Padgate Close, Scraptoft, Leicester, LE7 9UL

REF - DA1155 Introduction Detached Bungalow Living With A South-Facing Garden, Garage & Fantastic Parking Looking for a detached bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac, with plenty of parking, a garage and the opportunity to make it your own? This two-bedroom bungalow on Padgate Close, Scraptoft, could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Offering a welcoming entrance, comfortable lounge, separate kitchen/diner, two main bedroom spaces plus an additional versatile room, family bathroom and excellent outside space, this property has plenty to offer buyers looking for single-storey living. The standout features continue outside, where a generous driveway provides parking for approximately four to five cars, leading to a garage, while the south-facing rear garden offers a lovely space to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, looking for a more manageable home or searching for a property you can adapt to suit your needs, there is plenty to explore here.

Entrance A front double-glazed door opens into the entrance area, where laminate flooring provides a practical finish and a side double-glazed window brings in natural light. An open archway leads directly into the lounge, creating a welcoming introduction to the home.

Lounge - 4.8m x 3.56m (15'9" x 11'8") The lounge is a comfortable reception room with a lovely combination of front and side-facing windows. A front double-glazed oriel bay window provides an attractive focal point, complemented by a side double-glazed portrait window that brings additional light into the room. There is a radiator, wall lighting and a gas fire, creating a cosy setting for relaxing at the end of the day. Doors lead through to the inner hallway and kitchen/diner, allowing the living space to remain separate while keeping the main accommodation conveniently connected.

Kitchen/Diner - 4.44m x 2.77m (14'7" x 9'1") The kitchen/diner offers a practical layout with room for both cooking and sitting down to eat. There are front and side double-glazed windows, together with a side double-glazed door opening directly onto the driveway — particularly useful when bringing shopping into the house. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, with an electric point for an oven, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dishwasher. Wall and floor tiling provide a practical finish, while a radiator adds warmth. The dining area has room for a table accommodating several people, making this a useful everyday space for meals, morning coffee or catching up with family and friends.

Inner Hallway The inner hallway leads through to the remaining accommodation, providing a clear separation between the living areas and bedrooms. There is a useful former airing cupboard, now housing the central heating boiler, which also provides additional storage. Doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom - 3.73m x 3.56m (12'3"Max x 11'8"Max) The main bedroom is a double bedroom with a side double-glazed window and radiator. A particularly useful feature is the fitted storage, comprising two double wardrobes and overhead cupboards, helping to keep clothing and belongings organised without sacrificing valuable floor space. For anyone looking for a comfortable bedroom with plenty of built-in storage, this room offers a practical and appealing arrangement.

Office / Additional Room - 2.79m x 2.06m (9'2" x 6'9") The next room is accessed on the way through to the rear bedroom, making it an interesting space with several potential uses. Currently, this room could work particularly well as a dedicated home office, giving you a place to work, study or manage everyday life away from the main living area. There is a rear double-glazed window and radiator, making it a proper, usable room rather than simply a passageway. Alternatively, it could be adapted into a dressing room, hobby room or additional storage space, depending on your requirements. Its position is important because it offers the opportunity to rethink how the rear of the bungalow works. Buyers considering a more substantial bedroom suite could explore whether the layout might be reconfigured, subject to the necessary building regulations and any other permissions required.

Bedroom - 3.91m x 2.57m (12'10" x 8'5") Beyond the additional room is another double bedroom, with rear double-glazed French doors opening towards the garden and a radiator. The doors create a lovely connection with the outside space, allowing natural light into the room and providing an appealing outlook over the rear garden. There is plenty of scope to make this room your own. It could be a bedroom with direct garden access, a guest room or a more private retreat away from the main living areas. For buyers who want to explore the potential further, the two rear rooms could offer an opportunity to create a more substantial bedroom suite, perhaps incorporating a dressing area or en-suite. Any such alteration would need to be assessed for feasibility and would be subject to the relevant permissions and building regulations. The existing layout is best suited to buyers who appreciate the flexibility of having an additional room and are willing to consider how it could work for them.

Bathroom - 1.85m x 1.78m (6'1" x 5'10") The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with mixer tap and shower over, together with a WC and wash hand basin. There is a side double-glazed window, chrome towel rail, tiled walls and flooring, extractor fan, shaving point and electric heater. Loft access is also available from the bathroom. The combination of a bath and shower makes this a practical arrangement for everyday use, whether you’re settling into bungalow living or accommodating visiting family.

To The Front To the front is a low-maintenance garden enclosed by fencing, with an external light. It provides a neat frontage without demanding too much time spent on upkeep — an appealing feature for anyone looking to simplify their outdoor maintenance.

Driveway & Garage One of the property’s biggest selling points is the generous off-road driveway, with space for approximately four to five cars. The driveway leads down to the garage and provides excellent flexibility for households with multiple vehicles, visitors or anyone who needs space for additional parking. The garage has an up-and-over door, power and lighting, together with a rear window. It provides useful space for vehicle storage, bikes, tools, garden equipment and other household belongings. For a bungalow, having this combination of parking and garage space is a real practical advantage.

Garden The rear garden is another major feature, particularly thanks to its south-facing aspect. A patio provides a natural place for outdoor seating and dining, while the garden is mainly laid to lawn, offering space to enjoy the sunshine, potter around with planting or simply relax outside. There is also a gravelled seating area, giving you an alternative spot to sit and enjoy the garden, together with an outside tap, storage shed and enclosing fencing. Gated access adds practicality, while the combination of patio, lawn and gravel gives the garden a variety of uses without making it overly complicated to maintain. For downsizers, it offers outdoor space to enjoy without necessarily taking on an enormous garden. For other buyers, it provides a blank canvas to introduce their own planting, seating areas or landscaping ideas.

Potential What makes this bungalow particularly interesting is the combination of its existing accommodation and the opportunity to personalise it. The property already offers detached, single-storey living, a separate kitchen/diner, comfortable lounge, two bedroom spaces, an additional versatile room, a garage and substantial parking. The rear layout could provide scope to explore alternative bedroom arrangements, while the plot may also offer potential for an extension or loft conversion, subject to feasibility, planning permissions where required and building regulations. These possibilities would need to be investigated rather than assumed, but they give buyers something to consider if they want a home that can evolve with their needs.

Padgate Close Padgate Close offers a practical alternative to a conventional house, with the advantages of detached accommodation, single-storey living, a generous driveway, garage and south-facing garden. For downsizers, it provides the opportunity to enjoy a more manageable home without giving up outdoor space or parking. For buyers relocating to the area, it offers a detached property they can personalise. And for anyone looking to create a home around their own needs, the additional room and potential for future alterations are worth exploring. A detached bungalow, a quiet cul-de-sac, excellent parking and a sunny rear garden — all with the opportunity to make the property your own.