Welcome to 1 Swedish House Main Street, Leicester, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the LE7 9JR area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £169,000 and a rental potential of £1,099 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 18, 2012. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"An outstandingly situated, oil/electric centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed, Swedish, semi-detached house with self-contained annexe on a delightful corner plot with magnificent rural views and accommodation including one or two reception rooms, kitchen, utility, two or three bedrooms and bathroom/wc to the main house, together with living kitchen, double bedroom & en-suite shower room to the annexe, gardens to three sides, garage and ample off-road parking, on the edge of this favoured East Leicestershire Conservation village.
GENERAL INFORMATION The sought-after village of Hungarton is situated in East Leicestershire, between Scraptoft, Keyham and Beeby, and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the centres of Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Uppingham and Market Harborough, as well as the East Midlands International Airport at Castle Donington, Rutland Water with its fishing, sailing, cycling and walking pursuits, some of the county`s finest rolling countryside with many scenic country walks and golf courses, and the M1\A46\M69\A1 and A14 major road network for travel north, south, east and west.
The combined villages of Hungarton, Keyham, Scraptoft and Humberstone offer a good range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling, a wide variety of recreational amenities including fine eighteen hole parkland golf course at the Scraptoft Golf Club, and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Swedish houses were prefabricated buildings imported from Sweden to help provide homes for a rapidly expanding population after the Second World War. They are timber framed and clad, the only brickwork being the chimneys and adjoining wall. They were built to a high standard mainly in rural communities all over the British Isles, but few are left as the Local Authorities who imported the houses have demolished them in recent years. Two survive in Hungarton, this being one of them although this particular property has been extended in the form of a brick and block built annexe which offers self-contained accommodation. Situated on the very edge of the village, with glorious rural views to rear, one Swedish house is situated within walking distance of all village amenities including the local church and the local hostelry, The Black Boy, which is a free house renowned for its excellent restaurant.
No. 1 Swedish house itself has been extended to created a self-contained annexe, enjoys gardens to three sides and a rear driveway gives access to extensive off-road parking/turning space and a single concrete sectional garage.
The flexibly arrangeable accommodation enjoys a mix of oil fired central heating and electric night storage heating and the sealed unit double glazed arrangement is on two floors as described below:- MAIN HOUSE ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR PLAN ON THE GROUND FLOOR CANOPY PORCH with access through UPVC framed and panelled part leaded stained glass entrance door to:- ENTRANCE HALL with electric night storage heater, fitted coat pegs, laminate flooring, shelved meter cupboard with electric fuse box and staircase off to first floor with hanging and shelved coat cupboard under. The hall leads to:- LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 3.35m x 5.18m
(11'0' x 17'0') with sealed unit double glazed bow picture window affording glorious rolling East Leicestershire view, electric night storage heater, laminate flooring, dado and picture rails to walls, coved ceiling with light fitting, tiled fire place with matching hearth. KITCHEN 2.26m x 3.35m
(7'5' x 11'0') with single bowl, single drainer sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to rolled edged worktop with range of drawers and cupboards under, double and single wall cupboards over. Also with double corner cupboard, central heating radiator, twin double floor to ceiling cupboards, walk-in shelved pantry, sealed unit double glazed picture window affording delightful rural view and UPVC framed and panelled part leaded sealed unit double glazed door to:- REAR PORCH with access off to:- UTILITY ROOM 3.89m x 1.60m
(12'9' x 5'3') with quarry tile floor, central heating radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine, Belfast-style sink unit, fitted coat pegs, additional utility space, sealed unit double glazed front window and Grant oil-fired central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water. STORE ROOM with sealed unit double glazed rear window affording glorious view and fitted shelving. DINING ROOM/BEDROOM THREE 3.25m x 3.20m
