Durham Drive, Wigston

No Upward Chain – Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow – Modernisation Opportunity – Generous Garden – Garage & Driveway – Extension Potential (STPP)

NO UPWARD CHAIN – TWO BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH EXCITING POTENTIAL TO MODERNISE, RECONFIGURE OR EXTEND (STPP). Set within a popular residential location, this traditional bungalow offers a spacious bay-fronted lounge, kitchen, generous rear garden, detached garage and driveway – an opportunity to create a home designed entirely around your lifestyle.

Step inside and begin imagining the possibilities. The bright bay-fronted lounge offers generous space for relaxing and entertaining, with a traditional fireplace providing a welcoming focal point. With thoughtful updating, this could become a beautiful contemporary living space.

Continue into the kitchen, offering a practical starting point for fitting a stylish new kitchen, with scope to explore alternative layouts to suit modern living.

The accommodation includes two bedrooms, comprising a comfortable double overlooking the front and a versatile second bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office or hobbies. A family bathroom, which would benefit from updating completes the single-storey layout.

Step outside and discover one of the property's greatest attractions – the generous rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn with established planting and a mature fruit tree, there's plenty of space for gardening, summer entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors.

The garden and plot also offer exciting potential to extend or redesign the bungalow, subject to the necessary planning permissions, allowing you to create additional living accommodation tailored to your needs.

A detached garage, driveway and gas central heating add everyday practicality.

Whether you're looking to downsize, renovate or create your ideal bungalow, this property offers the freedom to bring your own vision to life. Contact Hunters Wigston today to arrange your viewing and see what you can create.

Lounge - 10'11" x 14'6" - This spacious lounge benefits from a large bay window that fills the room with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The room features a traditional fireplace as its focal point. The generous size of the space allows for comfortable seating arrangements and easy flow from the hallway.

Kitchen - 9'5" x 8'1" - A compact kitchen diner with a practical layout that includes a window overlooking the side driveway, providing natural light. The kitchen is fitted with wooden base units and a sink beneath the window. There is space for a freestanding cooker and washing machine. An external door leads to the small porch and outside area, making it convenient for garden access.

Bedroom 1 - 11'3" x 12'1" - A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a large window to the front, allowing plenty of natural light. The vintage carpet and wallpaper add a touch of character to this comfortable bedroom.

Bedroom 2 - 9'6" x 7'2" - The second bedroom with a single window to the side, providing natural daylight. The room is of a practical size, suitable for a single bed or use as a study or hobby room.

Bathroom - 6'3" x 5'10" - The bathroom is fitted with a pedestal wash basin, a close-coupled WC, and a bath with a shower attachment. Natural light is provided via a frosted window to the side.

Hallway - A modest hallway providing access to the main rooms of the property. The hallway has a neutral carpet and paintwork, leading directly to the lounge, bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen diner.

Rear Garden - The rear garden is a generous, well-maintained outdoor space mainly laid to lawn, bordered by wooden fencing that offers privacy. There is a mature fruit tree providing some shade and a few small shrubs, creating a pleasant and private green area for relaxation or outdoor activities. The garden extends down a side pathway, which leads to a detached garage offering useful storage or parking space.

Front Exterior - The front exterior showcases a traditional semi-detached bungalow style with a well-kept lawn and mature shrubs. A paved driveway provides parking and access to the garage.

Material Information - Wigston - # Verified Material Information

## Costs and tenure
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: B
EPC rating: D

## The building
Semi-detached bungalow, standard construction
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Building safety issue disclosed
Accessibility adaptations: None

## Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains foul drainage
Mains surface water drainage
Mains gas central heating
Heating features: None
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 great, Vodafone great, Three good, EE great
Parking: Driveway
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

## Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
Not in a conservation area
No tree preservation order
Title register restrictions (LT17864):
- The 1960 conveyance restricts buildings to private homes, bungalows and shops with usual associated buildings, and says buildings must meet a stated minimum value. It also prohibits using them to sell beer or other alcoholic drinks. These are historic terms; the register does not explain whether any have since been varied or released.
- The 1960 conveyance says plans, drawings and elevations for homes, other buildings and boundary fences must be submitted for written approval before they are built.
- The 1960 conveyance records obligations to carry out development works, including roads, sewers and footpaths, and maintain them until the local authority takes over their maintenance.
- A provision in the 1960 conveyance says the owner cannot claim rights to light, air or other rights over neighbouring land if those rights would restrict or interfere with its use for building or other purposes.
- The register records estate covenants from the 1961 transfers which may affect this property: one concerns use of the remainder of the estate for an inn, beerhouse or alcohol sales; another concerns use as a motor service garage, petrol filling station, or for supplying or selling petrol and oils.
No environmental risks recorded

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Why Live in Wigston?
Wigston offers an excellent balance of everyday convenience, strong transport connections and access to green open spaces, making it a popular choice for families, professionals, first-time buyers and those looking to downsize.
The town provides a wide range of local shops, supermarkets, schools, leisure facilities and everyday amenities, with further shopping and entertainment available at nearby Fosse Park and Leicester city centre.
For commuters, Wigston is particularly well connected. Regular bus services provide access into Leicester and surrounding areas, while South Wigston railway station offers further travel options. Good road links make the city, motorway network and neighbouring towns and villages easily accessible.
Despite its convenient location, Wigston also offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with local parks, countryside, walking routes and the Grand Union Canal all within easy reach.
With a varied mix of traditional homes, established residential estates, modern developments, Wigston appeals to buyers at many different stages of life.
Well connected, convenient and with a strong local community, Wigston is a great place to call home.