Garry Street, Leicester, LE19

There are some homes where the number of bedrooms does not tell the full story and this two-bedroom semi-detached home on Garry Street is a perfect example.

Set in the increasingly popular New Lubbesthorpe development, this is a home that offers far more than many buyers may expect from a two-bedroom property. With two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a generous lounge diner, driveway parking for two cars and a larger-than-average landscaped rear garden, this is not the kind of two-bed that feels like a compromise.

In fact, for the right buyer, it could make far more sense than stretching to a smaller three-bedroom home.

From the front, the property has a smart modern look, with a pathway leading to the entrance door and driveway parking to the side. Step inside and the entrance hall immediately gives a practical layout, with the kitchen positioned to the front, a downstairs WC, and the main living space tucked away at the rear.

The kitchen is well fitted with a range of base and wall units, integrated appliances including a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, plus an electric hob, electric oven and extractor. There is a window looking out towards the street, giving the kitchen a bright and usable feel, while the tiled flooring keeps things practical for everyday living.

To the rear of the property is the room that really helps this home stand out.

The lounge diner is a fantastic size, the kind of space that works properly for both relaxing and entertaining. There is room for sofas, dining furniture and day-to-day living without it feeling squeezed, and the useful understairs cupboard gives you somewhere to hide the vacuum, ironing board and the usual bits you do not want on show.

Double patio doors open directly out onto the rear garden, giving the whole room a lovely connection to the outside.

And the garden is another big part of the story here.

It has been landscaped to create a really attractive outdoor space, with a patio area, shaped lawn, raised planting area, mature touches, a garden shed and a further patio area towards the rear. It feels open, usable and larger than many buyers may expect in this style of home, making it ideal for summer evenings, entertaining friends, or simply having a bit more breathing space outside.

Upstairs, the layout is what makes this property feel genuinely different.

Both bedrooms are doubles. Both have their own bathroom facilities. And that changes how the home can be used.

The current owners use the rear bedroom as the main bedroom, complete with fitted wardrobes and access to its own en-suite shower room, including a walk-in shower, WC, hand basin, tiled flooring, part tiled walls and an opaque window to the rear.

The second bedroom is also a double and has access to its own bathroom, fitted with a bath, WC, hand basin, tiled flooring, part tiled walls and an opaque window to the front.

For a couple, it gives you a generous main bedroom and a proper guest room. For sharers, it gives both bedrooms their own bathroom space. For downsizers, it means you are not giving up comfort, storage or practicality. And for first-time buyers, it gives you a home that feels that bit more grown-up than the usual starter property.

New Lubbesthorpe has quickly become one of the most talked-about modern developments in West Leicester, and it is easy to see why. You have the benefit of a newer community, local green spaces, a primary school, shops and growing facilities, while still being incredibly convenient for Fosse Park, the M1, M69, Leicester city centre and major local employers such as Next.

The property is approximately four years old, meaning buyers also have the reassurance of remaining NHBC cover, subject to confirmation through solicitors.

So yes, it is a two-bedroom home.

But it is not a small home.

It is a smart, modern, spacious and well-balanced property that could be ideal for a first-time buyer, young couple, professional sharers or someone looking to downsize without feeling like they are downsizing too much.

If you have been looking at three-bedroom homes purely because you think you need the extra space, this one may well surprise you.