Knighton Grange Road

Oadby, Leicester, LE2

Tenure: Freehold

A FINE EDWARDIAN EXTENDED SEVEN BEDROOMED DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE OF CHARACTER

Situated in one of Oadby’s most sought after locations, on this tree lined road approx. 3 miles South East of the City Centre. The property was designed by the Leicester Architect : F. Seale, built in 1907 and retains an array of original features including plaster work, six panel internal doors, deep skirting, architraves and brass door fittings. This well appointed living accommodation encompasses 350 sqm and includes an impressive entrance hallway with sweeping staircase, four generous sized reception rooms, re-fitted breakfast kitchen, seven bedrooms, family bathroom and three en-suites. Outside there are manicured wrap around front & rear gardens, double garage and further guest parking.

Early Viewing is at the Agents Highest Recommendations to avoid disappointment.

TOTAL AREA SQUARE METERAGE / FOOTAGE

Total 350 sqm (3767.369 sqft)

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

4.88m x 1.80m (16 x 5'11)

Feature part leaded wrap around windows and door to front elevation, decorative wall freize detail, original door plate rail, ceramic tiled flooring and leading to:

RECEPTION HALLWAY

The T-shaped hallway features decorative freize work to walls, picture rails and ceiling coving, some part glazed leaded internal doors to side rooms, polished French oak herringbone design hard wood flooring with border, radiators fitted with shelf over, beautiful turned staircase to first floor:

CLOAKROOM /WC

Comprising low level wc, matching wash hand basin to vanity unit, radiator with shelf over, parquet wood flooring, handy under stair storage recess / boot store and triple opaque leaded windows to side elevation:

DRAWING ROOM & CONSERVATORY

9.02m x 4.47m (29'07 x 14'08)

This beautiful room has been extended into a large garden room/conservatory with a French door extending to the wrap around garden for both indoor/outdoor living and featuring a period exposed fireplace with pretty tiled inset, hearth and period wood surround, spectacular ceiling freize, picture rails, archway to conservatory, radiators with shelving over, window to front elevation, double glazed bay window fitted with window seat and double glazed French door to side elevation with stunning garden views:

DINING ROOM

5.49m (to bay) x 5.41m (to recess) (18 (to bay) x

Comprising ornate decorative moulded ceiling frieze, stunning exposed brick fireplace with Edwardian period wood surround, picture rails, radiator with shelving over, part leaded bay window to front elevation, study space to inglenook and sash window to front elevation:

SITTING / GARDEN ROOM

5.49m x 3.56m (18 x 11'8)

This cosy room extends into a garden room with access directly to the picturesque landscape, perfect for Summer days and evenings. The room comprises ceiling freize, picture rails, radiator with shelf over, sash window to rear elevation and bay window to side encompassing a double glazed French door:

UTILITY ROOM / BUTLERS PANTRY

1.98m x 1.37m (6'06 x 4'06)

Fitted with wash hand basin, space & plumbing provided for appliances, black and white checkered floor tiles and window to rear elevation:

INTEGRATED FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN

7.26m (min 3.51m) x 4.50m (23'10 (min 11'6) x 14

This spacious and bespoke breakfast kitchen comprises a stylish range of matching oak base, wall & drawer units with with granite work surfaces over, matching uprisers and inset with twin sink units. The design is complete with a matching island that extends to dining table, display cabinatary housing Rangemaster 'Classic Deluxe 90' oven, with extraction canopy over, American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher and under counter fridge. Featuring wall mounted original 'Servants Bell', ceramic tield flooring, windows to front and rear elevations, door to outer lobby and stairs to both first floor and cellar:

SERVANTS STAIRCASE

Separate back staircase to first floor:

CELLAR

Stairs to cellar:

GYM / SUN LOUNGE

5.36m x 2.87m (17'07 x 9'05)

Comprising ceiling coving & rose, radiator and double glazed windows to side and rear elevations:

OUTER LOBBY

Enclosed lobby featuring ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed window to side, access to gym, integral garage and door to garden:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

The beautiful turned staircase rises to an open spacious first floor landing with ornate orignal Freize work, coving and picture rails feature windows to the side elevation, radiators with shelving over, walk-in wardrobe & floor to ceiling laundry cupboard:

BEDROOM ONE

5.03m x 4.67m (16'06 x 15'04)

Featuring a wall of double fitted wardrobes with over head storage, ceiling coving, picture rails, radiator with shelving over and dual aspect windows to front and side elevations:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

3.56m x 1.63m (11'08 x 5'04)

Fitted with a coloured four piece suite comprising, panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal sink, low level wc, bidet, decorative tiled surround, radiator and secondary glazed window to front elevation:

