Wyngate Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3
East Midlands
£240,000
Listed on 26/09/2026
Listed on 26/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
903 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Frank Innes presents this three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leicester, close to local shops, schools, a park and transport links. The ground floor has two separate reception rooms and a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is at the back of the house, and the accommodation also includes a family bathroom with a separate toilet room. The listing states that the property has gas central heating and double glazing.
Outside, there is a front garden and driveway providing off-road parking, along with a generous rear garden and a gate leading towards a brook. The kitchen area is noted as having potential to extend, subject to planning permission. The house offers scope for updating and for buyers to explore how best to use its existing rooms and outdoor space.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a usable, well-kept canvas rather than a major renovation: the dated carpets and finishes offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the driveway, two reception rooms and substantial established garden give the home good everyday appeal. The kitchen and bathroom are also ready for a more contemporary update, and the garden’s older paving and edges could be improved over time.
The price is the weaker part of the opportunity: at £266/sq ft, the asking price is above the local average of £257/sq ft, and purchase plus the estimated £6,000–£13,000 refurbishment looks tight against local benchmarks. The project has useful fundamentals and no obvious major defect in the available photos, but the numbers leave limited headroom for a buyer seeking value through improvement.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated carpets and decorative finishes across the reception rooms and bedrooms.
- Update the older kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the interior a more contemporary feel.
- Make gradual improvements to the established rear garden, including its worn paving and retaining edges.
Key risks
- Purchase and refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the financial headroom for the project.
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Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Price history
-11.1% since listed
£240,000£20,000(-7.7%)
23/03/2026£260,000£10,000(-3.7%)
27/12/2025£270,000Initial listing
26/06/2025Services
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