Herrick Way, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 Property for sale

This superbly presented and comprehensively modernised four bedroom detached family home occupies a plot within the ever popular Harcourt estate positioned off the Welford Road on the outskirts of Wigston. The home has been substantially extended by the current owner to include a superb, repositioned kitchen diner to the rear. The home is thoughtfully and tastefully finished by creating an exceptional home worthy of serious consideration by a wide variety of potential buyers. The property is well positioned for Wigston's array of local amenities including supermarkets, leisure and medical facilities all only a short drive or bus ride away. Commuters will find excellent road links into the city of Leicester as well as several other potential work locations.

Access to the home is via a main front door which opens to a stunning hallway, with engineered Oak flooring, stairs rising to the first floor landing. Positioned below the stairs is a ground floor WC and cloakroom/storage cupboard. Doors off the entrance hall open to a lounge, office room and the kitchen diner.

The lounge is spacious with ample room for a range of living room and display furniture. A large window to the front elevation fills the space with plenty of natural light. The main focal point of the space is a fantastic stone-built feature fireplace with raised hearth.

The repositioning of the kitchen following extension resulted in the creation of an extra room on the ground floor. The owner chose to use the room as an office space. For those who work from home this room is an ideal working area without having to potentially compromise one of the bedrooms. With no window the owners cleverly designed a glass section in the wall which lets in some of the light from the French doors in the kitchen diner behind.

The kitchen diner itself is magnificent running across the entire width of the home to the rear. There is an extensive range of base and larder style units with a modern high-gloss finish, solid granite work surfaces and breakfast bar with one and a half bowl inset sink. There are 'Neff' integral appliances to include a five-ring gas hob with extractor hood over and built-in eye-level double oven. In addition, there is space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. Off the kitchen is a large under stairs walk in pantry cupboard. The dining section has room for a table and chairs and has the French doors opening to the garden. Further light is provided by two separate windows to the rear and a back door provides access to the side of the property.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is the largest of the four and is a generous double room with space for a super king size bed and a range of freestanding wardrobes and drawers. The current owner has had bespoke shutter blinds fitted to all four bedrooms as well as the lounge downstairs, another delightful design detail.

The second largest bedroom is the bedroom over the garage, a dual aspect space with windows to both front and rear. Although comfortable a double bedroom, the current owner chooses to use this room has a snug and a place to relax and unwind.

The third bedroom enjoys views over the garden to the rear and benefits from a large built-in double wardrobe. The fourth bedroom is a versatile single room which could be used as a second workspace or a dressing room if not required as a bedroom day-to-day.

Finally, there is a fully tiled modern family bathroom comprising a three-piece white suite to include a bath with shower over, low flush WC and a wash hand basin that is set on top of a vanity unit.

To the front of the home a large block paved driveway provides off-road parking as well as direct car access to the garage which has a remote operated main door. A front garden of slate pieces and bordered by iron railings enhance the home's neat and tidy kerb appeal. There is also secure gated access to the rear. The garage has light and power and provides additional storage and utility space.

At the rear is a private landscaped garden that tapers to a triangular shape. There are two paved patio seating area that receives the sunshine at differing points throughout the day. The top patio at the end of the garden has a sunken firepit and the patio nearest the house a water feature which can be heard from the house when the doors are open in the summer. They are connected by a pathway that is bordered by railway sleepers with inset lighting. A section of lawn lies on one side of the path and planted bed topped with slate pieces occupies the other side of the path and is populated by a selection of varied plants that add height and structure. The garden is enclosed by recently replaced tall timber panel fencing with further lights that allow the garden to be used at night.

This really is a remarkable family home finished to the highest of standards. Internal viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate all this wonderful property has to offer.