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Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, LE11

East Midlands

£180,000

Listed on 12/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for renovation, situated in a sought-after residential area of Loughborough. The property features driveway parking and a detached single garage, making it ideal for families or investors looking to enhance their portfolio. While the house requires a comprehensive refurbishment to reach a comfortable living standard, it offers significant potential for those willing to undertake a renovation project. The accommodation includes a living room, a kitchen/dining area, three bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Externally, the property boasts a front garden with off-road parking and a rear garden that provides further development opportunities. With its three-bedroom layout and desirable location, this property serves as a blank canvas ready for transformation into a substantial family home or investment asset. EPC rating: C. Tenure: Freehold.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This three-bedroom semi has a useful starting point: driveway parking, a detached single garage and a rear garden, with brickwork that appears generally intact in the available views. The dated kitchen and living-room finishes, worn flooring and patchy ceiling discolouration give the project clear scope for a modern refresh; the garden could also be made more inviting by clearing and tidying it. The stated renovation range is £25,000–£45,000.

At £200,000, the overall WHOTS score is 54/100, grade D. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the numbers also cannot establish the residual value after renovation. The location and fundamentals score well, but the overall opportunity remains weaker on the available information.

Key opportunities

  • Replace or refresh the dated kitchen cabinets, worktops, appliances, tiles and flooring.
  • Update the living-room finishes and flooring, including the damaged or stripped wall section.
  • Clear and tidy the rear garden and improve the worn paving, while making use of the driveway and detached garage.

Key risks

  • Patchy discolouration is visible on the kitchen ceiling; its cause is not established.
  • The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet.

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Location

Kensington Avenue, Loughborough, LE11
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Loughborough (Leics) Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Loughborough

  • Barrow upon Soar Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Barrow-upon-Soar

  • East Midlands Parkway Rail Station

    6.0 miles

    Train · Ratcliffe on Soar

  • Sileby Rail Station

    6.3 miles

    Train · Sileby

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£680
Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-10.0% since listed
£180,000£20,000(-10.0%)
27/10/2026
Current price
£200,000Initial listing
11/09/2026

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