Far Lane, Normanton On Soar
East Midlands
£475,000
Listed on 07/11/2026
Listed on 07/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered as a combined freehold purchase, 53 and 53a Far Lane comprise two semi-detached dwellings on a plot of approximately 0.34 acres in Normanton on Soar. The two homes have separate kitchens, bathrooms and first-floor living rooms, providing a total of five bedrooms: three in one dwelling, including a room suitable for a home office, and two in the other. The arrangement may suit buyers seeking separate accommodation within one purchase, subject to their intended use and legal checks.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is an unusual two-dwelling purchase on a substantial, screened plot, with a large garden, driveway, garage and workshop. Both homes appear usable, so the project is a light refresh: dated carpets and decorative finishes offer scope to update the interiors without an obvious need for major work.
At £475,000, the value comparison is incomplete because floor area is missing, so it is not yet possible to judge the price against local £/sqf. The 53/100 score reflects that uncertainty alongside otherwise solid fundamentals; the railway line immediately beside the plot is a notable consideration.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated carpets, panelling and decorative finishes across the usable interiors.
- The two-dwelling arrangement offers potential for multi-generational living or other uses, subject to legal, planning and regulatory checks.
- Make the most of the approximately 0.34-acre plot, mature boundaries, driveway, garage and workshop.
Key risks
- The railway line immediately borders the plot and may affect noise and buyer appeal.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Loughborough
East Midlands Parkway Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Ratcliffe on Soar
Barrow upon Soar Rail Station
5.5 miles
Train · Barrow-upon-Soar
Long Eaton Rail Station
5.8 miles
Train · Long Eaton
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