18-20 Leicester Road, Leicester, LE8 4GQ

This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire something exceptional.

Set on Leicester Road in Blaby, this offering comprises two former semi-detached homes that have been transformed into one stunning contemporary residence, attached to a high-profile showroom and workshop with direct road frontage. The property is offered as a whole or the owner will consider separate sales, providing flexibility rarely seen at this level.

The residential home offers three reception rooms, three bedrooms and a high-end, modern finish throughout, including a show-stopping kitchen, a cinema and games room, and a striking spiral staircase. Outside, there is a lovely garden and extensive off-road parking, making it ideal for family life or entertaining.

The showroom and workshop, fronting directly onto Leicester Road, comes with parking and first-floor space currently used as offices, with potential to create an apartment or alternative use subject to the relevant planning permissions. The space could suit a wide range of uses — restaurant, studio, gallery, lifestyle business or creative workspace — or even conversion back to residential use.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that perfectly blends lifestyle, work-from-home living and income potential, whether purchased as a whole or in separate parts.

A smart and practical entrance porch that sets the tone before you even step into the main home.

Entered via the front door, the porch is finished with tiled flooring for durability and benefits from a radiator, making it a comfortable space year-round. Doors lead through to the main entrance hall and directly into the dining room, giving immediate flexibility to how the home flows and is used.

A calm, functional introduction that leads into something very special.

The main entrance hall immediately reinforces the quality and scale of the home.

Finished with tiled flooring and inset spotlights, the space feels sleek, modern and purposeful. A radiator provides comfort, while stairs rise to the first floor, drawing you naturally through the home.

Double doors open into the dining room, creating a sense of flow and occasion, while further doors lead to the cloakroom and the kitchen — setting up a layout that works just as well for everyday living as it does for entertaining.

Clean lines, excellent connectivity and a strong first impression.

A bright and impressive dining room positioned to the front of the property, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining.

A large double glazed bay window fills the room with natural light, while LVT flooring adds a sleek, contemporary finish that’s both stylish and practical. Two radiators ensure comfort even when hosting larger gatherings, and a useful storage cupboard keeps the space clutter-free.

An open-plan walkway leads seamlessly through to the kitchen, reinforcing the sociable layout and making this a natural hub of the home.

A stunning, contemporary kitchen that sits confidently at the heart of the home.

Entered via an open walkway from the dining room, the kitchen immediately impresses with its sense of space and detail. Finished with sleek LVT flooring and inset spotlights, the room is centred around a substantial central island topped with beautiful Mirostone work surfaces — a real statement feature and perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped, with integrated electric oven and microwave, induction hob, integrated dishwasher, and space for an American-style fridge freezer. A filtered water tap with slimline sink, along with one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sinks, adds both style and practicality. Tiled splashback areas complete the clean, modern look.

Storage has been carefully considered, with a large pantry cupboard accessed from the dining room walkway and a further understairs storage cupboard within the kitchen itself. A radiator provides comfort, while double doors open through to the lounge, and double glazed French doors lead directly out to the garden, allowing the space to flow effortlessly indoors and out.

This is a kitchen designed to be lived in, hosted in and admired — contemporary, functional and genuinely impressive.

A stylish and versatile lounge that offers far more than a traditional living space.

Finished with engineered oak flooring, the room feels warm and contemporary, while a side double glazed window and French doors allow natural light to flood in and provide easy access outside. Two radiators ensure comfort, making this a room that works beautifully all year round.

A real standout feature is the spiral staircase rising to the first floor, which gives this part of the home the potential to function independently — ideal for multi-generational living, older children, guests or even a private living zone if desired. A door also leads through to the cinema and games room, reinforcing the lifestyle-led design of this section of the house.

Flexible, modern and thoughtfully planned, this lounge adds another layer to an already exceptional home.

A standout reception room that takes the home into a completely different league.

Currently arranged as a cinema and games room, this incredible space is flooded with natural light thanks to two sets of double glazed French doors, a further double glazed door to the garden, and four Velux-style roof lights overhead. Wherever you stand, you feel connected to the outside.

Engineered oak flooring runs underfoot, while exposed ceiling beams add warmth and character, striking the perfect balance between contemporary design and architectural interest. Spotlights and a combination of radiators — including a statement vertical designer radiator — ensure the room works just as well day or night, summer or winter.

Whether you keep it as an entertainment room, transform it into a gym, studio, or additional living space, this is a room that adapts effortlessly — and one that will absolutely impress on a viewing.

A stylish and practical ground floor cloakroom, ideal for guests and everyday use.

The space includes a WC and wash hand basin, complemented by inset spotlights for a clean, modern finish. A dedicated coat storage area keeps the main living spaces clutter-free, while loft access adds an extra layer of practicality and storage.

Well placed, well finished and thoughtfully designed.

The first floor landing continues the home’s modern, high-quality feel with wooden flooring underfoot and a rear double glazed window bringing in natural light.

