Welcome to 3 Westgate Road, Leicester, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the LE2 3YP area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band C.
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 97.58 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £78,000 and a rental potential of £507 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 Nov 19, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"A traditionally styled, double bayed, well extended & appointed, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed, three bedroomed, semi-detached family house with downstairs cloaks\w.c., lounge, family room, re-fitted dining kitchen, first floor family bathroom with w.c., off-road parking space, attached single brick built garage for small vehicle\motor bike or storage, and a long rear garden, within this favoured & convenient south-east Leicester suburb.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The sought-after suburb of Knighton is located to the south-east of the Leicester City centre and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the afore-mentioned centre of employment and all excellent amenities therein, as well as the towns of Oadby and Wigston and the Southern Ring Road which links Knighton to Junction 21 of the M1/M69 motorway network for travel north, south and west, and the adjoining Fosse Park and Meridian shopping, entertainment, retail and business centres.
The combined suburbs of Knighton, Wigston and Oadby offer a fine range of local amenities including shopping for all day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities including the Leicester Race Course at Oadby, as well as regular bus services to the Leicester City centre. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Situated off the Welford Road, this traditionally arranged, double bayed, semi-detached house benefits from off-road parking space to front, an attached single garage ideal for small vehicles, motor bikes or storage, and a long rear garden with lawned and patio areas. The property also enjoys an extended ground floor layout to provide two large reception rooms, in addition to the well proportioned dining kitchen, and the gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed accommodation is well arranged on two floors as described below:- ENCLOSED STORM PORCH with UPVC framed and panelled part sealed unit double obscure glazed entrance door with matching side screens and overlight and access through part leaded stained glass inner door with matching side windows and obscure glazed overlights to: ENTRANCE HALL with with beech laminate flooring, central heating radiator, fitted coat pegs, ceiling light fitting and staircase rising off to first floor with store cupboard under. The hall also leads to: FITTED CLOAKROOM with two-piece white suite to tiled surrounds comprising low flush w.c. and wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap. Also with central heating radiator, ceiling light point and `Xpel-air` extractor fan. FRONT LOUNGE 3.35m(11'0'') x 5.49m(18'0'') into bay with sealed unit double glazed bay picture window, beech laminate flooring, feature pine fireplace with inset coal effect electric fire, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting and t.v. and telephone points. FAMILY ROOM 2.54m(8'4'') max. x 6.45m(21'2'') with sealed unit double glazed side window, ceramic tiled floor, two central heating radiators, t.v. point, recessed ceiling spotlighting, built-in double base cupboard with worktop and double cupboard over and further built-in double shelved storage cupboard with matching double over cupboard. The family room is semi open-plan to: DINING KITCHEN 5.94m(19'6'') x 2.59m(8'6'') with units and equipment including one-and-a-quarter bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to U-shaped rolled edge worktop with range of drawers, cupboards, plumbing for automatic washing machine and plumbing for dishwasher all under, tiled splashbacks and sealed unit double glazed window over. Also with integrated split-level cooker comprising `Whirlpool` oven, matching four-plate gas hob and three-speed stainless steel cooker hood over with two ranges of wall cupboards adjacent. Also with ceramic tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlighting and twin sealed unit double glazed French doors with matching side screens opening onto rear garden. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: STAIRCASE AND LANDING with sealed unit double obscure glazed side window and ceiling light fitting, leads to: BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 4.47m(14'8'') into bay x 3.38m(11'1'') (into built-in wardrobes), with sealed unit double glazed bay picture window, central heating radiator, telephone point, ceiling light fitting with lazy light pull switch and range of furniture comprising double and triple in-built hanging and shelved wardrobes with inset dressing table unit having four drawers under, mirror and range of top cupboards over. BEDROOM 2 (REAR) 3.53m(11'7'') max. x 3.38m(11'1'') (into wardrobe recess), with sealed unit double glazed picture window, central heating radiator, twin built-in double and single hanging wardrobes with double over cupboard, picture rail to walls and ceiling light fitting with lazy light pull switch. BEDROOM 3 (FRONT) 1.85m(6'1'') x 2.13m(7'0'') with sealed unit double glazed oriel bay window, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting and free-standing built-in double hanging wardrobe with matching over cupboards and two drawers under. BATHROOM being fully tiled with three-piece white suite comprising wash hand basin inset to vanitory unit with hot and cold mixer tap and double cupboard under, low level w.c. with vanitory cupboard adjacent and corner panelled bath with hot and cold mixer tap incorporating shower handset, together with separate `Mira Sport` overhead shower unit incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with shower curtain and rail. Also with ceramic tiled floor, central heating radiator, wall-mounted mirror, built-in double cupboard housing wall-mounted `Baxi` gas fired central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water, sealed unit double obscure glazed rear window, `Xpel-air` extractor fan and artex ceiling with recessed spotlighting and roof void access. OUTSIDE: The property is set back from Westgate Road behind a crazy-paved forecourt with inset beds of shrubs and bushes and a side concreted driveway provides off-road parking for one vehicle and gives access to an ATTACHED SINGLE BRICK BUILT GARAGE measuring 13`9 x 6`6 being ideal for storage, motor bikes or small vehicles. The garage has double entrance doors to front and is fitted with electric light and power supply, together with a personal rear door which gives access to the rear garden. GARDENS The long rear garden enjoys a flagged patio area, lawn and rear patio with a fruit tree. There is also an outside cold water tap and an external light to the rear flagged patio area. DIRECTIONAL NOTE: Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a south-easterly direction along the A50 Welford Road, towards Wigston, passing the Tigers Rugby Football Ground on the right hand side, and continue towards Wigston on the dual carriageway. Proceed over the various sets of traffic lights and eventually, upon reaching the traffic light junction with Chapel Lane and Knighton Lane East, carry straight on and shortly thereafter Westgate Road can be found on the left hand side. Continue along Westgate Road and the property can be found on the right hand side, as identified by the agents `for sale` board. SERVICES: All mains services are understood to be available. Central heating is gas fired and 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, curtains and light fittings, 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.
As part of the service to our Vendors, we have a responsibility to ensure that all potential buyers are in a position to proceed with any offer they make and would therefore ask any potential purchaser to make an appointment with our Mortgage Advisor to discuss and establish how they intend to fund their purchase. We offer Independent Financial advice and are able to source mortgages from any lender. If you are making a cash offer, we will require confirmation of the source and availability of your funds.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. A life assurance policy may be required. Licensed Credit Brokers. Written details of credit terms are available upon request. SURVEYS AND VALUATIONS: Moore & York Ltd. are able to offer a comprehensive Survey and Valuation service of residential property. We undertake all types of valuations including Market Valuations, RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for Probate, Capital Tax purposes and Insurance Reinstatement Valuations.
For advice, call our office on 0116 255 8666. These particulars are thought to be materially correct, though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Moore & York Limited or their employees have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment, fixtures or fittings and no warranty is given or implied as to the condition of the aforementioned, or the condition of the building. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All measurements are believed to be accurate to within 5%.
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