Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6PD
Listed 27 Feb 2026 · price reduced 8 May 2026 · Leicester
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Key features
- Detached House
- Sought after location
- Extended property
- 5 Bedrooms
- Through Lounge
- Kitchen / Diner
- Bathroom + shower room + downstairs WC
- Conservatory
- Driveway for 3 cars + integral single garage
- Generous garden
About this home
Seths are delighted to bring to market this 5 bedroom detached house on Downing Drive in Evington within close proximity to many local amenities.
At the centre of the home is a contemporary kitchen / diner, thoughtfully designed with ample space for everyday meals and gatherings. A charming conservatory sits alongside, flooding the space with natural light and providing peaceful views over the garden.
There are two well presented bathrooms / shower rooms, alongside a practical ground floor WC, catering effortlessly to the demands of a busy household. The well planned layout strikes a perfect balance between shared family areas and private retreats.
Externally, the property benefits from off road parking for up to three vehicles as well as a single garage for added convenience and security. Ideally located close to reputable schools and places of worship, the home offers both comfort and convenience.
A rare opportunity in a highly desirable location, this property delivers spacious, versatile living within a thriving community setting making it perfect for families seeking a place to call home.
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Ground Floor -
Porch -
Entrance Hallway - Laminate flooring, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, staircase leading to first floor
Through Lounge - 7.46 x 4.09 (24'5" x 13'5") - Laminate flooring, x2 radiators, fireplace, uPVC double glazed bay window, sliding doors leading to conservatory
Kitchen / Diner - 6.29 x 4.35 (kitchen area) x 3,89 (dining area) (2 - Fitted wall and base units with worktops over, 5 ring gas hob with built-in oven and extractor hood, sink with mixer tap , plumbing for dishwasher, space for American fridge/freezer, space for dining table, radiator, tiled flooring, partly tiled walls, radiator, uPVC double glazed window, uPVC double glazed French doors leading to rear garden, uPVC double glazed door leading to conservatory
Downstairs Wc - WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and splashback tiles, radiator, tiled flooring.
Conservatory - 6.055 x 2.34 (19'10" x 7'8") - Tiled flooring, AC unit, uPVC double glazed French doors leading to rear garden
First Floor -
Bedroom 1 - 3.59 x 3.20 (11'9" x 10'5") - Laminate flooring, fitted wardrobes, radiator, uPVC double glazed window
Bedroom 2 - 3.33 x 2.90 (10'11" x 9'6") - Laminate flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window
Bedroom 3 - 3.21 x 2.65 (10'6" x 8'8") - Laminate flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed bay window
Bedroom 4 - 3.55 x 3.21 (11'7" x 10'6") - Laminate flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window
Bedroom 5 - 2.49 x 2.10 (8'2" x 6'10") - Laminate flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed window
Shower Room - WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity units, shower cubicle, radiator, vinyl flooring, tiled walls, extractor fan
Bathroom - WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, corner bathtub with mixer tap and shower overhead, towel radiator, vinyl flooring, tiled walls, extractor fan, x2 uPVC double glazed windows
Outside - To the front of the property is a driveway with off road parking for three cars. There is also access to a single, integral garage via an up and over door. To the rear of the property is a spacious garden partly slabbed, partly laid to lawn with wooden fence surrounds. There is a the added benefit of a slabbed patio area ideal for outdoor dining.
Additional Info - Tenure: Freehold EPC rating: tbc Council Tax Band: D Council Tax Rate: £2,407.72 Mains Gas: Yes Mains Electricity: Yes Mains Water: Yes Mains Drainage: Yes Broadband availability: Full Fibre Broadband
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Leicester Station2.8 mi
- Syston Station4.5 mi
- South Wigston Station4.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in LE5 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £285k · terraced £240k · detached £380k · flat £125k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6LR | Detached Freehold | 11 Sept 2026 | £365,000 |
| 14 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6PB | Detached Freehold | 30 Oct 2025 | £470,000 |
| 22 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6PB | Semi-detached Freehold | 18 Sept 2025 | £340,000 |
| 73 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6LL | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Jun 2025 | £301,000 |
| 131 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6LP | Other Freehold | 19 Dec 2024 | £275,500 |
| 94 Downing Drive Leicester LE5 6LH | Terraced Freehold | 11 Oct 2024 | £325,000 |
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Seths Estate & Letting Agents, Leicester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Feb 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 08/05/2026.
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