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Jean Drive, Leicester, LE4

East Midlands

£230,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
755 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house, located in a well-established residential area, presents a prime opportunity for those looking to invest or undertake a full renovation project. The property features an entrance hall leading to a lounge, a kitchen/diner, and a downstairs bathroom situated at the rear. The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, providing ample space for families or potential tenants. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway offering off-road parking at the front and an enclosed rear garden that provides substantial outdoor space. The house requires comprehensive modernisation throughout, making it an excellent canvas for buyers wishing to add value and create a tailored family home. Notably, the floorboards in the lounge are in need of replacement, alongside other refurbishment works. This property offers significant scope for improvement and is positioned in a popular Leicester location. Early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the potential on offer.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached property represents a significant renovation opportunity in a well-established Leicester location. With a guide price of £230,000, it sits at £305/sqf, which is slightly above the local average of £291/sqf. While the initial price may seem attractive, the all-in costs, including the anticipated refurbishment budget of £40,000 to £120,000, stretch the financial viability compared to local benchmarks, especially given the implied current value of approximately £220,000. This is a project that requires extensive work, but it does offer the potential to create a family home tailored to individual tastes.

The property features a dated kitchen and bathroom, both in need of significant updates, alongside a lounge where floorboards require replacement. The overall condition is marked by general wear and the need for modernisation, yet it benefits from a good-sized garden and a driveway for off-road parking. The substantial scale of this project, combined with the potential for significant value increase post-renovation, makes it an intriguing proposition for buyers willing to undertake a full renovation.

Key opportunities

  • Significant scope to modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom.
  • The spacious garden offers potential for landscaping and outdoor enhancements.
  • Opportunity to create a tailored family home in a popular residential area.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £40,000–£120,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Budget around £310,000 once the asking price and an estimated £80,000 of refurbishment are combined — roughly 29% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Based on a loan of £172,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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