99 Stapleton Lane, Barwell, Leicester, Leicestershire LE9 8HE
East Midlands
£30,000Guide Price
Listed on 14/10/2026
Listed on 14/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom semi-detached house is in a residential area approximately three miles from Hinckley. The ground floor is arranged with a hall, lounge, separate dining room and a narrow kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, the property has a front driveway and garden, with a further garden to the rear.
The house is described as requiring modernisation and has no heating. Mains gas, electricity, water and sewage are stated to be supplied, although connections have not been tested. The property is freehold with vacant possession, subject to the tenure details in the legal pack. Buyers should also account for the stated administration fee and buyer’s premium, and review the legal pack for any further costs.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial project with a useful two-bedroom, two-reception layout, driveway and front and rear gardens to work with. The visible rooms are heavily cluttered, finishes are dated and damaged in places, the bathroom needs attention, and both gardens are overgrown; the listing also states there is no heating. The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range reflects a full-gut scale of work rather than a cosmetic refresh. The overall WHOTS score is 44/100 (grade E): the layout and scope offer a canvas, but the project’s value against local £/sq ft cannot be judged until floor area is available.
The property is being sold at auction with a £30,000–£60,000 guide price. With no usable floor area, its value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be assessed; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two-reception layout and dated finishes to create a more cohesive living space.
- Clear the stored items and debris to reveal the rooms and floors and establish the scope for improvements.
- Tackle the overgrown front and rear gardens to make better use of the outdoor space alongside the driveway.
Key risks
- Extensive contents and debris, no heating, and a £35,000–£65,000 works range make this a full-gut budget and programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hinckley Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Hinckley
Shenton Rail Station (Battlefield Line)
3.4 miles
Metro · Shenton
Nuneaton Rail Station
5.7 miles
Train · Nuneaton
Narborough Rail Station
6.2 miles
Train · Narborough
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