Shirley Road, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2

Originally built in 1870, this beautiful property was converted in the 1950s into three separate homes. Now in only its second ownership since that conversion, the current owners purchased the property in 2016 and embarked on an extensive 18-month restoration including full rewiring, replacement windows and doors, replumbing, replastering and a complete renovation from top to bottom, uncovering wonderful period details such as the vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms, which had been hidden for decades.

Accommodation

The welcoming porch opens into a hallway with original terracotta floor tiles, a picture rail, cast-iron radiator and elegant wooden wall detailing. From here, stairs lead down to a large cellar with four separate areas which is full standing height and is thought suitable for conversion (subject to the necessary planning consent). Off the hallway is a spacious utility/boot room with tiled flooring, a wooden double-glazed faux sash window with shutters to the front, a small pantry, sink, plumbing for a washer/dryer and a custom radiator. A separate WC with sink sits adjacent.To the right of the hallway, the dining room features Parquet flooring, an open fire, double-glazed faux sash window with shutters and a picture rail. Beyond, a lobby area with storage cupboard, wood panelling, and a striking staircase with runner and stair rods connects the reception rooms. The sitting room is generously proportioned with wood flooring, four windows to the side and rear, a picture rail, log burner, and underfloor heating. The kitchen also enjoys underfloor heating and is fitted with a Hotpoint integrated fridge, Smeg double oven, Siemens induction hob, Neff dishwasher, and a small breakfast bar. Patio doors lead out to the rear garden.The first floor landing is light and spacious and has a double-glazed window with shutters to the side, cast-iron radiator and picture rail. The master bedroom features a large wooden bay window to the side, sash window to the rear, two cast-iron radiators, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and deep skirting boards. Bedroom two has carpeted flooring, two wooden double-glazed windows with shutters, feature fireplace, two cast-iron radiators, and an en-suite with frosted double-glazed window with shutters, tiled floor, white tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, vanity sink, WC, and walk-in shower. The third bedroom enjoys a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, fitted storage, picture rail, Velux window, and two cast-iron radiators. The family bathroom is fitted with original storage cupboards, wood panelling, a freestanding bath, sink, WC, Velux window, chrome towel radiator, and off-white tiled flooring.

Outside

The front garden is mature and private, with a lawn, hedge border, and pathway to the front door. The rear garden is beautifully landscaped, with lighting throughout, a lawn, and a secluded terrace seating area. A single garage with electric door, power, and lighting sits at the end of the (part shared) gravelled driveway, which offers additional parking.

Location

Stoneygate provides convenient access to the city centre with its professional quarters, universities, hospital and mainline rail access to London St Pancras in just over an hour. The Allandale Road/ Francis Street and Queens Road parades are nearby, with a range of boutiques, bars and restaurants, as well as being well placed for access to state and private schooling, the Racecourse and the Botanical Gardens.

Tenure & Council Tax

Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Leicester City CouncilTax Band: C

Other Information

Listed Status: None. Conservation Area: None.Services: Offered with all mains services, gas-fired central heating & wet underfloor heating.Broadband delivered to the property: Full Fibre broadband, speed unknown Non-standard construction: Believed to be Standard.Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: None our Clients are Aware of.Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None our Clients are Aware of.Accessibility: Two-storey property, no specific accessibility modifications made. Planning issues: None our Clients are Aware of.