Bideford Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This impressive, significantly extended and beautifully presented four bedroom detached family home occupies a generous and attractive plot within a sought after Cul-de-Sac position on the ever-popular Little Hill estate. The half width single storey extension accommodates an addition to the main reception space and is currently presented as the lounge. The property is well positioned for a plethora of local amenities including an array of independent shops and eateries, larger supermarkets and Wigston's medical and leisure centres. The home is also within the catchment for both the highly regarded Little Hill and Thythorn Primary schools. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and toward Fosse Park and Junction 21 of the M1/M69 and for those that work from home the property provides several options to create office spaces, including use of the garden. The home is light, spacious and has obviously been very much loved and cared for by the current owners.

Access to the home is via a composite main front door that opens to a porch, another feature added by the current owners and warmed by a modern electric panel heater. In turn a set of glazed double doors that lead into a welcoming entrance hall. The hall has stairs rising to the first-floor landing, a large under stairs storage/cloakroom cupboard and doors through to the dining room, kitchen and a ground floor shower room.

The lounge and dining room sit open plan to each other creating a large reception space that can be configured in several ways depending on furniture type and size and is ideal for larger family gatherings and festive occasions. The current owners choose to use the extended part of the room as their lounge, which is filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a set of French patio doors that open to the garden, a window to the rear and two skylight windows in the pitched roof. There is ample space for sofas and/or armchairs. The dining room comfortably accommodates a large table and chairs with plenty more room for freestanding storage and display furniture. More natural light enters the space from a large window to the front elevation. The main focal point of the dining room is a feature fireplace, with solid timber lintel and raised hearth that is set onto the central chimney breast. A door from the dining room provides an alternative access to the kitchen.

The kitchen has been refitted to include an extensive range of base and wall-mounted soft close units and drawers. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer dishwasher and washing machine with space for a range cooker with extractor hood over. The kitchen has two large windows that overlook the garden and a back door that opens to the side of the home. The kitchen could be made larger in future by continuing the existing extension across the full width of the home.

Finally, on the ground floor, is a shower room that was enabled by cutting into one of the corners of the garage. The shower room has underfloor heating along with wall panel heater and comprises of a three-piece suite to include a shower cubicle with sliding door. low flush WC and wash hand basin.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is the largest of the bedrooms and benefits from a wall of fitted wardrobes with more storage offered by an over stairs cupboard. The second bedroom is also a double room and enjoys views over the garden. The third bedroom can also comfortably fit a double bed and has a built-in wardrobe/cupboard. The fourth bedroom, although the smallest, is versatile, with the current owners utilising the room as an office space.

The bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom comprising a four-piece suite which includes a bath, separate shower cubicle, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the outside, a shingle driveway provides ample off-road parking as well as direct car access to the garage. Adjacent to the driveway is a lawn that surrounds a feature tree and with neatly tended planted borders that results in a very pleasing kerb appeal. The garage has light, power and an up and over main door. If not used for parking the garage provides useful extra storage and utility space including for a tumble dryer and freestanding fridge/freezer.

At the rear is a fantastic family garden with a lawn sandwiched between two large, paved patio seating areas connected by a path. The patios can take a range of outdoor furniture ideal for simply relaxing and soaking up the sunshine or to entertain family and friends. A metal store protects tools and garden equipment, and a fence panel cleverly hides black, green and recycling bins.

This is a wonderful family home with wide ranging appeal and certainly worthy of serious consideration for those who are looking for four bedroom detached homes in and around the Wigston area. 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.