Rawson Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This very well presented and well-appointed family home is part of a relatively small Redrow built development on the outskirts of Wigston as you head toward Kilby Bridge. Although a relatively recently built home the property has been extensively improved by the current owners including a number of bespoke fittings and fixtures completed by one of the owners who is a skilled joiner. These additions include hand crafted kitchen units, a superb TV and display unit in the lounge and the erection of a fabulous garden cabin/office. The home is spacious and versatile and will appeal to those with families looking to upsize. The home is well positioned for a wide range of local amenities. Large supermarkets, smaller shops and services as well as leisure and medical facilities are all only a short drive away. Dog walkers, hikers and runners will enjoy easy access to the towpath of the Grand Union canal as well as numerous footpaths into open countryside. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and for those that work from home there are several options to create office spaces.

Access to the home is via a composite front door which opens to an entrance hall which has a stunning herring bone real Oak flooring, laid by the current owners, which also runs into the kitchen diner. The hallway has a flight of stairs rising to the first-floor landing two doors that lead into the lounge and kitchen diner.

The lounge is generous and filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a large window to the front elevation. Another eye-catching feature is the bespoke display and storage unit spanning the entire width of one of the lounge walls. The unit also accommodates space for a large television. The lounge is wonderful space to relax after a long day or to entertain smaller groups of friends and family.

The home’s feature space is a superb kitchen diner with ample room for a large table and chairs. The kitchen area has an extensive range of base and wall mounted fitted units with hand crafted unit doors adding a point of difference from the standard original fittings. The owners have also installed further under stairs storage units accessed front the kitchen. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor over, a built-in eye-level double electric, dishwasher and stainless-steel sink and drainer. A set of French patio doors with floor to ceiling windows either side open to the garden and again means the space receives plenty of daylight.

This Redrow design also has a separate utility room. There is a large storage cupboard, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and an additional sink and drainer. A back door provides an alternative access point to the garden.

Off the utility room is a ground floor WC and wash hand basin.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is a large double room with plenty of room for a super king size bed. The room has been fitted with a magnificent range of wardrobes and storage again completed by the current owners and a selection of freestanding wardrobes and drawers. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room with large walk-in shower, low flush WC and wash hand basin.

The second bedroom is also a double room and has a window to the front elevation. Currently presented as a nursery the room has a beautiful mother and baby giraffe mural done by a very talented family member. The third and fourth bedrooms are also double rooms, and both enjoy views over the garden and have the versatility to be used as office space or dressing room if not required as bedrooms day-to-day.

Finally, there is a family bathroom comprising a modern three-piece suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the front of the home there is a lawned garden and adjacent to the lawn is a driveway provides side by side off-road parking as well as direct car access to a single garage which has light and power and an up and over main door.

At the rear is a delightful and private rear garden with a further lawn and paved patio seating area. The final and perhaps most significant addition to the property is an impressive garden cabin. This could be used in a variety of ways including a gym, studio or even an entertainment space. However, most potential buyers are likely to use this as a garden office which would negate the need to compromise one of the bedrooms. The cabin also includes more useful storage space.

This is a wonderful home with wide ranging appeal and internal viewing is highly recommended.


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.