3 bed detached house for sale

Brighton Avenue, Wigston, Leicester LE18

Occupying a superb position on Brighton Avenue, directly opposite the open green space of Knighton Park, this three-bedroom detached home presents a rare opportunity in a highly sought-after location.

The property has a wonderful history, having been purchased brand new by the current owners in 1966 and remaining in the same ownership for approximately 60 years. Clearly well cared for over the decades, it now offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to make it their own.

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a spacious bay-fronted lounge. A large front window provides plenty of natural light together with an attractive outlook towards Knighton Park, while a marble fireplace with gas fire creates a traditional focal point.

To the rear is an impressive extended dining and family room, providing a generous and versatile space ideal for everyday family life and entertaining. Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, while sliding doors provide access to the separate fitted kitchen.

To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a shower room. The generous principal bedroom features extensive built-in wardrobes, a fitted vanity area and a particularly pleasant outlook towards Knighton Park. The second bedroom is a comfortable double overlooking the rear garden, while the third offers flexibility as a bedroom, nursery or home office.

Outside, a generous paved driveway provides off-road parking, with access continuing alongside the property to a detached garage positioned to the rear.

The established rear garden has been carefully maintained and incorporates a patio seating area, low-maintenance gravelled sections and mature planting. A greenhouse provides additional appeal for keen gardeners, while established boundaries create a pleasant and private outdoor setting.

While the property offers scope for cosmetic updating to suit individual tastes, it has clearly been exceptionally well maintained throughout its long ownership. With extended living accommodation, three bedrooms, generous parking, a detached garage and an enviable position directly opposite Knighton Park, this is a fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful long-term family home.

Location

The property is perfectly situated for everyday amenities within Wigston Magna, including Sainsburys and Aldi supermarkets and local schooling. Regular bus routes running to and from Leicester City Centre and Knighton Park are also within reach.

Entrance Hall (4.53m x 1.82m)

Accessed via the front entrance door, the hallway provides a welcoming entrance into the property and benefits from fitted carpet, a window to the front elevation and a further window to the side elevation, allowing plenty of natural light into the space. There is a useful understairs storage cupboard, with access provided to the principal ground-floor accommodation and staircase rising to the first floor.

Reception Room (4.96m x 3.76m)

A spacious and comfortable main reception room positioned to the front of the property. A large bay window provides plenty of natural light and enjoys an attractive outlook towards Knighton Park. Further features include fitted carpet, a radiator positioned beneath the window and a feature marble fireplace incorporating a gas fire, creating a traditional focal point to the room.

Extended Dining Room (5.86m x 3.07m)

An exceptionally generous second reception space which was extended to the rear approximately 20 years ago, creating a larger and more versatile dining and family area.

The room offers ample space for a substantial dining table alongside additional furniture, making it particularly well suited to entertaining and family gatherings. Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, whilst a further window to the side elevation brings additional natural light into the room. Further features include fitted carpet, two radiators and sliding doors providing convenient access into the kitchen.

Kitchen (3.52m x 2.47m)

Fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by work surface space and tiled splashbacks. There is a sink with mixer tap, integrated extractor fan and space for a freestanding cooker and fridge.

The kitchen benefits from tiled flooring, radiator and a window overlooking the rear garden. An external door provides access to the side of the property and onwards towards the driveway, detached garage and rear garden.

Landing

Benefiting from fitted carpet and a window to the side elevation providing natural light. The landing gives access to all three bedrooms and the shower room.

Bedroom One (4.24m x 3.33m)

A spacious principal double bedroom positioned to the front of the property. A large window provides plenty of natural light together with an attractive outlook towards Knighton Park.

The room benefits from fitted carpet, radiator and a range of built-in wardrobes providing excellent storage. There is also a fitted vanity unit with a wall light positioned above.

Bedroom Two (3.79m x 3.17m)

Well-proportioned double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property and enjoying views over the established rear garden. Benefiting from fitted carpet, built-in wardrobes and a radiator positioned beneath the rear-facing window.

Bedroom Three (2.47m x 2.27m)

Third bedroom positioned to the front of the property, with a window enjoying views towards Knighton Park. Further benefiting from fitted carpet and a radiator positioned beneath the window. The room would work well as a single bedroom, nursery or home office.

Shower Room (2.34m x 1.79m)

Fitted with an accessible shower enclosure incorporating useful support rails, WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath. The room benefits from tiled flooring, tiled walls, heated towel rail and a window to the rear elevation.

Front Garden

The property occupies a fantastic position on Brighton Avenue, directly opposite the open green space of Knighton Park.

To the front is a generous paved driveway providing off-road parking, with gated access continuing along the side of the property towards the detached garage, which is set back from the main house.

The property itself has an attractive detached frontage, with a large ground-floor bay window and distinctive rendered detailing to the first-floor elevation.

Rear Garden

The established rear garden has clearly been carefully maintained over many years and provides a pleasant and private outdoor space.

A paved patio immediately adjoining the property creates an ideal area for outdoor seating, with the remainder of the garden predominantly gravelled for ease of maintenance. Established borders and mature planting soften the space, whilst a circular raised planted bed provides an attractive central focal point.

Mature hedging and established greenery towards the rear provide a good degree of privacy, and there is also a greenhouse for those with an interest in gardening.

Parking - Garage

A detached garage is set back from the main property and is approached via the driveway running alongside the house. The garage provides useful secure parking or additional storage and is conveniently positioned adjacent to the rear garden.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway providing off-road parking to the front of the property, with further access extending alongside the house towards the detached garage.

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