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" Occupying a substantial corner plot providing excellent scope for extension (subject to the necessary consents), this traditionally styled, two double bedroomed, detached bungalow offers gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed accommodation with entrance hall, front lounge, rear dining kitchen, bathroom (three-piece coloured suite), extensive off-road parking\turning space to front, detached brick built garage and generous rear garden, in this favoured east Leicester suburb.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Scraptoft Lane runs between Humberstone and Scraptoft, just inside the City boundary to the east of Leicester, and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the afore-mentioned centre of employment and all the excellent amenities therein, as well as the market towns of Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Uppingham and Market Harborough, the Inner Ring Road which links Scraptoft Lane with Junction 21 of the M1\M69 motorway network for travel north, south and west, the attractive rolling countryside of east Leicestershire with its many scenic country walks and golf courses, and Rutland Water with its fishing, sailing, cycling and walking pursuits.
The combined suburbs of Scraptoft and Humberstone also offer a fine range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities including two fine eighteen hole golf courses at the Scraptoft and Humberstone Heights Golf Clubs, and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Occupying a very large corner plot with extensive off-road parking\turning space to front and well screened rear garden, this traditionally styled, two bedroomed, detached bungalow benefits from a single brick built garage and offers well arranged, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed accommodation, all on the ground floor, as described below:- ALL ON THE GROUND FLOOR: Wooden front entrance door to: RECESSED PORCH with porch light, wall-mounted coach light, quarry tiled floor and access through part obscure glazed entrance door to: ENTRANCE HALL with central heating radiator having canopy over, two wall light fittings, coved ceiling with light fitting, roof void access, smoke alarm, built-in meter cupboard, central heating thermostat and shelved airing cupboard off housing lagged hot water cylinder with double over cupboard. The hall leads to: FRONT LOUNGE 3.35m(11'0'') x 5.26m(17'3'') into bay with sealed unit double glazed bay picture window, fitted log effect gas fire to feature `Adam` style fireplace with decorative inset and hearth, central heating radiator, two leaded stained glass port hole side windows, t.v. lead, double wall light fitting, coved ceiling with light fitting and obscure glazed door to hall. DINING KITCHEN 5.49m(18'0'') x 3.35m(11'0'') max. with one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to rolled edge worktop with plumbing for automatic washing machine and range of drawers and cupboards under, tiled splashbacks, sealed unit double glazed side picture window fitted with vertical blind and range of four eye level wall cupboards over. Further double base cupboard with rolled edge worktop and glazed double wall cupboard over, central heating radiator, gas cooker point and double cupboard housing gas fired central heating boiler. Also with part vinyl floor covering, sealed unit double glazed rear picture window fitted with roller blind, coved ceiling with two quadruple spotlight fittings, smoke alarm, `Xpel-air` extractor fan and UPVC framed and panelled part sealed unit double obscure glazed external side door. BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 3.35m(11'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'') with sealed unit double glazed picture window, central heating radiator and coved ceiling with light fitting. BEDROOM 2 (REAR) 4.22m(13'10'') x 3.35m(11'0'') with sealed unit double glazed rear picture window, central heating radiator, coved ceiling with light fitting and range of furniture comprising two double hanging and shelved wardrobes and matching dressing table unit with knee-hole and seven drawers under and double cupboard adjacent. BATHROOM 2.13m(7'0'') x 3.23m(10'7'') with three-piece coloured suite comprising wash hand basin inset to vanitory unit with double cupboard under, mirror and two wall light fittings over, low level w.c. and corner panelled bath with `Mira` shower unit incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with shower curtain and rail. Also with fully tiled surrounds to appointments, central heating radiator, feature dado rail to walls, coved ceiling with light fitting, `Xpel-air` extractor fan and sealed unit double obscure glazed rear window fitted with vertical blind. OUTSIDE: The property occupies a wide fronted corner plot and is set well back from Scraptoft Lane behind a lawned front garden with a variety of trees, shrubs and bushes, hedged boundaries and a long, side tarmacadam driveway extending into a turning spur offering extensive off-road parking. The side driveway continues by the property via double gates to a DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE measuring 9`7 x 16`2 with sealed unit double glazed side window, striplight, gas meter, electric power supply and metal up-and-over door. To the rear of the garage is a garden\tool store with personal door to garden. GARDENS The well screened rear garden has been landscaped to create two areas of lawn, rose bed, heather beds, rockeries and borders of specimen shrubs and bushes, together with fenced surrounds for privacy and a variety of specimen conifers\evergreens. There is also an outside cold water tap. DIRECTIONAL NOTE: Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in an easterly direction along the A47 Humberstone Road, which becomes Uppingham Road, and continue through Humberstone, passing Humberstone Park on the right hand side. Opposite the park, take the left fork into Scraptoft Lane and the property can eventually be found at the far end of Scraptoft Lane, close to its border with Scraptoft village, 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 and benefits from a security alarm system. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars, together with remaining 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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