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The Croft, Ashby-de-la-Zouch

East Midlands

£485,000

Listed on 02/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house is set in a cul-de-sac and reached by a shared private driveway. The accommodation includes three reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room, ground-floor cloakroom, family bathroom and en-suite shower room. A study off the entrance hall offers an additional flexible room, while the living room has French doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen has white-fronted cabinets, work surfaces, a porcelain sink and integrated cooking appliances, with further storage and appliance space in the adjoining utility room. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite. Two further bedrooms are doubles, with the fourth suitable for use as a single bedroom, nursery or office. Outside, the property has its own driveway, ample off-road parking and a double garage. The rear garden extends around the side of the house and includes lawns, a patio and a vegetable-growing area, with woodland beyond. The plot and existing ground-floor arrangement may offer scope for enlargement or reconfiguration, subject to planning permission and building regulations.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a clean, well-kept family home with a strong canvas for a light cosmetic update: the traditional finishes are usable as they stand, while refreshed surfaces and flooring could give the spacious rooms a more contemporary feel. The generous garden, woodland backdrop, driveway and attached double garage are standout features, and the existing reception layout offers scope to rethink how the ground floor works; any extension would depend on the necessary permissions and regulations.

The score is held back partly because the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £5,000–£15,000 renovation range points to a relatively contained project, but without floor area or a stated end value, the overall value-add case remains difficult to assess.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but clean finishes and flooring with a relatively light cosmetic project.
  • Explore reconfiguring the ground floor to make better use of the existing reception spaces.
  • Enjoy the broad garden, patio and woodland outlook, with a driveway and attached double garage adding practical appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,832
Based on a loan of £363,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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