Holmfield Road, Leicester, LE2

Presenting this exquisite three-storey, five-bedroom bay-fronted Edwardian property situated on Holmfield Road in Stoneygate. This residence showcases a plethora of original features, such as an authentic tiled hallway, original fireplaces, cornicing, and picture rails. Comprising five bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen dining room, pantry, family bathroom, and two additional cloakrooms. The property also includes a garage, a driveway for a small vehicle, and a split-level rear garden. The agent believes the property is impeccably presented and offers significant potential for extension or a loft conversion, subject to a planning permission.

Freehold
EPC rating 52 E
Council tax band E Leicester City Council

Entrance Porch

The entrance porch is accessed via a wooden door with glazed panels. The porch itself is tiled, and it has a further wooden door with glazed panels leading to the main entrance hall.

Entrance Hallway

The entrance hall highlights original features such as impressive flooring, lofty ceilings, a prominent fireplace, and a leaded window, bathing the area in abundant natural light. A grand dogleg staircase leading to the first-floor landing. The under stair cupboard is housing the metres and fuse box, as well as serving as a convenient space for coats and shoes.

Lounge

The spacious lounge presents an elegant ambience, boasting wooden exposed floorboards that enhance its timeless character. The room features an original metal fireplace, high ceilings, and ample space for stylish furnishings. Natural light fills the room through a side window and a bay window at the front, complemented by original ceiling coving, ceiling rose, solid door and a radiator.

Second Reception Room

The second reception room is accessed through a solid wooden door and features wooden flooring. It includes an art deco fireplace with a tiled hearth and surround, fitted with a gas fire (not tested). The room is equipped with a radiator, original coving, and benefits from natural lighting through the walk-in bay window overlooking the garden at the rear elevation. Additionally, there is a door leading to the patio area.

Pantry

The property features a pantry with quarry tiled flooring, a window to the side elevation. Additionally, the pantry includes fitted shelving. An excellent area suitable for conversion into a ground floor cloakroom.

Kitchen/Diner

The kitchen dining room boasts a spacious layout flooded with natural light from the two windows on the side elevation and the window to the rear elevation. It features both base and eye-level units in a sleek wood finish, accompanied by a practical work surface and tiled splashback. The room includes an extractor hood, a four-ring gas hob, an electric oven, ample space for a tall standing fridge/freezer, and an undercounter area for an additional fridge or storage. Furthermore, there is provision for a dishwasher. Completing the area is a 1 1/2 bowl single drainer composite sink with mixer taps, tiled flooring, dado rails in the dining area, radiators. Gas boiler fitted to the wall. Ample room to accommodate a large dining table and chairs.
Door to side elevation.

Covered Walkway

The covered walkway extends from the front of the property and can also be accessed through a wooden door from the kitchen. This area offers valuable additional storage space and connects to the currant utility area, which has plumbing for a washing machine and ample room for a dryer. Additionally, there is a WC which would’ve been originally external. Door to the garden.

Stairs/Landing

The generously proportioned first-floor landing features stairs that ascend to the second floor, complemented by ceiling coving and a two radiators. The landing provides access to four bedrooms, a separate WC, and a family bathroom.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom is situated at the front of the property and showcases exposed wooden floorboards, a bay window to the front elevation, and an additional window on the side elevation, offering ample natural light. Pedestal wash hand basin.

Wc

A separate WC featuring a window to the side elevation, low-level WC, and a wall-mounted wash handbasin with splashback and stripped wooden flooring.
The space is perfect for conversion into an en-suite bathroom due to its proximity to the master bedroom.

Second Bedroom

Bedroom two offers a spacious double room with wooden flooring and a charming feature fireplace, believed to be original, complemented by a wooden surround. The room is enhanced by a built-in wardrobe nestled in one of the alcoves, along with a walk-in bay window at the rear elevation that floods the space with natural light, offering pleasant views over the garden. Additionally, the room is equipped with a radiator.

Family Bathroom

The bathroom features a white suite including a panelled bath, close-coupled WC, pedestal washbasin, and a corner shower cubicle. The shower area is fully tiled and equipped with an electric shower. The floor is laid with stripped flooring, window to the side elevation. Additionally, there is a spacious airing cupboard accommodating the hot water tank. Chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom three offers ample space as a versatile single room, ideal for a study. It features a window to the front elevation, stripped wooden flooring, and a radiator.

Bedroom Four

The fourth bedroom is situated at the rear of the property with a window overlooking the rear elevation. It features a radiator underneath the window and includes a pedestal wash handbasin.

Second Floor Stairs

The staircase leading to the second floor features a wooden balustrade on the right-hand side. This floor provides access to a spacious loft area that remains unused, presenting an opportunity for potential further accommodation, pending the necessary planning permissions. Door to bedroom five.

Bedroom Five

The fifth bedroom is believed to have originally consisted of two rooms. It offers potential to serve as an ideal guest suite or master suite, featuring stripped wooden flooring, exposed beams, a featured fireplace, access to eaves storage, a window to the side elevation, and heating provided by two electric storage heaters.

Front Garden

The property features a driveway suitable for a small car, adorned with flowers and shrubs, all enclosed by a brick wall and iron gate. A pathway elegantly guides visitors to the front entrance.
Door to the covered walkway.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is impeccably kept, featuring a raised patio area located directly at the rear of the property which provides access to a two-level brick-built storage facility. There are flower beds and steps that lead to the lower section of the garden, predominantly landscaped with lawn. Enclosed by a brick wall, this area offers exceptional privacy and is adorned with a diverse range of plants, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers.

Parking - Garage

The property boasts the convenience of a detached garage with access via Kimberley Road.

Parking - Driveway

The property features a driveway suitable for a small car.