A radiator ensures comfort, while doors lead off to the bedrooms, bathroom and a separate utility room — a thoughtful and practical addition that reinforces how well this home has been designed for everyday living as well as flexibility.

Clean, bright and well connected.

A comfortable and well-proportioned bedroom positioned to the rear of the property, offering a peaceful retreat away from the road.

A rear double glazed window allows natural light to fill the room, while wooden flooring adds warmth and continuity with the rest of the first floor. A radiator provides year-round comfort, making this a bright and inviting bedroom that’s ready to use immediately.

Simple, stylish and well finished.

Accessed via the striking spiral staircase from the lounge, this second landing creates a clearly defined upper-level zone within the home.

Finished with wood flooring and fitted with a radiator, it provides access to Bedrooms Three and Four, making this area ideal as a more independent section of the house. Whether used for older children, guests, or as part of a multi-generational arrangement, this layout offers genuine flexibility and privacy.

A clever design feature that reinforces just how adaptable this property really is.

A bright and versatile bedroom positioned to the side of the property.

The room benefits from a side double glazed window allowing natural light in, wood flooring that continues the contemporary feel, and a radiator for comfort. Well suited as a double bedroom, guest room or home office, this space works perfectly within the more private upper section accessed via the spiral staircase.

Flexible, well finished and quietly positioned.

Currently connected to Bedroom Three via a striking circular opening, this fourth bedroom creates a unique, open-plan arrangement that really sets this home apart.

With a side double glazed window bringing in natural light, wood flooring underfoot and a radiator for comfort, the space works beautifully as part of a larger suite, creative studio, dressing area or home office. For buyers who prefer separation, the layout also offers clear potential to reinstate this as a standalone bedroom if desired.

Bold, flexible and full of character — a double bedroom that perfectly reflects the individuality of the property.

A well-proportioned double bedroom positioned to the front of the property.

A front-facing double glazed window allows plenty of natural light to fill the room, while a radiator provides comfort throughout the year. Finished to the same high standard as the rest of the home, this is a bright, comfortable bedroom that works equally well for family members, guests or as a stylish home office.

A stylish and well-appointed family bathroom that balances practicality with quality.

A front-facing double glazed sash window brings in natural light, while the suite includes a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, alongside a separate double shower cubicle — ideal for busy households or multi-generational living.

Finished with tiled splashback areas, the bathroom also features a WC, wash hand basin, radiator, spotlights and extractor fan, creating a clean, contemporary space that feels both functional and refined.

A brilliantly positioned upstairs utility room that perfectly complements the layout of the home.

With a rear double glazed window providing natural light, the room is fitted with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, and wall-mounted units offering excellent storage. The boiler is neatly housed here, and a radiator ensures comfort.

There is also loft access, complete with lighting, partial boarding and a brick firewall, adding further practical storage and peace of mind.

Having a dedicated utility room on the same level as the bedrooms is a thoughtful, everyday luxury — and one that really sets this home apart.

The garden has been thoughtfully designed to offer both impact and practicality, creating a fantastic outdoor extension to the home.

Accessed via double side gates, the space opens into a large patio area, ideal for entertaining, outdoor dining or family gatherings. This then leads to a covered area that’s already set up with electric points and a water supply — perfectly suited for use as an outdoor kitchen, covered seating area, hot tub space or year-round entertaining zone.

Beyond this, the garden rises to a lawned area with raised beds, complemented by established shrubs and trees that add structure, colour and privacy. The garden is fully enclosed with fencing and also benefits from outside lighting and a tap, making it both practical and easy to enjoy.

A versatile, well-planned garden that works just as well for entertaining as it does for everyday family life.

Occupying a prominent High Street position, 18 The Vale presents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-run business, lifestyle venture or redevelopment project, either as part of the wider plot or as a standalone purchase.

The ground floor is predominantly open plan, arranged as a spacious showroom with defined sections, flowing through to the rear workshop, which benefits from mezzanine flooring to maximise usable space. This flexible layout has proven ideal for retail and manufacturing use, while remaining highly adaptable for alternative occupiers.

To the first floor, there are multiple rooms currently used for storage and office accommodation. This level already includes kitchen and bathroom facilities and is in a condition that would readily lend itself to use as a self-contained flat, subject to the necessary consents. Above this, a suspended floor provides further scope for loft-style accommodation, again subject to planning.

Importantly, the owners have architectural drawings illustrating a potential restaurant layout, offering a clear vision of how the space could be transformed into a destination dining venue. These plans highlight the building’s suitability for food and drink use, while still allowing buyers the freedom to explore alternative concepts.

The property is currently used for retail and manufacturing, however there is clear scope for change of use, including (subject to relevant permissions):

• Restaurant, café or coffee shop
• High-end retail or showroom
• Nursery or community use
• Full residential conversion, with apartments to ground and first floor

Externally, the property benefits from forecourt parking to the front, a rare and valuable asset on this stretch of Leicester Road, along with amenity space to the rear.

With the current business relocating to smaller premises, this represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire a highly visible commercial building with genuine flexibility, income potential and a ready-made vision for transformation.