This beautifully renovated late Victorian two-bedroom house, situated in the heart of Clarendon Park, effortlessly combines period charm with contemporary style. Recently refurbished with a playful palette of vibrant colours and tactile materials, the property is located just a short stroll from Queens Road, celebrated for its array of specialist shops, boutique restaurants, and vibrant bars. With cast-iron fireplaces, original sash windows, and stripped timber flooring, the home showcases the finest features of Victorian architecture, which is characteristic of this bustling suburb. High ceilings and generously sized sash windows create light-filled interiors, enhancing the sense of space and volume throughout.

The front door opens into a bright and welcoming reception room. Retaining many of its original features, including stripped timber flooring and original covings, the room is painted in a neutral white colour scheme, providing a calm and versatile backdrop. A large sash window to the front aspect floods the space with natural light, while a centrally positioned cast-iron fireplace with a wooden surround creates an elegant focal point. This room leads seamlessly into the second reception room, a thoughtfully designed space at the centre of the house. Here, bold dark green walls beautifully contrast with oak flooring, while a sash window provides leafy views of the south-west facing rear garden. A staircase to the first floor is discreetly tucked into the corner, and there is direct access to the modern kitchen at the rear of the property. The breakfast kitchen has been carefully designed to balance style and practicality. Victorian-inspired laminate flooring complements the ample range of base and wall-mounted units, which are finished with wooden work surfaces. The kitchen is equipped with an integrated oven and four-ring gas hob, with space allocated for a freestanding washing machine.

On the first floor, a staircase in a charming pink and sage wallpaper leads to two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom, located at the front of the house, is a generous and beautifully appointed space. With plush wool carpets, fitted wardrobes, and a large sash window overlooking Hartopp Road, it offers plenty of room for freestanding furniture while maintaining a calm and elegant atmosphere. The second bedroom is equally inviting, featuring a white-washed colour scheme, stripped timber flooring, and a large window that frames leafy views of the rear garden.

The stylish family bathroom is finished in a bold dark green palette, complementing the rest of the home’s design. This three-piece suite includes a bath with overhead shower, a washbasin, and a WC, all enhanced by contemporary fixtures and fittings. The property also benefits from a recently installed boiler, fitted approximately four years ago. The loft has been insulated and boarded, offering potential for further development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

The south-west facing rear garden is a generous space, slightly split-level in design. A shallow paved area leads onto a lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and planting, which provide privacy and a lush backdrop. The garden is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, with ample scope for further landscaping if desired. Readily available on-street parking can be found directly outside the property, benefitting from the local permit parking scheme.

Location:

With Queens Road specialist shops, bars, boutiques and restaurants on your doorstep, Clarendon Park is a thriving suburb in Leicester which is supported by a great local community. The location is well suited to those in the quest for a village feel but who want easy access to the city, approximately a 15-minute walk from the property. Leicester train station, University of Leicester, Victoria Park, Leicester Royal Infirmary are all located nearby as well as excellent public and private schooling.

Vendor comments:

“ We bought Hartopp Road 5 years ago as first-time buyers. We were looking for a 2-bed Victorian terrace in the Clarendon Park area and probably saw about 12 within a week. Most of these were beautiful, but Hartopp stood out. It has the beautiful, classic features like an original fireplace, coving, large windows, and wooden floors and staircase. Alongside these classic features are spacious rooms and a garden that feel larger than many other similar houses. Because of these classic and well-maintained features, the house is incredibly versatile, allowing any owner to put their stamp on it from the moment they move in. We did this by leaning into the wooden features with forest colour schemes, exposing more of the original wooden floors, and bringing in lots of foliage. We insulated and boarded the loft so there is a substantial storage space and easy access. We also replaced the boiler with a combi boiler that now sits in the bathroom and added a Hive system (which has made it incredibly easy to heat the house and maintain its warmth). We have loved every minute of this house, this road, and it's location in Clarendon Park. “