Portland Road, Leicester, LE2

A beautifully presented three-storey Victorian terraced villa

Set within the highly regarded Clarendon Park, this attractive home enjoys a vibrant and well-connected lifestyle location, combining the character of a traditional residential neighbourhood with the convenience of an extensive range of amenities close at hand.

The property offers three double bedrooms, two main reception rooms, an impressive open-plan dining kitchen and third spacious sitting room with double glazed bi-fold doors opening onto a private rear garden, combined with excellent access to the popular Queens Road, renowned for its independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.

This attractive period home combines generous and versatile accommodation with a wealth of character features and modern improvements. The property is approached via a front forecourt and opens into a welcoming entrance hall with its original Minton tiled flooring, setting the tone for the character found throughout.

To the ground floor are two well-proportioned reception rooms, with the front reception benefiting from a bay window and the rear reception featuring a fireplace and direct access towards the garden.

The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan dining kitchen, fitted with oak wall and base units, solid granite work surfaces, breakfast bar, integrated appliances and space for additional appliances. The kitchen flows through to a bright family room, complete with skylights, side windows, underfloor heating and bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an excellent space for both entertaining and everyday family living. A ground floor WC completes this level.

The property also benefits from a useful cellar, providing valuable additional storage space.

The first floor provides two generous double bedrooms, both retaining attractive period features. The family bathroom offers a traditional and characterful finish, including a freestanding cast iron ball-and-claw bath, separate shower cubicle.

The second floor provides a third double bedroom with ample built-in storage, and an under-eaves space offering the potential for conversion into a fourth bedroom.

Outside, the property benefits from a low-maintenance courtyard-style rear garden.

The property is ideally placed for Queens Road, one of Leicester’s most popular local destinations, renowned for its independent shops, cafés, coffee houses, bars, restaurants and everyday conveniences. The surrounding streets also offer a strong selection of local amenities, creating a lively yet community-focused atmosphere that is particularly appealing to families, professionals and those looking to enjoy an active neighbourhood lifestyle.

For families, the area benefits from a choice of well-regarded local schools, while Leicester’s universities, city centre and wider amenities are readily accessible. The nearby University of Leicester and Leicester Royal Infirmary are also within convenient reach, making the location particularly attractive to academics, healthcare professionals and those working in the city.

Clarendon Park provides an excellent balance between urban convenience and green open space. Victoria Park is close by, offering extensive lawns, mature trees, sports facilities and pleasant walking routes, while the surrounding residential streets retain much of the attractive Victorian character associated with the area.

Excellent transport links further enhance the appeal, with convenient road connections into Leicester city centre, the surrounding suburbs and the wider motorway network. Leicester railway station is also accessible, providing regular services to destinations including Birmingham and London.

Freehold
EPC rating 62 D
Council tax band - D - Leicester City Council
Broadband speeds available at the address: Basic (ADSL) 14mb, Superfast (FTTC) 53mb, Ultrafast (FTTP) 1800mb
In Stoneygate Conservation Area.

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Entrance Hall

A welcoming entrance hall accessed via a glazed front door, retaining attractive original Minton tiled flooring and featuring a dado rail, radiator and staircase rising to the first floor.

Front Reception One

4.45m x 3.7m

A well-proportioned front reception room with a double-glazed bay window, wood-effect flooring and original-style character features including a chimney breast and ceiling coving. TV, cable and telephone points are provided, together with a radiator. 4.45 m x 3.7 m

Rear Reception Room

3.71m x 3.65m

A second spacious reception room enjoying views and access to the rear garden via windows and a door. The room features a chimney breast with feature fireplace, surround and hearth, along with ceiling coving, picture rail, wood-effect flooring, TV point and radiator. 3.71 m x 3.65 m

Open Plan Kitchen/Diner & Living Area

A superb open-plan kitchen and dining space, fitted with a range of oak wall and base units, granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Features include a double-glazed bay window to the side elevation, skylight, spotlights, tiled flooring and part-tiled walls. The kitchen is equipped with a five-ring gas hob and extractor, integrated double oven, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, space for tumble dryer and plumbing and space for an American-style fridge freezer. 19' 8.2" x 11' 11.7" (6m x 3.65m)
Living Area– 11' 10.5" x 9' 10.1" (3.62m x 3.00m)
A bright and versatile addition to the accommodation, featuring a skylight, two side windows and impressive double-glazed bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden. Finished with ceramic tiled flooring and underfloor heating, this room provides an excellent connection between the kitchen and outside space.

Ground Floor Cloakroom

A useful and well-presented ground floor cloakroom, featuring a side aspect window providing natural light and ventilation. The room is fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin, complemented by ceramic tiled flooring. The walls are part tiled. A convenient addition to the property, ideal for guests and everyday family use.

First Floor Landing

A spacious and well-positioned first floor landing providing access to two bedrooms and the family bathroom. The landing also benefits from a staircase rising to the second floor, offering access to further accommodation.

Bedroom

4.5m x 3.76m

A generous double bedroom positioned at the front of the property, enjoying a double-glazed bay window together with an additional sash window. The room retains attractive period character, including a chimney breast with feature fireplace, surround and hearth, and picture rail. Further features include large fitted wardrobes, spotlights, TV point and radiator. (4.50m x 3.76m)

Bedroom

3.72m x 3.65m

A further well-proportioned double bedroom with rear-facing sash window, wood-effect flooring and chimney breast with feature fireplace, surround and hearth. Radiator. (3.72m x 3.65m)

Family Bathroom

3.3m x 2.7m

A characterful bathroom featuring a freestanding cast iron ball-and-claw bath with mixer shower tap, separate shower cubicle, traditional pull-chain WC and wash hand basin. The room has tiled flooring, part-tiled walls and an obscured rear window. Useful adjoining storage houses the boiler and benefits from a side window. (3.30m x 2.70m)

Second Floor Landing

The second floor provides ample built-in storage and access to the third bedroom.

Bedroom

3.35m x 2.75m

A third generous double bedroom with front-facing window, oak-effect laminate flooring, chimney breast and radiator. (3.35m x 2.75m)
This top floor space also benefits from a large storage room opposite with potential for conversion into a dedicated bathroom suite, or fourth bedroom and shower room, STPP.

Front Garden

A front forecourt with a paved pathway leading to the entrance, enclosed by brick walls.

Rear Garden

The property enjoys a private, low-maintenance courtyard-style rear garden enclosed by walled boundaries. The garden incorporates a paved patio seating area, mature flowerbeds and a garden shed, together with gated access to the side alley.