Albion Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This fabulous four bedroom terrace townhouse occupies a private plot within South Wigston's conservation area. The home is beautifully presented throughout, successfully combining a plethora of stunning period features with modern family living. The property has been substantially improved by the current owners including a full loft conversion, fully compliant with building regulations creating a fourth bedroom, and an extension to the rear through the knocking down of former outbuildings and the complete rebuild on new foundations using the reclaimed bricks and with the addition of cavity wall insulation. The home is within walking distance of a wide variety of local amenities including large supermarkets, a selection of smaller shops, services and eateries as well as medical and leisure facilities. For commuters there are excellent road links into the city of Leicester including a regularly serviced bus route from Blaby Road. South Wigston train station is also readily accessible. It is also worth noting that open countryside and the towpath of the Grand Union Canal is also conveniently located.

The quality of presentation and finish is evident as soon as you walk through the front door where you a greeted by a wonderful patterned Minton tiled flooring. The entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor landing and doors through to the lounge and dining room.

The lounge is spacious and filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a large bay window to the front elevation. The room is dominated by a stunning cast iron feature fireplace with tiled surround, a chunky timber mantelpiece and ruby coloured tiled hearth. There is a built-in alcove cupboard, coving and picture rail all providing further character. The stripped back doors and door frames that consistently run throughout the home enhance the period charm.

The dining room is of a similar size to the lounge. The room easily accommodates a large table and chairs. There is also ample space for further storage and display furniture. Another built-in alcove cupboard mirrors the one found in the lounge. A door from the dining area leads through to a lobby area, where a back door provides access to the garden and where a sizeable under stairs storage cupboard is found. The kitchen is also accessed from this lobby space.

The kitchen is impressive and has a range of base and wall mounted storage and display units with a stripped wooden finish in keeping with the decorative choices made throughout. There are roll-edge work surfaces with stainless-steel sink and drainer, space for a cooker and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. The kitchen has windows to both side and rear elevations and also has room for a small table and chairs making it an excellent breakfast room. An open archway leads through to a utility area where there is space for a freestanding fridge freezer. This utility space also accommodates a recently refitted combination boiler which is still under warranty.

Beyond this utility area is a ground floor bathroom which comprises a three-piece white suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. There is also a heated towel rail radiator. Although this is the home's main bathroom, there is also a WC and wash hand basin on the first floor.

The principal bedroom is situated toward the front of the property and despite being slightly compromised in terms of space due to the addition of the staircase rising to the fourth bedroom is still an impressively sized room. As well as the double glazed bay window, matching that of the lounge below, the bedroom also has a gorgeous cast iron fireplace set onto a central chimney breast. There is also another under stairs storage cupboard. The room has ample space for a large king size bed as well as an array of freestanding wardrobes and drawers.

The second bedroom is also a double room with a window to the rear elevation. This bedroom also benefits from an original fireplace and on one side of the chimney a full size built-in alcove cupboard.

The third bedroom has been used by the current owners as an office space, highlighting the home's versatility and wide ranging appeal. Although this is a property that will attract the attention of first time purchasers and professional couples, it should certainly be considered a family home in terms of size and proportion. Between bedrooms two and three is the aforementioned and very convenient WC and wash hand basin.

A set of stairs from the first floor landing rise to a fully converted loft space which can be classed as a large fourth bedroom. There are two Velux windows to both front and rear elevations. The front window sliding open to comply with modern fire regulations. The fire alarm system is also wired in and has been recently upgraded, again complying with all regulations. The fourth bedroom is ideal for an older teenager giving them more independent space. Further storage is provided by spaces within the eaves.

Unlike many of the terrace homes found in South Wigston the home does benefit from a small frontage which separates the front door from the pavement. A neatly trimmed hedge provides some privacy and enhances further its kerb appeal.

At the rear is a particularly attractive mature and well-tended walled rear garden with a lawn flanked on two sides by a well-stocked planted border. There is a covered, timber decked seating area alongside the kitchen and a further seating area made up of shingle adjacent to the lawn. The garden also benefits from a timber-built storage shed.

There are not many finer examples of this type of home. The home has obviously been very well loved and cared for with the wiring, plumbing and glazing all kept up to date. The decorative finishes have all been done with sympathy to the age and style of the home and show off the depth of character. Internal viewing is highly recommended as we anticipate significant interest in this delightful home.



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.