Ivanhoe Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This comprehensively renovated and refurbished three/four bedroom bungalow occupies a generous plot within a sought after Cul-de-Sac position. Conveniently located for a plethora of local amenities the home is in close proximity to large supermarkets, a range of independent shops and eateries and Wigston's medical and leisure centres. There are excellent road links into the city of Leicester and to Fosse Park and Junction 21 of the M1/M69 and South Wigston train station is within walking distance. offered with no upward chain and providing spacious and versatile living accommodation the bungalow has been re-wired, re-plumbed and has had a refitted kitchen, bathroom, shower room and utility room. Although obviously suited to a typical bungalow demographic the property is certainly large enough to be considered as a family home.

Access to the bungalow is via a porch and through a set of double doors that open into a rather impressive entrance hall. The entrance hall is wide, with the impression of light and space only enhanced by the fact the kitchen and dining area sits open plan the hallway.

The superb kitchen and dining area is a real feature space. The kitchen has been refitted to include an extensive range of base and wall mounted fitted units with plenty of work surface space and composite sink drainer. There is an integral gas hob, with built-in electric oven underneath and extractor hood over. Other integral appliances include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There are two large windows to the rear elevation which fill the space with plenty of natural light and a back door provides access to the side and rear of the bungalow.

A door off the entrance hall leads through to a lounge situated toward the front of the home. This large room provides ample space for a range of living room furniture and has a bow window. A raised recess in the wall could accommodate some sort of fireplace if desired.

A room off the kitchen and dining area could be used as a second reception room if required or is the bungalow's third bedroom. A dual aspect space with windows to either side elevations, this a versatile space that could be used in a variety of ways.

Also, off the kitchen and dining area is a door through to a refitted shower room, which comprises a modern three piece suite to include a walk in shower, low flush WC and wash hand basin that sits on top of a storage unit.

Adjacent to the shower room is a store cupboard which has a base unit that matched those found in the kitchen itself.

The entrance hall is in fact L-shaped and the bedrooms, bathroom and utility room are all accessed from it. The utility room has more base units and an additional stainless steel sink. As well as storage the utility room also has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The principal bedroom is a spacious double bedroom with a window to the front elevation. There is ample room for a king size bed and an array of freestanding bedroom furniture.

The second bedroom is also a double room with windows to both front and side elevations. The fourth bedroom is a generous single room which could be used as an office/study space if needed.

Finally, there is a family bathroom which include a bath with rainforest shower over, low flush WC and wash hand basin that is again mounted on to a storage unit.

To the outside a block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking as well as access to the garage which has a newly fitted main garage door and offers further useful storage space. There is gated side access to a paved patio area.

The gardens wrap around three sides of the bungalow with an area of lawn that is interspersed with mature trees that provide privacy.

Although fully refurbished the bungalow is largely a blank canvass ready for any buyer to personalise and make their own. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the space and versatility this remarkable home has to offer.


Wigston is a suburb situated to the South of Leicester City Centre. A popular local hub the main High Street provides a wide range of local shops, amenities, restaurants and eateries. The transport links for commuters are excellent heading into and out of the city by road either by car and regularly serviced bus routes or by rail via South Wigston train station. In addition, there are a number of reputable local schools for all age groups.