Penney Close, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This significantly extended three bedroom detached family home is offered and occupies an attractive plot within a sought after Cul-de-Sac position. In close proximity to Wigston Magna, the home is within walking distance of large supermarkets, a plethora of smaller shops, services and eateries and is only a short drive or bus ride away from Wigston's leisure and medical centres. The full width single storey extension to the rear accommodates a formal dining area off the lounge and also an addition to the kitchen which has also enabled the creation of a separate utility room. The home has obviously been well maintained and although some cosmetic updating maybe required the property can be moved into immediately enjoyed and changed on a room-by-room basis to suit a wide range of potential buyers. Commuters will enjoy excellent road links into the city of Leicester and for those that work from home the property offers several options to create office space.

Access to the home is via a main front door that opens to a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, a large under stairs storage cupboard and a door through to a useful ground floor WC and wash hand basin. A further door from the entrance hall opens to the lounge.

The extended lounge diner is a spacious dual aspect room with a set of sliding patio doors in the dining area that open to the garden and a further window to the side elevation in the lounge section. The room is a large rectangular space that can comfortably accommodate sofas, a large dining table and chairs and a variety of freestanding storage and display furniture. A door from the dining area leads through to the kitchen.

The kitchen has 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 with extractor over and built-in mid -level double electric oven. There is space for a tall freestanding fridge/freezer. The main kitchen was moved into the extended section with the old kitchen becoming a utility area that sits open plan. The utility area has additional work surfaces and storage space as well as spaces and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. A door from the utility room opens to the integral garage.

To the first floor, the landing has a further built-in storage cupboard at the top of the stairs. The principal bedroom is a good size double room with a window to the front elevation. The principal bedroom also benefits from a range of fitted wardrobes and drawers. The second and third bedrooms both overlook the garden to the rear. The second bedroom is the larger and has built-in double wardrobes. The third bedroom is versatile and could be used as an office space if not required as a bedroom day-to-day.

Also on the first floor, is a shower room that comprises a four piece white suite to include a large corner shower cubicle, low flush WC, bidet and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the front of the property a block paved driveway provides ample off-road parking as well as direct car access to the garage. It also gives the home a neat and tidy kerb appeal. The garage does offer the potential to be converted in order to create another room on the ground floor, which could be anything from a play room, home office or even a fourth bedroom if required. There is secure gated side access to the rear.

At the rear is an attractive and relatively low maintenance garden with a large paved patio seating area that is flanked by well-stocked planted borders. The garden also has a timber-built storage shed and greenhouse.

This family home has wide ranging appeal, and internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space it offers and the future potential it provides.


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.