Saffron Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18

This extended and beautifully presented home occupies a particularly generous plot and is conveniently located for an array of local amenities. Combining modern family living with a plethora of character features not only on the inside but also outside as the property includes an old air raid shelter and a well.

The accommodation itself includes a generous entrance porch and on into an entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor, cloakroom, and doors through to both reception rooms and the kitchen diner. The current owners have turned the under stairs storage cupboard into a useful ground floor WC with wash hand basin.

The front reception room has a bay window to the front elevation and a stunning feature fireplace and double doors leading through to another sitting room. This room has a cosy feel especially due to the wood burning stove set into the chimney breast.

A set of sliding patio doors open from the sitting room to the kitchen diner created through a single storey extension to the rear. A fabulous family space the kitchen has a range of base units, a large matching pantry style cupboard, space for all appliances including space for a range cooker and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher. Two skylight windows offer plenty of natural light aided by a set of French patio doors that open to the garden.

To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from original cast iron fireplaces. The principal bedroom, which in this home is the back bedroom a quality range of wardrobes has been fitted.

There is a third versatile single bedroom which could be used as a study or office if required with the landing providing access to a loft space which does offer scope for conversion.

Finally, on the first floor, is a stunning, fully tiled, four piece bathroom again refitted by the current owners. There is a corner shower, bath, top mounted wash hand basin and low flush WC.

The home is set well back from the road separated by a huge driveway that provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles of ranging sizes. To the side of the home is a covered carport secured with double timber gates. At the rear is a magnificently sized family garden, with paved patio seating areas, sections of lawn, fruit trees, large timber storage shed and two chicken coups and not forgetting the previously mentioned well and shelter.

This delightful family home must be viewed internally and the garden explored to truly appreciate this home as it is currently and the future potential it has to offer.


Wigston is a suburb situated to the South of Leicester City Centre. A popular local hub the main High Street provides a wide range of local shops, amenities, restaurants and eateries. The transport links for commuters are excellent heading into and out of the city by road either by car and regularly serviced bus routes or by rail via South Wigston train station. In addition, there are a number of reputable local schools for all age groups.