College Street, Leicester, LE2

A characterful Victorian bay-fronted terrace situated in the popular Highfields area of Leicester, offering spacious and versatile accommodation together with a wealth of original period features and a charming enclosed rear garden.

The property immediately stands out from the road with its attractive red-brick frontage, ornate detailing and substantial bay window, complemented by a low-maintenance front garden enclosed by traditional wrought iron railings. An inviting entrance leads into a property which retains a wealth of character throughout, including original timber flooring, panelled doors, ornate coving and ceiling roses, feature fireplaces and period detailing.

Internally, the accommodation offers well-proportioned and versatile living space, with a generous reception room enjoying excellent natural light from the large bay window, feature fireplace and views over the front elevation. The room provides plenty of space for both comfortable seating and additional furniture, whilst retaining the warm and characterful feel synonymous with properties of this era.

The second reception/dining room provides a further excellent living or entertaining space, featuring exposed timber flooring, a feature fireplace and large windows overlooking the garden. There is ample room for a sizeable dining table and seating, making this a particularly useful space for family living and entertaining.

The kitchen is positioned to the rear and offers a good range of fitted wall and base level units, contrasting work surfaces and tiled flooring. There is plenty of preparation and storage space, with windows providing natural light and views over the garden.

To the first floor, the property continues to offer generously proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying excellent floor space, attractive period detailing and plenty of natural light. Further bedrooms provide flexibility for family accommodation, guests or home working, while the bathroom is well equipped and retains the characterful feel seen throughout the property.

One of the property's particularly appealing features is the enclosed rear garden, which has been thoughtfully planted and offers a surprisingly private and established outdoor space. A paved pathway leads through mature planting and established borders, with a combination of shrubs, flowers and greenery creating a pleasant garden setting. There is also useful access to the rear of the property.

Overall, this is a substantial and characterful period home offering an excellent combination of original features, generous accommodation and an established garden, whilst providing scope for a new owner to modernise and personalise the accommodation to their own requirements.

Highfields is a well-established inner-city neighbourhood situated to the south-east of Leicester city centre, benefiting from an extensive range of everyday amenities along nearby London Road, Evington Road and surrounding streets, including shops, restaurants, cafes and community facilities. The area is also particularly well placed for access to Leicester city centre, Leicester Railway Station and the University of Leicester, with a number of local bus routes providing connections across the city.

For those wanting access to green space, Victoria Park is close by and provides approximately 69 acres of open parkland, tree-lined walks, sports facilities and recreational areas, whilst also being situated adjacent to the University of Leicester.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial period property in a convenient and well-connected Leicester location, with excellent scope to make it your own.

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