Located on Averil Road, off Colchester Road, LE5 this extended bay fronted 5/6 bedroom semi-detached house is the former home of the famous Jon Lord a Musician/composer from the band known as Deep Purple. This immaculately presented property with flexible living accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, spacious lounge/diner, sitting room/ground floor bedroom, kitchen/diner, utility room, ground floor shower room. First floor landing, five bedrooms with fitted wardrobes (four double bedrooms & one single bedroom) and family bathroom. Outside is a block paved driveway to front and enclosed garden to rear aspect. The property benefits from having Upvc double glazing, gas fired central heating and cavity wall insulation. Viewing is highly recommended.

Location - Scraptoft is located approximately four miles east of Leicester city centre, providing excellent access to the professional quarters. Local day-to-day shopping can be found within the village itself including Newsagents, Co- Op store and Post Office, with more comprehensive shopping facilities at nearby Oadby, Evington and along the Uppingham Road, with a superstore at Hamilton. Village leisure facilities include Rugby Clubs, Golf Club and a Public House. Excellent local schooling is within walking distance and the property is within the catchment area for the renowned Gartree and Beauchamp Colleges at nearby Oadby. For the commuter the nearby A47 provides access to Leicester rail services to London St Pancras International.

Viewings - All viewings should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Company, please contact our office on[use Contact Agent Button].

Accommodation In Detail -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway - Upvc double glazed entrance door, tiled floor, stairs leading to first floor landing, 2 understairs storage cupboards, radiator, doors to lounge/diner, sitting room / ground floor bedroom and ground floor shower room.

Lounge/Diner - 8.256 into bay x 3.254 (27'1" into bay x 10'8") - Upvc double glazed bay window to front aspect, laminate flooring, 2x radiators, Upvc double glazed double doors leading into Kitchen/diner.

Kitchen/Diner - 6.204 x 3.641 (20'4" x 11'11") - Fitted with a range of wall and base level units with work surfaces over, built-in oven and 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood over and stainless steel splashback, integrated dishwasher, space for American style fridge/freezer. Spotlights to ceiling, tiled floor, radiator, Upvc double glazed window to rear aspect, Upvc double glazed double doors leading out to rear garden.

Utility Room - 3.643 x 2.066 (11'11" x 6'9") - UPVC double glazed door to the rear leading out to rear garden, wall mounted units with work surfaces, wall mounted central heating boiler, plumbing for a washing machine. Stairs leading to the first floor and stable door leading to the garden.

Sitting Room / Ground Floor Bedroom - 6.663 x 2.964 (21'10" x 9'8") - Upvc double glazed window to window & door to aspect, laminate flooring, spotlights to ceiling, 2x radiators. Door through to Utility Room.

Ground Floor Shower Room - 2.544 x 1.927 (8'4" x 6'3") - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low flush W.C, tiled walls & tiled floor. Extractor fan, spotlights to ceiling, chrome towel radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - Doors to bedrooms and family bathroom, loft hatch with pull down ladder (Loft has electric socket, light and is part boarded).

Bedroom One - 4.489 into bay x 2.733 + wardrobes (14'8" into bay - Upvc double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 3.474 x 3.276 (11'4" x 10'8") - Upvc double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Three - 2.972 x 2.614 (9'9" x 8'6" ) - Upvc double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Four - 2.986 x 2.525 (9'9" x 8'3") - Upvc double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Five - 2.502 x 1.960 (8'2" x 6'5") - Upvc double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, fitted wardrobe.

Family Bathroom - 2.544 x 1.961 (8'4" x 6'5") - Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of bath with shower tap, vanity wash hand basin and low flush W.C, tiled flooring and tiled walls, chrome towel radiator, Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation, spotlights to ceiling.

Outside -

Front & Rear Gardens - To the front aspect is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles, canopy with spotlights and floodlight. Water tap and gas meter. To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with raised patio and steps leading down to further paved patio and lawn area with flower border. Outside water tap and external electric socket.

Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/photo driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). We will need this information before Solicitors are instructed.

Apprasials & Surveys - If you have a house to sell then we offer a Free Valuation, without obligation. Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on[use Contact Agent Button].

Energy Performance Rating - C -

Council Tax Banding - B -

Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022Normal Rate - Up to £250,000 - 0%
£250,001 to £925,000 - 5%
£925,001 to £1.5 million - 10%
Over £1.5 million - 12%

First Time Buyers
UP to £425,000 - 0%
£425,001 to £625,000 - 5%
Homes above £625,000 - Normal rates apply

You usually pay 3% on top of these rates if you own another residential property. It is recommended buyers check Stamp Duty rates for their particular situation on the government website: