Avondale Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This delightful two bedroom semi-detached bungalow occupies an attractive and generous plot that backs out onto Leicester Racecourse. Offered with no upward chain the home is very well presented throughout and significantly improved by the owners, including a new roof, replacement boiler, refitted kitchen and shower room. The bungalow also benefits from a small extension to the rear which accommodates a separate utility room off the kitchen. The bungalow is conveniently located for a plethora of local amenities including large supermarkets, a range of smaller shops, services and eateries as well as Wigston's leisure and medical centres.

Access to the bungalow is via a main front door to the side of the home which opens into a welcoming entrance hall. Doors off the hallway lead through to the lounge, kitchen both bedrooms and the shower room.

The lounge is a spacious dual aspect room with a large bay window to the front elevation and a window to the side which fills the space with plenty of natural light. The main focal point of the room is a flame effect electric fire that is set into a feature fireplace with timber mantelpiece and raised hearth. The rooms have plenty of space for a range of sofas and/or armchairs as well as freestanding storage and display furniture.

The kitchen is neat and tidy and includes a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a stainless-steel sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include a gas hob, mid-level electric oven and a built-in microwave. In addition, there is space for a tall freestanding fridge/freezer. Natural light comes from a window to the side a door opens to a separate utility room.

The utility room was created through the extension of what would have originally been a coal shed. There is a base unit to match the kitchen and more work surface space. Below the counter tops are space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A back door provides access to the garden.

The principal bedroom is adjacent to the lounge toward the front of the home. A generous double room the main bedroom does benefit from a full wall of smart, high quality fitted wardrobes with overhead storage and dressing table.

The second bedroom is a versatile double room that enjoys views over the garden. If not required as a bedroom the room can be used as a second reception room and is currently presented as a dining space. Sliding patio doors open to a timber decked patio area in the garden.

Between the second bedroom and the kitchen is a refitted and fully tiled shower room. The shower room comprises a three-piece white suite to include a large corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The shower room also has an airing cupboard which has the boiler which was replaced as recently as 2023.

The front of the bungalow is set back from the street via a low-walled shingle-based garden with planted borders that result in a very attractive kerb appeal. Adjacent to the front garden is a hard standing driveway that runs down the side of the home, providing off-road parking and direct access to a garage that is set back to the rear.

At the rear is an attractive but relatively low maintenance south facing garden with timber decked and paved patio seating areas that can accommodate a variety of outdoor furniture. Planted borders containing an array of flora that add colour and structure. The garden also benefits from a greenhouse and timber-built storage shed.

This is a wonderful bungalow that is ready to be moved into and immediately enjoyed. 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.