Stanhope Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This incredible four bedroom detached family home occupies a remarkable plot within one of Wigston's premier Cul-de-Sac locations. Situated within a non-estate position the home is already spacious with each room having impressive dimensions, but the large plot means there is plenty of scope to extend, meaning any prospective purchaser could transform the property into something very special indeed. The home is offered with no upward chain and is well placed for a plethora of local amenities. Supermarkets, smaller shops and services as well as a variety of eateries are all close by, and medical and leisure centres are also only a short drive away. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester and to Junction 21 of the M1/M69 and there are several options to create spaces to work either within the home or out in the garden for those who work from home. The home does require modernisation throughout but consequently would give a buyer an opportunity to add immediate and significant value.

Before you even enter the property, one of the features that immediately hits you is the amount of land and driveway space in front of the home. There is room for a fleet of vehicles and for anyone with caravans or motorhomes the space is ideal.

Access to the home is via a composite front door that opens to a generous and welcoming entrance hall, with stairs that rise to the first floor landing and a useful under stairs storage cupboards. Off the hallway is a ground floor WC and wash hand basin, with further doors through to the lounge, study and kitchen diner.

The lounge is a wonderful dual aspect space and filled with plenty of natural light thanks to a large window to the front elevation and a set of sliding patio doors that open to the rear garden. The main focal point of the room is a feature fireplace with carved mantelpiece and raised hearth set centrally on the far wall. An Oak flooring is another eye-catching feature. The room can be configured in several ways depending on furniture type and size. Glazed panel double doors open to the adjacent dining room.

The dining room is again filled with natural light thanks to a large bay window that overlooks the garden. There is ample space for a table and chairs, ideal for formal dining and festive occasions with family and friends. A door from the dining room offers an alternative access to the kitchen.

The kitchen is also impressively proportioned and includes an extensive range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink and drainer. There is an integrated ceramic hob with extractor over and a built-in electric oven underneath. There is also an integrated microwave. There is space for a fridge/freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. A window overlooks the garden and a door from the kitchen opens to a rear lobby area, off which is a separate utility room, a workshop and beyond that a large store.

The utility room has and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and accommodates the boiler.

Finally on the ground floor, is a versatile room situated to the front of the home that would make an excellent study or office space.

To the first floor, there is a delightful galleried landing, that can accommodate freestanding storage and display furniture and has two windows to the front. Off the landing are three splendid double bedrooms, a smaller fourth single bedroom and a family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a handsome double room with a window that overlooks the garden to the rear. The room benefits from two side-by-side double wardrobes. The second and Third bedrooms also overlook the garden and also both enjoy built-in wardrobes. Bedroom Four, which is the smallest, is a flexible single room that could also be used as an office space or dressing room, if not required as a bedroom day-to-day.

Finally, on the first floor, is a family bathroom which comprises a three-piece suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and a wash hand basin that is set onto a vanity unit.

To the front of the home the large shingle driveway provides off-road parking for numerous vehicles as well as direct car access to a tandem garage. The tandem garage has an up and over main door and has light and power. Double doors at the back of the garage open to the garden

At the rear is a fabulous South facing garden which can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A raised timber decked seating area running the full width of the home provides space to entertain family and friends or just a place to sit, relax and enjoy a cold drink in the warmer months. A large lawn offers a place for children to play, and planted borders add maturity, colour and structure to the garden. Timber-built sheds provide storage for outdoor furniture and garden tools and equipment. Another feature noticed from the back garden are the solar panels on the roof. These panels mean the homes energy rating is higher than average and have a dramatic impact on household bills.

This magnificent and substantially proportioned family home but it is the opportunity to modernise and extend that could turn this property into something truly imposing and incredible. Internal viewing is essential to truly appreciate the space it offers and the future potential to be unlocked.


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.