Thorpe Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This charming and much loved three bedroom semi-detached family home occupies a private and attractive plot within a sought after residential area close to Knighton Park. Offered with no upward chain the home is more unusual in style and configured differently from many of the other Jelson built properties in the immediate area. The home is well placed for a plethora of local amenities with supermarkets, smaller shops and services and a variety of eateries all a short drive or bus ride away. Wigston's leisure and medical centres are also readily accessible. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and around the ring road toward Fosse Park and Junction 21 of the M1/M69. For buyers that work from home the property provides several options to create valuable office space. Ideally suited to first time buyers, young couple and families the home has obviously been well maintained but would benefit from some cosmetic modernisation.

Access to the home is via front door that opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor landing and a large built-in storage/cloakroom cupboard. Doors from the hallway lead through to the kitchen and lounge diner.

The kitchen includes a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a one and a half bowl composite sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob and built-in, eye-level double oven. In addition, there is space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. Two under stair cupboards provide further useful storage and pantry space. A back door gives access to the side and rear of the home.

The main lounge diner is a fantastic space. This 'L'-shaped room wraps around a central chimney breast which has a delightful feature fireplace. The lounge area has ample space for sofas as well as several items of freestanding display and storage furniture. The dining section has plenty of space for a table and chairs. There are two sets of sliding glazed doors, one set opens to a large conservatory with the other opening directly to the garden.

The conservatory provides further reception space where views over the garden can be enjoyed. The conservatory has a brick base and tiled flooring and is a versatile space that could be set up as another sitting room or even a work space if required.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is the largest of three well-proportioned bedrooms and is filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a large window to the front elevation. Bedrooms two and three both overlook the garden. All three bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and overhead storage. The third bedroom offers the versatility to be used an office/study space or dressing room if not required as a bedroom day-today.

The bedrooms are serviced by a shower room which comprises a three-piece suite including a corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

The home has a pleasing kerb appeal due to a generous frontage with a shingle based garden with a planted border containing various shrubs and dwarf conifers that add a splash of greenery. Adjacent to the front garden is a hard standing driveway that provides ample off-road parking and runs down the side of the home to a tandem garage that is set back toward the rear. The garage has an up and over main door, light and power and if not used for parking offers useful additional storage, utility and workshop space.

At the rear is a mature and private garden with paved patio seating area and a lawn surrounded by lavish planted beds that contain a wealth of flora including fruit trees, acers and flowering plants. The fact the home has room to the side and to the rear means there is scope to extend as evidenced by the immediate neighbour.

This is a fantastic family home that has wide ranging appeal. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the plot, its position, proportions, and the future potential to be unlocked.



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.