Thomas Drive, Countesthorpe, LE8

Sitting in the heart of the hugely popular and thriving village of Countesthorpe, ideal for families, we are thrilled to offer for sale this absolutely stunning modern detached home. Immaculately presented by the current owners who have refurbished the home to ‘show house’ standards, the property offers spacious accommodation with a range of outstanding features, including tiled and wood floors, wood panelling, coved ceilings, a super conservatory and modern kitchen, louvred blinds on double glazed windows, as well as off-street parking, garage, roof solar panels and low maintenance garden.

The perfect forever home, the double fronted property is approached via a short brick path with an apex open porch above and easy to maintain borders on either side. The front door leads into the impressive entrance hall with a beautiful tiled floor, half height wood panelling, a large cloaks cupboard, as well as carpeted stairs with wood and glass balustrade to the first floor. Beneath the stairs is the cloakroom with a low level WC, a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with tiled splashback, a wall-mounted cabinet and heated towel rail.

The stunning lounge, which overlooks the front, has an attractive wishbone wood floor and in the chimney breast are two inset spaces; one incorporates a sleek electric, coal effect fire while the above recess is designed for a large wall-mounted TV and associated media. Opposite is floor to ceiling wood panelling and glazed doors take you through to the pitched roof conservatory, which benefits from a tiled floor, window blinds and French doors to the terrace and garden.

From the entrance hall is the magnificent kitchen/breakfast/dining room with a wood floor and French doors onto the terrace. The simply gorgeous modern and part tiled kitchen has an extensive range of two tone, soft closing wall, base and drawer units with marble work surfaces and upstands above, a Butler sink with mixer tap, a built-in oven and microwave on one side and a built-in halogen hob with marble splashback and extractor hood above, and a range of integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

In the breakfast area is a kitchen island with a marble worksurface, soft closing drawers on one side and extending out to incorporate a breakfast bar and seating space. The dining area provides ample room for a good sized table and overlooks the garden.

Elegant stairs from the entrance hall take you up to the first floor galleried landing with stylish wood panelling, access to the loft space, a large walk-in cupboard, three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobe with double doors, as does bedroom two, as well as a walk-in cupboard and a fully tiled en suite shower room with an integrated low level WC, inset wash hand basin with storage below and a double sized shower unit with rainwater shower and glass door.

The impressive family bathroom is fully tiled and features a contemporary white suite incorporating a deep panelled bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, an integrated low level WC, an inset wash hand basin with storage below and a wall-mounted, backlit mirror above and a freestanding shower unit with double shower heads and glass door.

At the front and to the left of the property is the driveway that provides off-street parking and leads to the single garage. From the garage is a part glazed door into the garden. The easy to maintain garden is bordered by wood fence panels and immediately to the rear of the property is an immaculate and extensive paved terrace providing plenty of space for garden tables and seating. Steps lead down onto an artificial lawn area and there are a range of well-established, mature trees and shrub beds giving lots of privacy and seclusion. On the back and front of the roof are fitted solar panels, making this simply outstanding family home energy efficient.

This fabulous detached family home sits in the heart of Countesthorpe, one of Leicester’s most sought-after and influential thriving communities. With Leicester city centre just six miles away, Countesthorpe offers families rural living blended with local conveniences, good transport links and local schools, including Countesthorpe Academy, Teddies Nursery and Greenfield Primary School. Two Play Parks are nearby, perfect for family time and fresh air, while Whetstone Gorse has a selection of great walks. The local Co-Op is the in neighbouring village of Whetstone, which is just a short distance away. There are a variety of other sports clubs, amenities and eateries including Countesthorpe Cricket Club, the Axe & Square bar as well as Dine India.

Leicester city centre provides a wider choice of shopping outlets, boutiques, cafes, as well as a broad selection of eateries and shopping opportunities. The mainline rail station provides services to London St Pancras in around an hour as is Leicester Royal Infirmary, an excellent choice of private and state schools, plus Leicester and De Montfort universities.

Viewings and Directions: Viewing by appointment only through the sole agent Oliver Rayns

Postcode for Sat Nav: LE8 5AB

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