Letchworth Road
Leicester

A distinctive 1930s detached home with a remarkable story.

There is something particularly appealing about a house that has been built to last. The Oaks, 162 Letchworth Road is one such home - a substantial detached property dating from 1931, built by master builder Ebenezer Bax, believed to be for his daughter, and a house whose character is immediately apparent from the moment you arrive.

Almost a century later, much of that original spirit remains.

The handmade brick façade, English-oak beams and considered proportions give the house a presence that is increasingly difficult to find, while inside, a wealth of original features has been carefully retained. Oak parquet flooring runs through the entrance hall, with panelled doors, picture and plate rails, cornicing and a number of fireplaces providing a sense of continuity throughout.

The property has also been a much-loved family home for decades, with the same family having cared for it for over 60 years. This is the first time in that period that the house has been offered to the market - making the opportunity to acquire it particularly rare.

Inside, the accommodation is generous and beautifully proportioned. Two separate and substantial reception rooms sit on the ground floor, each enjoying large windows that draw in plenty of natural light and make the most of the outlook. The first reception rooms sits at the front with feature bay window and fireplace. The second is framed by the rear garden, with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. They offer spaces that can adapt naturally to family life.

The kitchen is equally generous, providing plenty of room for everyday life and opening through to another area in the conservatory. Again, the perfect spot for a morning coffee. The useful utility room and separate pantry are found just off the kitchen. It is a practical arrangement that complements the more formal character of the principal spaces.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is particularly impressive, with generous proportions, a private en-suite shower room and Mitsubishi air conditioning. Two further bedrooms provide equally versatile accommodation, each offering the space and proportions expected of a house of this era - stunning views to the rear.

Outside is where the property reveals another of its defining qualities.

The rear garden is substantial, mature and wonderfully private, with no direct overlooking and a peaceful outlook across neighbouring fields. It is a rare feeling so close to the city - somewhere to sit quietly with a morning coffee, children to play, or friends and family to gather as the evening draws on.

To the front, a generous driveway provides extensive off-road parking and leads to the garage, making the property as practical as it is characterful.

The location is equally well considered. located within the area of Western Park, the house is close to a number of local schools and the extensive green spaces of Western Park itself. Leicester city centre is readily accessible, while Fosse Park and a wide selection of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities are within easy reach. For commuters, the property's position also provides convenient access to the city's principal road and motorway networks.

Freehold with No onward chain.

What makes 162 Letchworth Road particularly special is the combination of things that are increasingly difficult to find in one place: a substantial detached house, genuine period character, original craftsmanship, generous gardens and a remarkable sense of provenance.

Built by Ebenezer Bax in 1931, and subsequently cherished by the same family for decades, this is not simply a house from another era. It is a home with a story - and an opportunity to become its next custodian.

In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.