(10'8' x 10'6') with electric night storage heater, sealed unit double glazed front window, picture rails to walls, coved ceiling with light fitting. BATHROOM with three piece coloured suite comprising pine panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.c. Also with laminate flooring, mirrored cabinet, sealed unit double obscure glazed window, picture rails to walls and Dimplex wall heater. FIRST FLOOR PLAN ON THE FIRST FLOOR STAIRCASE AND LANDING with large shelved linen cupboard off gives access to: BEDROOM ONE 3.53m max x 4.65m into dormer (11'7' max x 15'3' i with sealed unit double glazed dormer window affording truly magnificent rural view, electric night storage heater, boarded fireplace and built-in double hanging and shelved wardrobe. SUPERB RURAL VIEW BEDROOM TWO 3.23m max x 4.67m into dormer (10'7' max x 15'4' i with original tiled fireplace, built-in double hanging and shelved wardrobe, sealed unit double glazed picture window affording lovely rural view. ANNEXE ALL ON THE GROUND FLOOR Rear UPVC framed and panelled part leaded sealed unit double obscure glazed entrance door provides access to: ENTRANCE HALL with laminate flooring, central heating radiator, roof void access, fitted coat pegs, electric fuse box and part etched glazed door to:- LIVING KITCHEN 5.05m x 2.59m
(16'7' x 8'6') with three sealed unit double glazed windows, central heating radiator, part vinyl part laminate floor, T.V. point, coved ceiling with light fitting and strip lighting, UPVC framed and panelled part leaded stained glass external door to front and range of fitted units and equipment including one and half bowl single drainer sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to L-shaped rolled edged worktop with drawer and two cupboards under, Hotpoint Creda integrated cooker comprising double oven and four-plate halogen hob with cooker hood over set between two double wall cupboards, further rolled edged worktop with drawer, cupboard and Electrolux fridge under. FITTED KITCHEN AREA DOUBLE BEDROOM 2.74m x 2.46m min (9'0' x 8'1' min) with laminate flooring, central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear affording lovely village and rural views, coved ceiling with light fitting and folding door to:- DELIGHTFUL RURAL OUTLOOK EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with three piece white suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with fitted shower unit incorporating flexihose to sliding track, glazed shower doors and screens, low flush toilet and pedestal wash hand basin to half tiled surrounds. Also with central heating radiator, laminate flooring, ceiling light fitting, Xpelair and sealed unit double obscure glazed rear window. OUTSIDE The property occupies a good size corner plot with tree-lined lawned gardens to front and side and rear gravel driveway giving access to extensive gravelled parking/turning space and a DETACHED SINGLE CONCRETE SECTIONAL GARAGE with metal up and over door, personal side door, and side window. PHOTO OF RURAL VIEW TO REAR From the rear, there are magnificent views across rolling Leicestershire countryside and the village of Hungarton. DIRECTIONAL NOTE Proceed out of Leicester in an easterly direction along the A47 Humberstone/Uppingham Road continuing through Humberstone and almost opposite Humberstone Park, take the left fork into Scraptoft Lane. Continue up Scraptoft Lane for some distance into Scraptoft village and at the top of the hill turn left into Scraptoft Rise. Proceed down to the T-junction, turn right into Main Street and then carry straight on into Beeby Road. Proceed out of Scraptoft along Beeby Road and upon reaching the Scraptoft Golf Club on the left hand side, follow the road around to the right as signposted to Keyham. Continue into Keyham and when in the village, turn left as signposted to Hungarton. Continue until reaching a T-junction and then turn right as signposted to Hungarton. Upon entering Hungarton, take the first turning right into Main Street and the property can be found immediately on the left hand side as identified by the Agents For Sale Board. SERVICES All mains services except gas are understood to be available. Central heating is a mixture of oil fired wet radiator heating and electric night storage heating. Electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with sealed units. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars together with fitted floor coverings, light fittings and curtains are included in the sale. VIEWING: Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are interested in this, or any of our other properties, it is important that you contact us at your earliest opportunity prior to speaking to a Bank\Building Society or Solicitor. If we are not aware of your interest, this could possibly result in the property being sold elsewhere.
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