Dalby Avenue, Bushby, LE7

‘Huddled amongst beautiful trees, a spacious bungalow with bountiful garden.’
Leafy and established location.
Constructed originally in 1961, this detached property is generously proportioned in every way. The approach is along Dalby Avenue, which leafy and established, runs compatibly alongside this spacious bungalow. Set well back from the roadside, framed by mature trees and shrubs, it has an air of privacy and distinction and its wide front garden hints at the large plot of land beyond. Within immediate view, the foreground consists of a landscaped drive that sweeps around a semi-circular shaped lawn and provides a duel access and exit. The drive is large enough for several parked vehicles and leads to a single integral garage on the right. Side perimeters filled with plants and an edged margin under the bay windows, emphasise the impressive width of the bungalow.
From the driveway, features relating to the style of the property can really be appreciated. It has a large cross hipped roof, bow bay windows, a central front door entrance and a chimney stack. The rooms within radiate from the central hallway and consist of four double bedrooms - a prime suite with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite – living room, open plan kitchen diner and a family bathroom.
This detached residence has a raised perspective from reception rooms at the rear and looks into a well-stocked, landscaped garden from an elevated patio. The sale also presents the prospective owner with the opportunity to purchase more land along the furthest border of the plot. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a new home in the competitively sought after LE7 postcode region of East Leicestershire.
A single floor layout
Through an opaque glass panelled front door, the bungalow entrance leads into a porch and then hallway. Once inside, terracotta floor tiles, latticed radiator covers, ceiling coving and flushed lights become distinctive elements of the internal décor leading through to the dining room and beyond to the kitchen.
The hallway has several internal doors: two leading to bedrooms on the left and a family bathroom, another directly ahead to an open plan dining room and kitchen, and on the right, a living room and lastly, bedroom. It is from the living room that bedroom number four can be accessed and within that, a walk-in storage area directly behind the garage.
Entertaining or relaxing
With work tops on three sides and a sink unit under the window, the kitchen utility has ample storage within Shaker style wall and floor units, accessorised with steel handles. The kitchen comes complete with a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, and extractor fan and fridge freezer. Unobstructed space between the kitchen and dining area, presents substantial room for a separate table and chairs.
Next door, the lounge is carpeted and has a feature fireplace with a gas coal effect fire, with doors leading from the open plan areas, fourth bedroom and lastly, back into the hall. It is a very large room which combined with the dining area and kitchen, cover one third of the overall internal footage of this dwelling. They all share fantastic elevated views of the garden through two sets of patio doors that open out onto a purpose built decked platform. Food preparation, dining or entertaining is accompanied here with the benefit of a view of the fantastic garden, which is both easily accessible and privately enjoyable.
The reception rooms are well presented, practical and spacious as they are, yet provide endless possibilities. They could also be reconfigured and remodelled to enhance their volume and create a very contemporary internal space, exploiting their position at the rear of the bungalow and the garden. 1960’s homes present an exciting canvas for modern ideas and the potential for this should not be underestimated, especially as there is a large unused roof space that could be investigated to provide additional accommodation.
Four double bedrooms
At the front of the bungalow, bedrooms two and three each have a large bow bay window overlooking the drive and garden. They are carpeted, light and airy rooms that benefit from being within easy reach of the family bathroom across the hall. Bedroom four is at the rear of the property and with its storage provision is a room that provides flexibility of purpose. It could easily become a home office, study, dining room or play room.
The primary bedroom has within it a large integral wardrobe and en-suite. The white three piece suite consists of a vanity unit, toilet and walk-in shower with tiles to floor and walls. Likewise the main bathroom - a four piece suite inclusive of a bath and separate walk-in shower - is well maintained and generously sized.
In conclusion
The garden has a large patio area, majestic native trees, established plants and shrubs and an expanse of lawn. The garden is a natural delight and the seasonal changes can be observed from the vantage point of a very private patio, ideal for entertaining and relaxation.
The present owners are not in a chain.

Locality
Bushby LE7
Bushby is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated approximately 4 miles south east of Leicester’s city centre and 23 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE7 postcode district and falls within the borough of Harborough. Oadby and Scraptoft are larger villages within a short distance. The M1 (junction 21, west towards Leicester Forest East) M6 and M69 maximise the potential for speedier travel by road from this central Midland location.
There are railway stations in Market Harborough and Leicester, where the Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras - regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily to London, the fastest taking only 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Originally known as Butr or Butsi, the village’s name means a farm or settlement and has been an occupied area for centuries. It is closely linked with its parish neighbour Thurnby, and so much so that although the village pub is in Thurnby, the skittle alley belonging to the pub is in Bushby and had different opening hours!
Bushby maintains all the benefits of being within a short walk or car ride to town or country. So be it rural delights or the attractions of a city or market town, Bushby is ideally positioned. Many towns in the locality offer a variety of amenities such as edge of town super stores or uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues, public houses, cafes and parks.
Although Bushby does not have schools, within the immediate locality of Thurnby there is St Luke’s Church of England Primary School and for secondary education, Beauchamp College. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice.