Shrewsbury Avenue, West Knighton
East Midlands
£270,000
Listed on 11/09/2026
Listed on 11/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached home in West Knighton offers a layout with separate living spaces and scope for modernisation. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, front lounge with a gas fireplace, and a kitchen-diner with a store that opens into a rear sitting room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property has a paved forecourt, side access to a detached garage, off-road parking for two vehicles and an enclosed rear garden. Local amenities include shops, a surgery, schools and Knighton Park, with Oadby, Wigston and Aylestone a short drive away. The home is freehold and falls within Council Tax Band B. Services and appliances have not been tested.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This three-bedroom semi offers a light modernisation project, with several usable living spaces and an enclosed rear garden. The dated finishes leave room for a cosmetic refresh, while the detached garage and parking for two cars add practical appeal. The exterior and roof look generally intact in the submitted views, and no obvious major internal damage is visible.
At £270,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The score is therefore a weak overall opportunity rather than a clear verdict on value; confirming the area would help complete that picture.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes across the living areas and bedrooms to give the home a more contemporary feel.
- Make use of the kitchen-diner opening into a separate rear sitting room, which offers flexibility for everyday living.
- Improve the enclosed garden, including attention to the weathered paving and edges.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
South Wigston Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · South Wigston
Leicester Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Leicester
Narborough Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Narborough
Syston Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · Syston
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Based on a loan of £202,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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