A stunning, Edwardian family residence holding an elevated position with magnificent treetop views, making an internal inspection an absolute must. The property, which features on the local Heritage Asset List was built in 1908 and has only ever had three family owners, is an excellent example of Edwardian architecture, retaining fine original features and is thought suitable for adaptation to provide further living accommodation on the lower ground floor, and the possibility of a loft conversion (subject to the necessary consents).

LOCATION

Western Park has long been regarded as one of the city's favoured suburbs with Letchworth Road being one of the most prestigious roads therein, renowned for its quality of housing stock and large plots. The city centre with its professional quarters and mainline railway station is located approximately two miles to the east with local day-to-day shopping found along the nearby Hinckley Road, with excellent access to the M1/M69 motorway networks and nearby Fosse Retail Park.

ACCOMMODATION

The property is entered via a recessed porch and the original stained and leaded front door leading into a reception hall housing the stairs to the first floor and having timber flooring. The sitting room has a cast iron horseshoe shaped fireplace with a limestone surround, a leaded window, further bay window and door leading to a rear balcony. The family room enjoys a cast iron fireplace with gas living flame effect fire, tiled insert and tiled surround, stripped floorboards, a leaded window, further bay window and door leading to a rear balcony. The dining room has a tiled fireplace, two leaded windows to the side elevation and a bay window to the rear. A cloakroom provides a wash hand basin, a leaded window to the front elevation and access to the garage. An inner lobby leads to a hot house providing a useful drying area and housing the hot water cylinder, shelving and having a window to the front elevation. The breakfast room houses the secondary staircase and has an original built-in cupboard, a range of base level units, a Rangemaster oven with double oven and grill, five-ring gas burner, halogen hotplate and extractor unit above, walk-in pantry with shelving, glazed display cupboard and a window to the side elevation. The kitchen boasts a range of eye and base level units with glazed display cabinets, marble preparation surfaces, a Belfast sink and a window to the side. A rear lobby with a door to the side elevation houses the stairs to the lower ground floor basement and a WC with a low flush suite and a window to the side. A utility room offers a range of pine fronted eye and base level units, a Belfast sink, plumbing for an automatic washing machine and window to the side.

The return staircase leads to the first floor landing which boasts a magnificent stained and leaded window to the front elevation, original built-in storage cupboard and a further leaded window to the front elevation and a built-in linen cupboard. The master bedroom enjoys a bay window to the rear elevation, a leaded window to the front elevation and a pedestal wash hand basin. Bedroom two has a built-in cupboard and a bay window to the rear elevation. Bedroom three has built-in cupboards and a bay window to the rear elevation. Bedroom four has a window to the rear elevation and a pedestal wash hand basin. Bedroom five has a cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts, stripped floorboards, a pedestal wash hand basin and a leaded window to the front elevation. The bathroom has a white two piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail and a leaded window to the front elevation. A separate WC provides a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and two windows to the side elevation.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a block paved driveway providing parking for thee cars and access to a single garage. To the rear of the property are magnificent, deep tiered gardens with a large decked seating area, a lawned area, gravelled paths with mature trees and shrubs, all providing a superb backdrop to this most attractive property.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE

Proceed out of Leicester via the A47 Hinckley in a westerly direction eventually taking a right hand turn into Westfield Road and left onto Letchworth Road where the property can be located a little way up on the left hand side.

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