Barkbythorpe Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Substantial 1920s Detached Family Home
- Superb Outdoor Space
- Ideal For Modern Family Living
- 23ft Workshop/ Car Port
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Description
This attractive and characterful five bedroom detached home, originally built in the 1920s and thoughtfully extended to the front, side and rear, offers generous and versatile family accommodation throughout. Occupying a sizeable plot with an exceptionally long rear garden, extensive parking, workshop and garage facilities, this is a property perfectly suited to growing families and those seeking space both inside and out.
The welcoming entrance hall immediately creates a sense of space and practicality, featuring fitted wardrobes that provide useful storage. Double wooden doors open into the impressive dual-aspect lounge/dining room, a bright and versatile living space enhanced by a charming floating bay window to the front, additional front and side windows, a feature cast iron fireplace and attractive hardwood flooring.
The heart of the home is the spacious L-shaped kitchen/dining room, fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units and finished with tiled flooring. The room enjoys plenty of natural light and offers direct access to the conservatory via French doors, creating an ideal layout for entertaining and family life. A useful utility room provides further storage, a sink positioned beneath a window, space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, and houses the Worcester Bosch boiler.
The conservatory provides an additional reception area overlooking the garden, with windows to the side and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a convenient cloakroom/WC.
To the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from two front-facing windows and a modern en-suite shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and side-facing window. Four further well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, with bedroom three featuring fitted sliding wardrobes, whilst bedrooms four and five are currently utilised as a home office and dressing room respectively.
The family bathroom is generously appointed with a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and rear-facing window.
Externally, the property continues to impress. Beneath the side extension is a substantial workshop/car port with wooden double doors to both the front and rear, offering excellent storage and workspace potential. To the rear stands a large detached garage which benefits from a recently replaced roof.
The extensive rear garden is a true highlight. The first section is laid to low-maintenance artificial lawn and includes a large greenhouse and metal storage shed. Beyond this lies an impressive allotment-style garden with numerous raised beds, perfect for keen gardeners and those wishing to grow their own produce.
To the front, a block-paved driveway provides ample off-road parking for up to six vehicles and is attractively enclosed by a brick boundary wall with established shrub and flower borders creating an inviting first impression.
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home combining period character, extensive living space, exceptional outdoor facilities and a remarkable garden plot.
Entrance Hall
A welcoming entrance hall featuring fitted wardrobes providing excellent storage space. Wooden double doors lead through to the main reception room, creating an attractive and practical entrance to the home.
Lounge/Dining Room
6.89m x 5.69m
A spacious and versatile dual-aspect reception room enjoying an abundance of natural light from a floating bay window to the front, an additional front-facing window and a side-facing window. The room retains plenty of character with a feature cast iron fireplace and attractive hardwood flooring, whilst offering ample space for both seating and dining areas.
Kitchen/Dining Room
6.65m x 4.71m
An impressive L-shaped kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by tiled flooring. The dining area provides an ideal space for family meals and entertaining, with French doors leading into the conservatory and additional access via a side door.
Utility Room
2.85m x 2.76m
A useful separate utility room fitted with storage units and work surfaces incorporating a sink positioned beneath a window. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and the room also houses the Worcester Bosch boiler.
Conservatory
3.46m x 2.66m
A bright and airy additional reception space overlooking the garden, with windows to the side elevations and French doors opening onto the rear garden, making it an ideal seating area throughout the year.
Ground Floor WC
1.24m x 0.87m
Conveniently located cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom One
4.19m x 4.11m
A generous principal bedroom featuring two front-aspect windows allowing plenty of natural light. Door leading to:
En-Suite Shower Room
2.57m x 1.13m
Comprising a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC, complemented by a heated towel rail and side-aspect window.
Bedroom Two
4.21m x 3.63m
A well-proportioned double bedroom with front-aspect window and radiator.
Bedroom Three
5.1m x 2.75m
A spacious double bedroom overlooking the rear garden and benefitting from fitted sliding wardrobes.
Bedroom Four
2.74m x 2.11m
A versatile bedroom with front-aspect window, currently utilised as a home office.
Bedroom Five
1.99m x 1.83m
A further well-sized bedroom with rear-aspect window, currently used as a dressing room.
Family Bathroom
2.64m x 1.83m
A spacious family bathroom featuring a corner bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Finished with a heated towel rail and rear-aspect window.
Workshop/Car Port
7.06m x 2.02m
A substantial workshop and car port situated beneath the extension, accessed via wooden double doors from both the front and rear, providing excellent storage, workshop or hobby space.
Detached Garage
6.82m x 3.98m
Large detached garage positioned to the rear of the plot, benefitting from a recently replaced roof.
Rear Garden
A particularly long and established rear garden arranged in two distinct sections. The first section is laid with artificial lawn for ease of maintenance and includes a large greenhouse and metal storage shed. Beyond this is an impressive allotment-style garden with numerous raised beds, offering excellent opportunities for keen gardeners and home-grown produce.
Front Garden & Driveway
The property is approached via a substantial block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for up to six vehicles. The frontage is enclosed by a brick wall and enhanced by attractive planted borders filled with mature shrubs and bushes.
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- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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