Highgate Drive, West Knighton, Leicester, LE2 6HH
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Within walking distance of Knighton Park and easy reach to good schools, local shops and transport links, the property is fully alarmed with double glazing throughout and a new roof. The beautifully designed interior creates a wonderful, relaxing ambiance with a natural blend of modern living accessories, traditional features and understated elegance.
A paved driveway with a gravelled area to the left and two curved brick steps guide you to the part-glazed front door. As you step into the superb hall that is filled with light, the white oak-effect wood floor stretches out in front of you and through the downstairs. The stairs are on the right, beneath which is a large storage cupboard. Off the hall to the left is the fabulous living room and the bay window, with bespoke shutters, allows plenty of light to flood the room. A central feature is the modern fireplace inset into the chimney breast.
Adjacent to the living room is the magnificent open-plan kitchen/breakfast room that is the hub of the home. There is an extensive range of modern soft close wall, base and drawer units with slimline work surfaces above and on one side of the kitchen is the single drainer enamel sink with a mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances includes a double oven, a 5-ring ceramic hob with touch control and extractor hood above, a Bosch dishwasher, a large fridge and separate large freezer, a wine cooler and there is a walk-in pantry. In the middle of the kitchen is a long breakfast island, suitable for seating six people, with concealed sockets and ideal for home working.
From the kitchen, French doors lead into the charming covered decking that overlooks the south-facing rear garden with ample space for a table and lounge chairs, which opens out onto the lawns.
The turned staircase with a facing window takes you to the galleried first-floor landing, which provides access to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, the family bathroom and access to a new loft hatch. The principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden and has a large fitted wardrobe with sliding doors and lots of storage space. Bedroom two is also generously sized with excellent storage while bedroom three is currently being used as a nursery. The loft has been recently boarded and two new skylights fitted during the installation of the new roof.
The impressive, elegant family bathroom with a wood floor has a white suite comprising a panelled bath with a wall-mounted rainfall shower and glass shower screen, a pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap with a mirror above, and a heated towel rail with the bathroom opening to the WC.
At the front of the property is a well-established hedge and beyond is a gravel area just waiting to be filled with planted pots and tubs. A block paved drive to the right provides off-road parking for two cars and leads to the garage with double doors adjacent to another mature hedge. There is also a side-gate offering convenient access to the rear garden. Within the garage is a cloakroom with a low-level WC and a pedestrian access door into the garden.
A particular feature of this fabulous property is the south-facing rear garden, bordered by trees and hedges to provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Mainly laid to lawn, a curved path guides you to a gravel seating area and beyond is a delightful open-fronted summerhouse on the left and a large storage shed on the right. The decking is full-width and immediately to the back of the house, creating the perfect haven for family gatherings and entertaining throughout the year.