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Shetland Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester

East Midlands

£169,950

Listed on 04/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Terraced Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in a well-established area of Countesthorpe, this one-bedroom bungalow presents an excellent opportunity for buyers eager to personalize their living space. The property boasts well-proportioned interiors, including a comfortable living room featuring a charming fireplace, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with a range of fitted units and ample worktop space, complemented by a generous window that floods the area with natural light. The double bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, providing practical storage solutions. The shower room features a white suite, ensuring functionality and ease of use. Outside, the private rear garden offers a tranquil retreat with established planting and a paved patio area, perfect for outdoor gatherings or quiet moments. Additionally, a brick-built store/outbuilding adds further utility to the space. Although some updating and improvements are needed, this bungalow serves as a blank canvas for those looking to create a home tailored to their taste. With no upward chain and an allocated parking space, this property is conveniently located close to local amenities, making it an attractive prospect for first-time buyers or investors alike.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At 47/100, this is a lower-scoring opportunity, though the visible work is relatively light: refresh the dated living-room and bedroom finishes, replace the older carpet if desired, and clear and reshape the overgrown garden. The kitchen and shower room appear usable, while the feature fireplace, allocated parking and brick-built garden store add useful character and practicality.

The asking price is £169,950, but floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £5,000–£12,000 renovation range gives a sense of the scale of the refresh; the score remains cautious because the value and residual economics cannot be assessed without floor-area data.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the patterned wallpaper and dated finishes in the living room and bedroom, with selective flooring replacement.
  • Clear the overgrown garden and make better use of its existing paved areas, established planting and brick-built store.
  • Make a home to your own taste while retaining the usable kitchen and shower room, feature fireplace and allocated parking.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Shetland Way, Countesthorpe, Leicester
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£642
Based on a loan of £127,462 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-2.9% since listed
£169,950£5,050(-2.9%)
07/10/2026
Current price
£175,000Initial listing
05/09/2026

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