Downing Drive, Leicester, LE5

Oscar Richards Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market, an exceptional opportunity for investors, landlords or upsize buyers to acquire this spacious and versatile four bedroom semi-detached family home, perfectly positioned on a generous corner plot within easy reach of highly regarded schools, essential amenities and main transport links.

This property offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a home with scope for modernisation and future development (subject to planning permission), making it an ideal canvas and a project for new owners to create their dream residence. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading to a sizeable reception room, providing ample space for relaxation and entertaining, perfectly suited for a growing or large family. A convenient ground floor shower room adds practicality and flexibility for busy households. The kitchen is well-proportioned, with potential for reconfiguration to suit requirements.

Upstairs, four bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, each benefiting from natural light and offering a variety of layout options for family members or guests. The property’s layout and dimensions provide a wealth of possibilities for reimagining the interior to suit individual preferences, whether through a full renovation or selective modern updates. A private driveway to the front allows off-road parking for at least two vehicles, enhancing every-day convenience and security. The location is particularly desirable, with reputable local schools nearby, making this an excellent choice for families prioritising education and community. Comprehensive amenities and excellent transport connections ensure that daily commutes and errands are managed with ease, further underlining the property’s suitability for modern family life. With its substantial footprint, adaptable living spaces and significant potential for further enhancement, this semi-detached home represents a rare opportunity to secure a property in a sought-after area, ready for its next chapter.

Important Notice

This property is offered as a renovation and development opportunity. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the existence of any planning permissions, building regulations approvals and completion certificates relating to the property. All interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority and seek independent legal and professional advice before proceeding.

Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the scope and possibilities that this well-located and generously sized home has to offer.

Contact Oscar Richards Estate Agents to book your viewing today!

Reception room

Very spacious through lounge with large double glazed uPVC bay window, radiator, carpet, light fittings, sliding patio doors to the garden. Potential for renovation.

Kitchen

Rear double glazed uPVC windows, boiler, wash basin with taps, dated work surface, wall and base units in need of renovation, tiled flooring and walls, sealed side wall, lobby access to the shower room and garage conversion, storage space.

Garage conversion

A garage conversion offering large space, carpet, radiator, light fitting, blocked front wall, could be used for storage or a utility space.

Ground floor shower room

Convenient ground floor shower room, cubicle with overhead shower, tiled walls and flooring, wc, wash basin, wall mirror, requires some modernisation.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Very spacious master bedroom, front double and rear double glazed uPVC windows, laminate flooring, offering access to a large en-suite bathroom. Potential for further development (STPP).

En-suite bathroom

Large en-suite bath with shower, wc, wash basin, tiled flooring and walls, obscure window, requires renovation.

Bedroom 2

Spacious bedroom with front double glazed uPVC window, radiator, carpet, light fitting, ample space for a king size bed and bedroom furniture, requires some renovation.

Bedroom 3

Rear double glazed uPVC window, radiator, carpet, light fitting, ample space for a double bed and bedroom furniture, requires some renovation.

Bedroom 4

Front double glazed uPVC window, radiator, carpet, light fitting, ample space for a single bed and bedroom furniture or a home office set up, requires some renovation.

Garden

A good size rear garden with a patio area, mainly lawned bordered with hedges, fencing and shrubs, an outbuilding for storage, potential for further development (STPP).

Parking - Driveway

Front drive way offering dedicated parking for at least 2 vehicles