5 bedroom Detached for sale, Aldfield Green, North Hamilton

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Leicester

Behind the imposing faade of the Swithland lies a residence of considerable distinction. Flanked on the ground floor by a charming family room and an impressively long, bright lounge, the centrepiece of the house is a magnificent staircase rising to a fascinating gallery landing with a French window, adding an ambience of light and space that permeates the entire home. The second- floor shower room adds almost en-suite convenience to the two dormer bedrooms.Roomsground floorLounge (6.716 x 3.788 m)
excl. bayKitchen (5.236 x 3.788 m)
maxFamily Breakfast (2.388 x 3.788 m)
excl. bayDining (3.500 x 3.114 m)Utility (1.592 x 1.809 m)wc (1.905 x 1.420 m)first floorMaster Bedroom (4.036 x 3.788 m)En Suite (2.575 x 1.808 m)
max/maxDressing (2.575 x 2.499 m)
incl. w'robeBedroom 4 (3.832 x 3.788 m)Bedroom 5 (2.778 x 3.788 m)Bathroom (2.575 x 2.535 m)
max/maxsecond floorNew (1 x 1 m)About Lakeside Country ParkJust three miles from Leicester City Centre, in the popular contemporary suburb of Hamilton, Lakeside Country Park is an attractive residential quarter setting new standards in urban living. this beautifully laid-out selection of quality new homes is surely destined to become one of the city's most desirable neighbourhoods.

sustainable living

underpinning leicester's acknowledged commitment to sustainable development, and its recognition as britain's first 'environment city', hamilton has a carefully planned infrastructure of leisure walks, cycle-paths, play areas and green spaces. in addition to providing healthier transport alternatives, facilities such as these, and the community college and library, provide focal points for the social life of the neighbourhood.

health care

there is a comprehensive selection of health care services in the area around lakeside country park, including a large medical centre in maidenwell avenue and smaller practices in netherhall road and silverdale drive.

entertainment

the short trip into leicester city centre brings an enormous, cosmopolitan variety of fun and entertainment into reach. from the leicestershire museum and art gallery - where you can find the biggest dinosaur in europe - to the national space centre, from the renowned haymarket theatre and the celebrated phoenix arts centre with its programme of live entertainment and cinema, to the huge choice of international restaurants and nightclubs, leicester has a vibrant cultural life that reflects its long history and high student population.

transport

hamilton lies alongside the a563, which circles the city and gives easy access to the national motorway network. lakeside country park is well served by local bus services into the city from a convenient bus-stop on sandhills avenue, and there are excellent bus links with loughborough, nottingham and derby. east midlands international airport is just 20 minutes' drive away.



Shopping

Hamilton District Centre includes a flagship Tesco superstore and petrol station as well as a range of smaller shops, including a hairdresser, a dry cleaner and a travel agent. In the pleasant and extensively pedestrianised city centre, the 700-year-old traditional market and the dazzling choice of independent and specialist retailers in localities like St Martin's Square and Silver Arcade are complemented by more contemporary facilities, such as Fosse Park and The Shires Centre.

Education

There is a choice of two primary schools and a secondary community college in Hamilton within walking distance of Lakeside Country Park.

Sport and leisure

There is a choice of gyms and health clubs in easy reach of Lakeside Country Park, including the Regency Health Club in Thurmaston, around two miles to the north of Hamilton, and the David Lloyd Leisure Club in Meridian Leisure Park, which includes a 25m swimming-pool and separate splash pool in addition to a fully equipped air-conditioned gym, a fitness studio, and a sauna and steam room. The Scraptoft Golf Club, virtually on the edge of Hamilton, offers a fine parkland course with tree-lined fairways set in beautiful countryside, and a popular bar and restaurant. Just a little further away, the Leicester Golf Club combines a distinguished history - the club was founded in 1890 - with exceptional clubhouse and dining facilities.Opening HoursThursday - Monday 10am - 5pmDirectionsFrom Leicester city centre

Leave the city centre by the A607 Belgrave Road, and carry straight on into Melton Road. After around a mile-and- a-quarter, turn right into Troon Way (A563). Carry on across the first roundabout, where the A563 becomes Thurmaston Lane, and at the next roundabout take the second exit to enter Sandhills Avenue. Carry straight on at the Sandhills Avenue roundabout then take the first exit at the next roundabout. Lakeside Country Park is on the left.

From the M1 northbound
Exit the M1 at junction 21a to join the A46 for around one mile, and at the first junction, leave the A46 to join Groby Road (A50) heading east. Pass County Hall and the hospital on the left, and at the roundabout, take the first exit to join Glenfrith Way (A563). At the next roundabout, take the second exit to join Krefeld Way. At the roundabout around a mile on, the A563 becomes Red Hill Way. Carry on to the Red Hill Circle roundabout, and take the third exit to join Watermead Way. Cross the River Soar, and at the next junction, cross Melton Road and carry straight on into Troon Way. Cross the first roundabout, where the A563 becomes Thurmaston Lane, and at the next roundabout, take the second exit to enter Sandhills Avenue. Carry straight on at the Sandhills Avenue roundabout then take the first exit at the next roundabout. Lakeside Country Park is on the left.

From the M1 southbound
Exit the M1 at junction 22 to join the A50 and carry on through the junction with the A46. Pass County Hall and the hospital on the left, then follow the directions above.



Property Advertised by: Miller Homes - Lakeside Country Park, Hilltop Road, Off Waterside Road, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1QN


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Schools, Libraries & Univerities
* University of Leicester School of Social Work - Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7LA (3.44 miles)
* Hamilton Library & Learning Centre - 20 Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1BL (0.61 miles)
* Birstall Library - Wanlip Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JU (2.36 miles)
* Loughborough Students Union - Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TT (9.96 miles)
* St Barnabas - French Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4AH (2.04 miles)

Supermarkets
* Humberstone Supermarket - 59 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE (1.14 miles)
* R Hunt & Son - 9 Parkstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1NP (1.26 miles)
* Costcutter - 87-97 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR (0.96 miles)
* Your Local - 215 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 2HS (1.33 miles)
* Rockys Quality Fruit & Vegetables - 109 Netherhall Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1DR (1.00 miles)

Nice places to eat and drink
* The Crown Inn - Main Street, , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0PJ (1.08 miles)
* Bulls Head Inn - 23 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0LN (1.09 miles)
* Jaspers Leicster - 18 Highmeres Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9LZ (0.81 miles)
* The Old Bull's Head - 134 Main Street , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE12 8RZ (1.00 miles)
* Britannia Fish Bar - 27 Main Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE (1.14 miles)

Local information sourced by www.qype.co.uk