Stoneygate Road, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 2BN

As you arrive at this charming Victorian home, a front gate opens to a garden path, bordered by a neat lawn and mature shrubs. Stepping through the front door, you're welcomed into a beautiful entrance hall with original wood flooring. Straight ahead, the staircase with its wooden balustrade and handrail draws the eye, but to your right, light pours into the living room through a large bay window.

The living room is a cosy space, centered around a striking fireplace. A log burner sits on a tiled hearth with a stone surround, creating the perfect spot to unwind. Moving back through the hallway, you come to the dining room, which looks out over the rear garden. It features an elegant arched recess that adds character and charm.

At the end of the hallway, past a handy cloak cupboard and with garden access opposite, you'll find the breakfast room. This welcoming space includes a recessed former fireplace and built-in traditional storage cupboards.

Beyond that is the kitchen — a true heart of the home — styled with a country feel. It’s fitted with a mix of open-fronted and closed wall and base units, topped with wood-effect work surfaces. The part-tiled walls add texture, and under the window sits the sink with a mixer tap. To the side, there’s a built-in oven with gas hob and extractor above, plus room for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, the sellers have recently installed a new Worcester boiler.

From the hallway, a set of stairs leads down to a generous utility room. Here, you’ll find even more workspace, with space for a washing machine and dryer, plus a sink and additional storage. Just opposite is a fully enclosed sauna.

Heading upstairs to the first floor, the landing opens to two spacious double bedrooms, a stylish bathroom, and an airing cupboard. The front bedroom, currently used as a reception room, enjoys twin sash windows with shutters that let in lots of natural light. At the back of the house, the second bedroom overlooks the garden and features a lovely Victorian fireplace, plus a walk-in wardrobe.

The bathroom has a timeless feel, with a white wood-panelled bath, central mixer tap, shower over bath and glass screen, all under a warm wood ceiling with recessed lighting. A separate WC is located just next door.

A second staircase leads up to the galleried top-floor landing. Here, the third bedroom is used as a creative space, complete with floor-to-ceiling shelving. There's also access to a large storage room that's been thoughtfully converted into a home office; this room has potential to be a master bedroom with a three piece ensuite.

Outside, the rear garden is a peaceful retreat. It’s mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees offering dappled shade over a seating area. A gravel path winds past a pond and shrub border, leading to a wooden gate at the rear for additional access. The garden is enclosed by a mix of brick wall and timber fencing, offering both character and privacy.

A truly spectacular, stylishly elegant family home with an abundance of traditional features and offering flexible living space, there is easy access to nearby Allandale Road, with its comprehensive array of independent bars, shops and boutique restaurants. Leicester train station is also nearby and offers direct trains to London St Pancras in a little over an hour. There is an extensive range of public and private primary and secondary schools local to this exceptional property, which are all highly regarded.

The city centre, professional quarters and mainline railway station with fast services to London St Pancras are only a short distance, across Victoria Park and down the leafy New Walk. The property is also excellently situated for both of Leicester’s universities and Leicester Royal Infirmary while the suburb is well served by renowned schooling for all ages with highly regarded comprehensive and independent provisions.

Viewings and Directions: a viewing, which is highly recommended, is by appointment only through the sole agent Oliver Rayns.

Postcode for Sat Nav: LE2 2BN