5 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a period property situated within South Wigston. The property is currently occupied as a family home with accommodation over three floors but also offers the benefit of planning consent for conversion into two dwellings.

Location

South Wigston itself lies on the southern edge of Leicester and is conveniently located for access to the City centre itself and to the motorway network (via Junction 21 of the M1). Rail services are available from Leicester to London St Pancras Internationl.
Excellent shopping facilities are available both within Wigston itself and at Fosse Park, Leicester.

Viewings & Directional Note

All viewing should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Co 0116 242 9922.
From Leicester proceed on the B5366 (Saffron Lane) and ove one roundabout. Turn right into St Thomas Road (B582) where the property may be located on the right hand side.

Accommodation In Detail

Ground Floor

Entrance Vestibule

Via a half glazed traditionally styled front door with leaded glazed inset.

Reception Hall

Via half glazed multi-paned door with leaded decorative glazed inset and side screens, radiator, decorative tiled flooring and staircase rising to first floor, doors leading to principal reception rooms.

Reception Room One

4.22m(13'10'') x 3.58m(11'9'')

With window to side elevation, radiator, large built-in bookcase with cupboard space, wall mounted gas fire and picture rail.

Reception Room Two

4.88m(16'0'') x 5.46m(17'11'') max

With fireplace with tiled hearth, large square bayed window to side elevation, two radiators.

W.C.

Comprising low flush w.c., wall mounted sink, quarry tiled flooring, radiator.

Reception Room Three

4.52m(14'10'') x 6.30m(20'8'')

A delightful room with large fireplace with wall mounted gas fire, picture rail, two radiators, patio doors giving access to the rear gardens.

Kitchen

4.55m(14'11'') x 3.81m(12'6'')

Comprising a range of base and wall mounted cupboards with work surface over and tiled splashbacks, space for cooker, windows to both the front and side elevations.

Utility Area

3.99m(13'1'') x 2.79m(9'2'')

With wall mounted Belfast sink, window to side elevation, staircase rising to second floor.

First Floor

Via staircase with wooden handrail and open balustrading leading to large landing with radiator and staircase rising to second floor.

Bedroom One

4.88m(16'0'') x 5.46m(17'11'')

With large bay window to side elevation, radiator, wall mounted sink, built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom Two

3.66m(12'0'') x 4.27m(14'0'')

With window to side elevation, built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Three

4.57m(15'0'') x 4.11m(13'6'')

With open fireplace, windows to side elvation.

Bedroom Four

3.91m(12'10'') x 4.52m(14'10'')

With window to front elevation, fireplace, built-in wardrobes, radiator.

Cloaks/W.C.

Comprising low flush w.c., window to side elevation.

Bathroom

Comprising bath with tiled surround and shower over, wall mounted sink and window to side elevation.

Bedroom Five

4.55m(14'11'') x 2.11m(6'11'')

With windows to rear elevation, radiator, built-in wardrobes.

Second Floor

Via wide staircase wth wooden handrail and open balustrading leading to attic room.

Attic Room

3.05m(10'0'') x 3.91m(12'10'')

With restricted head height and window to front elevation, access to eaves storage space.

Outside

Extensive gardens, sectional garage.

Planning Note

The Vicarage is a Grade II listed building which was constructed in the 1890's to a design by Stockdale Harrison. The property also lies within the South Wigston conservation area.

Planning consent for change of use to form two dwellings was granted by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council on 10th May 2011 (application number 11/00091/FUL. Listed Building consent for the internal alterations to form the two separate dwellings was granted on 10th May 2011 (reference 11/00092/LBC).

A Section 106 Agreement was entered into providing for a payment of £1,959.00 in lieu of offsite open space contribution by the eventual developer of the property.

Copies of the planning/listed building consent and floor plans etc. are available to view/download from the Resources and Tips Guide section of our website (www.andrewgranger.co.uk).

In brief, the accommodation to be provided by the two consented units comprises the following : -

Unit 1

Ground Floor

Entrance lobby with w.c. off, lounge, dining room, kitchen.

First Floor

Landing, bedroom 1 (with en-suite), bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom.

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 (with tented ceiling).

Unit 2

Ground Floor

Entrance lobby/reception hall with w.c. off, lounge/diner, kitchen.

Second Floor

Bathroom, airing cupboard, w.c., bedroom 1, bedroom 2.

Retained Land

The area of land shown edged blue on the plan will be retained by the vendor and let on licence to the purchaser. Rights of access and rights to lay services etc. will be reserved across the proposed car parking area.

Purchasing Procedure

If you are interested in any of our properties then you should contact our offices at the earliest opportunity. We offer Independent Financial Advise and as part of our service we will ask our Mortgage Adviser to contact all potential purchasers and establish how they intend to fund their purchase.
If you are a cash purchaser then we will need confirmation of the availability of your funds.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up re-payments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Floor Plan

Site Plan

Appraisals

If you have a house to sell then we offer a Free Valuation, without obligation.

Surveys

Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on 0116 242 9933.

Agents Notice

Andrew Granger & Co is a trading name of Andrew Granger & Co LLP; Registration No. OC316917.
Registered office: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7AF.
Andrew Granger & Co for themselves and for the vendors / lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:-
1.Prospective purchasers / tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars do not form part of any contract.
2.Please note that no appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers / tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor.
3.All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate.
No person in the employment of Andrew Granger & Co has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors / lessors.

AGENTS NOTICE
Andrew Granger & Co LLP for themselves and for the vendors / lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:-
1.Prospective purchasers / tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars do not form part of any contract.
2.Please note that no appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers / tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor.
3.All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate.
No person in the employment of Andrew Granger & Co LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors / lessors.