£280,000 /Sale price

This charming and spacious two double bedroom terrace home is offered with no upward chain and occupies a plot within the sought after residential area of South Knighton. The home is well presented throughout and successfully combines a plethora of character and period features with modern living. The home is conveniently located for a wide range of local amenities with easy access to both the city centre and Oadby in either direction along the A6. There are also a number of shops, services and eateries found on Queens Road which is also in close proximity. The home has wide ranging appeal but is probably best suited to first time buyers and professional singles or couples who have a fondness for character properties.Access to the home is via a front door that opens to a dining room. The dining room has an Oak floor that runs into the lounge and a window to the front elevation which has been fitted with bespoke shutters/blinds. The main focal point of the room is a fabulous feature fireplace set onto a central chimney breast.A door from the dining room opens to the lounge. The lounge benefits from wood burning stove and has a window to the rear. Stairs from the lounge rise to the first floor landing and under the stairs is a useful storage cupboard. The lounge sits open plan to the kitchen ideal for social gatherings with family and friends.The kitchen is well appointed with a range of base and wall mounted fitted units with roll-edge work surfaces and a one and a half bowl stainless-steel sink and drainer. There is an integral gas hob with extractor over and space for a built-in oven. In addition, there is space for a fridge and freezer. An outbuilding behind the kitchen provides utility space and has plumbing for a washing machine.To the first floor, the principal bedroom is situated toward the front of the home with a window that is fitted with the same bespoke shutters that are found in the dining room. The room has a lovely reclaimed feature fireplace and an old school radiator which the previous owner had installed throughout the home.The second bedroom is also an attractively presented double room with a window overlooking the garden and a built-in over stairs storage cupboard/wardrobe.Finally, on the first floor, is a large bathroom which comprises a white three piece suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.The home is set back from the street via a low walled frontage behind which is a small front garden and a path to the front door. There is also a shared access shared with the immediate neighbour to the rear of the home.At the rear is a private walled garden with a lawn flanked by well-stocked planted borders containing a variety of flora. There is a delightful patio seating area ideal for a glass of something with friends or just to relax in the sunshine. The garden also gives access to the outbuildings which provide useful extra storage.This is a wonderful property with wide ranging appeal in a very popular residential area. Internal viewing is highly recommended. Knighton is a highly sought after residential suburb of Leicester situated to the south of the city centre. There are excellent road links in and out of the city via the Welford Road (A5199) or the A6. There are a wide range of local shops and amenities including those on the popular Queens Road area, as well as the nearby High Streets of Oadby and Wigston. The schooling in the area is also very highly regarded particularly Overdale Junior and Infant Schools and Leicester High School for girls. Also noteworthy of the area is the fabulous Knighton Park which is an extensive area of green space and has numerous facilities for all family members.