Guide price
£600,000
(£251/sq. ft)
5 bed link detached house for saleHolmfield Road, Leicester LE2
5 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
2,390 sq. ft
About this property
Substantial five-bedroom link-detached home
Wealth of original period features throughout
Grand entrance hallway and galleried landing
Two reception rooms plus versatile garage/conversion space
Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar
Ground-floor shower room and first-floor family bathroom, Separate first-floor WC
Private rear garden
High ceilings and excellent natural light throughout
Potential to extend (STPP)
Rich in character and retaining many original features throughout, including stained-glass windows, period fireplaces, sash windows, and high ceilings, the property combines timeless charm with versatile family living. The generous accommodation extends across two floors and includes multiple reception areas, a spacious kitchen, ground-floor shower room, family bathroom, and separate WC, providing ample space for modern family life.
A former reception room has been converted into a garage, creating a flexible space that offers potential for a variety of uses, including conversion back to additional living accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. The property further benefits from excellent natural light throughout and well-proportioned rooms that enhance the feeling of space.
Outside, the private rear garden enjoys a large patio area, mature greenery, convenient side access to both sides of the property, and a pleasant, non-overlooked aspect, creating an ideal setting for both entertaining and family enjoyment. The generous plot also offers exciting potential for further extension or enhancement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Offering a rare combination of period character, substantial accommodation, and future potential in a prime residential location, this impressive family home is expected to attract strong interest. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: E Leicester City Council
EPC Rating: Tbc
Broadband speed available at the address 1000 Mbps
Location
Situated on the highly sought-after Holmfield Road, this attractive family home occupies a prime position within one of Leicester’s most desirable residential areas. The property is conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the local mosque and benefits from excellent access to a wide range of everyday amenities.
Evington Road is just a few minutes' walk away and offers an excellent selection of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, takeaways, banks, pharmacies, and other local conveniences. The popular Allandale Road and Francis Street shopping parade is also within easy reach, renowned for its range of independent shops, boutiques, cafés, and eateries.
Leicester City Centre is approximately a 10-minute drive away, providing extensive shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, including the acclaimed Highcross Shopping Centre.
The area is particularly well regarded for its excellent educational provision, with a range of highly respected independent and state schools nearby.
Entrance Hallway
The property is approached via an attractive porch featuring original period tiled flooring, leading into an impressive entrance hallway. This grand reception area benefits from high ceilings, stained-glass windows, abundant natural light, under-stairs storage, and a beautiful staircase rising to the first-floor galleried landing.
Front Reception Room
To the front of the property is a spacious reception room featuring a period fireplace, high ceilings, bay window with secondary glazing, laminate flooring, and ample natural light, creating an elegant and welcoming living space.
Rear Reception Room
To the rear, the dining room enjoys views over the garden via a bay window and features a charming period tiled fireplace with marble hearth, built-in storage cupboards, laminate flooring, and direct access to the ground-floor shower room.
Ground Floor Shower Room
The contemporary shower room is fully tiled and comprises a WC, wash basin, walk-in shower area, spotlighting, extractor fan, and a side-facing PVCu window.
Kitchen
The spacious kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing space for a dishwasher, washing machine, cooker with extractor hood, and an American-style fridge freezer. A breakfast bar offers informal dining, while a door provides direct access to the rear patio. The property also offers scope for kitchen extension, subject to planning consent.
First Floor Landing
To the first floor, a large and light-filled landing provides access to all bedrooms and benefits from period balustrades, a stained-glass ceiling feature, and a radiator.
Bedroom One
The principal bedroom features a large bay window, high ceilings, character detailing, and ample space for bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Two
A generously proportioned double bedroom featuring high ceilings, elegant sash windows, and a wealth of period character.
Bedroom Three
A spacious double bedroom enjoying high ceilings, sash windows, and attractive original features that enhance the room’s charm.
Bedroom Four
Another well-sized double bedroom with high ceilings, sash windows, and period detailing throughout. The room further benefits from a useful integrated desk area, ideal for home working or study.
Bedroom Five
The smallest of the bedrooms, yet still comfortably accommodates a double bed. The room retains excellent character with an attractive original tiled fireplace, creating a charming and inviting space.
Fmily Bathroom
The family bathroom is generously proportioned and fitted with a bath, wash basin, WC, radiator, and fully tiled walls.
Separate Wc
A separate WC with wash basin provides additional convenience for larger families.
Rear Garden
Externally, the property enjoys a private and mature rear garden with a large patio seating area, established greenery, side access, and a non-overlooked aspect. The garden has been well maintained and offers further potential for extension, subject to the relevant planning permissions.
Parking - Driveway
To the front of the property, a paved driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles. Gated side access on both sides of the property leads through to the rear garden, offering added convenience, practicality, and security.
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