X
Estate Agent in
Customise your message
I am inquiring about...
My message
Take me to generate an intelligence report after this
New profile details
Message agent
Get full report
Back to search: Leicester or Gables Close

Instantly find listings for sale in your area

5 bed Detached property

Available
For Sale
Listed Jul 16, 2025
£640,000
Available

Mouseprice is the only UK property site with a Value Guide. We have compared the asking price to our own Mouseprice valuation to help you make an informed decision when buying or renting your next property.

Excellent value
Good value
Market price
Below average value
Maybe overpriced

The Mouseprice Value Guide tells you how the asking price of a property compares to the market price of other properties with similar attributes including property type, location and floor area. Note that some aspects of a property are not considered by the Value Guide such as the condition and home improvements so it is important you do your own research.

Value guide
What's this
Make inquiry
By  

Transaction history

£550,000 Feb 18, 2021
£227,500 Sep 26, 2003
£206,000 Aug 29, 2002

Description

"**More Property Than Meets The Eye **Separate Home Office Games Room Above Garage **Income Generating Solar Panels **Master Suite To Top Floor ** Two En suite Bedrooms **Fantastic Landscaped Gardens **Two Double Garages Ample Parking

General Chestnut Rise is a very impressive family house located on the edge of Desford. The house is on an exceptional plot with beautifully manicured gardens and unusually, there are two double garages and a separate home office space above one of the garages. The accommodation briefly includes on the ground floor, a sitting room, a snug with part vaulted ceiling and a living kitchen overlooking the garden. There are five bedrooms spread over two floors with a luxurious en suite to the master, family bathroom and further shower room on the second floor. Outside to the front is a double garage above which, is a large studio with the potential for any number of uses. The second double garage and off road parking area is located to the rear of the garden and is easily accessible via a road to the side. Another interesting feature of the property are the 39 solar panels, which generate a significant income, substantially reducing running costs.

Location Desford is a thriving village with a wide range of facilities including Bosworth Academy, rated as outstanding by Ofsted, a primary school, Nusery, doctors surgery, dentist and various sports clubs. Desford is on a regular bus route to Leicester and there is excellent access to the motorway network via the M1 and M69. The historic town of Market Bosworth home to the Dixie Grammar School lies to the West.

The House The accommodation is arranged over three floors as follows. Front door opening into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall With tiled floor, central heating radiator and door to reception hall.

Reception Hall A magnificent introduction to the house with stairs rising to the first floor, a timber boarded floor and coving to the ceiling. Central heating radiator.

Cloakroom Low flush lavatory and wash hand basin.

Sitting Room 6.45m x 3.51m 21 2" x 11 6" A lovely light room with sliding patio doors opening onto the garden. There is a stone fire surround with electric coal effect fire. Central heating radiator.

Snug 5.94m x 3.30m 19 6" x 10 10" The family room is a really lovely second living space which has a part vaulted ceiling with roof light. There are two central heating radiators. Second measurement reduces to 7 4" .

Living Kitchen 6.35m x 4.45m 20 10" x 14 7" A lovely room which is very much the heart of the house and has French doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units with a breakfast bar. A generous range of integrated appliances include a double oven, together with a further single oven, a five ring gas hob with extractor over, a fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is an inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit, inset ceiling spotlights and tiled finish to the floor.

On The First Floor Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor landing.

First Floor Landing Opening off the landing are doors to the bedrooms. A further flight of stairs rises to the second floor.

Master Bedroom 5.94m max 4.57m min x 3.40m 19 6 max 15 min x 11 A beautiful room with French doors opening onto a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden. Central heating radiator.

En Suite Double sized shower enclosure, wash hand basin set on vanity cupboard and low flush lavatory. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two 3.58m x 2.79m 11 9" x 9 2" Overlooking the garden. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three 3.56m x 2.64m 11 8" x 8 8" A good sized double bedroom. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four 2.90m x 1.88m 9 6" x 6 2" Overlooking the garden. Central heating radiator.

Bathroom A luxurious bathroom with contemporary bath, shower enclosure, floating wash hand basin, low flush lavatory and ladder style towel rail. There is tiling to the floor and walls.

On The Second Floor Stairs rise from the first floor landing to the second floor landing.

Second Floor Landing Opening off the landing is bedroom five and the shower room.

Bedroom Five 6.35m max x 3.38m 20 10" max x 11 1" A wonderful double bedroom. There are eaves storage cupboards. Central heating radiator. second measurement is 6 10" to 5 eaves height .

Shower Room There is a shower enclosure, wash hand basin set on vanity unit, low flush lavatory and ladder style towel rail.

Outside To the front of the house, a drive with lawn to the side leads to the main double garage 1 . A flight of steps leads up to the front door.

Double Garage 1 6.10m x 6.15m 20 x 20 2" With an electric roller shutter door measurements include stairs . Over the garage is the studio.

Home Office Games Room 5.87m x 3.81m min 5.99m max 19 3" x 12 6" min 19 A superb space with a potential of uses, Velux windows and heater.

Double Garage 2 5.89m x 5.66m 19 4" x 18 7" The second double garage has two up and and over doors and is accessed via a side road leading to the rear of the property, inside the garage the owners have put in eaves storage for extra storage space. There is also space for off road parking in front of the garage.

The Gardens The rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a terrace directly adjoining the house and steps up to the main lawn. To one side of the garden there is a a further terrace, which is a real sun trap and a perfect spot for outdoor dining. There are some lovely flower and herbaceous borders providing dramatic colour throughout the summer. A path leads up the garden to a gate, which opens onto a shared drive where the second double garage is sited.

Solar Panels There are 39 solar panels which qualify for feed in tariff payments. In the calendar year 2023 we understand the vendor received payments of £2330.03 from Scottish Power.

Council Tax Band Hinckley & Bosworth Council Tax Band. F.

"

Mouseprice Data

We show you the property behind the listing - a feature unique to Mouseprice. Even if the property is on other portals, always check Mouseprice for extra information.

Data point Compared to road

Property Location

Average Price
Crime
Nearby Schools
Desford Community Primary School
0.4mi
Bosworth Academy
0.5mi
Clovelly House School
2.3mi
Newbold Verdon Primary School
2.4mi
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
2.5mi
Nearby Stations
Narborough Station
5.0mi
Hinckley Station
6.7mi
South Wigston Station
7.1mi
Leicester Station
7.1mi
Nuneaton Station
9.6mi
Schools
Stations
On the map
Road view

Generate a free intelligence report