Summary - 28 MAIN STREET SMEETON WESTERBY LEICESTER LE8 0QJ
5 bed 3 bath Terraced
Five bedrooms, 80ft private garden and solar savings in a picturesque conservation village..
Substantial period terrace converted from three cottages, approx. 2,000 sq ft
Centrally situated in a picturesque conservation village, this substantial period terrace mixes historic character with contemporary living across about 2,000 sq ft. Originally three cottages, the house now provides five bedrooms, three bathrooms (including an en-suite) and a generous sequence of reception rooms — ideal for family living and entertaining. Many original features remain, including exposed beams, fireplaces and timber floors, balanced by a bespoke modern kitchen, underfloor heating in the kitchen/breakfast areas and double glazing installed after 2002.
Outside is a private, well‑stocked garden extending roughly 80ft with paved seating areas, stores and a tarmacked drive providing off‑street parking for three to four cars. Owned solar panels currently produce estimated savings of around £1,500 a year. There is also scope for creating garaging at the rear, subject to planning permission — useful for buyers wanting secure parking or additional storage/workshop space.
Important practical points: the property is solid brick and was built before 1900, so cavity wall insulation is not present (assumed), which may mean higher heat loss than modern builds. Broadband speeds are reported as slow despite excellent mobile signal. Council tax is above average. The house is freehold and sits in a very affluent, low‑crime village popular with professionals and families seeking village life within commuting distance of Leicester.
In short, this is a rare, large period home in a conservation village that will appeal to families seeking space, character and a substantial garden, or buyers who value conversion and extension potential. Budget for some ongoing energy efficiency improvements and expect a property with an interesting, non‑standard layout owing to its former division into cottages.
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