Glenborne Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2

This immaculately presented three bedroom semi-detached family home occupies a generous, private and attractive plot with a sought after residential area. The current owners have comprehensively renovated and refurbished the home during their time transforming it into a modern home that complements modern family life. The home has been re-wired, re-plumbed and re-plastered, the glazing has been replaced and kitchens and bathroom refitted. The owners have also added a large porch giving the property an eye-catching kerb appeal and converted a former outbuilding and coal shed into a spice kitchen and utility room. Well placed for a plethora of local amenities both in Wigston Magna and South Wigston the property is close to supermarkets, smaller shops and eateries as well as leisure and medical centres all just a short drive or bus ride away. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and toward Fosse Park and Junction 21 of the M1/M69. South Wigston train station is also readily accessible. For those that work from home there are options to create work space, either by compromising the smallest bedroom or alternatively the garden is comfortably large enough to accommodate an office outbuilding.

Access to the home is via a composite front door that opens to the porch. The porch provides useful cloakroom space. A further door leads into a welcoming entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor landing and doors through to the lounge and kitchen diner. Under the stairs the owners have replaced the storage space with a ground floor WC and wash hand basin.

The main lounge is filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a large bay window to the front elevation. With ample space for a range of sofas and armchairs the main focal point of the lounge is a feature fireplace in which sits a flame effect electric fire.

The impressive kitchen diner includes a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units and drawers with a modern high-gloss finish. There is plenty of timber effect roll-edge work surface space and a one and a half bowl porcelain sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, with extractor over, eye-level double oven and microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The dining area provides ample room for a table and chairs. The kitchen diner is a dual aspect space with a window to the side elevation and French patio doors that open to the garden.

The spice kitchen and utility room is accessed via a door from the kitchen. Base and wall-mounted units match those found in the main kitchen as do the work surfaces. There is a second gas hob with extractor, ideal for cooking more aromatic dishes. There is an additional one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. A back door provides access to the side and rear.

To the first floor the principal bedroom is a generous double room and is situated toward the front of the property. The bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors. The second bedroom enjoys views over the wonderful garden and could certainly be used as the main bedroom if preferred. This bedroom to enjoys a wall of fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom is the traditional single box room and is currently presented as a nursery but if not needed as a bedroom, could be used as a work space or even dressing room.

These bedrooms are all serviced by a refitted family bathroom comprising a contemporary three-piece whit suite including a bath with shower over, low flush WC and a wash hand basin mounted onto a vanity unit.

To the front of the home a large shingle driveway provides off-road vehicles for up to four vehicles and can easily park a van if required. A covered and gated side access offers further storage space. At the rear is a superb family garden with an extensive paved patio seating area ideal for entertaining family and friends. A couple of steps lead up to a flat lawn giving children a place to play. At the back of the garden is a further seating area and a timber-built summer house. Also at the rear of the home is a detached garage which most would use for storage, utility and workshop space.

This is a remarkable and beautifully presented home with wide ranging appeal. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the size of plot and quality of finish throughout.


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.