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Colby Drive

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Key features

  • Detached bungalow
  • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
  • EPC rating E (44/100)
  • Kitchen-Diner
  • Garden
  • Double Bedrooms
  • Large Gardens

Description

RUUT Homes presents this stunning five-bedroom detached bungalow, set within the highly regarded Colby Drive in Thurmaston, Leicester. Offering rare and generously proportioned single-storey living, this substantial family home is a must-view for buyers seeking space, flexibility and a fantastic location.


The front of the property offers a spacious driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. Internally, the hallway has marble-effect tiled flooring which sets the tone for the rest of the home, leading through to a modern open-plan kitchen. With ample storage, integrated appliances and a large worktop, this is perfect for family life and entertaining.

The ground floor also offers a choice of generous reception and bedroom accommodation, including a bright bay-fronted room currently arranged as a further bedroom, along with additional flexible living space ideal as a playroom, gym or home office to suit a buyers needs. A stylish, fully tiled shower room and walk-in shower serves the ground floor.

Stairs rise from the hallway to an impressive first-floor loft conversion, flooded with natural light from roof windows. Here youll find further well-proportioned bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, along with a beautifully finished family bathroom comprising a modern family bathroom.

Outside, the rear garden is a fantastic size, mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area perfect for outdoor dining, bordered by fenced boundaries for privacy — offering great potential for further landscaping to suit. 

Property Features:

  • Five bedroom extended detached bungalow
  • Substantial loft conversion with Velux windows
  • Impressive open-plan kitchen with central island
  • High-gloss fitted kitchen units & integrated appliances
  • Marble-effect tiled entrance hallway
  • Multiple flexible reception/bedroom spaces
  • Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower
  • First floor family bathroom with bath & shower over
  • Fitted wardrobes to bedrooms
  • Generous gravelled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
  • Well-proportioned rear garden with paved patio
  • Sought-after Thurmaston location
  • Excellent access to local schools, shops & transport links
Location and Amenities (within 1..5 miles)

Colby Drive is situated in the popular residential area of Thurmaston, on the northern edge of Leicester, offering a well-connected suburban setting with a strong range of local amenities.

Schools: Families are well catered for with several highly regarded schools nearby, including Church Hill Church of England Junior School, Eastfield Primary School and The Roundhill Academy secondary school, all within easy reach.

Shops & Everyday Essentials: Asda Thurmaston superstore is close by for the weekly shop, along with a good selection of local shops, takeaways and services along Thurmastons main shopping parade.

Green Space: The renowned Watermead Country Park lies within easy reach, offering scenic walking and cycling trails, lakes and abundant wildlife — a wonderful asset for outdoor-loving families.

Transport Links: Excellent road connections via the A46 and A607 make commuting straightforward, while Syston railway station is a short drive away, offering regular services connecting to Leicester and beyond. Frequent local bus routes also serve the area into Leicester city centre.

Healthcare: A range of local GP surgeries, dental practices and pharmacies are situated within the immediate vicinity.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,483
Property: £ 495,000
Deposit: £ 49,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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