Vernon Road, Aylestone, Leicester

Positioned within an established residential area of Aylestone, Vernon Road is a characterful three-bedroom traditional terraced home offering an individual arrangement of accommodation across three floors, with two generous reception rooms, a working log-burning stove and an unusually spacious loft-converted bathroom.

Originally configured as a two-bedroom property, the home has subsequently been reworked to provide three bedrooms across the first floor, whilst the loft has been converted to create the main bathroom. The result is a layout which is noticeably different from that of a more conventional terraced home and provides plenty of flexibility for a new owner.

The accommodation begins with an attractive bay-fronted reception room positioned to the front of the property. The large bay window allows plenty of natural light into the space, whilst exposed wooden floorboards and decorative period-style detailing give the room plenty of personality. Cornicing, wall mouldings and an ornate ceiling rose surrounding the pendant light complement the decorative fireplace, which provides an attractive focal point and incorporates an open fire which is currently capped off.

Moving further into the property, the second reception room provides a particularly generous additional living space. Character continues here through the exposed wooden flooring and decorative ceiling roses, whilst a working log-burning stove set within a feature wooden fireplace creates a warm focal point to the room. With its generous dimensions, this space lends itself particularly well to use as the principal lounge, whilst the staircase rises directly from here to the first-floor accommodation.

Positioned towards the rear is the kitchen, which is fitted with base-level cabinetry and work surfaces alongside open wall-mounted shelving. There is space for freestanding cooking and refrigeration appliances, whilst a side-facing window provides natural light and an external door opens directly into the rear garden. A separate ground-floor WC adjoining the kitchen provides an additional practical feature.

The first floor has been reconfigured from its original two-bedroom arrangement to create three bedrooms. The front bedroom provides a generous double room with built-in storage, whilst the second double bedroom is positioned to the rear and also benefits from built-in storage. A third rear-facing bedroom provides further flexibility and would lend itself well to use as a child's room, nursery, dressing room or home office.

Continuing upwards, the loft conversion is perhaps the most unusual feature of the property. Rather than being utilised as an additional bedroom, the upper floor has been transformed into a substantial bathroom.

Two rear-facing skylight windows introduce natural light into the room, whilst the generous proportions allow for both a bath and separate shower alongside a WC and wash hand basin. Tiled areas surround the principal bathroom fittings, whilst access into the eaves provides useful additional storage. The sheer size of the bathroom gives the second floor a sense of space that is particularly unexpected within a traditional terraced home.

Outside, the rear garden has been arranged with ease of maintenance and entertaining in mind. A substantial timber decked area provides plenty of space for outdoor furniture, with a further seating area positioned beyond. Mature planting and an established tree add greenery and a degree of privacy towards the rear, whilst a timber-built store provides useful external storage.

Parking is available on the surrounding street on an unallocated basis, whilst the property itself is currently vacant, making it well placed for buyers wishing to arrange viewings without the restrictions of an occupied home.

Combining traditional character, two generous reception rooms, three-bedroom accommodation and a highly individual loft bathroom, Vernon Road offers a home that stands apart from the typical terraced property, with plenty of personality and a flexible arrangement of accommodation across three floors.

Front Reception Room

3.51m x 4.01m

Positioned to the front of the property, this characterful reception room benefits from a bay window to the front elevation, allowing plenty of natural light into the space.

The room retains exposed wooden floorboards alongside a radiator and some particularly attractive period-style detailing, including decorative cornicing, wall mouldings and an ornate ceiling rose surrounding the pendant light.

A decorative cream-coloured fireplace creates an attractive focal point to the room, with an open fire which has currently been capped off and is not in use.

The generous proportions make this a versatile first reception room which could be utilised as a formal sitting room, dining room or additional family space.

Rear Reception Room

4.92m x 3.52m

A particularly spacious second reception room positioned towards the middle of the property, with a window to the rear elevation and exposed wooden flooring continuing the character found within the front reception room.

A feature wooden fireplace houses a working log-burning stove, creating a lovely focal point within the room.

Further character is provided by two pendant lights with decorative ceiling roses, whilst there is also a radiator.

The staircase rises directly from the lounge to the first-floor accommodation.

Kitchen

4.1m x 2m

Positioned to the rear of the property, the kitchen benefits from a window to the side elevation and an external door providing direct access into the rear garden.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of base-level storage units and work surfaces, together with open wall-mounted shelving providing additional storage.

There is space for a freestanding cooker and fridge, whilst tiled flooring runs throughout the room and continues through into the adjoining ground-floor WC

Ground Floor WC

1.71m x 0.85m

A useful addition to the ground-floor accommodation and accessed from the kitchen area.

The room comprises a WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath, with tiled flooring continuing through from the kitchen.

There is no external window.

First Floor Landing

The first-floor accommodation has been reconfigured from the property's original two-bedroom arrangement to provide three separate bedrooms.

The layout is quite individual, with access also provided towards the staircase leading to the loft-converted bathroom.

Bedroom One

3.91m x 3.36m

A generous double bedroom positioned to the front of the property, benefiting from a window to the front elevation with a radiator positioned beneath.

The room is carpeted and benefits from built-in storage cupboards.

Access is also provided from this area towards the staircase leading to the second-floor bathroom.

Bedroom Two

3.96m x 3.07m

Another well-proportioned double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property.

The room benefits from a rear-facing window, exposed wooden flooring, radiator and useful built-in storage.

This room also provides access towards the staircase serving the loft-converted bathroom.

Bedroom Three

3.03m x 1.97m

Positioned to the rear of the property and accessed from the landing space.

The room benefits from a window to the rear elevation, radiator and carpeted flooring.

This would work well as a child's bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office depending on the requirements of the new owner.

Loft-Converted Bathroom

4.04m x 3.57m

The converted loft is one of the more individual features of the home and has been utilised to create a particularly spacious bathroom occupying the second floor.

The bathroom is accessed via stairs leading up from the first-floor bedroom accommodation and benefits from two skylight windows to the rear elevation, introducing plenty of natural light into the room.

The generous space incorporates a bath with tiled surround, wash hand basin and WC, together with a separate shower positioned to the right-hand side of the staircase.

The flooring is arranged with a combination of carpeted and tiled areas, with further tiling surrounding the bath and wash hand basin.

There is also a radiator and access into the property's eaves, providing useful additional storage.

The size of the room is particularly unusual for a traditional terraced property and creates a bathroom space considerably larger than would typically be expected within a home of this style.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is accessed directly from the kitchen and provides a relatively low-maintenance outdoor space.

A substantial timber decked area extends through much of the garden, creating plenty of room for outdoor seating and entertaining.

Beyond the main decked section is a further area currently arranged with outdoor furniture, whilst mature planting and a well-established tree provide greenery towards the rear boundary.

The garden is enclosed by a combination of painted brick walls and timber fencing.

There is also a timber-built store/outbuilding positioned along the side of the garden, providing useful external storage.

The combination of decking, established planting and defined seating areas creates a private and versatile outdoor space that could be further personalised by a new owner.

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