£275,000

3 bed semi-detached house for sale

  1.  Front View / Car Standing
  2.  Lounge
  3.  Entrance Hall
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£275,000

3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Gedding Road, Leicester LE5

3 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC rating: D

Key Information

Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
A

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Spinney Hill Primary School 0.2 miles
  • Coleman Primary School 0.3 miles
  • Leicester 1.1 miles
  • South Wigston 3.8 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Freehold
  • Extended 3-bed semi-detached family home
  • Walking distance to Places of Worship
  • First time on the market in 47 years
  • Double Glazed / Gas Central Heating
  • Off-road parking and lush large gardens
  • EPC D / Council Tax Band A
  • Freehold
  • Close to schools, hospital, shops, parks and transport links
  • Perfect Family Home
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Extended 3-bed family home in Evington, not on the market for 47 years. Charming, extended kitchen, generous bedrooms, ample storage, and character features. Ideal location near places of worship, schools, hospitals, parks and transport links

Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after Evington area, this charming extended 3-bedroom semi-detached family home is ready to welcome its next family. Boasting over 1829 square feet of living space, it offers a perfect canvas for you to add your personal touch and create cherished memories. This property hasn't been on the market for 47 years, and its history is ready to become a part of yours.

Location
Situated in the bustling Evington neighbourhood, this home is ideal for a growing family. Schools and nurseries, such as Madani Faith School, Krishna-Avanti Primary, and many more, are just a stone's throw away. Leicester General Hospital is a convenient 20-minute walk. For those seeking places of worship, you'll find a Masjid, Gurdwara, and a church within a mere 200 feet of your front door, and the popular Masjid Umar is just a 10-minute stroll away. The Taybah Educational Centre also provides Koranic education and support to the local Muslim community. Excellent public transportation options and the proximity to green spaces like Spinny Hills Park and Evington Park add to the appeal of this location.

Frontage
Built as a pair in the 1950s, this home's striking red brick façade with Flemish and English Bond brickwork offers a welcoming sight. The frontage provides off-road parking for up to two vehicles and a charming front garden.

Interior
As you step inside, you'll find a porch at the front, ideal for coats and shoes. The entrance leads to a spacious hallway with room for furniture and storage, as well as a deep pantry with ample space. The open-plan reception room, which combines the lounge and dining areas, offers an abundance of natural light and direct access to the rear garden through a brick-built conservatory. Built-in units in the lounge provide storage, and you'll notice two hearths with solid wooden surrounds, perfect for reinstating log burners.

Extended kitchen/diner
The extended galley kitchen, added in 1986, includes a dining room with double footings, offering potential for a future extension (STPP). With a lovely garden view from the dining room's large rear window, it's an ideal space for family meals and entertaining. The kitchen features matching eye and base level units, worktops, a gas oven and grill with an induction hob, chimney extraction, and plenty of sockets for appliances

WC / lean-to
A downstairs WC off the main hall adds convenience, and from there, you can access the sizeable lean-to, which can serve as additional storage or a home workshop.

Bedrooms:
Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, with two generously sized doubles, both offering built-in storage, and a third, smaller yet still generously sized single bedroom.

Bathroom
The family bathroom features a 3-piece suite, including a WC, hand wash basin, and thermostatic shower with a rainfall head. Splashback tiles, a heated towel rail, a window with privacy glass, and storage space complete the bathroom.

Garden
Accessed either through the conservatory or lean-to the home has a substantial private garden, featuring several distinct areas including a patio, a lush lawn with mature borders, a custom water feature, raised beds, a shed with power and a 'wild' area which encourages bees and butterflies. A fantastic and safe space for all of the family to enjoy.

Potental
While this property is in a perfectly liveable condition, it offers immense scope for customization, allowing you to add your personalized stamp and style to this substantial family home. Original feature, large rooms and high ceilings add charm, while the abundant storage options are a real bonus.

Efficiency and practicality:
With double glazing, an 18-month-old combi boiler, an EPC rating of D, and council tax band A, this home is both economical and efficient to run. The loft is boarded and has a drop down ladder offering further storage and utility.

Conclusion
In a highly popular area, with numerous schools, places of worship, supermarkets, hospitals, excellent transport links, and beautiful green spaces close at hand, this family home is a rare find. Don't miss the opportunity to make it your own and create your family's story within its walls.

Lounge 25' 0" x 11' 11" (7.64m x 3.64m)

conservatory 8' 4" x 10' 7" (2.56m x 3.23m)

kitchen/diner 18' 0" x 7' 10" (5.49m x 2.40m)

WC 7' 11" x 2' 9" (2.42m x 0.84m)

lean to 24' 11" x 7' 1" (7.60m max x 2.18m)

bathroom 7' 4" x 6' 10" (2.24m x 2.10m)

master bedroom 11' 10" x 11' 3" (3.61m x 3.44m)

2nd bedroom 11' 7" x 8' 9" (3.54m x 2.67m)

3rd bedroom 8' 9" x 9' 0" (2.67m x 2.76m)

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