BEDROOM TWO

5.61m (bay) x 4.11m (18'05 (bay) x 13'06)

Cast iron feature fireplace with pretty tiled inset and period wood surround, picture rails, radiator and feature bay window to front elevation:

BEDROOM THREE

3.84m x 3.63m (12'07 x 11'11 )

Feature white wood fire surround, suite of built-in wardrobes, period pedestal sink, radiator with shelving over, dual aspect windows to side and rear elevations:

FOUR PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM

2.90m x 2.29m (9'06 x 7'06)

Fitted with a stylish four piece suite comprising, wood panelled jacuzzi bath,walk-in shower period style pedestal sink and wc, spots to ceiling, tiled surround, ceramic flooring, radiator & opaque window to rear elevation:

REAR LANDING

L-shaped landing with loft access:

LOFT ACCESS

Offering potential for loft conversion subject to necessary permissions:

BEDROOM FOUR

4.37m x 4.14m (14'04 x 13'07)

Wood style flooring, radiator and double glazed leaded window to front elevation:

EN-SUITE

2.08m x 2.06m (6'10 x 6'09)

Fitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising, panelled bath with shower over, shower screen, wash hand basin fitted to vanity, steam free vanity mirror & light over, razor point, low level wc, decorative tiled surround, chrome heated towel rail, under floor heating and double glazed velux window to side elevation:

BEDROOM FIVE

4.19m x 3.18m (13'09 x 10'5)

Radiator, double glazed windows to both rear and side elevations:

EN SUITE

2.03m x 1.83m (6'08 x 6)

Fitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising, walk-in corner shower cubcile, wash hand basin fitted to vanity, steam free vanity mirror & light over, low level wc, decorative tiled surround, chrome heated towel rail, under floor heating and double glazed window to rear elevation:

BEDROOM SIX

3.51m x 3.45m (11'06 x 11'4)

Fitted wardrobe, cast iron feature fireplace, pedestal sink, radiator and window to rear eleavtion:

WC

Low level wc, wash hand basin and window to rear elevation:

BEDROOM SEVEN

3.43m x 2.21m (11'3 x 7'3)

Wall shelving, radiator and window to rear elevation:

FRONT GARDEN & DRIVEWAY

The property is approached via double gates leading to a large block paved driveway with sapce to accommodate several cars and pathway to front entrance, surrounded by an immaculate lawn dotted with shrubberies and hedged boundaries, offering privacy to the frontage. This extends to the front pathway and also provides access to the double garage with Hormann electric remote controlled vertical up & over shutter doors:

REAR GARDEN

To the side and rear of the property is an expanse of immaculately maintained wrap around lawn areas, featuring original brick Summer House, with plenty of outside seating areas & entertaining space, dotted with an array of colourful planting. The manicured lawns are surrounded by a variety of mature fruit trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, a herb garden and separate vegetable garden, filled with an array of seasonal fruit & vegetables. The garden retains two potting shed, a greenhouse, water harvesting and compost zones, with mainly hedged boundaries. The plot occupies approximately 0.45 acres:

GARDENER'S WC

Handy outside wc:

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE

5.44m x 4.93m (17'10 x 16'02)

Housing 'Worcester 'boiler and 'MegaFlow' Hot Tank, power & lighting, space for appliances, cupboard, shelving units and two remote controlled vertical shutter doors:

LOCATION & AMENITES

Easy access to Motorway network M1/69 via the ring road at Leicester Racecourse, Fosse Park out of town shopping centre. Recreation & sporting facilities include Squash, Golf, Tennis & Swimming

Local amenities include renowned local schooling in both sectors, main road bus services to the City, Oadby & hospitals and a plethora of Supermarkets and day to day facilites

FREE VALUATION

Thinking of selling? We would be delighted to provide you with a free market appraisal/valuation of your own property. Please contact Barkers to arrange a mutually convenient appointment on Tel: 0116 270 9394

GENERAL REMARKS

We are unable to confirm whether certain items in the property are in fully working order (i.e. gas, electric, plumbing etc.) The property is offered for sale on this basis. Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property and commission expert reports where appropriate. Barkers Estate Agents have a policy of seeking to obtain any copy guarantees / invoices relating to works that may have been carried out by a previous or existing owner. Please ask one of our staff members to check files for any relevant documentation that have come to our attention.W

Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any items shown are included in the sale with the property.

MONEY LAUNDERING
Under the Protection Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e. passport or driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase of the sale of a property.

MORTGAGES
Barkers Estate Agents offer the services of an independent mortgage and financial adviser. Please ask an advisor for further information.

VIEWING TIMES
Viewing strictly by appointment through Barkers Estate Agents.
Hours of Business:
Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm