Carlton Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This extended and highly impressive three bedroom detached family home occupies a generous plot within a highly sought after residential area. Conveniently located for Wigston's wide array of local shops, supermarkets, eateries and other amenities the home is also well placed for commuters travelling both in and out of the city of Leicester. The extension to the rear accommodates an addition to the kitchen and adjacent to the extension a conservatory has also been added. With the garage sitting alongside the home the scope for further extension both to the rear and the side is significant, subject to local planning. The home is well presented throughout and obviously been very much loved and extremely well maintained by the current owners.

The accommodation itself includes an entrance porch, which again is something that has been added to the home by the vendors. From the porch you enter an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, a useful understairs storage cupboard and doors that lead through to the lounge and dining room and the kitchen.

The lounge and dining room sit open plan to each other creating a fabulous open plan reception space ideal for larger social gatherings. The dining area is situated toward the front of the property and has a bay window to the front elevation. The lounge benefits from the focal point of a feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. A set of sliding patio doors from the lounge open to the conservatory, which is used as a sitting/garden room.

The extended kitchen contains an extensive range of base and wall mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and stainless steel sink drainer. There is an integral gas hob and built-in oven, with space for a fridge freezer. In addition, there is space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. A window overlooks the garden and a door to the side leads through to a covered side access which in turn offers entry to the garage and a WC.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both of which boast a range of fitted/built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom has a bay window to the front elevation whilst the second bedroom enjoys views of the garden and could equally be used as the main bedroom if preferred. The third bedroom is a good size and also enjoys built-in storage. It also offers the flexibility to be used as an office space or dressing area.

The bathroom has been refitted to include a four piece suite comprising a bath, corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and wash hand basin that sits above a storage unit.

To the front of the home a block paved in and out driveway provides ample off-road parking as well as direct car access the garage. At the rear is a fantastic South facing and well-tended family garden, with a large paved patio seating area ideal for entertaining and a couple of steps up to an immaculate lawn. A planted border toward the rear of the garden is well stocked with a variety of flora. A timber built shed offers even more storage and workshop space.

Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate this wonderful family home and the further future potential is 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.