Shackerdale Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This well presented and significantly extended bay fronted semi-detached family home occupies an attractive and private plot within a highly sought after residential area on the Wigston/Knighton border. The full width rear extension accommodates a family room off the kitchen diner and a separate utility room and useful ground floor WC. The home is well positioned for a plethora of local amenities with an array of shops and services, leisure and medical facilities and reputable schooling all just a short drive or bus ride away. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and to other destinations around Leicester's ring road including Fosse Park and Junction 21 of the M1/M69. Those potential purchasers who work from home, the property provides several options to create office space. The home will appeal to young families, first time buyers and those looking to move into the area.

Access to the home is via a front door that opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor with an under stairs cupboard and recess offering storage space. Doors off the hallway open to the lounge and kitchen diner.

The lounge is generous and filled with plenty of natural light thanks to the large bay window to the front elevation. The main focal point of the room is a feature fireplace that is set onto a central chimney breast. There is ample space for sofas, armchairs as well as freestanding storage/display furniture.

The kitchen diner and extended family room all sit open plan to each other. Natural light enters via a window and door to the side and floor to ceiling windows either side of French patio doors that open to the garden. The kitchen itself comprises a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink and drainer. The is space for a range cooker with extractor hood over, under counters space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. The dining area provides plenty of room for a large table and chairs ideal for family meals, entertaining friends and to keep an eye on children doing their homework.

A large opening leads into the family room, which enjoys views of the garden. The current owners present this space as a snug or second sitting room, but it could be used as a play space for children or an office space. Also, part of the extension is a separate utility room and ground floor WC. The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and accommodates the boiler.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefits from the bay window to the front and the second bedroom enjoys views over the garden. Both bedrooms offer space for freestanding wardrobes and drawers. The third bedroom is a single and again has the flexibility to be used as a work space or dressing room if not required as a bedroom day-to-day.

Finally, on the first floor, is a family bathroom which comprises a four-piece suite including a shower cubicle, bath, low flush WC and wash hand basin mounted onto a storage unit.

To the front of the home a block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking and runs down the side of the property to a detached single garage that is set back toward the rear. The garage has light, power and an up and over main door. If not required for parking the garage is useful for additional storage/utility space.

At the rear is a private and relatively low maintenance garden with a paved patio seating area ideal for outdoor furniture and a sweeping lawn enclosed by tall timber panel fencing.

This really is a delightful family home with wide ranging appeal. Internal viewing is highly recommended, and we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.




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.