Moat Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

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This spacious and highly individual detached cottage occupies an attractive and generous plot right in the heart of Wigston and enjoying views of All Saints Church. Once a former butchers shop the home has a plethora of character and period features not only reflecting its age but also of its former use. The home has also been significantly improved by the current owners including new double glazed windows, the refitting of a shower room, the erection of a studio outbuilding and several decorative improvements. The home is situated within walking distance of Wigston's main high street and its selection of supermarkets, shops and eateries. It is also in close proximity to both leisure and medical centres.

The accommodation includes an entrance hall which is accessed via a new composite front door. You are greeted by a patterned tile flooring and the stairs rising to the first floor. A door takes you through to a versatile snug area.

The snug has the same patterned tile flooring found in the entrance hall, which although laid by the current vendor is very much in keeping with character of the home. There is a window to the front elevation that have been fitted with bespoke shutters. There is then an exposed brick feature fireplace with gas fire.

An opening then takes you through to rustic feeling kitchen diner. Again, there is a window to the front fitted with the same shutters found in the snug. There is a range of base units with varnished timber work surfaces and a 'Belfast' style sink. There is ample space for a cooker and an American style fridge freezer and a large dining table and chairs. A door from the kitchen leads through to a utility area where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as additional storage space.

Off the kitchen there is a lobby area, off which is a ground floor WC and wash hand basin before a further door takes you through to a stunning main lounge. The lounge is spacious with a delightful bay with floor to ceiling windows and French doors that open to the patio area of the garden. There is a beautiful period gas fire set onto an exposed brick fireplace and chimney breast. and a door that can be opened from the landing which was used to hang the meat in the old butchers.

To the first floor. a landing extends almost the full width of the property with the bedroom furthest from the stairs being the principal bedroom. A generous dual aspect room with windows to both front and rear the principal bedroom is the largest and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. Off this bedroom, is also a versatile additional room that could be utilised as a fourth bedroom or nursery but is currently used as a walk-in wardrobe and dressing room area.

The second and third bedrooms are also double rooms with the third bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe.

Finally, on the first floor, is a refitted shower room which comprises a three piece suit to include a large corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and wash hand basin that sits on top of a storage unit.

To the front of the home there is a garage which is accessed via a dropped kerb and provides off-road parking for two small cars. The garage also benefits from a recently fitted new electric garage door. Parking is also available around the corner on Newgate End. Behind the garage there is a covered outbuilding that is used as workshop/storage space. At the rear, is a fabulous private garden with a large patio seating area. There are also a couple of outbuilding that provide useful storage spaces. A large are of lawn leads up to a further timber decked area at the top of the garden that lies next door to a further outbuilding which the current owner uses as an art studio. The outbuilding is fully insulated and has a double glazed window to the side and French patio doors opening toward the garden. There is also light and power. Again, this could easily be used as a home office or summer house if preferred.

This amazing home is full of character and history and within Wigston a pretty unique opportunity. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the space and further potential it offers.



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.