess and shoe storage. Gas fired Worcester boiler, quarry tiled flooring, strip pine storage cupboard, cast iron column style radiator, original sash window to side elevation and plumbing for washing machine and vent for tumble dryer.

Gallery Landing

Original sash window to front elevation, cast iron column style radiator, picture rail and original ceiling cornice.

Bedroom One

4.90m(16'1) into bay x 4.60m(15'1) into chimney recess
Original bay window to front elevation. Cast iron feature fireplace, original ceiling cornice, picture rail and cast iron column style radiator.

Bedroom Two

4.00m(13'1) x 3.70m(12'2) plus recess. Original sash window to side elevation. Cast iron fireplace and cast iron column style radiator, picture rail and exposed floorboards. Door into:-

Bedroom Three

4.30m(14'1) into chimney recess x 3.90m(12'10)
Original sash windows to front and side elevations. Cast iron feature fireplace. Ceiling cornice, picture rail and cast iron column style radiator.

Bedroom Four

3.70m(12'2'') x 2.40m(7'10'')

Original sash window to rear elevation, cast iron feature fireplace and column style radiator.

Bathroom

3.70m(12'2) overall x 2.10m(6'11) overall
Fitted with a white suite comprising a large Victorian double shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, cast iron roll top bah with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment and Sanitan pedestal wash hand basin. Heated chrome towel, original sash window to rear elevation, recessed spotlighting, exposed floorboards, access to loft space and airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Outside

Metal gates provide vehicular access to a good sized gravelled driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, double garage and gated access to rear garden.

Detached Double Garage

6.10m(20'0) x 6.10m(20'0)
Twin electric up and over doors, power, light points, personal door to side elevation and staircase rising to first floor games room/home office.

Games Room/Home Office

6.30m(20'8) x 3.00m(9'10) measure to a height of 1.50m(4'11)
Having two sealed unit double glazed windows and two Velux windows, power and light points.

Rear Garden

The gardens are immaculately presented and extend to the side and rear of the property with two separate lawned areas, heavily stocked borders and pergola. In addition there is a coal store, WC and to the rear of the garden is an enclosed area with trellising housing compost bins and garden shed. There are several paved seating areas with outdoor lighting and power points linked with pathways edged with granite sets.

Additional Photograph

Side Elevation

Site Plan

Location Map

N.B. All measurements are approximate. These Sale Particulars have been prepared by BENTONS upon instruction of the Vendor(s). Services, Fittings and equipment referred to within the sales particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the prospective Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters. These particulars are intended to give a fair description but their accuracy is not guaranteed. Nor do they constitute an offer or contract.