Sketchley Lane, Burbage, LE10
East Midlands
£650,000
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
DetachedArea
2295 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This five-bedroom detached house in Burbage has substantial accommodation and a plot of approximately 0.25 acres. The property is described as well maintained but in need of comprehensive modernisation, offering scope to update the existing rooms and consider changes to the layout. Any extension or reconfiguration would be subject to the necessary planning and other approvals.
The ground floor includes an entrance hall and several reception rooms, alongside a kitchen and bathroom facilities that the listing identifies as candidates for replacement. Upstairs are five bedrooms, including a principal room with potential for an en-suite or dressing area. A large garage and workshop provide additional storage or workspace.
The rear garden is described as private and enclosed by mature trees and hedging. At the front, a driveway and lawn provide off-street parking, with space for several vehicles. Sketchley Hill Primary School and Burbage village amenities are within walking distance, and the A5 and M69 provide road connections towards Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham. The property has an EPC rating of E.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a substantial five-bedroom detached house on a generous quarter-acre plot, with spacious-looking reception areas, a broad driveway, attached garage and a large, established garden. The dated finishes across the visible rooms create a clear canvas for modernisation, including a distinctive older kitchen and coloured bathroom fittings; the listing also describes scope to reconfigure or extend, subject to planning.
At £650,000, the asking price is slightly above the local £/sqf benchmark, so price is not a particular strength. With the renovation midpoint included, all-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, which weighs on the overall opportunity. Still, the house’s scale, setting and usable outdoor space give a project buyer plenty to work with; the stated £35,000–£65,000 renovation range indicates a medium-scale programme.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated finishes throughout the visible rooms, with scope to replace the older kitchen and bathroom fittings.
- Make use of the spacious reception areas and five-bedroom accommodation to create a more contemporary family layout.
- The substantial garden, driveway and attached garage offer useful outdoor space, parking and storage, with extension potential subject to planning.
Key risks
- Purchase and refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited apparent headroom at the stated figures.
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