Guilford Road, Stoneygate, LE2

Offered to the open market for the first time in 20 years and conveniently positioned in the heart of Stoneygate, this five-bedroom semi-detached house has been the subject of a sympathetic renovation in recent years. Boasting just shy of 2000 sq. ft of living accommodation, refined character features sit alongside sleek contemporary interventions and a considered palette of materials, creating an elegant set of interiors. Unusually, the home has two distinct outdoor spaces: a raised paved area that overlooks established shrubbery and a secluded, sunken garden below. The house is positioned on a particularly wide tree-lined residential street; on the doorstep to the highly regarded Allandale Road with its vast array of boutique bars, restaurants and independent coffee shops. With accommodation spread across three floors, every effort has been considered by the homeowner to create a calming atmosphere, well equipped for modern-day living. A beautifully limited palette has been harmoniously employed throughout the space.

Slightly set back from the road behind tall trees, the home is accessed onto wide hallway filled with natural light and retaining original, beautifully restored parquet flooring and a stain-leaded glass window. To the front of the plan, a spacious reception room boasts a large, newly replaced, double-glazed bay-window overlooking Guilford Road, characterised by a marble-feature fireplace and original picture rails. A second reception room is centrally positioned, modernised with incredible attention to detail. A large log-burner fireplace is an excellent focal feature, warming the oak-flooring whilst pine doors provide a leafy aspect onto the rear-garden. To the rear of the ground-floor plan, a recently fitted breakfast kitchen is conveniently positioned. Cleverly configured with a separate dining area and fitted by reputable Wren Kitchens in June 2024, the kitchen includes a comprehensive array of integrated appliances that include a Bosch gas four-ring hob, Zanussi extractor hood, Bosch electric-oven and a Neff dishwasher. The kitchen area, paired with an off-grey and white colour palette is complemented a large double-glazed window that frames a view over leafy mature trees and hedgerows. A downstairs w/c completes the ground-floor accommodation.

Stairs with their original bannister and a stain-leaded glass-window to the side aspect ascend to the first floor. Here, four generous bedrooms, most being characterised by cast-iron fireplaces and original picture rails. Three of the bedrooms are doubles, while the fourth, currently used as a dressing room, offers versatility to serve as a home office or a large single bedroom. The biggest room on the first floor is positioned to the front of the plan, complemented with an upgraded double-glazed bay-window allowing an influx of natural light into the space. The bedrooms are serviced by a contemporary, well-appointed three-piece family bathroom. A second flight of stairs opens to a fifth and final double bedroom. Spacious in size and providing sufficient space for free-standing furniture, integrated storage cupboards and the most impressive far-reaching views of Leicester city and beyond through a wide double-glazed window.

Outside, a beautifully private, secluded, East-facing garden is well established. The rear garden is a sanctuary of calm, with a prominent silver birch tree providing dappled shade during the summer months. A sunken garden is bordered by mature shrubs and hedgerows, offering seclusion and tranquillity, while a raised paved terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. Readily available on-street parking can be found directly outside the property.

Overall, a fabulous home in a thriving suburb. Early viewing is essential.

Location:

The sought after suburb of Stoneygate is situated off the main A6 London Road towards the southern outskirts of Leicester. It is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to both Oadby and Market Harborough alongside highly regarded public and private schooling. Stoneygate is without doubt one of Leicester's most highly regarded and sought-after suburban locations and is an area of particular character having a number of properties of architectural interest. Stoneygate is ideally placed for access to the nearby Victoria Park, Leicester train station with direct trains taking you to London St Pancras in a little over an hour alongside convenient access to and from Leicester City centre. The adjoining combined suburbs of Knighton and Clarendon Park also offer a full range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day and specialist boutique bars restaurants and shops found along Queens Road as well as specialist shopping along Allandale Road and Francis Street.

Vendor comments:

“ On a personal note, I will be sorry to leave this house and road. The house has a calm and quiet demeanour, often commented on over the years by visiting friends. I have been very lucky having very friendly neighbours on both sides and opposite, many having lived on this road longer than my 20 years here. The new owner will be greeted with a warm welcome by a supportive and helpful neighbourhood WhatsApp group. “

Material information:

Council tax band: D.

Tenure: Freehold.

Water meter: Yes.

EPC rating: D.

No known covenants or building issues as far as we are informed.

Parking: On street.

Disclaimer

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