3 bed detached house for sale

Hidcote Road, Oadby, Leicestershire LE2

This impressive, extended three bedroom detached family home occupies a stunning south-facing plot that backs onto, and has private access to, Brocks Hill Country park. The extension accommodates a versatile reception room and conservatory. The home is well presented and very well maintained including the very recent installation of an air source pump heating system.

The property is well positioned for a plethora of local amenities including large supermarkets, leisure and medical centres and a variety of smaller shops, services and eateries along Oadby's main parade. For those who commute, there are excellent road links into the city of Leicester and for those that work from home the property provides options to use a bedroom or the extension to be set up as a working space. The appealing nature of the garden would also be a wonderful space to erect a cabin/office in addition to the two existing large garden sheds.

Access to the home is via a canopied front door that opens to an entrance hall, off which is a useful ground floor cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. The entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor landing and doors through to the main lounge and kitchen.

The 'l'-shaped lounge is a spacious dual aspect room filled with plenty of natural light thanks to two large south-facing windows which frame wonderful views of the garden, and a delightful feature stained-glass window to the side. Oak flooring provides an eye-catching feature, but the main focal point of the room is a fireplace set onto a central chimney breast in which sits a fantastic wood burning stove. Doors from the lounge lead through to the extension and an alternative access to the kitchen.

The kitchen has a range of base and wall-mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and stainless-steel sink and drainer. There is space for a cooker, fridge and plumbing for a dishwasher. Further storage is provided by a walk-in pantry cupboard situated under the stairs. The kitchen has a window to the side and a back door that provides access to the utility room and garage, and to a small paved courtyard which leads out to the garden.

An extension off the main lounge is used by the current owners as a formal dining room, accommodating a table and chairs. However, this room could be used as a snug, play or games room or a work space if required. Off the dining room is a conservatory which provides another space to enjoy the garden and gives another access point to it.

To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the garden and Brocks Hill Park to the rear. A generous double, the room benefits from built-in double wardrobes. The second bedroom has a large window to the front elevation and has ample space for a range of freestanding wardrobes and drawers. The third bedroom has another built-in wardrobe and would comfortably take a double bed, but is presented currently as a single bedroom which serves a second purpose as office space.

The fully tiled and refitted bathroom comprises a three-piece white suite to include a bath with power-shower over, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

To the front of the home a driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles, ideal for visiting family and friends. There is a covered side entrance between the garage and the main house. Off the side entrance are doors to the garage and the utility room, which is plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer and provides space for a freezer. The garage is currently partitioned into a workshop and a separate storage area.

At the rear is a fabulous, private and mature south-facing garden reaching almost 50 metres in length. A gate at the end of the garden provides private access to the wildflower meadows belonging to Brock’s Hill Country Park. Anyone owning a dog, keen walkers and trail runners will find this very appealing. Paved patio seating areas offer space to entertain or just to sit, relax and enjoy a drink of something in the warmer months. A sweeping lawn provides a great place for children to play, and trees, hedges and shrubs add height and structure to the garden while at the lower end is a small orchard of fruit trees.

Position, plot and presentation all combine in this wonderful home and internal viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate all it has to offer.

Oadby is a suburb situated to the South of Leicester City centre. With a number of high performing local schools Oadby has always been a highly sought after location. It has a parade of local shops coffee houses and eateries and there is also a supermarket in close proximity. Lying just off the A6 there are a number of excellent commuter links both in and out of the city an open countryside is never far away.